Greyhound Lines 39981 User Manual

10 TON LOG SPLITTER

39981

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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SAVE THE RECEIPT, WARRANTY AND THESE INSTRUCTIONS. It is important that you read the entire
manual to become familiar with the unit BEFORE you begin assembly.

Technical Specifications

Tool Name: Log Splitter-10 Ton Horizontal
Item Number: 39981

Capacity: 10 Ton
Ram Diameter: 1.572”
Ram Travel: 7”
Minimum Log Capacity: 15-1/2” Long
Maximum Log Capacity: 18-1/2” Long
Maximum Log Diameter: 6-1/2”
Weight: 100 Lbs.
Overall Length: 12-1/8”
Overall Width: 7-1/4”
Overall Height: 43”
Handle Length: 29-1/2”

Warning: The warnings, cautions and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must
be understood by the operator that COMMON SENSE AND CAUTION ARE
FACTORS WHICH CANNOT BE BUILT INTO THIS PRODUCT, BUT
MUST BE SUPPLIED BY THE OPERATOR.

The Operator

PLEASE REMEMBER:

Do not operate the product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning labels on prescriptions to
determine if your judgment/reflexes might be impaired.

Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts.

Protective gloves and non-skid footwear is recommended.

Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.

Use eye and ear protection. Always wear ANSI approved impact safety goggles.

Maintain proper footing and balance at all times.

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Work Area

TO AVOID RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, FIRE AND SHOCK, MAKE SURE YOUR

WORK AREA IS:

Free of damp, wet or rainy conditions.

Free of children (never let them handle tools or machinery).

Well-lit.

Clean and uncluttered.

Before Operating

Before using any tool, any part that appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.

Before operating your Log Splitter check for damaged parts. You should also:

Make sure all clamps, locks and bolts are tight.

Keep Guards in place and in working order.

Assembly

Your Log Splitter requires some limited assembly. Please refer to Figure 1, and to the
Assembly Diagram on page 7 and Parts List on page 6 as needed for assembly and
operation. Unpack the Log Splitter at the place that you will be using it. The Log Splitter
is heavy, so be certain to use proper lifting techniques when moving and placing the Log
Splitter.

To complete the assembly, insert each Handle (A-16) into each Socket (A-25) as shown in
Figure 1. Your Log Splitter will then be ready to operate.

Handle (A-16)

Log Splitter Assembly

Socket (A-25)

Figure 1-Operating Handle Instruction

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