Ryobi ELS-52 User Manual download pdf (Page 22)

ASSEMBLY

■ Next, slide the washer (11) onto the axle. Still lifting

the machine, slide the axle/wheel/washer

combination into the wheel mounting hole in the

machine base as shown in Fig. 2.

■ Slide the washer onto the axle. Push the hitch pin into

the hole on the end of the axle to secure the wheel

assembly.

Note: The hitch pin should be pushed into the axle

until the center of the pin rests on top of the axle.

■ Repeat with the second wheel assembly.

OPERATION

WARNING

Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you

careless. 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. Failure

to do so could result in objects being thrown into

your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.

WARNING

Do not use any attachments or accessories not

recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.

The use of attachments or accessories not

recommended can result in serious personal injury.

BEFORE USING THE LOG SPLITTER (Fig. 3 - 4)

Never operate the log splitter until the bleed screw (1)

has been slightly loosened (one to two full turns).

Air flow through the bleed screw should be detectable

once the log splitter is started. If no air flow is detected,

loosen the screw until the air flow can be felt.

Air must flow in and out of the oil tank during operation to

prevent the seals in the hydraulic system from rupturing.

This tool is designed for home use only. Never split logs

larger than 25.0 cm diameter or 52 cm long. Some types

of wood are harder to split than others. If the log splitter is

having trouble splitting a log, never continue to try for

longer than five seconds.

Always check the oil level before you start the log splitter.

To check the oil level:

■ Unplug the log splitter.

■ Using the lift handle (8), stand the log splitter on the

end with the wheels (Fig. 11).

■ Using an 8 mm hex key, remove the oil drain bolt and

wipe the dipstick clean.

■ Wipe the dipstick clean then reinsert it back into the

oil tank.

■ Remove the dipstick (12) and check to see if the oil

level is between the first and second groove on the

dipstick (Fig. 4).

■ If there is not enough oil in the oil tank, add oil until

the proper level is reached.

■ If there is the proper amount of oil in the oil tank, wipe

the dipstick clean then replace it in the oil tank and

tighten the oil drain bolt securely.

Note: See “Replacing Hydraulic Oil” in the

Maintenance section for recommended oil or

equivalents.

STARTING THE LOG SPLITTER (Fig. 5 - 6)

■ Operator should be positioned at the rear of the log

splitter as shown in figure 6.

■ Place the left hand on the hydraulic control lever (2)

and the right hand on the on/off switch (7).

■ Push down and hold the on/off switch.

■ While continuing to hold down the on/off switch, push

down and hold the hydraulic control lever.

Note: Both hands are required to start this product.

The combination of both steps starts the ram which

pushes the log into the wedge.

■ To stop the splitter, release both controls to return the

ram to the starting position.

Note: If only one hand is removed from either the

switch or the lever, the log splitter will freeze in place.

When both the switch and the lever are released,

the ram will return to the starting position.

SPLITTING LOGS (Fig. 7 - 8)

Always place logs lengthwise on the work table and

resting firmly on the side supports. Place logs flat and in

the direction of the grain. Never angle the log to split it or

place the log crosswise on the splitter. Never split more

than one log at a time.

CAUTION

Never keep pressure on the wood by trying to

force the log splitter for more than five seconds.

After five seconds, the oil will heat and can

damage the tool.

■ Place log lengthwise and lying flat on the work table.

Note: If the log is small, place it against the wedge

before starting the splitter.

English

E I P NL FIN GR TR

ELS-52_9 lgs 12/3/01 2:36 PM Page 17

1 2 ... 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ... 96 97

Comments to this Manuals

No comments

Ryobi ELS-52 User Manual Page 22

Comments to this Manuals

Related products and manuals for Log splitters Ryobi ELS-52