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Fig. 4

WARNING:

Do  not  allow  familiarity  with  tools  to  make  you  care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.

WARNING:

Always  wear  safety  goggles  or  safety  glasses  with 
side  shields  when  operating  this  tool.  Failure  to  do 
so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING:

Do  not  use  any  attachments  or  accessories  not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use 
of  attachments  or  accessories  not  recommended  can 
result in serious personal injury.

BEFORE USING THE LOG SPLITTER

See Figures 4 - 5.

Never  operate  the  log  splitter  until  the  bleed  screw 
has  been  slightly  loosened  (one  to  two  full  turns).  Air 
flow  through  the  bleed  screw  should  be  detectable 
once  the  log  splitter  is  started.  If  no  air  flow  is  de-
tected,  loosen  the  screw  until  the  air  flow  can  be  felt.
Air must flow in and out of the oil tank during operation to 
prevent the seals in the hydraulic system from rupturing.
This  tool  is  designed  for  home  use  only.  Never  split  logs 
larger than 10 in. diameter or 20-1/2 in. long. Some types 
of wood are harder to split than others. If the log splitter is 
having trouble splitting a log, never continue to try for longer 
than five seconds.
Always check the oil level 

before 

you start the log splitter.

To check the oil level:

n

  Unplug the log splitter.

n

  Using the lift handle, stand the log splitter on the end with 

the wheels (see figure 12).

n

  Using an 8 mm hex key, remove the oil drain bolt and 

wipe the dipstick clean.

n

  Wipe the dipstick clean then reinsert it back into the oil 

tank.

n

  Remove the dipstick and check to see if the oil level is 

between the first and second groove on the dipstick.

n

  If there is not enough oil in the oil tank, add oil until the 

proper level is reached.

n

  If there is the proper amount of oil in the oil tank, wipe the 

dipstick clean then replace it in the oil tank and tighten 
the oil drain bolt securely.

NOTE:

 See “Replacing Hydraulic Oil” in the 

Maintenance 

section for recommended oil or equivalents.

OIL DRAIN BOLT 

WITH DIPSTICK

BLEED SCREW

OPERATION

Fig. 5

DIP 

STICK

OIL 

LINES

Summary of Contents for RY49701

Page 1: ...ility ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the...

Page 2: ...n Operation 10 12 n Maintenance 13 n Troubleshooting 14 n Parts Ordering Service 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety pe...

Page 3: ...vents to clean tool n STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush WARNING Read and understand all instructions Fail...

Page 4: ...resettingsofthepumporvalue d Never use your hand Leaks can be located by passing cardboard or wood over the suspected area Look for discoloration If injured by escaping fluid see a doctor at once Seri...

Page 5: ...s To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face s...

Page 6: ...ially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid seri...

Page 7: ...COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong ground ing plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a consider...

Page 8: ...hydraulic control lever and the ram starts pushing the log into the wedge LIFT HANDLE The lift handle makes rolling the log splitter from one location to another simple and easy RESET OVERLOAD BUTTON...

Page 9: ...ld result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting a...

Page 10: ...ydraulic system from rupturing This tool is designed for home use only Never split logs larger than 10 in diameter or 20 1 2 in long Some types of wood are harder to split than others If the log split...

Page 11: ...sition SPLITTING LOGS See Figures 8 9 Always place logs lengthwise on the work table and resting firmly on the side supports Place logs flat and in the direc tion of the grain Never angle the log to s...

Page 12: ...jammed log n Start the log splitter to push the wood wedge completely under the jammed log n If the log is still jammed repeat the above steps as needed using a thicker angled wood wedge until the lo...

Page 13: ...REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL See Figures 12 13 The hydraulic oil in the log splitter needs to be changed every 150 hours of use n Unplug the log splitter n Position the log splitter so that the motor end i...

Page 14: ...ic oil and excessive air in the hydraulic system 1 Air sealed in hydraulic system while operating 2 Bleed screw is not tightened before moving the log splitter 3 Oil drain bolt is not tight 4 Hydrauli...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...cts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service C...

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