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WARNING: HEAVY LIFTING The assembly of this product requires lifting heavy parts. Two or more people are required during some steps. Serious back injury can occur. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810...
Rules for Safe Operation Training WARNING: 1. Read the log lift Operator’s Manual the log splitter Operator’s Manual and the engine owner’s manual completely before attempting to use the log lift. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed. 2.
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Rules for Safe Operation Preparation WARNING: 1. CRUSH HAZARD. Moving parts from log lift can crush and cut. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the log lift and relieve system pressures quickly. 2.
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Rules for Safe Operation Operation WARNING: Before using this log lift, review the “Rules for Safe Operation” and read the log splitter operators manual thoroughly. Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. CRUSH HAZARD.
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Rules for Safe Operation Maintenance and Storage WARNING: 1.) Refer to the engine manual for proper engine maintenance and storage. 2.) Always shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and move all control valve handles back and forth to relieve system pressures before repairing or adjusting the splitter except as recommended by the manufacturer.
Safety Label Locations CAUTION A.) Read the Operator's Manual. B.) Only one person should operate the log splitter. C.) Split wood in direction of the grain only. D.) Stay in the designated OPERATOR POSITION. E.) Hold bark side of logs when loading. F.) Keep hands away from ram, wedge, and partly split logs.
Machine Component Identification Closely inspect all contents in the shipping carton. If you have missing or damaged components then: Contact Product Support at 1-800-270-0810.
Assembly 1.) Before beginning assembly, start engine and extend ram to its full out position. This will make assembly easier. Then, shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and move all control valve handles back and forth to relieve system pressures and allow log splitter to cool before beginning assembly.
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Assembly 2.) Splitter Control Valve a.) Disconnect return line hose. b.) Remove elbow from splitter control valve (save elbow for later). c.) Remove conversion plug from splitter control valve. (save conversion plug for later) d.) Install tee into splitter control valve. Tighten with wrench. Point tee at 5 o’clock. e.) Install power beyond plug, pipe reducer, and hose with elbow into splitter control valve.
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Assembly 3.) Install Lift Control Valve Fittings a.) Install two ½” x JIC6 elbows into bottom ports on lift control valve. Tighten with wrench. Point elbows as shown below. b.) Install two pipe reducers and two ½” elbows into IN and OUT ports on lift control valve. Tighten with wrench.
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Assembly 4.) Install Lift Control Valve. a.) Bolt tubes onto the hydraulic tank with three ¼ x ¾” bolts. Tighten with wrench. b.) Bolt lift control valve and valve plate to tubes with three ¼ x 2” bolts. Make sure decal faces up.
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Assembly 5.) Connect Hoses to Lift Control Valve a.) Connect hose from tee (hose with straight fittings) to OUT port on lift control valve. Tighten with two wrenches. Make sure hose doesn’t twist. Align tee so hose doesn’t touch beam slide when it is retracted and make sure hose doesn’t touch any sharp steel surfaces.
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Assembly 6.) Install backstop onto log cradle with eight 3/8 x 1-1/4” bolts and 3/8” lock nuts. The backstop fits inside the log cradle. Tighten with a wrench.
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Assembly 7.) Install Hydraulic Cylinder a.) Bolt right and left cylinder mounts to middle log cradle support with four 3/8 x 1-3/4” bolts and 3/8” lock nuts. Do not tighten completely. b.) Connect hydraulic cylinder to left and right cylinder mounts with 6” clevis pin (make sure ports point downward).
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Assembly 8.) Attach Lift Table to Log Splitter (this step requires two or more people) a.) Bolt left mount arm to log cradle. Use four 3/8 x 1-1/4” bolts and lock nuts. Do not tighten completely. b.) Bolt right mount arm to log cradle. Use four 3/8 x 1-1/4” bolts and lock nuts. Do not tighten completely.
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Assembly 10.) Double check all fittings to make sure they are tight. A loose fitting can be a safety hazard. Apply “Moving Parts” caution label to log splitter. See safety label location section of this 11.) manual for location. 12.) Run Log Splitter a.) Start engine.
Operation Instructions Operating the log lift 1.) Lower the log lift by pushing the lift control. WARNING CRUSH HAZARD: Moving parts from log splitter can crush and cut. Keep hands and Log lift feet away from log lift. Down a.) Stay in the OPERATOR POSITION while actuating controls. LIFT b.) If a helper is assisting in loading logs to be split, never actuate controls until CONTROL...
Towing and Moving the Log Splitter WARNING RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE The log lift table must be locked in the up position and the lift cylinder must be extended completely in the up position before towing or moving the log splitter. Towing or moving the log splitter in with the log lift in any other position is a safety hazard and can cause damage to the log lift and log splitter.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold. Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1-800-270-0810...
Dear Valued Customer: The NorthStar Product you just purchased is built with the finest material and craftsmanship. Use this product properly and enjoy the benefits from its high performance. By purchasing a NorthStar product, you show a desire for quality and durability.
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Manufactured by Northern Tool + Equipment Co., 2800 SouthCross Drive West P.O. Box 1499 Burnsville, MN 55337-0499...