Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RY49701 Ryobi Outdoor
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SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our Log Splitter has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
2 n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules ......................................
3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, befor e servic- ing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools shoul d be disco nnected from power source . n A VOID ACCIDENT AL ST ARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool.
4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF . Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center . n DO NOT OPERA TE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICA TION. n AL WA YS carry the tool only by the carrying handle.
5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer .
6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extr eme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts.
7 SPEED AND WIRING The speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’ s horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot pr operly carry a power tool motor .
8 FEA TURES Fig. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Hydraulic Cylinder Pressure ................................. 2320 psi Oil Capacity ......................................... 118 oz. (3.7 quarts) Input ................................ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 Amps Net Weight` .
9 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool car efully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.
10 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.
11 OPERA TION ST ARTING THE LOG SPLITTER See Figures 6 - 7. n Operator should be positioned at the rear of the log split- ter as shown in figure 7. n Place the left hand on the hydraulic control lever and the right hand on the on/off switch. n Push down and hold the on/off switch.
12 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 OPERA TION WRONG RIGHT FREEING A JAMMED LOG See Figures 10 - 11. n Release both controls. n After the ram is back at the starting position, insert a wood wedge under the jammed log. n Start the log splitter to push the wood wedge completely under the jammed log.
13 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.
14 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Motor fails to start W on’t split logs Log mover jerks and vibrates Oil leaks around cylinder ram or from other points 1. Overload Protection Device is disengaged to protect the log splitter from being damaged.
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R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www .ryobitools.com 983000-588 11-04 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your near est Ryobi Authorized Service Center .
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