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10 TON LOG SPLITTER
39981
ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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THANK YOU for choosing a HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS product. For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model Serial No. Purchase Date SAVE THE RECEIPT, WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly. Technical Specifications Tool Name: Log Splitter-10 Ton Horizontal Item Number: 39981 Capacity: 10 Ton Ram Diameter: 1.572” Ram Travel: 7” Minimum Log Ca
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Work Area TO AVOID RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, FIRE AND SHOCK, MAKE SURE YOUR WORK AREA IS: Free of damp, wet or rainy conditions. Free of children (never let them handle tools or machinery). Well-lit. Clean and uncluttered. Before Operating Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Before operating your Log Splitter check for damaged parts. You should als
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Operation Never force the tool or attachment to do the work of a larger industrial tool. It is designed to do the job better and more safely at the rate for which it was intended. Step 1) Make certain that the maximum length of each log to be split does not exceed 18-1/2”. If the log exceeds this length, it must be cut to no longer than 18-1/2”. Step 2) Made certain that the Piston Rod (A-32) is fully retracted into the Cylinder (A-36). If not fully retracted, turn the Release Screw
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Step 5) Repeat Step 4 to advance the Piston Rod (A-32) forward. This will push the log against the Wedge and split the log. Step 6) Once the Log is split, remove the pieces from the Log Splitter. Turn the Release Screw counterclockwise so that the Piston retracts back into the Cylinder as in Step 2 (see Figure 2). Tighten the Release Screw once the Piston Rod is fully retracted. Step 7) Continue the preceding steps until all logs have been split. Once completed,
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Unpacking UNPACK AND CHECK CONTENTS When unpacking your Log Splitter, check to make sure the following parts are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call HARBOR FREIGHT TOOLS at 1-800-444-3353. Parts List Part # Description Quantity Part # Description Quantity A-1 Nut 2 A-29 O - Ring 2 A-2 Washer 2 A-30 Pump Body 1 A2-1 Washer 4 A-31 Washer 1 A-3 Split Pin 9 A-32 Piston Rod 1 A-4 Shaft 1 A-33 O-Ring Returner 1 A-5 Wheel 2 A-34 O-Ring 1 A-6 Pin 2 A-35 Retaining Ring 1
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Assembly Diagram #39981 A-56 #39981 Page 7 Rev 99a, 08l
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LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installatio
