Harbor Freight Tools 61373 Owner's Manual
Table of Contents
Specifications ............................................. 2
Safety ......................................................... 2
Setup .......................................................... 6
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Operation .................................................... 8
Specifications
Maintenance .............................................. 10
Parts List and Diagram .............................. 14
Warranty .................................................... 16
Electrical Rating 120V~ / 60Hz / 12A
Motor No Load Speed 3400 RPM
Log Capacity 20.5" L x 10" Diameter
Hydraulic Fluid Capacity 3.4 Quarts (3.2 Liters)
WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
Addresses practices not related to personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
General Tool Safety Warnings
Read all safety warnings and instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.
Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
3. DON’T USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations,
or expose them to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
5. MAKE WORKSHOP KID PROOF with padlocks,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
6. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
7. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
4. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should
be kept safe distance from work area.
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8. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear
loose clothing, neckties, rings, bracelets, or
other jewelry which may get caught in moving
parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use face
or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they
are NOT safety glasses.DON’T OVERREACH.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
10. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for
lubricating and changing accessories.
11. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing;
when changing accessories, such as
blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
12. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL
STARTING. Make sure switch is in
off position before plugging in.
13. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES.
Consult the owner’s manual for recommended
accessories. The use of improper accessories
may cause risk of injury to persons.
14. NEVER STAND ON TOOL.
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or
if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
15. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that
it will operate properly and perform its intended
function – check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,
mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
16. NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN POWER OFF.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Log Splitter Safety Warnings
For Your Own Safety Read Instruction
Manual Before Operating Log Splitter.
1. DO NOT OPERATE WITH ANY GUARD
DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Keep
guards in place and in good working order.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles under
full face shield, heavy-duty work gloves
and steel-toe work boots during use.
3. Crushing hazard. Never place hands or feet
between the log and splitter wedge, or between the
log and the ram during the forward or reverse stroke.
4. Never place hands or body near a hydraulic
fluid leak or check for a leak with hands or other
body parts. High-pressure fluid can be forced
under the skin resulting in serious injury.
5. Never split a log that contains any foreign
materials (nails, for example).
6. Do not use Splitter on logs longer than 20.5"
or with a diameter greater than 10".
7. Hold the rounded, bark side of logs when
loading or positioning, never the ends. Never
place hands or any body parts between a
log and any part of the Log Splitter.
8. Never load or unload logs while
the Ram is moving.
9. Do not attempt to split logs across the
grain. Doing so will damage the Log Splitter
and could cause pieces of log to be thrown,
injuring the operator or bystanders.
10. Never attempt to split more than one log at a time.
A piece of log can unexpectedly be thrown from
the machine, causing severe personal injury.
11. Remove split logs away from the Log
Splitter immediately. Split logs left near
the Log Splitter are a tripping hazard.
12. The use of accessories or attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer may
result in a risk of injury to persons.
13. Set up and operate only on a flat, level,
dry and solid surface with wheels chocked.
14. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
15. Only use safety equipment that has been approved
by an appropriate standards agency. Unapproved
safety equipment may not provide adequate
protection. Eye protection must be ANSI-approved
and breathing protection must be NIOSH-approved
for the specific hazards in the work area.
16. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
A moment of inattention while operating power tools
may result in serious personal injury. Industrial
applications must follow OSHA guidelines.
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Log Splitter Safety Warnings (continued)
17. Maintain labels and nameplates on the tool.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCESETUP
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
18. Avoid unintentional starting.
Prepare to begin work before turning on the tool.
19. This product is not a toy. Keep it
out of reach of children.
20. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
21. WARNING: Some dust created by power
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities, contains chemicals
known [to the State of California] to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other
masonry products
• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of work.
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals:
work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
22. WARNING: Handling the cord on this product will
expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
23. The warnings, precautions, 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
Grounding Instructions
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK AND DEATH FROM INCORRECT
GROUNDING WIRE CONNECTION READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
110-120 V~ Grounded Tools: Tools with Three Prong Plugs
1. In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
3. Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
The conductor with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor.
If repair or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipmentgrounding conductor to a live terminal.
2. Do not modify the plug provided – if it will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
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4. Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether
the tool is properly grounded.Use only 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs
and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
5. Repair or replace damaged or
worn cord immediately.
Grounding
Pin
125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet
(for up to 125 V~ and up to 15 A)
6. This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has
an outlet that looks like the one illustrated above
in 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet. The tool has
a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated
above in 125 V~ 3-Prong Plug and Outlet.
7. The outlet must be properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all codes and ordinances.
8. Do not use an adapter to connect
this tool to a different outlet.
SAFETYOPERATIONMAINTENANCE SETUP
Extension Cords
1. Grounded tools require a three wire extension cord.
Double Insulated tools can use either
a two or three wire extension cord.
2. As the distance from the supply outlet increases,
you must use a heavier gauge extension cord.
Using extension cords with inadequately sized wire
causes a serious drop in voltage, resulting in loss of
power and possible tool damage. (See Table A.)
3. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the
greater the capacity of the cord. For example,
a 14 gauge cord can carry a higher current
than a 16 gauge cord. (See Table A.)
4. When using more than one extension cord
to make up the total length, make sure
each cord contains at least the minimum
wire size required. (See Table A.)
5. If you are using one extension cord for more
than one tool, add the nameplate amperes
and use the sum to determine the required
minimum cord size. (See Table A.)
6. If you are using an extension cord outdoors, make
sure it is marked with the suffix “W-A” (“W” in
Canada) to indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.
7. Make sure the extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition. Always replace
a damaged extension cord or have it repaired
by a qualified electrician before using it.
8. Protect the extension cords from sharp objects,
excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.
TABLE A: RECOMMENDED MINIMUM WIRE
GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS* (120/240 VOLT)
NAMEPLATE
AMPERES
(at full load)
0 – 2.0 18 18 18 18 16
2.1 – 3.4 18 18 18 16 14
3.5 – 5.0 18 18 16 14 12
5.1 – 7.0 18 16 14 12 12
7.1 – 12.0 18 14 12 10 -
12.1 – 16.0 14 12 10 - -
16.1 – 20.0 12 10 - - -
* Based on limiting the line voltage drop to five volts at
150% of the rated amperes.
EXTENSION CORD
LENGTH
25´ 50´ 75´ 100´ 150´
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