Bradley LS35BS1650 Owner's Manual

arrestor. If not equipped, call your dealer for ordering information.

WARNING

READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using log splitter.

All operators of this equipment must read and completely understand all safety information, operating instructions, maintenance and storage instructions. Failure to properly operate and maintain the log splitter could result in serious injury to the operator and bystanders from moving parts that can crush or cut, flying objects, burns, fire or explosion, escaping high pressure hydraulic fluid, or carbon monoxide poisoning in particular, be aware of the following hazards.

Crush and Cut Hazards

Moving parts can crush and cut hands and fingers. Keep hands clear of endplate, wedge, logs, and log strippers while splitting.

High Pressure Hydraulic Fluid Hazards

High fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in hydraulic log splitters. Hydraulic fluid escaping through even a pinsize hole opening can puncture skin and cause severe blood poisoning. Inspect hydraulic system regularly for possible leaks. Never check for leaks with your hand while the system is pressurized. Seek medical attention immediately if injured by escaping fluid.

Fire Hazards

 If your log splitter is intended for use near an ignitable forest, brush, or grassy covered land, the engine exhaust should be

equipped with a spark arrestor. See the "Specifications" section of this manual to determine if your splitter already has a spark

 Keep a fire extinguisher with you that is rated for ordinary combustibles and flammable liquids.

STOP!

ADD OIL TO ENGINE BEFORE USING: Engine is shipped without oil. DO NOT start log splitter without first adding oil. ADD HYDRAULIC OIL: Your log splitter was shipped without hydraulic oil. Refer to Periodic Maintenance section of this manual

for instructions on filling the hydraulic reservoir

INSPECT COMPONENTS: Closely inspect to make sure no components are missing or damaged. See Initial Unpacking & Set-up for instructions and for whom to contact to report missing or damaged parts.

Owner's Manual

Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation,

Servicing, & Storage

Table of Contents

About Your Log Splitter ...........................................................................................................

Machine Components Identification ........................................................................................

Initial Set-up .............................................................................................................................

Moving & Towing to the Job Site ............................................................................................

Before Each Use:

Step One: Inspection/Maintenance .................................................................................

Step Two: Refueling .......................................................................................................

Step Three: Work site Selection & Set-up ....................................................................

Splitting Operation ...................................................................................................................

Storage ......................................................................................................................................

Periodic Maintenance ...............................................................................................................

Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................

Specifications ...........................................................................................................................

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Exploded View ..........................................................................................

Part List

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Assembly Instructions ..............................................................................................................

About Your Log Splitter

WARNING

This log splitter uses a high-pressure hydraulic system to generate a very strong splitting force.

Read the manual completely before using the machine to understand how to safely operate and maintain it.

About Your Log Splitter:

This log splitter is a machine designed to split wood logs using a hydraulically powered moving wedge. The log splitter's gasoline engine is used to pressurize the hydraulic system.

This log splitter is designed to split logs lengthwise with the grain only.

Your splitter can be used in either a vertical or horizontal splitting position:

 When the splitter is set up to operate in the horizontal splitting position, a log is placed on the

horizontal beam and the wedge moves horizontally into the end of the log to split it.

 When the splitter is set up to operate in the vertical splitting position, the log is placed on the

endplate, upright on its end, and the wedge moves down into the top of the log to split it.

The horizontal splitting position is used for lighter logs that can be easily loaded onto the beam. The vertical splitting position is used for heavier logs that are difficult to load onto the beam.

The technical specifications for your log splitter are provided in the Specifications section of this manual.

Follow all safety precautions presented throughout this manual. A summary of important safety information can be found at the end of this manual.

Safety Chain

Outrigger Leg

Gear Pump

Wheel

Engine

Beam

Log Cradle

Wedge

Control Valve Handle

Hydraulic Cylinder

2"/50mm

Machine Component Identification

Ref #

Description

Ref #

Description

Ball Coupler

If you have missing components, contact your local dealer

IMPORTANT!

Engine is shipped without oil. DO NOT start the engine before adding oil. See Assembly Instructions section of this manual to assemble the log splitter before

set-up.

Step One: Inspect Log

Splitter Components.

Closely inspect all log splitter components.

(See Machine Components section of this manual for diagram of components.)

  If you have damaged components, contact the Freight Company that delivered the unit

and file a claim.

Step Two: Add Oil to Engine

Add oil to the engine.

Step Three: Add Hydraulic Oil

to Reservoir

Initial Set-Up

See engine Owner's Manual for oil capacity and location of fill cap.

WARNING: High fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in hydraulic log

splitters. Hydraulic fluid escaping through a pin hole sized opening can burn or puncture skin, resulting in wounds that could cause blood poisoning, infection, disability, gangrene, amputation, or death. Therefore, the following instructions should be heeded at all times when inspecting or servicing the hydraulic components of the log splitter.

 NEVER check for leaks with your hand. Leaks can be located by holding a piece of

cardboard or wood (at least two feet long) with your hand at one end and passing the other end over the suspected area (wear eye protection). Look for discoloration of the cardboard or wood.

 NEVER adjust the pressure of the pump or valve.  If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at once. A

typical injection injury may be a small wound that does not look serious. However, severe infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.

Remove hydraulic oil tank cover.

2. Refer to the Specifications section for approximate hydraulic oil capacity.

3. Fill reservoir with 10 wt AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO 32 oil. Use a funnel

Make sure the oil is at least up to the middle lever of oil monitor.Replace hydraulic oil tank.

5. Start engine and use control valve handle to extend and retract wedge 5 (five) times

to remove air from the high pressure lines.

6. With wedge retracted, check oil level again.

Make sure the oil at least at the middle level of the monitor

Hydraulic oil monitor

WARNING

The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.

Follow the instructions below for safely moving and towing the log splitter.

1. Place in

Horizontal position

Make sure the log splitter is locked in the horizontal position with hitch pin before moving.

NEVER move log splitter when it is in vertical configuration because it will be unstable and could tip.

2. Engine off.

IMPORTANT: Make sure log splitter engine is off.

Never move the log splitter with its engine running.

3. Fuel valve off (if equipped)

Turn fuel valve off to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel

leakage. Refer to Engine owner's manual for fuel valve location.

4. Lock:

 Front

outrigger leg DOWN

 Rear

outrigger leg UP

Lock the front outrigger leg in the "DOWN" position and the rear support leg in the "UP" position before you move the log splitter.

5. Move log splitter

to work site or tow hitch

Move log splitter by hand either directly to chosen work site or to vehicle hitch for towing.

(See Before Each Use: Step Three: instructions on selecting a work site)

Important Safety Instructions:

 Hills. Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand—use a towing

vehicle.

 No riding. Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.  No cargo. Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.

Lock front outrigger leg in the down position

Lock rear outrigger leg in the up position

Moving the log splitter:

Moving and Towing to the Job Site

s coupler to a

hitch with 2" or 50mm ball

or 50mm ball)(2

1. Read instructions

Review towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual.

2. Check tires

3. Attach to hitch

Attach log splitter to vehicle hitch

1. Attach log splitter'

2. Adjust coupler to ball by raising locking lever and turning lock nut with fingers.

3. Proper adjustment is obtained when coupler is as tight as possible on ball and

locking lever can still be opened and closed.

4. Lock lever closed to secure the attachment. An optional locking pin or padlock

may be inserted in the locking lever hole for extra security.

4. Attach safety

chains

Attach safety chains.

1. Two safety chains must be used while towing.

2. Cross safety chains under the coupler allowing only enough slack for vehicle

turns.

Towing:

Moving and Towing to the Job Site

Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair.

WARNING:

 Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes.  When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30 PSI. Pressures higher

than 30 PSI can cause the tire and wheel to rupture and explode.

Moving and Towing to the Job Site

5. Put front

outrigger leg UP

Move the front outrigger leg to the "UP" position and lock. (Both outrigger legs

must remain in the up position during towing.)

6. Tow to desired

location

Tow log splitter carefully to desired work site.

(See Before Each Use section on selecting an appropriate work site)

Important safety instructions:

 Added length. Be aware of the added length of the splitter.  Speed limit. Never tow this log splitter over 45 mph. Faster speeds may

result in loss of control.

 Rough terrain. Drive slowly and take extra caution when traveling over

rough terrain.

 On public roads. If towing on a public road, make sure to comply with all

local, state, and federal towing requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain licensing, trailer lights, safety chains or signage, as needed to comply.

 Unattended. Turn off the towing vehicle before leaving the splitter

unattended.

 Under the influence. Never tow or operate this splitter while under the

influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.

7. Lock front

outrigger leg down & unhitch

Lock front outrigger leg in the DOWN position and disconnect from vehicle.

NEVER operate log splitter while it is attached to the vehicle.

Lock front outrigger leg in the up position

Lock rear

outrigger leg in the

up position

Attach coupler to 2“" or 50mm ball. Latch Securely.

Hook both safety chains to the towing

vehicle

Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance

WARNING

ALWAYS shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and relieve system pressure before inspecting, cleaning, adjusting, or repairing the splitter. Relieve system pressure by moving Split Control Lever back and forth several times.

1. Engine off / relieve pressure

Perform all inspections/repairs with the engine off and hydraulic system pressure relieved.

1. Make sure engine is off and cool.

2. Disconnect the spark plug

3. Relieve all hydraulic system pressure by moving the Split Control Lever back and forth

several times.

2. Remove debris

Remove debris from engine, muffler, and moving parts.

1. Engine debris. Debris on a hot engine can be a fire hazard. Clean debris and chaff from

engine cylinder head, cylinder head fins, blower housing rotating screen, and muffler areas. Avoid contact with hot muffler.

2. Other debris. Debris on moving parts can cause excess wear. Clear debris from the slide

beam, wedge, and endplate.

3. Fuel tank / lines

Check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaks.

Any fuel leak is a fire hazard. Fix any fuel leaks before starting engine.

4. Mechanical parts

Check to be sure that all nuts and bolts are tight to make sure the log splitter is in safe

working condition.

Step One: Inspect and maintain log splitter before each use

If the log splitter has been used previously, it must be inspected and maintained BEFORE EACH SUBSEQUENT USE.

IMPORTANT:

If a part needs replacement, only use parts that meet the manufacturer's specifications. Replacement parts that do not meet specifications may result in a safety hazard or poor operation of the log splitter.

Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance

5. Hydraulic system

6. Hydraulic oil level

7. Engine

Inspect and perform engine maintenance as directed in the engine manual.

8. Spark arrestor muffler

If the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor muffler, clean and inspect it regularly (follow spark arrestor manufacturer's service instructions).

Replace if damaged.

9. Tires

10. Shields / guards

Replace all guards and shields after servicing the log splitter.

Check the hydraulic system carefully:

1. Visually inspect all hoses, tubing, clamps/fittings, pump, and cylinder for cracks, fraying,

kinks, or other damage.

2. Check all components for oily residue, which may indicate a leak.

Do NOT operate the log splitter if there is any indication of damage or oily residue. Small leaks in hydraulic lines can cause severe injuries and can also be an indication of catastrophic failure in the near future. The life of hydraulic hoses may be from a few months to a few years, depending on use and storage patterns.

WARNING: High fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in hydraulic log

 Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and move all control valve handles back

and forth to relieve pressure before changing or adjusting hydraulic system components such as hoses, tubing, fittings or other components.

 NEVER check for leaks with your hand. Leaks can be located by holding a piece of

cardboard or wood (at least two feet long) with your hand at one end and passing the other end over the suspected area (wear eye protection). Look for discoloration of the cardboard or wood.

 NEVER adjust the pressure setting of the pump or valve.  If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at once.

A typical injection injury may be a small puncture wound that does not look serious. However, severe infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.

Check the hydraulic oil level by the oil monitor.

Fill if the oil is level is under the middle of the monitor.

Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair if you will be towing the splitter.

See tire sidewall for recommended tire pressure.

WARNING:

 Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes.  When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30 PSI. Pressures higher than 30 PSI can

cause the tire and wheel to rupture and explode.

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