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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT 

ON AND OFF.

 Have defective switches replaced by an 

authorized service center.

DO  NOT  OPERATE  A  TOOL  WHILE  UNDER  THE 

INFLUENCE  OF  DRUGS,  ALCOHOL,  OR  ANY 

MEDICATION.

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ALWAYS 

carry the tool only by the carrying handle.

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USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES 

listed 

in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that 

are  not  listed  may  cause  the  risk  of  personal  injury. 

Instructions for safe use of accessories are included 

with the accessory.

TOOL  SERVICE  MUST  BE  PERFORMED  ONLY  BY 

QUALIFIED REPAIR PERSONNEL. 

Service or mainte-

nance performed by unqualified personal could result in 

a risk of injury.

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WHEN SERVICING

 use only identical replacement parts. 

Use  of  any  other  parts  may  create  a  hazard  or  cause 

product damage.

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ALWAYS STAY ALERT!

 Do not allow familiarity (gained 

from frequent use of your tool) to cause a careless mis-

take. 

ALWAYS REMEMBER 

that a careless fraction of 

a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

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MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING

 

to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with 
safe operation 

BEFORE

 performing any work using your 

tool.

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ALWAYS TURN OFF THE TOOL 

before disconnecting it 

to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power 
supply. 

NEVER 

leave the tool unattended while connected 

to a power source.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

DO NOT ALLOW 

anyone to operate the log splitter who 

has  not  read  the  operator’s  manual  or  has  not  been 

instructed on the safe use of the splitter.

NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN OR UNTRAINED ADULTS 

TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE.

IF SOMEONE

 is helping load logs to be split, 

DO NOT

 

start the machine until that person is clear of the area.

NEVER  ALLOW  ANYONE  TO  RIDE  ON  THE

MACHINE.

�NEVER TRANSPORT ANYTHING OR ANYONE ON THE 

LOG SPLITTER.

�HIGH FLUID PRESSURES ARE DEVELOPED IN HY-

DRAULIC LOG SPLITTERS. 

Pressurized hydraulic fluid 

escaping through a pin hole opening can puncture skin 

and cause severe blood poisoning. Heed the following 

instructions at all times:

  a)  Do  not  operate  the  machine  with  frayed,  kinked,

  

cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing.

  b)  Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure

  

before changing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, 

  

or other system components.

  c)  Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or value.

  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. Serious infection or reaction can

  

develop if proper medical treatment is not adminis-

  

tered immediately.

KEEP THE OPERATOR ZONE 

and adjacent area clear 

for safe, secure footing.

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  LOG SPLITTERS SHOULD BE USED ONLY 

for splitting 

wood. DO NOT use for other purposes unless the manu-

facturer provides attachments and instructions.

MAKE SURE THE LOG SPLITTER 

is on a level surface. 

Block the splitter as required to prevent unintended move-

ment.

ALWAYS OPERATE 

the splitter from the manufacturer’s 

indicated operator zone.

LOGS TO BE SPLIT ON RAM-TYPE UNITS 

should be 

cut as squarely as possible.

THE MACHINE OWNER 

should instruct anyone assisting 

him or her in safe log splitting operation.

ALWAYS

 operate the log splitter with all safety equip-

ment in place and all controls properly adjusted for safe 

operation.

ALWAYS 

operate the log splitter at manufacturer’s rec-

ommended speed.

WHEN  LOADING 

a  ram-type  log  splitter,  place  your 

hands on the sides of the log not at the ends. 

NEVER 

place your hands or any part of your body between a log 

and any part of the log splitter.

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ON  RAM-TYPE 

log  splitters, 

NEVER 

attempt  to  split 

more than one (1) log at a time unless the ram has been 

fully extended and a second log is needed to complete 

the separation of the first log.

�ON RAM-TYPE 

log splitters on which the logs are not 

square, the longest portion of the log should be rotated 

down and the most square end placed against the ram.

CLEAR DEBRIS 

from moving parts but only when the 

power source is shut off.

USE  ONLY  YOUR  HAND  TO  OPERATE  THE  LOG 

SPLITTER CONTROLS.

ALWAYS UNPLUG FROM THE POWER SOURCE 

while 

repairing or adjusting the splitter except as recommended 

by the manufacturer.

CIRCUIT CAPACITY AND FUSES:

  a)  Use only an electrical circuit having adequate capacity

  

as recommended by the log splitter manufacturer. 

b)  “Blowing” a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker is usually

  

a warning that you are overloading the machine or

  

have too many devices taking power from the circuit,

  

or both. Do not install a higher capacity fuse!

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  LEARN AND UNDERSTAND 

all controls and the proper 

use of the equipment.

SAVE  THESE  INSTRUCTIONS.

  Refer  to  them 

frequently  and  use  to  instruct  other  users.  If  you  loan 

someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

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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