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Summary of Contents for LS 8000

Page 1: ...12 x 20 Log Splitter LS 8000 Type H Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...E 6 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Installing Leg Assembly 7 Attaching Operating Lever 7 Attaching Wheel Bracket 7 8 OPERATING CONTROLS MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS Starting and Stopping Machine Cycle 8 Maintaining Proper Oil Level 8 Adjusting Air Bleed Screw 9 OPERATION SHIPPING AND STORAGE Splitting a Log 9 Transporting and Storing Log Splitter 9 ...

Page 3: ...e right tool Don t force tool or attachment to do a job fro which it was not designed 11 Wear proper apparel No loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry to get caught in moving parts Nonslip hard toed footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 12 Don t overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times 13 Maintain tools in top condition Ke...

Page 4: ...hine is properly grounded 3 Make all adjustments with the power off 4 Machine must be positioned on a solid work surface before using 5 Do not split wood larger than the recommended capacity If jam should occur release motor switch button and use pry bar to remove jammed log NEVER use your hands 6 Do not try to remove split logs until the unit has totally completed work cycle 7 Stack logs as you w...

Page 5: ...rounded cord connected tools In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances Do not modify the pl...

Page 6: ...e following items Do not turn the machine ON if any of these items are missing You may cause injury to yourself and or damage the machine 4 Figure 2 1 Basic Unit and Motor 2 Operating Lever 3 Hex Head Screws 2 and Lock Nuts 2 4 Support Leg Assembly Fig 2 5 Assembly Adjustment Wrenches 2 6 Wheel Bracket Axle and Wheels 2 ...

Page 7: ...achine body for support Insert two hex head screws thru leg mounting bracket B Attach leg assembly C using two locking nuts Figure 4 This view shows finished installation of leg assembly Fig 3 Attaching Operating Lever Figure 5 Thread operating lever A into operating lever base B See C in Fig 6 for finished installation Fig 4 Attaching Wheel Bracket Figure 6 With supplied wrenches remove cap nuts ...

Page 8: ...g 7 Maintaining Proper Oil Level NOTE As with all hydraulic equiptment a certain amount of oil seepage is common Do not be alarmed if this is noticed This oil assures that the ram and other components are properly lubricated during operation and storage Always check oil level before using splitter Figure 9 With log splitter raised 90 degrees to the work surface unscrew the dip stick A and remove F...

Page 9: ...inst the splitting wedge B Fig 11 Figure 13 When it is safe to do so depress the motor start switch A with one hand Wait until the motor is up to speed then depress the operating lever B The log ram C will make contact with the log and compress it against the wedge NOTE Both hands are on the controls Fig 12 Figure 14 This view shows the wedge A splitting log in half Once the log is split release t...

Page 10: ...ITCH ASSEMBLY 1 ELECTRICAL BOX 1 POWER CORD 1 SCREW 4 MOTOR FOOT 1 WHEEL FRAME 1 RUBBER WHEEL 2 FLAT WASHER M10 2 END CAP 2 REF NO 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 DESCRIPTION QTY SPRING WASHER 8MM 2 HAND BAR 1 HAND BAR 1 HANDLE KNOB 1 COPPER WASHER 4 SUPPORT PLATE 1 NUT M 10 4 NUT M 10 4 FLAT WASHER M10 6 H...

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Page 12: ...le using this machine other than under normal use and in accordance with the instructions provided in this Owners Manual This warranty is Fisch s only warranty Any other warranties expressed or implied are null and void Please direct any questions or comments to Fisch Precision Tools Inc Route 40 West P O Box 644 Claysville PA 15323 Phone 724 663 9072 Fax 724 663 9065 E Mail fischusa pulsenet com ...

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