Timberwolf TW-LS-25T Owner's Manual
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MODEL NO. TW-LS-25T
To The Owner
Thank You!
Thank you for purchasing our 25T Timberwolf Log Splitter. It was carefully engineered to provide
excellent performance when properly operated and maintained.
Please read this entire manual prior to operating the equipment. It instructs you how to safely and easily set
up, operate and maintain your machine. Please be sure that you, and any other persons who will operate
the machine, carefully follow the recommended safety practices at all times. Failure to do so could result in
personal injury or property damage.
All information in this manual is relative to the most recent product information available at the time of
printing. Review this manual frequently to familiarise yourself with the machine, its features and operation.
Please be aware that this Operator’s Manual may cover a range of product specifications for various models.
Characteristics and features discussed and/or illustrated in this manual may not be applicable to all models.
We reserve the right to change product specifications, designs and equipment without notice and without
incurring obligation.
The power testing information used to establish the power rating of the engine equipped on this machine
can be foundon the engine manufacturer’s manual or website. If you have any problems or questions
concerning the machine, phone an authorized service dealer or contact us directly.
Throughout this manual, all references to right and left side of the machine are observed from the
operating position The engine manufacturer is responsible for all engine-related issues with regards
to performance, power-rating, specifications, warranty and service. Please refer to the engine
manufacturer’s Owner’s/Operator’s Manual, packed separately with your machine, for more
information.
Customer Support
Please do NOT return the machine to the retailer or dealer without first contacting the Customer
Support Department.
If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or
maintenance of this machine, you can seek help from the experts.
Table of C
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Page(s )
Important Safety Information..................................................................................................................... 1-10
General Safety Alert Signals ....................................................................................................... 1
Safety Decals .............................................................................................................................. 2
Safety Symbols ........................................................................................................................... 3
Training ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Pre-operation .............................................................................................................................. 5
Operation ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Operator Zone.............................................................................................................................. 7
Maintenance Safety..................................................................................................................... 8
Fire Prevention ........................................................................................................................... 9
Towing Safety .............................................................................................................................. 10
Assembly & Set-up Instructions ............................................................................................................... 11-22
Unpacking the Container............................................................................................................. 11-12
Assembling ................................................................................................................................ 13-19
Set-up ......................................................................................................................................... 20-21
Know Controls & Features........................................................................................................... 22
Operating Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 23-26
Starting & Stopping the Engine.................................................................................................... 23
Operating Positions ..................................................................................................................... 23
Using Control Handle................................................................................................................... 24
Splitting the Wood ....................................................................................................................... 25
Transporting the Log Splitter ....................................................................................................... 26
Maintenance & Adjustments..................................................................................................................... 27-28
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................ 29
Specifications ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Exploded Diagram & Parts List ................................................................................................................ 31-34
Packing List............................................................................................................................................... 35
Warranty Service Information................................................................................................................... 36
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions in this manual and on safety decals
before assembling or operating this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do
not allow anyone to operate this log splitter who has not read this manual. As with all power
equipment, a log splitter can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this log
splitter if you have any questions concerning safe operation. To get answers to any questions, call our
customer service department
.
This SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL identifies important safety messages in this manual.
Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.
DANGER! This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing debris.
Failure to observ e the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not followed,
will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE is important information about the proper use of
your machine. Failure to follow this instruction could result
in damage to your machine or property.
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SAFETY dDECsaALS
SAFETY DECALS
Make sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable. Always replace missing or defaced decals.
Contact
us
for replacement decals.
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SAFETY dDECsaALS
SAFETY DECALS
Make sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable. Always replace missing or defaced decals.
Contact
us
for replacement decals.
SAFETY SYMBOLS
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
Description
READ THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate.
FACE PROTECTION
Always wear safety goggles or safety glass es with side shields, or a face shield when
operating this product as well as ear protection.
WARNING— MOVING WEDGE
Keep hands away from wedge, moving part, end plate, and partially split wood.
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, helpers and children at least 10 metre away.
SINGLE OPERATOR
Only one person should operate the machine at a time. The adult who loads and stabilizes
the log must be the person who operates control handle.
WARNING— PRESSURISED FLUID
Never check for hose leaks with your hands. High pressure fluid can escape through a pin
hole leak and cause serious injury by puncturing the skin and causing blood poisoning.
WEAR GLOVES
Always wear nonslip, heavy-duty protective gloves when operating this product.
WEAR SAFETY FOOTWEAR
Always wear nonslip steel-toed safety footwear when operating this product.
WARNING—PETROL IS FLAMMABLE
Allow the engine to cool at least ten minutes before refuelling.
WARNING! Your Responsibility—Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIO NS!
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TRAINING
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 18 years of age to operate this machine. Children 16 and over should read and
understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and
supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
5. Many accidents occur when more than one person operates the machine. No helper is allowed to assist in stacking
logs.
6. Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 10 metre from the machine while it is in operation.
7. Never allow anyone to ride on this machine.
8. Never transport cargo on this machine.
9. Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during operation. Fluid escaping through a pin hole opening can
penetrate your skin and cause blood poisoning, gangrene, or death. Give attention to the following instructions at all
times:
a. Do not check for leaks with your hand.
b. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing.
c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure by cycling the valve control lever from forward to reverse
several times while engine is not running. Return to neutral before repairing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or
other system components.
d. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve.
10. Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood over the suspected areas. Always wear protective gloves and
safety glasses when checking. Look for discoloration of cardboard or wood.
11. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical
treatment is not administered immediately.
12. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, secure footing.
13. If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and is intended for use near any unimproved forest,
brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be equipped with a spark arrestor. Make sure you comply
with applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take appropriate firefighting equipment with you.
NEVER use this log splitter for any purpose other than
splitting wood. It is designed for this use only. Any other
use can cause serious injury or death.
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PRE-OPE RATION
1. BEFORE operating this log splitter, make sure that you wear safety gear such as goggles or safety glasses,
steel toed shoes and tight fitting gloves (without loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear a protective hearing
device when operating this log splitter.
2. NEVER 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.
3. Check all safety guards and shields to be sure they are in the proper position. Never operate with safety guards,
shields, or other protective features removed.
4. Make sure machine is on a flat, dry, solid ground before operating.
5. ALWAYS operate your log splitter in an open area. (Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can be
deadly when inhaled.)
6. ALWAYS operate your log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light.
7. ALWAYS operate your log splitter on level ground. (Operating on a slope could cause the log splitter to roll over or
logs to fall off.)
8. ALWAYS block wheels to prevent unintended movement.
9. ALWAYS lock beam in either the horizontal or vertical position.
10.
ALWAYS keep the work area clean. Remove split wood from around the log splitter immediately so that you
don’t stumble over it.
11. Check all nuts, bolts and hydraulic fittings are tight to be sure the equipment is in a safe working condition.
12. Both ends of the log should be cut as square as possible to help prevent the log from riding out of the splitter
during operation. Do not split logs greater than 510mm in length. Uneven logs (e.g. knotted, curved, etc.)
should not be used.
13.
ALWAYS check the oil level before you start the log splitter. See Page 27
.
14. Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
W
ARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which
can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety
glasses with side shields and, when needed, wear a full face shield and earplugs too. We
recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side
shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSIZ87.1.
D USE
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OPERATION
1. BEFORE starting this machine, review the safety instructions in the manual. Failure to follow these rules may result
in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
2. NEVER leave this machine unattended with the engine running.
3. DO NOT operate machine while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
4. NEVER allow anyone to operate this machine without proper instruction.
5. ALWAYS operate this machine with all safety equipment in place and working. Make sure all controls are operating
properly for safe operation.
6. When loading a log, always place your hands on the side of the log, not on the ends, and never use your foot to help
stabilize a log. Failure to do so may result in crushed or amputated fingers, toes, hand, or foot.
7. NEVER use your foot, a rope or any extension device to operate the control lever on the valve. Only use hand.
8. Use only one hand to operate the controls.
WARNING! When stabilizing log with other hand, remove your hand when the wedge begins to contact the log, or
serious injury may occur.
9. For logs which are not cut square, the least square end of the log should be placed toward the beam and wedge, and
the square end placed toward the end plate.
10. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log before moving the control handle. Split as follows:
a. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against the beam and is stable.
b. When splitting extra-large or uneven logs, the log must be stabilized with wooden shims or split wood placed
between the log and end plate or ground.
11. NEVER place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge during forward or reverse stroke as this could result in
serious injury or death. NEVER attempt to load the log splitter when the ram or wedge is in motion.
12. ALWAYS keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log while splitting. They can quickly close and pinch or
amputate your fingers.
13. Keep your work area clean. Immediately remove split wood from around the machine so you do not stumble over it.
14. NEVER straddle or step over the log splitter during operation.
15. NEVER reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log.
16. NEVER try to split two logs on top of each other. NEVER try to cross split a log.
17. NEVER operate your log splitter when it is in poor mechanical condition or in need of repair.
18. NEVER touch the muffler and other hot areas of the engine during operation. Wait until the engine cools down.
19. NEVER tamper with the engine to run it at excessive speeds. The maximum engine speed is pre-set by the
manufacturer and is within safety limits. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for your particular log splitter.
20. NEVER move the log splitter while the engine is running. Shut off the engine if you are leaving the log splitter, even for
a short period of time.
21. ALWAYS be careful when moving or lifting the log splitter. Get assistance if it feels too heavy to move by yourself.
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OPERATOR ZONE
ONLY operate the log splitter from the operator zone as shown in the diagrams below. The operator has the safest and
most efficient access to the control valve and the beam in this location. Operating the log splitter in another location can
result in serious injury or death.
a. Horizontal Operating Position: Stand on the control lever side of the log splitter and stabilize log if needed. See
FIGURE 1.
(FIGURE 1).
Operator Zone
b. Vertical Operating Position: Stand in front of the log splitter and stabilize log if needed. See FIGURE 2.
(FIGURE 2).
GENERAL REPAIR
Operator Zone
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MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and ground it against the engine before cleaning, or inspecting the machine.
NEVER perform any service or repair on your log splitter without first removing the spark plug wire.
2. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure by cycling the valve control lever from forward to reverse several
times while engine is not running. Return it to neutral before repairing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or other system
components.
3. ALWAYS perform all recommended maintenance procedures before using your log splitter.
4. ALWAYS check the level of hydraulic oil and engine oil before operation.
5. ALWAYS periodically check that all nuts, bolts, screws, hydraulic fittings and hose clamps are tight to be sure equipment is
in safe working condition.
6. ALWAYS replace all damaged or worn parts immediately with original equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only.
Use of parts which do not meet the original equipment specifications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety.
7. The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful inspection along with the mechanical parts. Be sure to replace
frayed, kinked, cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic hoses or hydraulic components.
8. NEVER check for leaks of hydraulic fluid with your hand. Fluid escaping from a small hole can be almost invisible.
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin causing SERIOUS INJURY or even
DEATH. Leaks can be safely detected by passing a piece of cardboard over the suspected area and looking for
discoloration.
9. NEVER remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or reservoir while the log splitter is running. The tank could contain
hot oil under pressure which could result in serious injury.
10. NEVER adjust the hydraulic valve. The pressure relief valve on your log splitter is pre-set at the factory. Only a qualified
service technician should perform this adjustment.
11. ALWAYS seek professional medical attention immediately if injured by escaping hydraulic fluid. Serious infection or
reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately.
12. ALWAYS be sure to relieve all pressure by shutting off the engine and moving the valve control handle back and forth
should it become necessary to loosen or remove any hydraulic fitting.
NEVER alter your log splitter in any manner. Such alterations may cause your log
splitter to be unsafe and will void the warranty.
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FIRE PREVENTION
VENTION
1. ALWAYS take a Class B fire extinguisher with you when operating this log splitter in dry areas.
2. NEVER operate your log splitter near a flame or spark or smoke during operation. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars,
pipes, and other sources of ignition. Hydraulic oil and petrol are flammable and can explode.
3.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling petrol. Petrol is extremely flammable and the
vapours are explosive.
4. ALWAYS store petrol in an approved, tightly sealed container and keep away from heating appliances. Store the
container in a cool, dry place.
5. When petrol is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
6. NEVER refuel the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before refuelling.
7. ONLY refuel your log splitter in a clear area with no gas fumes or spilled gas. Never fuel the machine indoors.
8. Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than15mm below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel
expansion.
9. If petrol is spilled out, wipe it off the engine and equipment, and move machine to another area. Wait five (5)
minutes before starting the engine.
10. ALWAYS replace the fuel cap securely. Never remove fuel cap while the engine is hot or running.
11. To prevent fires, clean debris and chaff from the engine and muffler areas.
12. Allow machine to cool at least ten (10) minutes before storing.
13. ALWAYS drain the fuel tank prior to storage to avoid the potential fire hazard.
14. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater,
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
15. If the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor muffler, clean and inspect it regularly according to manufacturer’s
instructions. Replace if damaged.
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