3-Point Hitch
Vertical/Horizontal Log Splitter
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Operation Manual
Model # 100450
is safety alert symbol identies important safety messages in
this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information
may result in serious injury or death.
Part # 100719 Rev B
For Service or Questions
Call 1-877-487-8275
720-287-5182
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
Intended Use ..............................................................................4
Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................4
Safety Decals ..............................................................................5
General Safety ............................................................................6
Preparation of the Log ...............................................................6
Work Area ................................................................................. 6
Operation of the Log Splitter .....................................................7
Repair and Maintenance Safety .. ................................................8
Hydraulic Safety .........................................................................8
Assembly Instructions
1. Assembly Overview
2. Unpacking the Container ......................................................10
3. Frame Assembly ....................................................................11
4. Beam Bracket Assembly ........................................................12
5. Beam and Frame Assembly ...................................................13
Final Installation Check ............................................................13
Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions
Maintenance .............................................................................15
Splitting Force and Cycle Time.................................................15
Warranty & Specications
................................................................9
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.........................................Back Cover
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Important Safety Information
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WARNING
WARNING: Read and understand the complete Operation
Manual before assembling or using this product! Failure
to comprehend and comply with warnings, cautions and
instructions for assembly and operation could result in serious
injury or death.
Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do
not permit others that have not read and understood the complete
Operation Manual to operate this equipment. Operation of power
equipment can be dangerous. It is the sole responsibility of the
operator to understand the assembly and safe operation of this
product.
Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182,
1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any
questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
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DANGER
INTENDED USE
Do Not Use the log splitter for any purpose other than splitting
wood, for which it was designed. Any other use is unauthorized
and may result in serious injury or death.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
When operating this log splitter it is essential that you wear safety
gear including goggles or safety glasses, steel toed shoes and tight
fitting gloves (no loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear ear
plugs or sound deafening headphones to protect against hearing
loss when operating this log splitter.
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CAUTION
Do Not wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by
moving parts of the log splitter. Keep clothing and hair away
from all moving parts when operating this log splitter.
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Important Safety Information
SAFETY DECALS
Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable
condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand
Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.
Operation Decal Part # 100212
Operator Zone Decal Part # 100752
Pinch Point Decal Part # 100204
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