Northern Industrial Tools M1107C, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ven a 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 pressurize...

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

Page 3: ...Moving Towing to the Job Site 10 Before Each Use Step One Inspection Maintenance 13 Step Two Refueling 15 Step Three Work site Selection Set up 16 Splitting Operation 18 Storage 25 Periodic Maintenan...

Page 4: ...chnical 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 splitti...

Page 5: ...3 39259 Waning Decal 4 777891 Hydraulic Fluid Warning Decal 5 777892 Moving Towing Decal 6 777890 Fire Hazard Warning Decal 7 777887 Splitter Operating Instruction Decal 8 777889 Stuck Log Warning Dec...

Page 6: ...Safety Label Locations 6...

Page 7: ...2 Ball Coupler 10 Beam 2 Horizontal Lock 11 Endplate 3 Lifting Handle 12 Support Leg 4 Cylinder 13 Engine 5 Hydraulic Oil Fill Cap 14 Hydraulic Tank 6 Split Control Lever 15 Suction Strainer 7 Contro...

Page 8: ...by inserting cotter pin in end of clevis pin and spreading ends apart Step Three Inspect Log Splitter Components Closely inspect all log splitter components See Machine Components section of this man...

Page 9: ...low Add 10 wt AW32 ASLE H 150 or ISO 32 oil to 1 from top Note The log splitter comes filled with LIGHT 150 ISO 32 hydraulic oil If the log splitter will be run for long periods of time in outdoor tem...

Page 10: ...itter with its engine running 3 Fuel valve off Turn fuel valve off to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage 4 Lock Front tow bar leg DOWN Rear support leg UP Lock the front...

Page 11: ...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 ad...

Page 12: ...n loss of control Rough terrain Drive slowly and take extra caution when traveling over rough terrain On public roads If towing on a public road make sure to comply with all local state and federal to...

Page 13: ...der head fins blower housing rotating screen and muffler areas Avoid contact with hot muffler 2 Other debris Debris on moving parts can cause excess wear Clear debris from the slide beam wedge and end...

Page 14: ...vel Make sure hydraulic oil level is 1 from top of hydraulic tank with cylinder retracted Fill as needed Note The log splitter comes filled with LIGHT 150 ISO 32 hydraulic oil If the log splitter will...

Page 15: ...ved 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...

Page 16: ...art to feel sick dizzy or weak while using the log splitter shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY See a doctor You may have carbon monoxide poisoning 2 Fire precautions Take the followin...

Page 17: ...ch Use Work Site Selection Set Up 17 4 Lock both legs DOWN Lock both the support leg and the tow bar leg in the DOWN position 5 Block wheels Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log...

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 equipm...

Page 19: ...Set log splitter into either the horizontal or vertical splitting position The HORIZONTAL splitting position is used for lighter logs that can be easily loaded onto the beam The VERTICAL splitting pos...

Page 20: ...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 wo...

Page 21: ...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 o...

Page 22: ...vice to actuate the control Second person Many accidents occur when there is more than one person involved in loading and operating the log splitter Only one person should operate the controls If a se...

Page 23: ...or more of clearance between the log and endplate go to step 2 Otherwise retract wedge just enough to remove pressure between the log and endplate about 1 clearance Move split control to return allow...

Page 24: ...ine debris Debris on a hot engine can be a fire hazard After the engine is off clean debris and chaff from engine cylinder head cylinder head fins blower housing rotating screen and muffler areas WARN...

Page 25: ...life 2 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 ins...

Page 26: ...h 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...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...Length 24 in Pressure Relief Setting 3000 psi Hydraulic Cylinder Bore 4 in Hydraulic Cylinder Stroke 24 in Spark Arrestor Fuel Valve Overall Dimensions No No 80 L x 40 W x 41 H Dry Weight 450 LB The m...

Page 29: ...Parts Breakdown Exploded View 1107 REV C 29 29...

Page 30: ...itch Pin 3 8 39238 Control Valve 1 35 38445 Support leg 2 9 406518 1 X 3 Pin 2 36 406519 1 X 5 Pin 1 10 777875 Beam 1 37 405A Breather cap 1 11 777799 Tire 2 45 82115 7 16 Nut 8 12 30028 Axle Nut 2 46...

Page 31: ...modify the engine speed setting to run at a higher speed Fuel Exhaust system NEVER modify or add to the exhaust system fuel tanks or fuel lines Fire can result Remote Control NEVER attach a rope cabl...

Page 32: ...if needed Personal protective equipment Eye protection Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the machine Pieces of log may fly out and serious eye injury can occur Boots Falling logs c...

Page 33: ...y During Fueling Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel Use extreme care when handling gasoline Fuel outdoors Fill fuel tank outdoors neve...

Page 34: ...t as recommended by the manufacturer In addition disconnect the spark plug and move all control handles back and forth to relieve system pressure before changing or adjusting hydraulic system componen...

Page 35: ...t split and separate This can happen if the log is too stringy or tough to split completely A stuck log will move back with the wedge on the initial attempt to retract the wedge If this happens STOP...

Page 36: ...s clothes dryers or other gas appliances Even if the log splitter s gas tank is empty residual gasoline vapors could ignite Gasoline storage Store extra gasoline in a cool dry place in an UL approved...