Briggs & Stratton T22B, T22H User Manual
LOG SPLITTERS
ENGINE DRIVEN, TRAILER MOUNTED
Form: T22B-HLogsplit.pm7
Assembly, Parts
& Operator's Manual
For Models
T22B & T22H
June 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION DESCRIPTION
1 Introduction .............................................................. 1
2 Safety .......................................................................... 2
2.1 Training & Preparation .......................................... 3
2.2 Safety Wear ............................................................. 3
2.3 Operating Safety ..................................................... 4
2.4 Operating Procedure ............................................... 5
2.5 Repair & Maintenance Safety ................................ 5
2.6 Towing Safety ......................................................... 6
2.7 Fire Prevention ....................................................... 6
2.8 Hydraulic Safety ..................................................... 7
2.9 Safety Decals ........................................................... 7
3 Assembly Instructions ............................................. 8
3.1 Assembly Guide ................................................. 9-10
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4 Operation ................................................................. 11
4.1 Engine Oil Recommendations .............................. 11
4.2 Filling Hydraulic System ..................................... 12
4.3 Towing ................................................................... 12
4.4 Starting Instructions ............................................ 12
4.5 Operation .............................................................. 13
5 Maintenance ............................................................ 14
6 Specifications .......................................................... 14
7 Parts Breakdown.................................................... 15
7.1 Parts List.......................................................... 16-17
8 Limited Warranty ................................................... 18
1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of Log Splitters. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to
meet the needs of a discriminating buyer for the splitting of logs.
The Gearmore trailer mounted, engine driven log splitters are the latest compact designed splitters. The units
are available with two different engines 6 H.P. Briggs and Stratton or 5.5 H.P. Honda. The log splitters can be
used in the vertical or horizontal position. The 2" ball hitch allows the log splitter to be towed by ATVs, utility
vehicles, small tractors, etc.
Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Log Splitter requires that you and anyone else who will be
operating or maintaining the machine, read and understand the Safety, Operation, and Maintenance
information contained within the Operator's Manual.
Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your dealer,
or us if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.
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2 SAFETY
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This Safety Alert symbol means
ATTENTION! BECOME
ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS
INVOLVED!
Why is SAFETY important to you?
3 Big Reasons
SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of the signal words DANGER,
WARNING and CAUTION with the safety
messages. The appropriate signal word for
each message has been selected using the
following guide-lines:
The Safety Alert symbol identifies
important safety messages on the
Log Splitter and in the manual.
When you see this symbol, be alert
to the possibility of personal injury
or death. Follow the instructions
in the safety message.
Accidents Disable and Kill
Accidents Cost
Accidents Can Be Avoided
DANGER - Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury. This signal
word is to be limited to the most
extreme situations typically for
machine components which, for
functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
CAUTION - Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury.
It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
If you have any questions not answered in this manual or require additional copies or the manual is
damaged, please contact your dealer.
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2.1 TRAINING & PREPARATION
2.2 SAFETY WEAR
Before operating this Log Splitter, read and
understand this manual completely. Become
familiar with it for your own
safety. To fail to do so may
cause serious injury. DO NOT
allow anyone to operate this
Log Splitter who has not read
this manual.
NEVER use your Log Splitter for any other
purposes than splitting wood. It is designed for
this use and any other use may cause an injury.
NEVER allow children to operate your Log
Splitter nor adults lacking proper instructions.
Keep them away from your work area. Your Log
Splitter is not a toy. Only the operator is to be
near your Log Splitter during use. Keep all
others, including pets a minimum of 10 feet
away from your work zone. Flying wood can be
hazardous. If a helper is assisting in loading
logs, NEVER activate the control until the
helper is clear of the area. More accidents occur
when more than one person operates the Log
Splitter than at any other time.
NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that can
be caught by moving parts of your Log Splitter
and pull you into it. Keep clothing away from all
moving parts of your Log Splitter. Wear proper
head gear to keep hair away from moving parts.
ALWAYS wear safety
shoes. A dropped log can
seriously injure your foot.
ALWAYS wear safety
glasses. A piece of
splitting log could fly off
and hit your eyes.
If you wear gloves, be sure they are tight fitting
without loose cuffs or draw strings.
Have a first aid kit available
should the need arise and
learn how to use it.
ALWAYS wear protective
hearing devices as needed.
NEVER operate your Log Splitter when under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. A
clear mind is essential for safety.
NEVER allow a person who is tired or otherwise
not alert to use your Log Splitter.
PREPARE LOGS PROPERLY
BOTH ends of each log should be cut as square
as possible to help prevent the log from riding
out of the splitter during operation.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD
NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without equipment
attached can often be noisy enough to
cause permanent, partial hearing loss.
We recommend that you wear hearing
protection on a full-time basis if the noise
in the Operator's position exceeds 80db.
Noise over 85db on a long-term basis can
cause severe hearing loss. Noise over
90db adjacent to the Operator over a
long-term basis may cause permanent,
total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss
from loud noise (from tractors, chain
saws, radios, and other such sources close
to the ear) is cumulative over a lifetime
without hope of natural recovery.
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2.3 OPERATING SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Log Splitter. YOU must
ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the Log
Splitter be familiar with the operating and
maintenance procedures and related SAFETY
information contained in this manual. This
manual will take you step-by-step through your
working day and alerts you to all good safety
practices that should be adhered to while operating the Log Splitter.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you, but also the
people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain
that EVERYONE operating this equipment is
familiar with the recommended operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the
safety precautions. Most accidents can be
prevented. Do not risk injury or death by
ignoring good safety practices.
• Log Splitter owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the machine, and at
least annually thereafter per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
regulation 1928.57.
OPERATE IN SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND ON
SAFE GROUND
1. NEVER operate your
Log Splitter on slippery,
wet, muddy or icy surfaces.
Safe footing is essential in
preventing accidents.
2. ONLY operate your Log Splitter on level
ground and not on a side hill. It could tip over
or rolling logs or poor footing could cause an
accident. (This also prevents the spillage of
gas from the tank).
3. NEVER attempt to move the Log Splitter
over hilly or uneven terrain without a tow
vehicle or adequate help.
4. ALWAYS block wheels to prevent movement
of Log Splitter while in operation.
5. Keep work area clean. Immediately remove
split wood around your Log Splitter so that
you don’t stumble over it.
6. When using your Log Splitter, use in daylight
or under good artificial light.
• The most important safety feature on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator’s responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and to follow these. Most
accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood
all operating and safety instructions is not
qualified to operate the machine. An
untrained operator exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or
death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the
life of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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