BILT HARD Log Splitter TLA-0101 Owner's Manual

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Safety Warnings & Cautions

• Understand Your Log Splitter: Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to the log splitter. Learn its application and limitations as well as specific potential hazards.
• Drugs, Alcohol and Medication: Do not operate the log splitter while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication that could affect your ability to use it properly.
• Avoid Dangerous Conditions: Place the log splitter on a 60-75cm high, stable, flat, and level work bench with ample room. Bolt the splitter to the work surface if it tends to slip. Keep your work area clean and well-lit. Avoid wet or damp areas, rain, and areas with flammable fumes.
• Inspect Your Log Splitter: Check your log splitter before turning it on. Keep guards in place and in working order. Ensure keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool area. Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before use.
• Dress Properly: Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. Wear protective electrically non-conductive gloves and non-skid footwear. Wear protective hair covering for long hair.
• Protect Your Eyes and Face: Always wear safety goggles to protect against thrown objects. Everyday eyeglasses are not safety glasses.
• Extension Cords: Use cords no longer than 10m with a minimum 2.5mm² gauge for sufficient current flow. Avoid free and inadequately insulated connections; use protected material suitable for outdoor use.
• Avoid Electrical Shock: Ensure the electric circuit is adequately protected and matches the motor's power, voltage, and frequency. Check for a ground connection and a regulation differential switch. Ground the log splitter. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces. Never open the pushbutton box; contact a qualified electrician if necessary. Be careful when plugging/unplugging to avoid touching metal prongs.
• Keep Visitors and Children Away: Operate the log splitter by one person only. Keep others at a safe distance. Never use another person to help free a jammed log.
• Inspect Your Log: Ensure logs are free of nails or foreign objects. The ends of the logs must be cut square. Branches must be cut flush with the trunk.
• Don't Overreach: Ensure the floor is not slippery. Maintain proper footing and balance. Never stand on the log splitter. Do not store anything above or near the splitter where someone might stand to reach it.
• Avoid Injury From Unexpected Accident: Pay full attention to the movement of the log pusher. Do not attempt to load the log until the log pusher has stopped. Keep hands away from all moving parts.
• Protect Your Hands: Keep hands away from splits and cracks in logs that could suddenly close and crush or amputate them. Do not remove jammed logs with your hands.
• Don't Force Tool: Operate at its design rate. Never try to split logs larger than specified, as this can be dangerous and damage the machine. Do not use the log splitter for unintended purposes.
• Never Leave Tool Running Unattended: Do not leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.
• Disconnect Power: Unplug when not in use, before making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning, or working on the log splitter. Consult the technical manual before servicing.
• Protect the Environment: Take used oil to an authorized collection point or follow local stipulations. Do not discharge into drains, soil, or water.
• Maintain Your Log Splitter With Care: Keep the log splitter clean for best and safest performance.
• Make the Workshop Childproof: Securely store the log splitter away from children and unauthorized persons.

Application Conditions

This log splitter is a home use model. It is designed for operating under ambient temperatures between +5°C and 40°C and for installation at altitudes no more than 1000m above M.S.L. The surrounding humidity should be less than 50% at 40°C. It can be stored or transported under ambient temperatures between -25°C and 55°C.

Specifications

* The diameter of the log is indicative – a small log can be difficult to split when it has knobs or a particularly tough fiber. On the other hand, it may not be difficult to split logs with regular fibers even if its diameter exceeds the max. figure indicated above.

Electrical Requirements

Connect the main leads to a standard 120V±10% (60Hz±1Hz) electrical supply which has protection devices of under-voltage, over-voltage, over-current as well as a residual current device (RCD) which maximum residual current rated at 0.03A.

Set Up and Preparation for Operation

1. Bolt the Support Leg to the Log Splitter.
2. Lift the log splitter by the handles at both ends and place it on a 60 – 75cm high, stable, flat and level work surface.
3. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of this log splitter.

Parts Identification (Diagram Reference):

• 1. Log Pusher
• 2. Work Table
• 3. Wedge
• 4. Lift Handle
• 5. Support Leg
• 6. Switch
• 7. Motor
• 8. Pushbutton Box
• 9. Wheels for Minor Moving ONLY.
• 10. Hydraulic Control Lever
• 11. Control Lever Guard
• 12. Bleed Screw
• 13. Oil Drain Bolt w/ Dipstick
• 14. Adjusting Locker

Bleed Screw Operation: Before operating, loosen the Bleed Screw by some rotations until air can go in and out of the oil tank smoothly. Air flow through the Bleed Screw hole should be detectable during operation. Before moving the log splitter, tighten the Bleed Screw to avoid oil leaking. ⚠️ FAILED TO LOOSEN THE BLEED SCREW WILL KEEP THE SEALED AIR IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEING COMPRESSED AFTER BEING DECOMPRESSED. SUCH CONTINUOUS AIR COMPRESSION AND DECOMPRESSION WILL BLOW OUT THE SEALS OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE LOG SPLITTER.

Max Pressure Limiting Screw

DO NOT ADJUST THE MAX PRESSURE LIMITING SCREW! Max pressure was set before the log splitter left the factory and the screw is sealed with glue to ensure the log splitter works under pressure no more than 6.5 tons. The setting was done by a qualified mechanic with professional instruments. Unauthorized resetting will cause the hydraulic pump to fail to output enough splitting pressure or RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.

Diagrams

Wiring Diagram: This schematic shows the electrical connections including Line (L), Neutral (N), Switch components (KH, SB), Motor (M), and Ground (PE).

Plumbing Diagram: This schematic illustrates the hydraulic system, including the cylinder, hydraulic pump (M), control valves, and pressure regulation components.

Log Splitter Operation

This log splitter is equipped with a "ZHB" control system that requires operation by both hands. The left hand controls the hydraulic control lever, and the right hand controls the pushbutton switch. To start: push down and hold the pushbutton switch to start the motor. To engage the log pusher: while holding the pushbutton switch, press and hold the hydraulic control lever downward. The log pusher will freeze upon absence of either hand. Only after both hands release the controls will the log pusher start to return to the starting position.

Operation Warnings: Never force the log splitter for more than 5 seconds by keeping pressure on it to split excessively hard wood, as this can overheat the oil and damage the machine. For extremely hard logs, rotate them by 90° to see whether they can be split in a different direction. If a log cannot be split, its hardness exceeds the capacity of the machine and it should be discarded to protect the log splitter.

Freeing a Jammed Log

1. Release both controls.
2. After the log pusher moves back and completely stops at its starting position, insert a wedge wood under the jammed log.
3. Start the log splitter to push the wedge wood to go completely under the jammed one.
4. Repeat the above procedure with sharper slope wedge woods until the log is completely freed.

Warning: Do not try to knock the jammed log off. Knocking about will damage the machine or may launch the log and cause an accident.

Maintenance

Replacing Hydraulic Oil

Replace the hydraulic oil in the log splitter after every 150 hours of use. Follow these steps:

• Make sure all moving parts have stopped and the log splitter is unplugged.
• Unscrew the Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick to remove it.
• Turn the log splitter on the Support Leg side over a 4 liters capacity container to drain the hydraulic oil off.
• Turn the log splitter on the motor side.
• Refill fresh hydraulic oil at the volume as per the hydraulic oil capacity indicated in the specifications table.
• Clean the surface of the Dipstick on the Oil Drain Bolt and put it back into the oil tank while keeping the log splitter vertically.
• Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just between 2 grooves around the Dipstick.
• Clean the Oil Drain Bolt before threading them back. Make sure they are tightened to avoid leakage before placing the log splitter horizontally.

Periodically check oil level to ensure it is between 2 grooves around the Dipstick. Upon lower oil level, oil refilling is required.

Recommended Hydraulic Oils: SHELL Tellus 22, MOBIL DTE 11, ARAL Vitam GF 22, BP Energol HLP-HM 22.

Sharpening Wedge

After using the log splitter for some time, sharpen the wedge using a fine-toothed file and smooth any burrs or crushed area along the cutting edge.

Troubleshooting

Parts List

A comprehensive list of parts is available, detailing each component with its corresponding number and quantity.

Warranty and Disclaimer

The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly diagram in this document as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

BILT HARD makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. BILT HARD shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of its product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to BILT HARD with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If BILT HARD's inspection verifies the defect, it will either repair or replace the product at its election, or may elect to refund the purchase price if a replacement cannot be readily and quickly provided. Repaired products will be returned at BILT HARD's expense, but if no defect is found, or if the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of the warranty, then the buyer must bear the cost of returning the product.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.