North Star M1108L, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ... pin size hole opening can puncture skin and cause severe blood poisoning Inspect hydraulic system regularly for possible leaks Never check for leaks with your hand while the system is pressurized Seek medical attention immediately if injured by escaping fluid Fire Hazards If your log splitter is intended for use near an ignitable forest brush or grassy covered land the engine exhaust should be eq...

Page 2: ...Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2 ...

Page 3: ...Moving Towing to the Job Site 11 Before Each Use Step One Inspection Maintenance 14 Step Two Refueling 16 Step Three Work site Selection Set up 17 Splitting Operation 19 Storage 24 Periodic Maintenance 25 Troubleshooting 26 Specifications 27 Parts Breakdown Exploded View 28 Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation 30 Assembly Instructions 35 ...

Page 4: ...l specifications for your log splitter are provided in the Specifications section of this manual WARNING This log splitter uses a high pressure hydraulic system to generate a very strong splitting force Read the manual completely before using the machine to understand how to safely operate and maintain it Follow all safety precautions presented throughout this manual A summary of important safety ...

Page 5: ...al 5 777892 Moving Towing Decal 6 778593 Outrigger Leg Decal 7 778597 Horizontal Lock Decal 8 778609 Control Decal 9 778610 Log Splitter Warning Decal 10 778714 Vertical Lock Decal 11 778717 Log Stripper Decal Always make sure safety labels are in good condition If a safety label is missing or not legible order new labels or unsafe operation could result Fig 02403 1 3 6 10 9 4 8 7 5 6 11 2 ...

Page 6: ... 270 0810 WARNING PN 39259 SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION ESCAPING HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC FLUID HAZARD High fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in the hydraulic system Hydraulic fluid escaping through even a pin size hole opening can puncture skin and cause blood poisoning Inspect hydraulic system regularly for leaks Never check for leaks with your hand while system is pressurized Seek ...

Page 7: ...ef Description 1 2 Ball Coupler 11 Endplate 2 Horizontal Lock 12 Outrigger Legs 3 Lifting Handle 13 Engine 4 Cylinder 14 Hydraulic Tank 5 Hydraulic Oil Dipstick 15 Suction Strainer 6 Split Control Lever 17 Safety Chains 7 Control Valve 18 Vertical Lock 8 Wedge 19 Grease Zerks 9 Log Cradle 20 Drain Plug 10 Beam ...

Page 8: ...eck for leaks with your hand Leaks can be located by holding a piece of cardboard or wood at least two feet long with your hand at one end and passing the other end over the suspected area wear eye protection Look for discoloration of the cardboard or wood NEVER adjust the pressure of the pump or valve If injured by escaping fluid no matter how small the wound is see a doctor at once A typical inj...

Page 9: ...Initial Set Up 9 Step Four Lubricate Keepers Pump grease into grease zerks found under each keeper This will help prevent wear between the keepers and beam Fig 02408 GREASE ZERK KEEPER BEAM WEDGE ...

Page 10: ...nal pinch points when the wedge is moving forward or backwards Keep hands clear of the wedge wedge wings and the log while the wedge is moving When the log is caught on the wedge do not use the auto return feature Retract wedge manually paying close attention so the log does not hit the engine or control valve Pay particular attention to stringy wood such as elm because it becomes lodged on the we...

Page 11: ...prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage Refer to Engine owner s manual for fuel valve location 4 Lock Front outrigger leg DOWN Rear outrigger leg UP Lock the front outrigger leg in the DOWN position and the rear support leg in the UP position before you move the log splitter 5 Move log splitter to work site or tow hitch Move log splitter by hand either directly to chosen ...

Page 12: ...log splitter to vehicle hitch 1 Attach log splitter s coupler to a class 2 or higher hitch with 2 ball only 2 Adjust coupler to ball by raising locking lever and turning lock nut with fingers 3 Proper adjustment is obtained when coupler is as tight as possible on ball and locking lever can still be opened and closed 4 Lock lever closed to secure the attachment An optional locking pin or padlock ma...

Page 13: ...ads If towing on a public road make sure to comply with all local state and federal towing requirements It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain licensing trailer lights safety chains or signage as needed to comply Unattended Turn off the towing vehicle before leaving the splitter unattended Under the influence Never tow or operate this splitter while under the influence of alcohol...

Page 14: ...ngine off and hydraulic system pressure relieved 1 Make sure engine is off and cool 2 Disconnect the spark plug 3 Relieve all hydraulic system pressure by moving the Split Control Lever back and forth several times 2 Remove debris Remove debris from engine muffler and moving parts 1 Engine debris Debris on a hot engine can be a fire hazard Clean debris and chaff from engine cylinder head cylinder ...

Page 15: ...st two feet long with your hand at one end and passing the other end over the suspected area wear eye protection Look for discoloration of the cardboard or wood NEVER adjust the pressure setting of the pump or valve If injured by escaping fluid no matter how small the wound is see a doctor at once A typical injection injury may be a small puncture wound that does not look serious However severe in...

Page 16: ...roved container NEVER pump fuel directly into engine at gas station Static charge can build and ignite fuel Use a UL approved fuel container to transfer gas to the engine Don t overfill DO NOT overfill the gas tank Allow at least 1 2 of empty space below the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion Heat flames sparks Stay away from sources of heat flame or sparks while adding fuel 5 Spills splashes C...

Page 17: ...ning 2 Fire precautions Take the following precautions against fire 1 IMPORTANT If your splitter will be used near any unimproved forest brush or grassy covered land then engine must be equipped with a spark arrestor See the Specifications section of this manual to determine if your splitter already has a spark arrestor Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1 800 270 0810 for information about obta...

Page 18: ...the splitting control Splitting wedge NEVER attempt to change the height or speed of the splitting wedge Pressure setting NEVER increase the pressure setting of the pump or control valve Safety equipment controls Always operate the log splitter with all safety equipment in place and in good working order and all controls properly adjusted for safe operation Know how to stop Be thoroughly familiar ...

Page 19: ...on The HORIZONTAL splitting position is used for lighter logs that can be easily loaded onto the beam The VERTICAL splitting position is used for light logs as well as heavy logs that are difficult to load onto the beam Note Musculoskeletal injury can result from lifting logs onto the log splitter if proper lifting techniques are not used or the logs are too heavy for a person s size weight or str...

Page 20: ...e starting the engine Cold hydraulic oil can damage the hydraulic pump b If outdoor air temperature is below 32 F allow log splitter to warm up by extending and returning the wedge several times before splitting wood WARNING Burns To avoid burns stay clear of hot muffler if you are starting a warm engine Carbon monoxide The running engine gives off carbon monoxide a poisonous gas that can kill you...

Page 21: ...stabilize the log NEVER stabilize the log by placing your hand on top of the log Wedge moving NEVER load or unload logs while the wedge is moving Straddling reaching across Never straddle reach across or step over the beam while the engine is running and the log splitter is in the horizontal position You could trip actuate the controls and get seriously injured Unsplit log pile Do not pile logs to...

Page 22: ...ond person is assisting in loading logs the operator must NEVER actuate the Split Control Lever until the assistant and all bystanders are at least 10 feet away NEVER allow an assistant to hold the log in place while the operator actuates the Split Control Lever 7 Stop wedge Release Split Control Lever to stop wedge movement when log is split WARNING Cracks in logs can close quickly and pinch fing...

Page 23: ...tay clear while the wedge is returning It is still powerful enough on the return stroke to cause serious injury 10 Remove split wood Remove split wood from area Move each log away from log splitter after it is split Split logs left near the log splitter are a trip hazard 11 After use 1 Turn off engine 2 Remove engine debris Debris on a hot engine can be a fire hazard After the engine is off clean ...

Page 24: ... Leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage Long Term Storage between infrequent uses and at end of season Drain the fuel tank and carburetor as instructed in the engine owner s manual Important Safety Instructions Always drain fuel from tank in outdoor well ventilated area Stay away from sources of heat flame or sparks while handling fuel Clean up fue...

Page 25: ...t two feet long with your hand at one end and passing the other end over the suspected area wear eye protection Look for discoloration of the cardboard or wood NEVER adjust the pressure of the pump or valve If injured by escaping fluid no matter how small the wound is see a doctor at once A typical injection injury may be a small wound that does not look serious However severe infection or reactio...

Page 26: ... wood at least 2 feet long with your hand at one end and passing the other end suspected area wear eye protection Look for discoloration of the cardboard or wood If injured by escaping fluid no matter how small the wound is see a doctor at once A typical injection injury may be a small puncture that does not look serious However severe infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment i...

Page 27: ...PSI 3500 PSI 3500 PSI Hydraulic Oil Capacity 8 GAL 8 5 GAL 9 GAL Hydraulic Cylinder Bore 4 4 5 5 Spark Arrestor No No Yes Fuel Valve No Yes Yes Dry Weight 490 lb 530 lb 565 lb Tonnage 22 TON 30 TON 37 TON The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold Any Quest...

Page 28: ...Parts Breakdown Exploded View 1108 1109 1114 Rev L 28 ...

Page 29: ... 1 HOSE CLAMP 2 ALL 19 778431 LOG CRADLE FACE PLATE 1 ALL 51 82065 10 24 NYLON NUT 1 1109 1114 20 783521 BEAM 1 ALL 52 31094 14S BRASS WASHER 2 1109 1114 21 778873 8mm GREASE ZERK 4 ALL 53 778808 IDLE CONTROL BASE 1 1109 1114 22 82115 7 16 14 NYLON NUT 17 ALL 54 31095 NYLON WASHER 1 1109 1114 23 778380 WEDGE KEEPER LEFT 1 ALL 55 37991 EXTENSION SPRING 1 1109 1114 24 82258 7 16 14 X 2 SHCS 1 ALL 56...

Page 30: ...o the exhaust system fuel tanks or fuel lines Fire can result Remote Control NEVER attach a rope cable or other remote device to the splitting control Splitting Wedge NEVER attempt to change the height or speed of the splitting wedge Pressure Setting NEVER increase the pressure setting of the pump or control valve Operator Restrictions Untrained Operators Do not allow anyone to operate the log spl...

Page 31: ...n become entangled in moving parts Never wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing Gloves Wear snug fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs Hearing Protection The use of earplugs or other hearing protection device is recommended Safety During Inspection Maintenance Always inspect your log splitter before each use and repair as needed to keep it in safe working condition Engine off Always ma...

Page 32: ...el Never add fuel or remove gas cap if engine is running or still hot Stop the engine and allow to cool at least two minutes before adding fuel Heat flames sparks Stay away from sources of heat flame or sparks while adding fuel Don t overfill DO NOT overfill the gas tank Allow at least 1 2 of empty space below the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion Replace cap Replace gas cap securely before st...

Page 33: ...st dangers Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Avoid inhalation of exhaust Safety in Loading Operating and Unloading Square log ends Logs that are not cut square can slide out while splitting and become a safety hazard or cause excessive force to lo...

Page 34: ...etract the wedge completely to allow the splitter to strip the log from the wedge Keep hands clear of log and wedge while wedge is retracting WARNING NEVER attempt to remove a stuck log by Modifying the splitter Adding attachments to the splitter Personal injury could result from log or metal pieces flying out at high speed toward the operator or bystanders or the splitter could become damaged Cha...

Page 35: ...bly instructions are heavy and cannot be lifted by one person safely Please plan on assembling this product when another person can be available to help out Tools needed Adjustable wrenches Torque Wrench Soft Faced Mallet Flat Blade Screw Driver Idle Control Engine Hydraulic Hose Handle Horizontal Beam Lock Large Swivel Fitting Beam Return Line Vertical Beam Lock Tow bar Outrigger Leg Axle Wheel W...

Page 36: ...Assembly Instructions 36 Not shown Spark arrestor screw Item 1114 ONLY ...

Page 37: ...p 2 Thread Axle Nut onto Axle hand tight Back Axle Nut off turn Make sure Wheel spins freely Insert Cotter Pin through hole in Axle and bend it so Axle Nut cannot come off Make sure Wheel spins freely Tap Dust Cap onto Wheel with a soft faced mallet Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other Wheel Step 3 Connect Towbar to Axle Tank using 2 Tank Bolts and 2 Tank nuts already in place Tighten Bolts to 90 lb...

Page 38: ...gger Leg Bolt and 1 Outrigger Leg nut already in place Use wrench to tighten nut until snug then back off turn Insert Catch Pin to lock outrigger leg in vertical position Caution Next step requires Outrigger Leg locked in vertical position as shown Step 6 Remove Beam from shipping pallet Tip Beam up onto endplate as shown to the right Make sure a helper holds onto the top of the Beam during the re...

Page 39: ...Step 8 Lower Beam to horizontal position as described in the SPLITTING OPERATION section of the manual Fasten Vertical Beam Lock to Beam using 2 Beam Bolts and 2 Beam nuts Tighten Bolts to 37 lb ft Fig 02422 Vertical beam lock Bolt Step 9a Mount Engine to Axle Tank using 4 Engine Bolts and 4 Engine nuts Tighten Bolts to 24 lb ft Beam not shown for clarity Bolt Engine Axle Tank Fig 02423 Bolt Handl...

Page 40: ...1114 only per Honda Engines Owner s Manual under Servicing your Honda engine Step 11a Item s 1109 and 1114 models only Attach Idle Control Plate to Idle Control Mount plate on the Beam using 2 Idle Control Bolts and 2 Idle Control nuts already in place Idle Control Plate Idle Control Mount Plate Bolt Fig 02425 Step 9b Engine mounting pattern shown for reference 1108 and 1109 1114 Fig 02439 Suction...

Page 41: ...ns and position the hose barb up as shown Step 13 Remove plugs from the 3 ports Thread the Small Swivel Fittings into ports marked A and B on the Control Valve Thread Hose Barb Fitting into Port marked OUT on the Control Valve Tighten the Swivel Fittings and Hose barb fitting finger tight and Orient the Fittings as shown Tighten the Nuts into Control Valve with a Wrench to 44 54 lb ft Fig 02436 Sw...

Page 42: ...d B Install loose end of Hydraulic Hose with Yellow Mark to the Swivel Fitting in port marked A Tighten the fitting connection to 47 lb ft No hydraulic sealant required Return Line Hose Clamp Valve Return Line Fitting Hydraulic Hose w Yellow Mark Hydraulic Hose w Blue Mark Port A swivel fitting Port B swivel fitting Step 14 Mount Control Valve to Beam Plate using 3 20 x 1 3 4 Valve Bolts and 3 20 ...

Page 43: ...to vertical position as described in the SPLITTING OPERATION section of the manual Slightly loosen Hose Clamp on to the loose end of the Return line Slide the loose end of the Return Line onto the Return Line Fitting Tighten Hose Clamp Return Line Return Line Fitting Hose Clamp Fig 02429 Swivel Fitting Hydraulic Hose Fig 02428 Step 19 Install loose end of Hydraulic Hose into the Large Swivel Fitti...

Page 44: ...embly Instructions 44 Step 19 Fill log splitter with hydraulic fluid as outlined in the Initial Unpacking Set Up section of the manual Fill engine with SAE 10W 30 as recommended by the engine manufacturer ...

Page 45: ...h as engines are guaranteed by their manufacturer and can be serviced at factory authorized locations near you Any costs incurred due to replacement or repair of items outside of a NorthStar approved facility is the responsibility of the buyer and not covered under warranty NorthStar can supply you with the service center location in your area This warranty specifically excludes the following fail...

Page 46: ...46 Manufactured by Northern Tool Equipment Co 2800 SouthCross Drive West P O Box 1499 Burnsville MN 55337 0499 ...