Redgum Deluxe User manual

Australia’s No.1 Selling Honda Powered Log Splitters
Owner’s Manual
Operating Instructions for
RedGum Deluxe Model
Product Description & Intended Purpose:
This Log Splitter / Wood Splitter is an outdoor product that splits
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RED GUM SPLITTER
SPLITTERS
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CAUTION
WARNING
Read and thoroughly understand all instructions contained in
this operations manual before operating the RedGum Splitter.
Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not
understood or followed. If you wish to discuss this log splitter’s
operational procedures after reading this manual, please call
our customer service personnel on 1300 039 251. Monday -

Table of Contents
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Operation Instructions
Proper Operation of the Log Splitter
How to split a log with slanted surface
Horizontal & Vertical Operating Modes
Vehicle Towing of the Log Splitter
Log Splitter Components
Log Splitter Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Storage
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Notes
Accessories
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Important Safety Rules
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1.) Read this manual completely.
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WARNING
Read & thoroughly understand the following Operational Warnings
before operating this RedGum Log Splitter.
Operational Warning
· Intended purpose: This product is designed as an outdoor product to split wood logs to use
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· ALWAYS inspect log splitter before using to ensure it is in good working condition.
· Replace or repair damaged or worn parts immediately.
· ALWAYS check and tighten hardware and assembled parts before operation.
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Operation Checklist

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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3m Safety Zone
3m Safety Zone
Proper Operation of the Log Splitter.
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5.) Start the splitting procedure by pushing and holding the control valve handle (4) FORWARD.
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8.) Repeat above steps as required.
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued 2)
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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued 3)
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To secure beam in vertical
position you MUST place
the pin through the top
hole of the rear leg AND
through the
“locking pin tabs” on the
back of splitting beam as
shown on horizontal use
diagram.
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Remove the work table
before operating in
vertical mode.
Rotate rear leg down and slide the
lock pin into top hole to lock rear leg
into place.
Important: Note position of “lock-
ing pin tab”. This is required for
vertical operation.
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lock down
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CAUTION
WARNING
When converting the log
splitter from horizontal to vertical use and/or
returning to horizontal from vertical operation,
the rear leg must be secured in downwar with
locking pin to prevent the tow bar from snap-
ping up.
WARNING
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Step 1: Ensure rear leg is down
Step 2: Pull out pin
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Step 4: Insert locking pin

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Warning: Towing incorrectly is a serious risk and can result in serious injury or death. Please read
Towing Warnings below:
Towing the log splitter:
Towing Warnings:
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·Serious injury or death can occur if towing safety rules are not followed.
·Review towing safety warnings in your towing vehicle manual.
·Drive safely. Be aware of the added length of the log splitter adds to your vehicle.
·Never ride or transport cargo on the log splitter.
·ALWAYS secure and lock the log splitter to the vehicle hitch before towing.
·Drive the vehicle only after the log splitter is securely attached.
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·Choose a level surface to operate the log splitter.
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medication. AVOID large holes and ditches when towing the equipment.
·ALWAYS tow at reduced speed on rough or uneven terrain, along creeks, ditches and on
hillsides.
·To AVOID personal injury and/or equipment damage DO NOT EXCEED 45 km/h.
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1b.) Rotate jockey wheel
leg up & slide the lock pin
into place to hold jockey
wheel in place.
1a.) Ensure log splitter is secured in horizontal mode. (See 1b & 1c)
2.) Ensure log splitter tow
hitch is locked onto vehicle
tow ball.
1c.) Rotate rear leg
up and slide the
lock pin
locking pin
tab for use
in vertical
position.
3.) Hook safety chain to
towing vehicle