Oxdale RT400 Manual

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Operating and Maintenance
Instructions
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RT400 Log Splitter
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Index
INDEX............................................................................................................................................2
LABELS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….3
SAFETY..........................................................................................................................................4
COUPLING/ UNCOUPLING AND TOWING……………………………………………………………5
MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE TOW HITCH…………………………6
QUICK GUIDE...............................................................................................................................7
IN DEPTH INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................................8
WARRANTY INFORMATION........................................................................................................ 13
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………14
CONTACT DETAILS......................................................................................................................15
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM...........................................................................................16
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY……………………………………………………………………………..17!

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Safety
OXDALE PRODUCTS REQUIRES THAT ANYONE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THE
LOG SPLITTER SHALL READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE DATA CONTAINED IN THIS USER MANUAL BEFORE USING THE LOG
SPLITTER.
The log splitter is powered by a Honda Engine. A copy of the Honda owner’s manual should accompany this
instruction manual. Please contact us if this is missing. Hydraulic action provides the force to drive a splitting
wedge into a log. Never operate the log splitter if unauthorized persons are in the area, especially small
children. Hazards associated with log splittingmay be pinch points, splinters, eye injury, and entanglement. .
It is for SINGLE PERSON USE ONLY.
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the log splitter. The most
important safety device on the equipment is a safe operator.
• Never put hands or fingers between wedge and log to be split or near moving parts. Always
stop the machine before cleaning it or making adjustments.
•The operator should wear suitable PPE including eye protection, gloves, ear protection and
safety boots. Close fitting clothing should be worn to reduce risk of entanglement. The safety
decals and other labels on the machine are shown on the following page.
•Never stand either side of the logsplitter while operating. Logs can sometimes split apart
violently eg due to knots. Stand in front of the machine to minimize risk from falling debris.
•Never hold top of log while setting in place or splitting. Never split two logs on top of each
other.
•The log splitter is very powerful, but some hard or wet wood can be difficult to split. Do not
force the wedge as this could cause injury to yourself and damage to the log splitter.
•Never let children operate machinery. Do not leave machine unattended whenrunning.
•Both ends of each log should be cut as square as possible to help prevent log from riding out
of splitter. This is also aided by the three holes in the log platform having raised edges to
reduce the risk of slipping.
•Always choose a working area free from obstructionsand then keep the working area free from
obstructions such as logs and split wood.
•Machine is for single person operation only using both hands on the operating lever.
•Operate splitter on solid level ground.
•The log splitter is designed only for splitting wood. Using it for any other purpose may damage
it and be dangerous to the user and others.
•Ensure that the machine is stable at all times whilst in use, and stored safely when not in use
in a dry place.
• Ensure that the accompanying Honda engine manual and its safety decals are
referred to. Ensure that the tow hitch manufacturer’s instructions are also referred to
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Safety labels & decals
The RT400 log splitter should have the following labels attached. If any safety decals are
missing or illegible they should be immediately replaced.
• The following safety decals:
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• The following warning notices:
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Coupling / Uncoupling and Towing
Uncoupling
• Select a suitable location.
• Apply the parking brake on the drawing vehicle and stop the engine.
• The trailer is un-braked. Use wheel blocks to secure the trailer unit.
• Lower the trailer jockey wheel.
• Disconnect the electrical leads and stow them safely.
• Uncouple the drawing vehicle and trailer by following the manufacturer’s instructions on next
page.
• Drive the vehicle slowly forward.
• Remove the trailer number plate. If the log splitter is to be used, then remove the lighting
board by detaching the two straps from the trailer, and store safely.
Re-coupling
• Check that the trailer is secured using wheel blocks. Check the relative heights and alignment
of the vehicle and trailer couplings and adjust as necessary.
• Reverse the drawing vehicle onto the trailer and apply the parking brake on the drawing
vehicle and stop the engine.
• Check that the vehicle and trailer are securely coupled by following the manufacturer’s
instructions on next page.
• Ιf lighting board has been removed, reattach to the trailer with both straps and then reconnect
the electrical leads to the towing vehicle.
• Retract the jockey wheel.
• Remove the trailer wheel blocks.
• Test the trailer lights.
• Fit the trailer number plate.
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Quick Guide
Before first use
Before the log splitter can be used for the first time.
• Fill the engine with engine oil.
• Fill the engine with petrol.
• Fill the hydraulic oil tank.
• Ram collar to be greased.
• Remove light board.
• Rotate the splitter unit into position.
• Level working table with the adjuster.
Pre-Operation Checklist
It is important for both personal safety andmaintaining the good mechanical condition of the log
splitter that this checklist is followed.
• Grease slider every 10 hours of operation and pre / post season.
• Check that all hydraulic fittings & connections are tight and in good condition.
• Check for damaged, worn, missing parts and replace if necessary.
• Replace missing or illegible safety decals.
Operating Instructions
• Position the log splitter on solid level ground when operating.
• Apply the brake of the towing vehicle securely and put the transmission into park /
neutral.
• Rotate splitter unit into position and adjust level (see in depth instructions for further
detail).
• Start the engine and adjust the throttle to suit the work being done (check the
engine manual for details).
• Using both hands lift the handle to lower the ram, and lower the handle to raise the
ram.
• Operate ram to lift wedge above height of log to be split.
• Position the centre of the log under the wedge. Move the wedge until contact is
made with the log.
• Keep two hands on control levers while splitting log. The speed can be controlled by
how much pressure you put on the control valve.
• Stop splitting if log starts to go sideways and reposition per above instructions.
• Should the wedge lodge or become stuck in the log, return wedge to fully open
position and gently rock log free before continuing.
Post Operating checks & maintenance Instructions
• Wipe off your log splitter with a damp cloth periodically to keep it free from debris.
• It is recommended that you store your splitter in a dry place when not in use.
• The splitting wedge may need to be sharpened periodically, just using a file.!

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In-depth instructions.
Before first use.
Fill the engine with engine oil and petrol
The log splitter has to be supplied / shipped withoutany oil installed. Before the engine can be
started for the first time it needs to be filled with engine oil and
petrol. Please see the engine manual for details on filling the oil
and petrol.
Petrol Filler Cap
Oil Filler Cap
Filling tank with hydraulic oil
The hydraulic tank holds approximately 14 litres of hydraulic oil;
we would recommend using ISO 46 type oil. The tank is filled through the filler cap on top of the
unit. Pour the oil in until you have filled the tank as indicated on the level gauge. Please note that
once the unit has been run for the first time and the pump filter
and pipe work filled you will need to top up the tank.
Filler Cap
Greasing
Level Gauge!
The ram collar needs to be greased where it slides down the guide; this will help to reduce the friction
and help the unit run more smoothly. This needs to be carried out every 10 hours or alternatively at the
start of each day.
Rotate splitter unit into position.
Before the log splitter can be used, the ram collar and work table need to be rotated so that the ram is in
the vertical position. Before doing this you must first remove the lighting board and place it well outside of
the working area. Remove the lower pin from the adjustor arm. Rotate the splitter so that the ram is in the
vertical position. Replace the pin through the lower adjustor arm mounting on the axle. This will hold the
table in the working position and can also be used to adjust the table so that it is level when in use.
Adjustor arm!

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Operating Instructions
The log splitter is designed for splitting logs only. It can handle logs no bigger than 450mm high
and having a diameter no bigger than 900mm and no smaller than 75mm diameter. Only persons
competent to do so and having read in full this manual should use this log splitter. Before using
the log splitter each time carry out a visual inspection and repair any damage before use.
Position the unit on solid, and as far as possible, level ground when operating the log
splitter. U se wheel blocks if required to stop the unit moving while using the log splitter.
Ensure that all the safety pins are in place. Raise the log splitter to your pre-determined
working height. At all times when the ram is being both extended and retracted
both hands need to be kept on the handle. Lifting the handle will extend the ram and lowering
the handle will retract the ram.
With both hands on the handle lift to
lower the wedge.
The handle will return itself to the
neutral position when not lifted or
lowered, in this position there will
be no movement of the wedge.
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Lowering the handle will lift the
wedge.
Pick your log to be split; the log should have been cut square at both ends. This is very important
as it will reduce the chance that the log will slip. Position the log under the wedge with the point of
the wedge in the centre of the log. Place both hands on the handle and lift to lower the wedge into
the log. Stop lowering the wedge if the log starts to go sideways andreposition. If the wedge gets
stuck return the wedge to the fully open position and rock the log free before continuing. When
splitting wood always stand in front of the unit and not to the side as logs can split with some force
and be thrown off the unit to the sides. Always keep other people and pets/animals out of this area
when splitting logs.
Rotate splitter unit into towable position
In order to tow the log splitter it must be rotated so that the ram is in the horizontal position. This can
be achieved by removing the lower pin from the lower adjustor arm mounting onthe axle. Rotate the
log splitter into the horizontal position, and then replace the pin through the upper adjustor arm
mounting on the axle.
Storage
The log splitter should be stored in a dry location. It should be stored safely to avoid being knocked
over. Wheel blocks should be used to prevent movement of the machine if necessary. It is advised
to store the machine with the ram in the horizontal position (ie the towing position) as this is more
compact.!