Grizzly H8100 - Manual (Page 2)

Operation
1. Cut the logs you want to split to 23 1 ⁄
4
" or less
to fit into the splitter.
2. pull both of the wedge release pins out of
the holes in the post, and lower the wedge to
a height slightly more than the length of the
log.
Note: Make sure the wedge release pins are
firmly seated in the post holes before continu-
ing.
4. place the log on the splitter workbench.
5. Keeping the log stable and your hands out
of the way of the wedge, use the elevation
foot pedal to raise the log up tight against the
wedge.
6. Keeping your hands away from the log and
log splitter, continue with even strokes of the
elevation foot pedal until the log is split.
7. remove the wood pieces and clear the area
of any debris.
8. to lower the splitter workbench, apply down-
ward pressure to the workbench as you push
the pressure release foot pedal down.
Storage
store the log splitter in a dry location with the
splitter workbench fully lowered, so there is not
hydraulic pressure left in the pump.
Maintenance
Wipe down the log splitter to remove tree sap or
dirt after use. occasionally, you may need to add
hydraulic oil to maximize performance.
To add oil to the hydraulic pump:
Note: Refer to the Parts breakdown to iden-
tify parts named below.
1. remove the wedge assembly and splitter
workbench from the splitter body.
2. use a 6mm hex wrench to remove the two
cap screws that hold the hydraulic pump to
the base.
3. position the pump horizontally and remove
the round rubber oil plug on the back of the
pump housing.
4. add hydraulic oil until the cylinder is approxi-
mately 3 ⁄
4
full.
5. replace the rubber oil plug and re-assemble
the log splitter.
1. Read and understand this entire instruc-
tion sheet before using this log splitter.
2. always wear aNSI approved safety
glasses when using this log splitter to
avoid damage to eyes from flying wood
pieces.
3. Never place your hands or other body
parts on or near the log, wedge, hydrau-
lic ram, or splitter workbench when
splitting the log.
4. Do not use this log splitter for any other
purpose other than splitting logs. Do
not use this log splitter beyond its 8 ton
capacity.
5. Never leave the log under pressure.
6. Keep the area around log splitter clear
of bystanders to prevent injury from
ejected wood pieces.
7. always clear away wood pieces from the
log splitter and the area around it before
starting on another log.
If you need help with this procedure, call our Tech
Support at: (570) 546-9663.