Boss Electric Dual Action Log Splitter 8 Ton ED8T20 User Manual

ELECTRIC DUAL ACTION LOG SPLITTER 8 TON

MODEL NO.: ED8T20

Owner’s Manual

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Purchase Date___________________ Serial NO.______________________

Dealer________________________________________________________

Boss Industrial, Inc. • 1208 N. Independence Blvd • Romeoville, IL 60446 • USA

Phone: (800) 780-BOSS (2677) • Fax [phone] www.boss-industrial.com

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To The Owner

Thank You!

Thank you for purchasing a BOSS Log Splitter. It was carefully engineered to provide excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.

Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of printing. Review this manual frequently to familiarize yourself with the machine, its features and operation. We reserve the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without incurring obligation.

This unit is designed to use on a power supply that is 115 volts, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current of 15 amp or 20 amp). If you have any problems or questions concerning the machine, phone an authorized service dealer or contact us directly. Boss Industrial’s customer support phone number, website and mailing address can be found on this page. We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times.

Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the operating position. Boss Industrial, Inc. is responsible for all equipment-related issues with regards to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the Warranty terms included in this Owner’s/Operator’s Manual for more information.

Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling or operating this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.

Customer Support

Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer Support Department.

If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this machine, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below:

◊Visit us on the web at www.boss-industrial.com

◊Call a Customer Support Representative at [phone] or send an email to: [e-mail]

◊Write to Boss Industrial, Inc., 1208 N. Independence Blvd, Romeoville, IL 60446

Table of Contents
	Page(s)
Section I: Know Your Log Splitter...........................................................................................................................	1-5
Log Splitter Overview.....................................................................................................................................	1
Safety Decals..............................................................................................................................................	1-3
Important Tips................................................................................................................................................	3
Operator Zone................................................................................................................................................	3
Electrical Safety.............................................................................................................................................	4
Hydraulic Safety ............................................................................................................................................	5
Section II: Pre-Operation Instructions.....................................................................................................................	6-7
Unpacking .....................................................................................................................................................	6
Assembling....................................................................................................................................................	6
Getting Prepared..........................................................................................................................................	7
Section III: Operation Instructions..............................................................................................................................	8
Section IV: Maintenance.......................................................................................................................................	9-10
Off Season Storage........................................................................................................................................	9
Transportation................................................................................................................................................	9
Maintenance..............................................................................................................................................	9-10
Trouble Shooting..........................................................................................................................................	10
Technical Specifications..........................................................................................................................................	11
Exploded Diagram & Parts List...........................................................................................................................	12-14
Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................	15
Packing List..............................................................................................................................................................	16

Part I: Know Your Log Splitter

SECTION I: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER

LOG SPLITTER OVERVIEW

1.	End wedge
2.	Sliding ram
3.	Log rail w/ legs
4.	Machine body
5.	Control handle
6.	115v, 2hp motor
7.	Motor control box
8.	Switch
9.	Power cable with plug
10.	Oil reservoir
11.	Oil drain bolt
12.	Dipstick w/ breather cap
13.	Towing handle
14.	Wheel

(FIGURE 1)

SAFETY DECALS

Make sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable. Always replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Boss Industrial, Inc. at 1-800-780-2677 for replacement decals.

1. Safety Warning / Operating Label (Part #: 410-123)		2. Serial NO. / Spec. Label (Part #: 410-590)

3. Switch Label (Part #: 410-159)

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4. Motor Label (Part #: 410-359)		5. Oil Tag (Part #: 410-602)

Study the following symbols used on this tool and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

	Wet Conditions Alert	Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
	Read The Operator’s Manual	To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
		operator’s manual before using this product.
		Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
	Eye, Face & Ear Protection	shields, earplugs and a face shield when operating this
		product.
	Safety Alert	Precautions that involve your safety.
	Wear Gloves	Always wear nonslip, heavy-duty protective gloves when
		operating this product.
	Wear Safety Footwear	Always wear nonslip safety footwear when operating this
		product.
	Keep Bystanders Away	Always keep bystanders at least 25 ft. (7.5 m) away.
	Keep Hands Away	Always keep hands away from the wedge and the ram.
	Pinch Point	Never touch the cylinder bed, ram, or wedge during machine
		operation.
	Rotating & Moving Parts Alert	Beware of rotating and moving parts, serious injury could
		occur.
	Electric Shock Alert	Never touch damaged or exposed wires while the machine is
		connected to a power source.

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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not followed, will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE is important information about the proper use of your machine. Failure to follow this instruction could result in damage to your machine.

IMPORTANT TIPS

1.DO NOT discard packing materials until you have carefully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

2.Make sure to replace the transportation seal plug at the oil filling port with the breather cap mounted on dipstick. Failure to do so may cause the pressure to build up in the reservoir which could damage seals and void warranty.

3.Lubricate the wedge and upper side of the machine body for splitting smoothly.

4.Check the oil level before every operation.

5.Sharpen the wedges periodically.

6.USE only an electrical circuit having adequate capacity as recommended.

7.DO NOT continue to push on the control handle more than 3 seconds if the wedge can’t cut through an oversized or extremely hard log. Force the tool will cause permanent damage and void warranty.

8.Try to split from another end or cut a small piece from the border instead of the center when you fail to cut through a log.

9.Release the handle lever as the cylinder is almost extended or retracted fully. Keep holding the control lever as the ram reaches to the farthest positions will cause the valve squeezed. You must turn off the motor to relieve the pressure and restart the tool to operate.

10.DO NOT expose this machine to rain or use in a damp environment.

OPERATOR ZONE

ONLY operate the log splitter from the operator zone as shown below. The operator has the safest and most efficient access to the control valve and the beam in this location. Failure to operate the log splitter in this position can result in serious injury or death.

(FIGURE 2)

Operator Zone

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