Powerhorse 66716 User manual

READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
8-Ton Vertical/Horizontal
Electric Log Splitter
Owner’s Manual
WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #66716

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Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read
the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin
using it.
This electric log splitter is designed for certain applications only.
Northern Tool and Equipment is not responsible for issues arising from
modification or improper use of this product such as an application for
which it was not designed. We strongly recommend that this product not
be modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it
was designed.
For technical questions, please call 1-800-222-5381.

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Table of Contents
Intended Use..........................................................................................................................................4
Packaging Contents..............................................................................................................................4
Technical Specifications......................................................................................................................4
Important Safety Information...............................................................................................................4
Specific Operation Warnings...............................................................................................................6
Safety and Product Labels...................................................................................................................7
Main Parts of Log Splitter.....................................................................................................................8
Assembly Instructions..........................................................................................................................8
Before Each Use..................................................................................................................................10
Operating Instructions........................................................................................................................11
After Each Use.....................................................................................................................................13
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................13
Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................................13
Parts Diagram......................................................................................................................................15
Parts List..............................................................................................................................................16
Replacement Parts..............................................................................................................................16
Limited Warranty.................................................................................................................................17

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Intended Use
The Powerhorse 8-Ton Vertical/Horizontal Electric Log Splitter is used for splitting logs. Its smart
design is ideal for home use. Meanwhile, it has feature of horizontal use and vertical use, more
convenient for your different usage.
Packaging Contents
•Log guiding plate
•Splitting wedge
•Operating handle
assembly
•Wheel and frame
•Cylinder
•Electrical motor switch
•Electrical motor assembly
•Carrying handle
•Main body
•Bottom plate
•Small hardware bag
•Owner’s Manual
Technical Specifications
Property
Specification
Motor
120V / 15 Amp / 3 HP
Maximum Force
8 Ton
Log Size
20.5” x 12”
Capacity
2”-12”(diameter)
Ram Travel
18.7”
Ram Diameter
1.37”
Hydraulic Oil
0.77 Gallon
Overall
35.43”(length) x 11.02”(width) x 21.65”(height)
Net Weight
154 lb.
Important Safety Information
⚠WARNING
•Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in serious injury
or property damage.
•The warnings, cautions, and instructions in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions or
situations that could occur. Exercise common sense and caution when using this tool. Always be
aware of the environment and ensure that the tool is used in a safe and responsible manner.
•Do not allow persons to operate or assemble the product until they have read this manual and
have developed a thorough understanding of how it works.
•Do not modify this product in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the product. There are specific applications for which the product
was designed.
•Use the right tool for the job. DO NOT attempt to force small equipment to do the work of larger
industrial equipment. There are certain applications for which this equipment was designed. This

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product will be safer and do a better job at the capacity for which it was intended. DO NOT use
this equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
•Industrial or commercial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas
may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.
•Do not use the product where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g., in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
•Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated
and contact will cause electrical shock.
•Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the product.
•Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes, and other mechanical hazards in your
work area. Some of these hazards may be hidden from your view and may cause personal injury
and/or property damage if contacted.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use
the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of
inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
•Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
•Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety
goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems,
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
•Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
⚠CAUTION
LOG SPLITTER USE AND CARE
•Do not force the log splitter. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for
which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.

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•Check for damaged parts before each use. Carefully check that the product will operate properly
and perform its intended function. Replace damaged or worn parts immediately. Never operate the
product with a damaged part.
•Do not use a product with a malfunctioning switch. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with
the power switch is dangerous and must be repaired by an authorized service representative
before using.
•Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position
before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
•Store the product when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
•Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than
the tool itself.
•Keep guards in place and in working order. Never operate the product without the guards in place.
•Do not leave the tool running unattended.
Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
•Always wear the proper protective equipment including ANSI Z87.1 compliant eye protection, steel
toed boots, and snug fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.
•Do not wear loose fitting or dangling clothing.
•Crush Hazard. Keep hands away from wedge, endplate/ram, and partly spit logs.
•Only one person should operate the log splitter. If an assistant is helping to load logs, the operator
should not actuate the controls until the assistant is at least 10 ft away.
•Stay in the designated OPERATOR POSITON while actuating the controls.
•Spit wood in direction of the grain only.
•Hold bark side of logs when loading.
•Operate log splitter on a hard, level surface.
•Never split the logs bigger than the specified log size capacity.
•Never split more than one log at the same time.
•Check logs for and remove nails or other debris before splitting.
•Remove all branches from the log before splitting
•Never put the log vertically onto the log splitter.
•Do not operate the log splitter in rain or wet areas.

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Safety and Product Labels
Reference
Description
Quantity
1
High Pressure Fluid Hazard Warning Decal
1
2
Pinch Point Warning Decal
1
3
Spec Decal
1
4
Logo Decal
1
5
Operation Instructions Decal
1
6
Split Control Lever Operation Decal
1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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Main Parts of Log Splitter
Part #
Description
Qty.
Part #
Description
Qty.
A
Log guiding plate
2
F
Electrical motor
switch
1
B
Splitting wedge
1
G
Electrical motor
assembly
1
C
Operating handle
assembly
1
H
Carrying handle
1
D
Wheel and frame
1
I
Main body
1
E
Cylinder
1
J
Bottom plate
1
Assembly Instructions
Remove all contents from the carton and ensure you have all the parts. Check for any transit
damage to each part before assembly. Have damaged parts replaced.
We recommend the use of the following hydraulic oil for the hydraulic ram:
Shell Tellus T22
Aral Vitam Gf22
Mobil Dtell or equivalent oils
Do not use other kinds of oil.

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1. Assemble wheels and operate handle as shown.
Figure 1
2. Loosen the bolt and pull the cylinder out to the end position, then tighten the bolt.
Figure 2

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3. Open the oil tank cap and inject the appropriate type of hydraulic oil. (See page 8.)
Figure 3
4. The log splitter is ready for use.
Figure 4
Before Each Use
⚠WARNING
•Always wear the proper protective equipment including ANSI Z87.1 compliant eye protection, steel
toed boots, and snug fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.
•Do not wear loose fitting or dangling clothing.