Ryobi RY49701 - Manual (Page 10)

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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. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes
resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
BEFORE USING THE LOG SPLITTER
See Figures 4 - 5.
Never operate the log splitter until the bleed screw
has been slightly loosened (one to two full turns). Air
flow through the bleed screw should be detectable
once the log splitter is started. If no air flow is de-
tected, loosen the screw until the air flow can be felt.
Air must flow in and out of the oil tank during operation to
prevent the seals in the hydraulic system from rupturing.
This tool is designed for home use only. Never split logs
larger than 10 in. diameter or 20-1/2 in. long. Some types
of wood are harder to split than others. If the log splitter is
having trouble splitting a log, never continue to try for longer
than five seconds.
Always check the oil level
before you start the log splitter.
To check the oil level:
n
Unplug the log splitter.
n Using the lift handle, stand the log splitter on the end with
the wheels (see figure 12).
n Using an 8 mm hex key, remove the oil drain bolt and
wipe the dipstick clean.
n Wipe the dipstick clean then reinsert it back into the oil
tank.
n Remove the dipstick and check to see if the oil level is
between the first and second groove on the dipstick.
n If there is not enough oil in the oil tank, add oil until the
proper level is reached.
n If there is the proper amount of oil in the oil tank, wipe the
dipstick clean then replace it in the oil tank and tighten
the oil drain bolt securely.
NOTE: See “Replacing Hydraulic Oil” in the Maintenance
section for recommended oil or equivalents.
OIL DRAIN BOLT
WITH DIPSTICK
BLEED SCREW
OPERATION
Fig. 5
DIP
STICK
OIL
LINES