Sealey LS1050V - Manual (Page 2)

3. PRODUcT fEaTURES 4. SET UP & PREPaRaTION
(Refer to fig.1 below). the log splitter has an electrically powered
hydraulic ram situated inside the lower hollow upright steel section. the
ram is usually fully extended at rest and is connected to the upper
hollow steel section behind the splitting wedge (2). When the motor is
switched on and the two control levers are operated the ram retracts
and draws the splitting wedge downwards to split the log situated on
the table.
3.1 Serrated Log clamp. Grips log when pressure is applied through the
control levers (24).
3.2 Splitting Wedge. After prolonged use it may be necessary to sharpen
the wedge with a fine toothed file.
3.3 Upper Steel Section (moving). drawn downwards by ram action.
3.4 adjustable Ram Travel Rod. controls the ram starting point above
the table.
3.5 Upper Transit Handle. used in conjunction with lower transit handle
(8) when unit is moved
3.6 Ram Travel Rod Locking Knob. locks ram travel rod when setting
ram travel.
3.7 control levers connection bracket. transfers the action of the control
levers to the hydraulic system.
3.8 Lower Transit Handle. used in conjunction with upper transit handle
(8) when unit is moved
3.9 mains connector Shield. Protects mains connector from ingress of
dust and debris.
3.10 ON Switch. starts electric motor.
3.11 Lower Steel Section (static). Houses the ram.
3.12 motor. drives pump to power hydraulic system.
3.13 Pump Housing Guard. Protects pump and hydraulic pipework.
3.14 OIl Tank cap. Also acts as an air bleed when loosened by several
turns.
3.15 Wheels. only make contact with the ground when the unit is tipped
backwards for transit.
3.16 Base of unit. ensure that the base is on a level and firm surface to
ensure stability of unit during use.
3.17 Lower Table Position. ensure that table is fully inserted and hooked
into position on each side of beam.
3.18 middle Table Position. ensure that table is fully inserted and hooked
into position on each side of beam.
3.19 Table Locking Knob. screw fully in to lock table in each position.
3.20 Table. ensure that table is fully inserted and hooked into position on
each side of beam.
3.21 Upper Table Position. ensure that table is fully inserted and hooked
into position on each side of beam.
3.22 Off Switch. stops electric motor.
3.23 Serrated Log clamp. Grips log when pressure is applied through the
control levers (24).
3.24 control levers. used to grip the log and initiate the ram movement.
3.25 control lever guard (Wire). Protects hands when using control levers.
3.26 control lever shields. Protects hands when using control levers.
4.1 Unpacking. open the carton and remove the control lever and Guard
Assemblies (Bx2), the worktable (c), and the users manual (d).
4.1.1 At least two people will be required to unpack the log splitter as it is
very heavy. lower the carton onto one of its sides and open it at the
wheels/base end of the log splitter (if necessary reseal the end already
opened).
4.1.2 fold the flap next to the wheels back onto the carton and turn the
carton until this flap is trapped on the ground.
4.1.3 fold out the other flaps and with extra help, tip the carton into an
upright position so that the log splitter is resting on its base. ensure that
the carton does not move as this is done. lift the carton off the log
splitter.
4.2 assembly. Bolt the control lever and Guard Assemblies (B) to the
platform on the log splitter as shown above in fig.3 using Bolt (e),
Washers (f,G & H) and nut (J).
4.2.1 ensure that the ends of the control lever Bracket (see fig.1-7) are
inserted into the slot at the end of each control lever before inserting
the bolt.
4.2.2 Washer (G) should be sandwiched between each Guard Assembly and
the platform as indicated in fig.3 above. Grease the upper face of
washer (G) before assembly.
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Original Language Version ls1050V Issue: 3 - 13/04/10