Boss Electric Dual Action Log Splitter 8 Ton ED8T20 User Manual

ELECTRIC

2019-03 GB

DUAL ACTION

LOG SPLITTER

8 TON

MODEL NO.: ED8T20

Owner’s Manual

ASSEMBLY & OPERATI NG 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

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 seri o u s 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 I nstr uc tions.....................................................................................................................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.........

Warranty...................................................................................................................................................................15

Packing List..............................................................................................................................................................16

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(FIGURE 1)

Part I: Know Your Log Splitter

LOG SPLITTER OVERVIEW

SAF ETY DECALS

SECTION I: KNOW YOUR LO G SPLITTER

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

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

Eye, Face & Ear Protection

Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.

Wear Gloves

Wear Safety Footwear

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.

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
shields, earplugs and a face shield when operating this
product.

Always wear nonslip, heavy-duty protective gloves when
operating this product.

Always wear nonslip safety footwear when operating this
product.

Pinch Point

Rotating & Moving Parts Alert

Electric Shock Alert

Never touch the cylinder bed, ram, or wedge during machine
operation.

Beware of rotating and moving parts, serious injury could
occur.

Never touch damaged or exposed wires while the machine is
connected to a power source.

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

IMPORTANT TIPS

OPERATOR ZONE

(FIGURE 2)

Operator Zone

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

WA RNING 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 i njury.

NOTICE is important information abo u t th e proper use of your
machine. Failure to follow this i n struction could result in damage to
your machine.

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 di p s tick.
Failure to do so may cause the pressure to build up in the reservoir which could dam age 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.

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

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