Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 40318 Harbor Freight Tools
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SPECIFICA TIONS MODEL # 40318 LOG SPLITTER Electric Motor: 2 Horsepower 1 15 V olts, 10 Amps, 1 150 W atts 1 Phase, 60 Hertz, 3450 RPM Pow er C ord: A WG14, 2’, UL approved, 3-prong Measured Amperage: 5.5 with no load 6.0 with load 20 at start-up Maximum Force: 4 T ons (8,000 Lbs.
SAFETY W ARNING & CAUTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS T OOL! 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries. 2. OBSER VE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Do not use tools in damp, wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.
12. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Be sure that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface before operation. 13. A VOID UNINTENTIONAL ST AR TING . Be sure that you are prepared to begin work before turning the start switch on.
ASSEMBL Y A W edge B Log Guiding Plates C Log Pusher/Lifting Handle D Handle A E Handle B F Shield G Pump Cover H Main Body I Motor Base J Motor Assembly K Motor Start Switch L Wheels Page 5 SKU # 40318 Figure 2 Major Components Overview The only assembly required is as follows: Screw Handle A (D Below) into Handle B (E Below).
OPERA TION Please Refer to Figure 2 on page 5 in following these instructions 1. Plan your work site. W ork safely and save effort by planning your work before hand. Have your logs positioned where they can be easily reached. Have a site located to stack the split wood or load it onto a nearby truck or other carrier .
Page 7 SKU# 40318 GROUNDING / VOL T AGE WARNING Common household current is 1 10-120 volts. As long as the outlet used with this tool is rated from 1 10-120V there will be no complications using it with household receptacles. Plug the tool into a 1 10-120V properly grounded outlet protected by a 30-Amp.
MAINTENANCE W ARNING: Befor e Performing Any Maintenance, Unplug the T ool fr om the Power Sour ce! Changing the Hydraulic Oil Please r efer to Figure 3 on this page, and Parts Diagram on page 10. 1. Make sure the LOG PUSHER (#49) is fully retracted. 2.
MODEL # 40318 LOG SPLITTER PAR TS LIST Page 9 SKU # 40318.
Page 10 SKU # 40318 REV 02/02 MODEL # 40318 LOG SPLITTER PAR TS DIAGRAM Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts.
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