Mantis Swift Split manual

© 2006 Mantis, Div . of Schiller -Pfeiffer Inc. All Rights Reserved. Owner s Manual and Saf ety Instr uctions Log Splitter Manual[...]

1 T able of Contents A. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 B. Log Splitter Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 C. Unpacking and Assembly Instructions . .2 D . Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 E. Special Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . .5 1. Safety Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

2 C. Unpacking and Assembly Instructions 1. Cut bands; remov e cover and tw o inserts supporting the top and the bottom of the unit. Remov e wheels, piv oting support and hardware box from the box. 2. Put log splitter in the vertical position by holding the top of the beam and carefully lifting the top of the log splitter u ntil it can stand. 10 HA[...]

3 3. Check contents of the hardware bag. 31 29 28 2 3 9 8 7 9 11 14 9 14 11 8 3 28 29 111 31 7 KNOB CABLE TIE 152MM (6") LONG 2 520101 1 1 2 2 520516 520116 520510 WHEEL SHAFT M14 WHEEL NUT ALLEN WRENCH 8MM (DRAIN PLUG) 2 2 4 2 2 520503 520501 520505 520105 520502 BOLT HEX M6 x 30mm CONNECTING LINK NUT LOCK M6, NYLON INSERT WASHER FLAT 06 BOLT[...]

4 4. Folding Handle: Install the folding handle onto the frame using knobs (P/N 520101) and carriage bolts (P/N 520500). T o do this, align square opening of the folding handle with the frame’ s round hole and insert carriage bolt through. Secure it with the handle knob . Repeat the same steps for the opposite side of the handle and tighten the k[...]

5 7. Pi voting Support Installation: Align mounting hole of the Pivoting Support (P/N 520104) with the frame hole, insert Bolt (P/N 520501) and secure with Lock Nut (P/N 520502). Repeat these steps to attach the other side of the Piv oting Support. 8. Attach Connecting Link (P/N 520105) to the Pivoting Support (P/N 520104). D. Ser vice Inf ormation[...]

6 W ARNING D ANGER READ AND UNDERST AND THE R ULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANU AL BEFORE OPERA TING THIS PRODUCT . BE F AMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS AND THE PR OPER USE OF EQUIPMENT . IMPR OPER USE OR CARE OF THIS LOG SPLITTER, OR F AILURE TO WEAR PR OPER PRO TECTION, CAN RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y . WEAR EYE PR O TECTION, GL[...]

7 W ARNING WHEN USING THIS LOG SPLITTER, BASIC SAFETY PRECA UTIONS (INCLUDING THE FOLLO WING) SHOULD AL W A YS BE FOLLO WED T O REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK AND PERSONAL INJUR Y . IMPOR T ANT! ONL Y OPERA TE THE LOG SPLITTER WITH THE PO WER CORD PLUGGED INTO A PROPERL Y GROUNDED OUTLET THA T SUPPLIES THE CORRECT LINE V OL T A GE AND A MI[...]

8 3. Important extension cord information • Make sure the extension cord is in good condition before use. • Based on the total length of cord that you are going to use, check the chart to make sure the cord meets the correct minimum cord gauge (A WG) requirements. • Don’t o verload e xtension cords by plugging in appliances that draw a tota[...]

9 W ARNING NEVER CHECK HYDRA ULIC FLUID LEVEL WHILE MO T OR IS RUNNING OR WHILE THE T ANK IS STILL W ARM AFTER THE MO T OR IS SHUT OFF . HO T PRESSURIZED FLUID CAN ESCAPE THR OUGH THE OPENING AND CA USE SERIOUS INJUR Y . BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTEN ANCE, BE SURE THA T : • LOG SPLITTER IS DISCONNECTED FR OM THE PO WER SOURCE • PUSHER PLA TE IS[...]

10 W ARNING THE PRESSURE RELIEF V AL VE PRO TECTS THE HYDRA ULIC ASSEMBL Y . WHEN THE LOG IS J AMMED, THE RELIEF V AL VE WILL PREVENT PRESSURE FR OM GOING O VER ITS MAXIMUM ALLO W ABLE LEVEL. THE PRESSURE PLA TE SLO WL Y TRA VELS DO WN AND CAN BE IMMEDIA TEL Y RE-A CTIV A TED . IF THE LOG DOES NO T SPLIT IMMEDIA TEL Y , DO NO T FORCE THE PRESSURE P[...]

11 Overloading or ab using your log splitter can cause premature failure and can result in injury . Use common sense. • Always be sure to stand inside the Operator Zone when running your log splitter . G. Operation 1. Place the log splitter on firm, le veled ground and bloc k the w heels to prev ent them from rolling. 2. Find the Air Bleed Scr ew[...]

12 MAXIMUM LOG SIZE FOR THE SWIFT SPLIT IS 20” LONG X 12” DIA. 5. Place the log on the pressure plate of the machine. Be sure that the body of the log is lying firmly against the v ertical beam of the log splitter and the end of the log is well supported by the pressure plate. If the log tends to wobble, reposition it by turning it. The support[...]

13 IMPOR T ANT! DO NO T MIX FLUID BRANDS AND TYPES! DO NO T USE OTHER GRADE OILS. W ARNING BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE BE SURE THA T : • LOG SPLITTER IS DISCONNECTED FR OM THE PO WER SOURCE. • PUSHER PLA TE IS FULL Y RETRA CTED (RETURNED TO THE LO WEST POSITION) AND NO RESIDU AL HYDRA ULIC ENERGY IS LEFT IN THE SYSTEM. • OIL HAS COOLED.[...]

Drain Port 14 IMPOR T ANT! IF THE OIL LEVEL IS T OO HIGH THE HEA T WILL NO T BE DISSIP A TING Q UICKL Y ENOUGH AND THE TEMPERA TURE OF THE HYDRA ULIC SYSTEM WILL RISE. IF THE OIL LEVEL IS T OO LO W IT MA Y CA USE CA VIT A TION*. • T o drain the oil, tip unit back, place an empty container that can hold at least 1 Gallon (4 Liters) of oil under th[...]

15 K. T ransport • Log splitter is equipped with two 10” dia. wheels to mak e it easy to move around. • If you’ d like to move your log splitter to dif ferent locations, secure the unit during transport to pre vent damage or injury . Always tighten the bleed scre w to pre vent oil spill. W ARNING BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE BE SURE TH[...]

16 Maintain lo g splitter with car e • K eep the blade of the log splitter sharp and clean for better and safer performance • F ollow instructions for lubrication and oil change • K eep proper oil le vel • Inspect tool cord periodically and, if damaged, ha ve it replaced by an authorized service facility • Inspect e xtension cord periodic[...]

17 M. T r oubleshooting N. Storage 1. Clean Unit. 2. Lubricate for rust prev ention 3. T ighten the Air Bleed Scre w 4. Fold in the handle (optional) 5. Store indoor in a sheltered/dry area not accessible to children. Problem P ossible cause Remedy Log fails to split • Incorrect positioning of the log • Log exceeds permitted dimensions or the w[...]

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ITEM NO. P AR T NO. DESCRIPTION QTY 1 520100 CAR T BOTT OM ASSEMBL Y WELDED AND P AINTED 1 2 520500 M10, CARRIA GE BOL T , SQ NECK, 60MM LG 2 3 520101 KNOB 2 4 520102 WHEEL 10 INCH DIA 2 5 520103 HANDLE UPPER SUB-ASSEMBL Y P AINTED 1 6 520104 ST ABILIZING B AR/PIV O TING SUPPOR T 1 7 520105 CONNECTING LINK 2 8 520501 BOL T HEX M6 X 40MM 2 9 520502 [...]

Specifications, descriptions, and illustrati ve material in this literature are as accurate as kno wn at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. P/N 520700 6/06 MANTIS 1028 Str eet Road Southampton, P A 18966 (215) 355-9700 MANTIS W ARRANTY POLICY MANTIS extends this limited w arranty against defects in material and workm[...]