Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product M1107C Northern Industrial Tools
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1 M1107C ITEM NUMBER : 1107 SERIAL NUMBER : _____________________ Owner’s Manual Instructions for A ssembly , T esting, Operation, Serv icing, & Storage 20 Ton Log Splitter: Outdoor hy draulic pow ered machine tha t splits w ood logs. WARNING REA D and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using log splitter.
Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2.
Table of Contents 3 About Your Log Splitter………………………………………………………………………………...4 Safety label Locations……………………………………………………………………………….
About Your Log Splitter 4 Thank you for pur chasing your Northst ar log spl itter! About Your Log Splitter: This log splitt er is a machine designed to split wood logs using a hydraulically powered mov i ng wedg e . The log splitter ’s gasoline engine is used to press urize the hydraulic system .
Safety Label Locations 5 5 8 7 4 6 3 2 1 FIG. 2262 Reference number Part Num ber Description 1 777886 Splitter W arning Decal 2 39260 Hot Muffler Decal 3 39259 W aning Decal 4 777891 Hy dr aulic Fluid.
Safety Label Locations 6.
Machine Component Identification 7 Ref Description Ref Description 1 2” Ball Coupler 10 Beam 2 Horizontal Lock 11 Endplate 3 Lifting Handle 12 Support Leg 4 Cylinder 13 Engine 5 Hydraulic Oil Fill C.
Initial Unpacking & Set-Up 8 IMPORTANT! Engine is sh ipped w ithout oil. DO NOT start the engine b efore adding oil. Step One: Add oil Add oil to the engine. Using a funnel. Add SAE 30 oil up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. (See engine Owner’s Manual f or oil capacity and locati on of fill cap.
Initial Unpacking & Set-Up 9 WARNING: N EV ER remov e the hydrauli c oil fill c ap when the engine is running or hot. Hot oil can escape caus ing severe burns. Allow log s plitter to cool completely before removing hydraulic oi l fill cap. 2. If hydraulic oil level is low: Add 10 wt.
Moving and Towi ng to Job Site 10 WARNING The log splitter i s heavy . I t can crush and cause ser ious inj ury if it rolls out of control or tips over. Follow the i nstructions below for saf ely moving and towing the log s plitter. Moving the log splitter: 1.
Moving and Towi ng to Job Site 11 Towing: 1. Read instructions Review tow ing saf ety instructi ons in your vehicle manual. 2. Check tires Make sure tires are fully inflated and i n good repair. WARNING: Do not over- inflate t ires. Serious inj ury can occur if ti re explodes.
Moving and Towi ng to Job Site 12 5. Put tow bar leg UP Move the tow bar l eg to the “UP” positi on and lock. (The suppor t leg must remain in the up position dur ing towing.) 6. Tow to desired location Tow log splitt er caref ully to desired w ork sit e.
Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance 13 Step One: Inspect and m aintain log splitter before each use If the log splitter has been use d previously, it must be inspected and maintained BEFORE EACH SUBSEQU ENT USE.
Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance 14 should be heeded at al l times when inspecting or servicing the hydraulic components of t he log spli tter: Stop the engine, disconnect the s park plug,.
Before Each Use – Fueling 15 Step Two: Fueling WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or s eriously inj ured when handling fuel. Use extreme care when handling g asoline. 1. Engine of f / cool The engine must be off and allowe d to cool at least tw o minutes bef ore adding f uel.
Before Each Use – Work Site Sele ction & Set-Up 16 Step Three: Work site selection and log splitter set- u p WARNING It is im por tant to select an appropri ate work site and properly set up the.
Before Each Use – Work Site Sele ction & Set-Up 17 4. Lock both l egs DOWN Lock both the support leg and the tow bar leg in the “DOWN” position.
Splitting Operation 18 WARNING Before st arting thi s log spli tter, review the f ollowing instr uctions a nd safety i nformation for safe operati on of the log splitter.
Splitting Operation 19 1. P ut on protective clothing / gear Wear the fol lowi ng protective cl othing and safety ge ar: 1) Eye protection . Always wear safety g lasses or goggles when operating the machine. Pieces of log may fly out and seri ous eye inj ury can occ ur.
Splitting Operation 20 b) Set to Vertical position 1) Remov e hori zontal lock pin, g rasp lifti ng handle and lift beam until it rotates into vertical positi on. WARNING : Crush haz a rd. T he beam is heav y – do not let it j ust drop. It could crush fingers or cause damage to the splitte r.
Splitting Operation 21 5 . Load log Load log onto beam w ith a cut end against the endplat e – positioned f or a lengthw ise cut. Notes: a) The log splitt er is designed only for cut ting lengthwise with the grain, NOT for cutting acros s the grain.
Splitting Operation 22 6 . Extend w edge Move Split Control Lever tow ard endplate to extend we dge and split log. Important saf ety instruct ions: Operator positi on . ALWAYS operate t he log splitter fr om the m anufact urer’s indicated OPERATOR POSITION .
Splitting Operation 23 23 8. Important STUCK LOG procedure If a l og does not split completely and becomes stuck on the w edge, foll ow t he instructions bel ow to remove t he log. A log can becom e s tuck to the wedge if the wedge becom es embedded in the log and the log doesn’t split a nd separate.
Splitting Operation 24 24 10. Remove spl it wood Remove spli t wood f rom area. Move each log aw ay from log splitt er after it is spl it. Split logs left near t he log splitter are a trip hazard. 11. After use 1. Turn off engine. 2. Remove engi ne debris .
Storage 25 25 WARNING Gasoline vapors can ignite can ignite and cause a fi re. Select a well-ventilated stor age away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks. Follow the instruct ions below for storing your log splitter between uses . 1. Retract w edge Retract the wedge completely to kee p the rod protected f rom corrosi on.
Periodic Maintenance 26 26 In addition to the maintenance perfor med w ith each use, per iodic maintenance should als o be performed according to t he foll owing schedule. WARNING AWAYS shut off the engine, disconnect the spar k plug, and relieve sy s tem pressure before cleani ng, adjusting, or repairing t he spli tter.
Troubleshooting 27 27 WARNING Before troubles hooting or attempting to service, read the fol lowing safety instructi ons to avoid serious injur y to the operator or bystanders from m oving parts that can crush or cut, burns, f ire or explos ion, or escaping high pressure hydraulic flui d.
Specifications 28 28 Maximum Pressure .... ..... ..... ..... 3000 PSI Maxim um Flow ......................... 11gpm Hydra ulic Fluid Capaci ty ..... ..
Parts Breakdow n—Exploded View 1107 REV C 29 29.
Parts Breakdow n—Exploded View 1107 REV C 30 30 REF PART # DESCRIPTION QTY REF PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 38735 Cylinder, 4” X 24” 1 29 30289 ¾” Suction Hose 17” 2 50RAS8 ½” NPT Elbow 6 30.
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 31 WARNING Carefully read and make sure you unders tand the following safety information befor e using the log splitter.
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 32 Safety During Towin g ● Read instructions. Review towing safet y instructi ons in your towing vehicle manual. ● Securely attached. Be sure the log split ter is securel y attached to the towing vehicle before towing.
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 33 that could caus e blood poisoning, infecti on, disabilit y, gang rene , amputation, or death.
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 34 ● Block w heels . Always block the wheels to prevent unintended movem ent of the log splitt er. ● Carbon monoxide . The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you.
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 35 must NEVER actuate the Split Control Lever until the assi stant and all bystanders are at leas t 10 feet away . NEVER allow an assistant t o hold the log in place whil e the operator actuate s the Split Control Leve r .
Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 36 Storage location. Store the log splitter in a l ocation away from sources of heat, open fl ames, sparks or pilot lights – such as water heat ers, space heater s, furnaces, cl othes dryers, or other gas appli ances.
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