4 Ton Electric Log Splitter Model 40318 Assembly & Operating Instructions ® Copyright 1999 by Harbor Freight Tools®. All Rights Reserved. No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any manner, shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools. For technical questions and replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL # 40318 LOG SPLITTER Electric Motor: Power Cord: Measured Amperage: Maximum Force: Log Size Capacity: Ram Travel: Ram Diameter: Hydraulic Oil Capacity: Overall Dimensions: Net Weight: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 2 Horsepower 115 Volts, 10 Amps, 1150 Watts 1 Phase, 60 Hertz, 3450 RPM AWG14, 2’, UL approved, 3-prong 5.5 with no load 6.0 with load 20 at start-up 4 Tons (8,000 Lbs.) 14-1/2”L x 12” diameter 12” 1.175” 2.6 Liters 30-1/2”L x 12”W x 19-1/4” H 83 Lbs.
SAFETY WARNING & CAUTIONS WARNING: When using powered equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of personal injury and hazards. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS TOOL! 1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas invite injuries. 2. OBSERVE WORK AREA CONDITIONS. Do not use tools in damp, wet, or poorly lit locations. Don’t expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. Do not use electrically powered equipment in the presence of flammable gases or liquids. 3.
12. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Be sure that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool or machine work surface before operation. 13. AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Be sure that you are prepared to begin work before turning the start switch on. 14. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Do not operate this machine when you are tired. 15. DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS, OR PRESCRIPTION MEDICINES. 16. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
ASSEMBLY The only assembly required is as follows: Screw Handle A (D Below) into Handle B (E Below). The Log Splitter is ready for use, after reading and adhering to all Saftety Warnings and Cautions, and Operation and Maintenance instructions provided in this manual.
OPERATION Please Refer to Figure 2 on page 5 in following these instructions 1. Plan your work site. Work safely and save effort by planning your work before hand. Have your logs positioned where they can be easily reached. Have a site located to stack the split wood or load it onto a nearby truck or other carrier. 2. Prepare the logs for splitting. This splitter accomodates logs up to 14-1/2” in length. When cutting up limbs and large sections, do not cut sections any longer than 14”.
GROUNDING / VOLTAGE WARNING Common household current is 110-120 volts. As long as the outlet used with this tool is rated from 110-120V there will be no complications using it with household receptacles. Plug the tool into a 110-120V properly grounded outlet protected by a 30-Amp., dual element time delay or circuit breaker. NEVER try to plug a 110-120V tool into a 220-240V circuit or serious complications and possible injury to the operator may occur. The plugs have different shapes to prevent this.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Before Performing Any Maintenance, Unplug the Tool from the Power Source! Changing the Hydraulic Oil Please refer to Figure 3 on this page, and Parts Diagram on page 10. 1. Make sure the LOG PUSHER (#49) is fully retracted. 2. Carefully unscrew the OIL GAUGE (#10) and remove it completely. 3. Position a container under the log splitter that will hold at least 8 quarts of oil. Then tilt the machine to empty the oil into the container. Figure 3 4.
MODEL # 40318 LOG SPLITTER PARTS LIST Page 9 SKU # 40318
MODEL # 40318 LOG SPLITTER PARTS DIAGRAM Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts.
