The Handy THPLS7TP Installation and maintenance instructions

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL AND PARTS LIST
PETROL LOG SPLITTER - THPLS7TP
Sales & Helpline 01793 333220
www.thehandy.co.uk
Before use please read & understand this manual, paying particular
attention to the safety instructions.
2010 v1

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3
MAJOR PARTS 4
FUEL 5
SPECIFICATIONS 5
ASSEMBLY 6-7
OPERATION 8-9
PARTS DIAGRAM AND LIST 10-11
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 12

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels afxed
to the logsplitter. Learn its application and limitations as well
as the specic potential hazards. Retain these instructions for
reference.
• Use sturdy footwear and a helmet with eye and ear protection.
Protect exposed parts of your body. Wear heavy duty gloves,
preferably made of leather.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts.
• Do not operate the logsplitter if you are tired, ill or under the
inuence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not smoke when using the logsplitter and ensure caution when
handling fuel. We recommend you fuel the machine at least 3m
away from where you wish to work in case any spilt fuel ignites
when starting the engine.
• Ensure that bystanders, children and pets keep well away when
starting or trimming - at least 15m.
• Do not operate the machine on a steep slope.
• Inspectthemachineandallattachmentsbeforeuseforanywornor
damaged parts. Do not use until the parts are repaired or replaced.
• Before starting the engine make sure you have a clear work area
and secure footing.
• The logsplitter should not be exposed to direct sunlight, high
temperatures or damp and wet conditions. In addition, do not use
in a conned space but in a well ventilated, outdoor area.
• Ensure that the engine is turned off before transporting or carrying
out any maintenance. Allow to cool down to avoid accidentally
touching the hot exhaust.
• Clean the logsplitter after each use and, if storing for a prolonged
period, drain down the fuel in the tank. Remove the spark plug
and put a few drops of oil into the cylinder before pulling the
starter a couple of times to distribute the oil evenly. Replace the
spark plug.

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MAJOR PARTS
1 Transport Handle 2 Ram Travel Adjusting Rod
3 Split Wedge 4 Ram
5 Control Levers Connection Bracket 6 Top Motor Shield
7Fuel Tank 8 Wheels
9 Base 10 Oil Tank Cover / Air Bleeder
11 Table Lock Down Hook 12 Support Table
13 Side Bracket, Support Table 14 Front Bracket, Support Table
15 Control Lever 16 Control Lever Guard
17 Adjustable Log Holder 18 Log Holder Adjusting Knob

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FUEL
SPECIFICATION
Model No THPLS7TP
Engine Briggs & Stratton I/C 65
Log Size Capacity Diameter = 12-32cm
Length = 104/78/52cm
Maximum Force 7 ton
Hydraulic Pressure 17.8 Mpa
Hydraulic Oil Capacity 6 litres
Ram Travel 475mm
Forward Speed 4.9cm/sec
Retract Speed 22.3cm/sec
Noise Pressure Level 88.1 dB(A) under no load
93.0 dB(A) under full load
Overall Sizes Length = 107cm
Width = 46cm
Height = 147cm
Weight 125kg
Fuel is highly ammable and its vapours can explode if ignited. Take precautions
when using to reduce the risk of injury or accident.
• When lling or draining the fuel tank, do so in a clean well-ventilated area.
• Do not smoke or allow sparks or ames to come anywhere near the log splitter.
• Keep tools away from live electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or ignition.
• Always allow the engine to cool down before re-fuelling. Do not remove the fuel cap or
add fuel when the engine is hot.
• Fill the fuel tank with fresh unleaded petrol to no more than ½” below the bottom of the
ller neck to allow room for expansion.
• Wipe up any spilt fuel and ensure that fuel cap is tightened securely.
• Drain down any fuel in the tank if you are not going to use the log splitter for at least 6
weeks.
• Dispose of any unwanted fuel or oil in a responsible way - take to your local recycling
centre.

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ASSEMBLY
At least two people are required to unpack the log splitter package because of its weight.
Following the diagrams above, carefully unpack the log splitter, using B and C to support
package A.
You should have the following contents:
Log Splitter Frame; Control Lever and Guard Assembly; Removable Support Table; Owner’s
Manual.

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ASSEMBLY. cont’d
• Pull Spring Pin (A) to remove Lock Pin (B).
• Apply a thin coat of grease to both surfaces of the Control
Lever Guard as shown.
• Insert Control Lever and Guard Assembly and ensure that
the Control Lever End xes into the slot of the Connection
Bracket (C)
• Lock the Control Lever and Guard Assembly down with the
Lock Pin (B) and Spring Pin (A).
• Repeat on the other side.
• Three positions are available for the Support Table for
different splitting lengths.
• At every postion Lock Down Hooks (D) are tted to the
frame.
• Insert the Support Table in the required brackets (E).
• Turn the Lock Down Hooks (D) by 90 degrees to secure
the table.
Before starting the log splitter for the rst time you will need to
bleed the air out of the hydraulic system
The cover of the oil tank should be loosened until air can go in
and out of the oil tank freely. Airow through the oil tank ller
should be detectable during operation.
Failure to do this will keep the sealed air compressed in
the hydraulic system and continuous air compression
and decompression will blow the seals of the hydraulic
system and cause permanent damage.
Before moving the log splitter, make sure the oil tank cap is
tightened to avoid any leakage. There are two wheels to
facilitate moving. If using a crane to move the machine, lay
hoist around the housing, never the handle.

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Work safely and save effort by planning your work beforehand.
Position your logs so that they can be easily lifted onto the log
splitter and, either stack close by or load onto a truck/trolley as
soon as they are split.
Inspect your logs and do not attempt to split logs containing
nails, wire or debris which could damage the log splitter.
The splitter can accomodate logs up to 104cm in length.
When cutting up limbs or large sections do not cut longer than
100cm. Place the support table into the position nearest to the
log length - 52cm, 78cm or 104cm, and secure.
Before operation, apply a thin coat of grease to the surfaces
of the ram.
• Loosen the oil tank cover a few turns to allow air to move
freely as described above. Re-tighten when you have
nished splitting.
• Fill engine with SAE30 oil to the ‘full’ mark on the dipstick.
Check the level of the oil.
• Fill fuel tank with unleaded petrol.
• Start the engine - the wedge ram should rise to the highest
position automatically.
• If operating in low temperatures, allow the engine to run for
15mins to preheat the oil.
• Check the operation of both control levers by lowering so
that the splitting ram lowers to approx 5cm above the
highest table position. Release either lever and the splitting
wedge will stay in the same postion. Release both levers at
the same time and the splitting wedge will return to the
highest position.
To set the wedge ram stroke:
• Move splitting wedge to desired position. The upper position
of the ram wedge travel should be about 3-5cm over the
logs to be split.
• Turn off the engine.
• Release the Setscrew (A) with L key.Raise Adjusting Rod
(B) until resistance is felt by the spring inside. Tighten the
Setscrew.
• Release both control levers and start engine.
• Check the upper position of the splitting wedge.

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OPERATION, cont’d
To operate:
• Place log on support table vertically and sitting at. Do
not attempt to split a log at an angle and do not place the
log across the splitter - always split in the direction of the
grain.
• Adjust the Log Holders (A) to suit the diameter of the log.
• Hold the log with the clamping brackets closely in the
control lever guards.
• Lower levers to start splitting.
• Releasing either of the levers stops the motion. Releasing
both levers returns the splitting wedge to the upper
position.
Hints and Tips:
• Never attempt to load the log splitter whilst the ram is in
motion.
• Never try to split two logs at once.
• Keep your hands away from the splits and cracks which
appear whilst the log is being split.
• Do not remove jammed logs with your hands - stop the
engine and loosen the log by a downward stroke on the log
with a hammer.
• Do not force the tool and do not make alterations to the
log splitter as this could be dangerous and invalidate your
warranty.
• Do not try to split logs larger than recommended in the
specications table.
• After long periods of operation the splitting wedge may
need sharpening. Use a ne toothed le to remove burrs,
or at spots on the edge.
• Check the level of the hydraulic oil regularly using the
dipstick. In addition the oil should be changed once a
year.
Recommended oils are:
SHELL Tellus 22
MOBIL DTE 11
ARAL Vitam GF22
BP Energol HLP-HM 22

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PARTS DIAGRAM
WIRING DIAGRAM

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PARTS LIST
No Part No Description Qty No Part No Description Qty
1 TH107-1 Upright Tube Weld B&S 1 41 TH107-41 CCQ Cylinder 1
2 TH107-2 Pump Guard 1 42 TH107-42 Hex Bolt 2
3 TH107-3 Spring Washer 6 1 43 TH107-43 Lever Handle 2
4 TH107-4 Screw M6x12 1 44 TH107-44 Locknut M8 2
5 TH107-5 O Ring 23.6x3.55G 1 45 TH107-45 Pin D 1
6 TH107-6 Cap 1 46 TH107-46 Operating Handle 2
7 TH107-7 Washer 10 26 47 TH107-47 Thin Nut 6
8 TH107-8 Lockout Lever 6 48 TH107-48 Washer 8 14
9 TH107-9 Bolt M10x35 8 49 TH107-49 Control Link Plate 1
10 TH107-10 Clamping Fork (Right) 1 50 TH107-50 Nut 1
11 TH107-11 Right Guard Assy 1 51 TH107-51 Draw Rod Lock Cover 1
12 TH107-42 Knob M8x20 2 52 TH107-52 Supporting Ring 1
13 TH107-13 Fork 2 53 TH107-53 Draw Rod 1
14 TH107-14 Control Lever Shaft 2 54 TH107-54 Draw Sleeve Nut 1
15 TH107-15 Work Table 2 1 55 TH107-55 Thin Nut M16 1
16 TH107-16 Plastic Insert 4 1 56 TH107-56 Draw Sleeve 1
17 TH107-17 Plastic Insert 2 1 57 TH107-57 Hose Clamp 22-28 4
18 TH107-18 Plastic Insert 1 1 58 TH107-58 Bolt M6x30 1
19 TH107-19 Plastic Insert 3 1 59 TH107-59 CA Valve 1
20 TH107-20 Clamping Fork 1 (Left) 1 60 TH107-60 Wedge Bracket Weld B 1
21 TH107-21 Left Guard Assy 1 61 TH107-61 T Connector, Tape 1
22 TH107-22 Screw M6x10 6 62 TH107-62 Washer Groupware 20 12
23 TH107-23 Washer 6 6 63 TH107-63 Valve Tube Nozzle 1
24 TH107-24 Locknut M10 6 64 TH107-64 High Pressure Oil Hose 24 1
25 TH107-25 Wheel A 2 65 TH107-65 Valve Injection Nozzle 1
26 TH107-26 Circlip 16 2 66 TH107-66 Oil Return Pipe 1
27 TH107-27 Bolt M16x15 1 67 TH107-67 High Pressure Oil Hose 1
28 TH107-28 Washer Groupware 16 1 68 TH107-68 Nozzle 9/16-18-UNF-
2BXM20x1.5 1
29 TH107-29 Sliding Plate 4 69 TH107-69 Gear Pump 1
30 TH107-30 Knob 1 70 TH107-70 Orientation Ring 1
31 TH107-31 Wedge Bracket Round
Cover 2 71 TH107-71 Joining 1
32 TH107-32 Round Cover 1 72 TH107-72 Engine (B&S) 1
33 TH107-33 Square Cover 1 73 TH107-73 Bolt M8x35 4
34 TH107-34 Nut M20 3 74 TH107-74 Rubber Washer (UR) 1
35 TH107-35 High Pressure Oil Hose 24 1 75 TH107-75 Bolt M8x30 4
36 TH107-36 Spring Washer 8 6 76 TH107-76 Same Rev Joint CL090
12.7-20 1
37 TH107-37 Locknut M6 1 77 TH107-77 Orientation Screw 2
38 TH107-38 Bolt M8x25 2 78 TH107-78 Intake House 1
39 TH107-39 Circlip 22 4 79 TH107-79 Tie-in 20 1
40 TH107-40 Lock Shaft 1 80 TH107-80 Nozzle 3/4-16-UNF-
2BXM20x1.5 1

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Declaration of Conformity
Pursuant to the regulations of the following EC Directives:
- Machinery Directive 98/37/EC
Handy Distribution Ltd hereby declares that the product:
Machine Type: Log Splitter
Machine Model: THPLS7TP
Conforms to the main safety requirements of the EC Directives listed above.
This conformity is based on the following standards and normative documents:
- 98/37/EC - ANNEX I
- EN609-1:1999+A1
The responsible person, based within the EC, is identied below
Name: Mr Simon Belcher
Title: Managing Director
Company: Handy Distribution Ltd
Address: Hobley Drive, Stratton St Margaret, SWINDON, SN3 4NS
Signature: Date: 15th Nov 2008

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