Northern Industrial Tools M1107C manual

1 M1107C ITEM NUMBER : 1107 SERIAL NUMBER : _____________________ Owner’s Manual Instructions for A ssembly , T esting, Operation, Serv icing, & Storage 20 Ton Log Splitter: Outdoor hy draulic pow ered machine tha t splits w ood logs. WARNING REA D and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using log splitter. All operators of this equipmen[...]

Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2[...]

Table of Contents 3 About Your Log Splitter………………………………………………………………………………...4 Safety label Locations……………………………………………………………………………….….5 Machine Components Ide nt ification………………………………………………….[...]

About Your Log Splitter 4 Thank you for pur chasing your Northst ar log spl itter! About Your Log Splitter: This log splitt er is a machine designed to split wood logs using a hydraulically powered mov i ng wedg e . The log splitter ’s gasoline engine is used to press urize the hydraulic system . This log split ter is desi gned to split logs up t[...]

Safety Label Locations 5 5 8 7 4 6 3 2 1 FIG. 2262 Reference number Part Num ber Description 1 777886 Splitter W arning Decal 2 39260 Hot Muffler Decal 3 39259 W aning Decal 4 777891 Hy dr aulic Fluid W arning Decal 5 777892 Moving/Towing Decal 6 777890 Fire Hazard W arning Decal 7 777887 Splitter Operating Instruction Decal 8 777889 Stuck Log W ar[...]

Safety Label Locations 6[...]

Machine Component Identification 7 Ref Description Ref Description 1 2” Ball Coupler 10 Beam 2 Horizontal Lock 11 Endplate 3 Lifting Handle 12 Support Leg 4 Cylinder 13 Engine 5 Hydraulic Oil Fill Cap 14 Hydraulic Tank 6 Split Control Lever 15 Suction Strainer 7 Control Valve 16 Pump 8 Wedge 17 Towbar Leg 9 Log Cradle 18 Safety Chains[...]

Initial Unpacking & Set-Up 8 IMPORTANT! Engine is sh ipped w ithout oil. DO NOT start the engine b efore adding oil. Step One: Add oil Add oil to the engine. Using a funnel. Add SAE 30 oil up to the FULL mark on the dipstick. (See engine Owner’s Manual f or oil capacity and locati on of fill cap.) Step Two: Secure Split Control Lever Secure S[...]

Initial Unpacking & Set-Up 9 WARNING: N EV ER remov e the hydrauli c oil fill c ap when the engine is running or hot. Hot oil can escape caus ing severe burns. Allow log s plitter to cool completely before removing hydraulic oi l fill cap. 2. If hydraulic oil level is low: Add 10 wt. AW32, ASLE H- 150, or ISO 32 oil to 1” from top. Note: The [...]

Moving and Towi ng to Job Site 10 WARNING The log splitter i s heavy . I t can crush and cause ser ious inj ury if it rolls out of control or tips over. Follow the i nstructions below for saf ely moving and towing the log s plitter. Moving the log splitter: 1. Place in Horizontal position Make sure the log splitt er is secure in the horizontal posi[...]

Moving and Towi ng to Job Site 11 Towing: 1. Read instructions Review tow ing saf ety instructi ons in your vehicle manual. 2. Check tires Make sure tires are fully inflated and i n good repair. WARNING:  Do not over- inflate t ires. Serious inj ury can occur if ti re explodes.  When seating a bead afte r repair, do not e xceed 30 PSI. Pressu[...]

Moving and Towi ng to Job Site 12 5. Put tow bar leg UP Move the tow bar l eg to the “UP” positi on and lock. (The suppor t leg must remain in the up position dur ing towing.) 6. Tow to desired location Tow log splitt er caref ully to desired w ork sit e. (See “Before Each Use” secti on for instruct ions on selecti ng an appropriate work si[...]

Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance 13 Step One: Inspect and m aintain log splitter before each use If the log splitter has been use d previously, it must be inspected and maintained BEFORE EACH SUBSEQU ENT USE. WARNING ALWAYS shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and relieve system pressure before inspect ing, cleaning, adjusting, o[...]

Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance 14 should be heeded at al l times when inspecting or servicing the hydraulic components of t he log spli tter:  Stop the engine, disconnect the s park plug, and m ove all control valve handles back and forth to relieve pressur e before changing or adjusti ng hy dr aulic system components such as hoses, tu[...]

Before Each Use – Fueling 15 Step Two: Fueling WARNING Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or s eriously inj ured when handling fuel. Use extreme care when handling g asoline. 1. Engine of f / cool The engine must be off and allowe d to cool at least tw o minutes bef ore adding f uel. WARNING: A running engine is hot eno[...]

Before Each Use – Work Site Sele ction & Set-Up 16 Step Three: Work site selection and log splitter set- u p WARNING It is im por tant to select an appropri ate work site and properly set up the log splitter in order to minimize the risk of slips and fall s, equipment rolling or tippi ng ov er, carbon monoxide poisoning, and accidental fir es[...]

Before Each Use – Work Site Sele ction & Set-Up 17 4. Lock both l egs DOWN Lock both the support leg and the tow bar leg in the “DOWN” position. 5. B lock whee ls Block the w heels t o prevent unintended movement of the l og splitter.[...]

Splitting Operation 18 WARNING Before st arting thi s log spli tter, review the f ollowing instr uctions a nd safety i nformation for safe operati on of the log splitter. Failure to f ollow these rules may result in serious inj ury to the operat or or bystanders from mov i ng parts that crush, cut , or entangle, from flying objects, burns, f ire, f[...]

Splitting Operation 19 1. P ut on protective clothing / gear Wear the fol lowi ng protective cl othing and safety ge ar: 1) Eye protection . Always wear safety g lasses or goggles when operating the machine. Pieces of log may fly out and seri ous eye inj ury can occ ur. 2) Boots . Falling logs can crush feet. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots[...]

Splitting Operation 20 b) Set to Vertical position 1) Remov e hori zontal lock pin, g rasp lifti ng handle and lift beam until it rotates into vertical positi on. WARNING : Crush haz a rd. T he beam is heav y – do not let it j ust drop. It could crush fingers or cause damage to the splitte r. VERTICAL SPLITTING POSITION 2) To retur n to horizonta[...]

Splitting Operation 21 5 . Load log Load log onto beam w ith a cut end against the endplat e – positioned f or a lengthw ise cut. Notes: a) The log splitt er is designed only for cut ting lengthwise with the grain, NOT for cutting acros s the grain. b) This log splitte r is designed for cutting logs only up to a maxim um of 24” long. Larger dia[...]

Splitting Operation 22 6 . Extend w edge Move Split Control Lever tow ard endplate to extend we dge and split log. Important saf ety instruct ions:  Operator positi on . ALWAYS operate t he log splitter fr om the m anufact urer’s indicated OPERATOR POSITION . (See diagram above.) Other posi tions are unsafe because they can increa se the risk [...]

Splitting Operation 23 23 8. Important STUCK LOG procedure If a l og does not split completely and becomes stuck on the w edge, foll ow t he instructions bel ow to remove t he log. A log can becom e s tuck to the wedge if the wedge becom es embedded in the log and the log doesn’t split a nd separate. This can happen i f the log is too st ringy or[...]

Splitting Operation 24 24 10. Remove spl it wood Remove spli t wood f rom area. Move each log aw ay from log splitt er after it is spl it. Split logs left near t he log splitter are a trip hazard. 11. After use 1. Turn off engine. 2. Remove engi ne debris . Debris on a hot engine can be a fire hazard. After the engine is off, clean debri s and chaf[...]

Storage 25 25 WARNING Gasoline vapors can ignite can ignite and cause a fi re. Select a well-ventilated stor age away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks. Follow the instruct ions below for storing your log splitter between uses . 1. Retract w edge Retract the wedge completely to kee p the rod protected f rom corrosi on. 2. Cool Allow t he machi[...]

Periodic Maintenance 26 26 In addition to the maintenance perfor med w ith each use, per iodic maintenance should als o be performed according to t he foll owing schedule. WARNING AWAYS shut off the engine, disconnect the spar k plug, and relieve sy s tem pressure before cleani ng, adjusting, or repairing t he spli tter. Rel ieve system pressure by[...]

Troubleshooting 27 27 WARNING Before troubles hooting or attempting to service, read the fol lowing safety instructi ons to avoid serious injur y to the operator or bystanders from m oving parts that can crush or cut, burns, f ire or explos ion, or escaping high pressure hydraulic flui d. Important Saf ety Instructions : 1. Engine off . Always m ak[...]

Specifications 28 28 Maximum Pressure .... ..... ..... ..... 3000 PSI Maxim um Flow ......................... 11gpm Hydra ulic Fluid Capaci ty ..... ..... . 3.5 gallons or 1” from top of hydra ulic reservoir (not including fill neck). Hydra ulic Fluid Ty pe………… 10wt AW 32, ASLE H-150, or ISO32 Coupler Size…………………… 2” Bal[...]

Parts Breakdow n—Exploded View 1107 REV C 29 29[...]

Parts Breakdow n—Exploded View 1107 REV C 30 30 REF PART # DESCRIPTION QTY REF PART # DESCRIPTION QTY 1 38735 Cylinder, 4” X 24” 1 29 30289 ¾” Suction Hose 17” 2 50RAS8 ½” NPT Elbow 6 30 50NBR12 ¾” NPT X ¾” hose barb elbow 1 3 50125 Hydraulic Hose, ½” X 25” 1 31 4011 Suction Straine r 1 4 39240 ½” NPT ni pple, long 1 32 [...]

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 31 WARNING Carefully read and make sure you unders tand the following safety information befor e using the log splitter. Im proper use or maintenance of the log split ter can result in ser ious injur y to the operator or bystanders from mov i ng parts that can crush or cut, flying objects, bur [...]

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 32 Safety During Towin g ● Read instructions. Review towing safet y instructi ons in your towing vehicle manual. ● Securely attached. Be sure the log split ter is securel y attached to the towing vehicle before towing. ● Tires. Be sure the tir es are fully infla ted and in good repair bef[...]

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 33 that could caus e blood poisoning, infecti on, disabilit y, gang rene , amputation, or death. Therefore, t he following instructi ons should be heeded at all times when inspecting or servicing the hydraulic components of the log splitter:  Do not remov e t he hydraulic oil fil l cap when [...]

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 34 ● Block w heels . Always block the wheels to prevent unintended movem ent of the log splitt er. ● Carbon monoxide . The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. ONLY run log splitter OUTDOORS and away from air [...]

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 35 must NEVER actuate the Split Control Lever until the assi stant and all bystanders are at leas t 10 feet away . NEVER allow an assistant t o hold the log in place whil e the operator actuate s the Split Control Leve r .  Loading/Unloading  Unsplit log pile . Do not pil e logs to be spl[...]

Summary of Important Safety Information for Operati on 36  Storage location. Store the log splitter in a l ocation away from sources of heat, open fl ames, sparks or pilot lights – such as water heat ers, space heater s, furnaces, cl othes dryers, or other gas appli ances. Ev en if the log split ter’s gas tank is empty, residual gasoline vap[...]