Sportsman KSPLIT10 Instruction Manual
KSPLIT10
GAS POWERED KINETIC
10 TON LOG SPLITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
This manual provides important information on proper operation & maintenance. Every effort has been
made to ensure the accuracy of this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. We reserve the right to change this product at any time without
prior notice.
IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION ABOUT A CONDITION BEING SAFE OR UNSAFE,
DO NOT OPERATE THIS PRODUCT!
HAVE QUESTIONS? CONTACT US FIRST BEFORE CONTACTING THE RETAILER.
If you experience a problem, have questions or need parts for this product, call Customer Service at
1-866-460-9436, Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time. A copy of the sales receipt is required.
FOR CONSUMER USE ONLY – NOT FOR PROFESSIONAL USE.
KEEP THIS MANUAL, SALES RECEIPT & APPLICABLE WARRANTY FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.
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SPECIFICATIONS COMPONENTS
• Max. Splitting Force: 10 Ton
• Max. Log Length: 20 inches
• Max. Log Diameter: 13.75 inches
• Max Load Weight: 100 lbs
• Horizontal position only
• 4-Stroke OHV Engine 94cc
• Recoil Start
• 2.7 HP Gasoline Engine
• Low Oil Shutdown
• EPA Approved
• Cycle Time: approx. 2 seconds
• Noise Level: 104dB @ 0% Load
• Oil Capacity: 12 ounces SAE10W-30
• Fuel Capacity: 0.42 gallon
• Fuel Type: Unleaded Gasoline Only 87 rating or higher
• Flywheel: 600 RPM
• Flywheel Weight: 15 lbs
• Spark Plug: E7RTC
• Spark Plug Gap: 0.6 - 0.8mm
• Hitch Pin not available/ This unit is non-towable
• Wheel/Tire Size: 8 x 1.75 inch
• Wedge Height: 7 inches
• Auto-Return
• Air-cooled engine
• High Altitude Use: This log splitter is not recommended for
high altitude use above 3,000 feet.
This item may not function
properly above 3,000 feet because of air flow getting through
the mixer.
• Some assembly required. Outrigger Leg and Vee Belt
requires assembly.
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RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS
What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that
may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when operating or cleaning tools and equipment.
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.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in property damage.
2 YEAR LIMITED EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA EMISSION STANDARDS UNDER 40 CFR 1054.625 .The emission-related limited warranty is valid for two (2)
years. Keep the purchase receipt and mail in the product registration card for proof of purchase. Buffalo Corp limits emission-related warranty
repairs to authorized service centers for owners located within 100 miles of an authorized service center. For owners located more than 100 miles
from an authorized service center, Buffalo Corp will, in its sole discretion, either pay for shipping costs to and from an authorized service center,
provide for a service technician to come to the owner to make the warranty repair, or pay for the repair to be made at a local non-authorized service
center. The provisions of this paragraph apply only for the contiguous states, excluding the states with high-altitude areas identified in 40 CFR part
1068, Appendix III.
To exercise this warranty, DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER. Instead, call Customer Service toll free at 1-866-460-9436 (email address
info@buffalotools.com) and you will be instructed on where to take the engine for warranty service. Take the log splitter and proof of purchase (your
receipt) to the repair facility recommended by the Customer Service Representative. The warranty does not extend to log splitters damaged or
affected by fuel contamination, accidents, neglect, misuse, unauthorized alterations, use in an application for which the product was not designed
and any other modifications or abuse.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (30 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial and Rental Purpose)
Log splitters are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 YEAR from date of original purchase. Buffalo Corp.
is not liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use of this product. Any implied warranties are limited to 1 YEAR
as stated, or as otherwise stated, in this written limited warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. Buffalo Corp will repair or replace, at its discretion, any part that
is proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use during the 1 YEAR warranty period. Warranty repairs or replacements will
be made without charge for parts or labor. Parts replaced during warranty repairs will be considered as part of the original product and will have the
same warranty period as the original product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary state to state.
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Notice Regarding Emissions:
Engines certified to comply with U.S. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to
operate on regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems: Three-Way Catalyst
(TWC) (if equipped), and Engine Modifications (EM).
FIG A: NEVER PLACE YOUR HAND IN BETWEEN THE LOG, THE WEDGE AND THE RAM
FIG B: NEVER ATTEMPT TO CROSS SPLIT A LOG
T
his is a high-powered, gasoline fuel powered machine, with moving parts that produce high energy.
Operate the machine safel
y
to avoid injury
. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby area.
View all WARNING and operating instruction labels on your machine before each use. Below are copies of all the safety
and information labels that appear on the equipment. Read and understand them before use to prevent injuries.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
STOP!
Before using this log splitter and if you have any questions regarding the hazard and safety notices listed in this manual and/or on this
log splitter, call 1-866-460-9436, Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time.
Carbon Monoxide Gas: When in operation, the exhaust from this log splitter contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas. Carbon monoxide gas is
both odorless and colorless AND may be present even if you do not see or smell gas. Breathing this poison gas can lead to headaches, dizziness,
drowsiness, loss of consciousness and eventually death.
WARNING: USE THIS LOG SPLITTER ONLY OUTDOORS IN NON-CONFINED AREAS. DO NOT SECURE THE LOG SPLITTER WITH A
CHAIN OR ROPE, AS THIS WILL MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO MOVE IN AN EMERGENCY.
• Keep at least several feet of clearance on all sides to allow proper ventilation for this log splitter.
WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROP 65: According to the State of California, engine exhaust and some of its constituents from this generator are know
to contain chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: CALIFORNIA PROP 65: According to the State of California, this product contains or emits chemicals known to cause cancer, birth
defects and other reproductive harm.
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Always take the following precautions when using this machine
:
• Allow only one person to operate the Log Splitter at any time.
•
The operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property, and themselves.
•
Wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while using the log splitter to protect your eyes from possible
thrown debris
.
•
Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which can catch on moving parts.
•
Wear gloves while using the log splitter. Be sure your gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or drawstrings.
•
Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your log spl
itter. If you have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them.
Do not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open toed sandals.
•
Wear long pants while operating the log splitter
.
•
Keep
children, pets and bystanders at least 50 feet away from your work area at all times. Stop the motor when another
person or pet approaches. Never allow children to operate the log spl
itter
.
•
Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose and keep away from heat and
open flame, and out of the reach of children.
•
Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged and after 5 years of use.
•
Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool completely. Don't handle gasoline if
you or anyone nearby is smoking, or if you're near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode. Reinstall the fuel
tank cap and fuel container cap securely.
•
If you spill gasoline, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from the area of the spill and avoid
creating any source of ignition until the gas vapors have dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard
and properly dispose of the waste.
•
Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store a machine that has gas in the tank,
or a fuel container, near an open flame or spark such as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
•
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Shut down the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire,
keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes before making.
•
Never tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls the maximum safe operation speed and
protects the engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the engine and to the other
moving parts of the machine.
•
Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
•
Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
•
Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed. Removal of such parts
could create a fire hazard. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
•
The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn; do not touch.
N
o list of warnings and cautions can be all-inclusive. If situations occur that are not covered by this manual, the
operator must
apply common sense and operate this log splitter in a safe manner.
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ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM
Some assembly required. Please identify components below. Vee-belt, pulley guard and outrigger leg will require assembly.
When installing belt, make sure it can be pressed down Place the Pulley Guard over the belt, then attach the two
0.75 – 1.25 inches (2~3 cm) when assembled. bolts securely.
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ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
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ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS
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PREPARING THE LOG SPLITTER FOR USE
STOP!
The following section describes the required steps for preparing this log splitter for the first use. Failure to correctly perform these steps can damage
this log splitter and/or shorten its life. If still unsure about how to perform any of these steps after reading this section, call
1-866-460-9436 Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM Central Time for customer service.
Step 1 - Add Oil
THIS LOG SPLITTER REQUIRES AT LEAST 12 OUNCES OF OIL (SAE10W-30) TO RUN.
ADD OIL UNTIL IT IS ALMOST OVERFLOWING. THE LOW-OIL SENSOR IS VERY SENSITIVE AND THE ENGINE
WILL NOT RUN IF THE OIL IS LOW. START WITH 12 OUNCES, THEN ADD MORE UNTIL ALMOST OVERFLOWING.
TROUBLESHOOTING: IF THE LOG SPLITTER WILL NOT START, DOUBLE CHECK THAT THE OIL LEVEL IS
COMPLETELY FULL AND ALMOST OVERFLOWING.
This log splitter requires engine oil to function. Engine oil is a major factor affecting engine performance and
service life. When new from the package, this log splitter contains no oil in the engine crankcase. Add oil before
operating this log splitter for the first time. When replenishing oil for subsequent use of this log splitter, always determine
that this log splitter has the correct quantity of oil. To add oil to the engine crankcase:
1. Confirm that this log splitter is on a level surface.
2. Unscrew the oil filler/dipstick cap from the engine as illustrated in Figure 1 below. (NOTE: There are two locations to
add oil (see Figure 1). You can choose to use either one.)
3. Using a funnel, add high detergent motor oil to fill the engine crankcase to the correct quantity. SAE10W-30 oil is
recommended for general use. When the engine crankcase is full and almost overflowing, the oil level should reach the
lower lip of the oil filling opening as shown in Figure 2.
4. Replace the oil filler/dipstick cap and close the oil access panel.
5. (Figure 3 indicates the location to drain oil, if necessary)
Figure 1 – Unscrew Either Dipstick Caps Figure 2 - Add Oil Figure 3 - Drain Oil (when necessary)
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