Ryobi Outdoor RY49701 manual

SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Y our Log Splitter has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly car ed for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: T o r educe the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the[...]

2 n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 � n General Safety Rules .........................................................................................................................................[...]

3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, befor e servic- ing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools shoul d be disco nnected from power source . n A VOID ACCIDENT AL ST ARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool. n USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the operator’ s manual for recomm[...]

4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF . Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center . n DO NOT OPERA TE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICA TION. n AL WA YS carry the tool only by the carrying handle. n USE ONL Y RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual[...]

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and lear n their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION V oltage Current Frequency (cycles per second) Power Time T ype [...]

6 SYMBOLS SERVICE Servicing requir es extr eme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for r epair . When servic- ing, use only identical replacement parts. WARNING: SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS The following signal words a[...]

7 SPEED AND WIRING The speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’ s horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot pr operly carry a power tool motor . Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance. A l[...]

8 FEA TURES Fig. 2 PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Hydraulic Cylinder Pressure ................................. 2320 psi Oil Capacity ......................................... 118 oz. (3.7 quarts) Input ................................ 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 Amps Net Weight` ......................................................... 101.4 lbs. Log Capac[...]

9 ASSEMBL Y UNP ACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool car efully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not discard the packing material until you have car[...]

10 Fig. 4 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care- less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury . WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating this tool. Failur e to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in po[...]

11 OPERA TION ST ARTING THE LOG SPLITTER See Figures 6 - 7. n Operator should be positioned at the rear of the log split- ter as shown in figure 7. n Place the left hand on the hydraulic control lever and the right hand on the on/off switch. n Push down and hold the on/off switch. n While continuing to hold down the on/off switch, push down and hol[...]

12 Fig. 9 Fig. 10 Fig. 11 OPERA TION WRONG RIGHT FREEING A JAMMED LOG See Figures 10 - 11. n Release both controls. n After the ram is back at the starting position, insert a wood wedge under the jammed log. n Start the log splitter to push the wood wedge completely under the jammed log. n If the log is still jammed, repeat the above steps as neede[...]

13 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty , also wear a dust mask. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid usi[...]

14 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Motor fails to start W on’t split logs Log mover jerks and vibrates Oil leaks around cylinder ram or from other points 1. Overload Protection Device is disengaged to protect the log splitter from being damaged. 1. Log is improperly positioned. 2. The size or hardness of the log exceeds the machin[...]

15 NOTES[...]

R YOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www .ryobitools.com 983000-588 11-04 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your near est Ryobi Authorized Service Center . Be sur [...]