RedGum GX200 Splitter
Owner’s Manual
Product Description & Intended Purpose:
This Log Splitter / Wood Splitter is an outdoor product that splits
wood logs for use as fuel in a fireplace or a woodstove.
WARNING
Read this manual, before operating RedGum Splitter.
WARNING
Read this manual, before operating RedGum Splitter.
Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
RedGumSplitter is assembled and ready for use however,
- Verify hydraulic oil level can be seen in the sight glass on the Hydraulic oil reservior
tank.
- Check engine oil level by sighting engine Dip Stick.
- Closely inspect all log splitter components.
- If you sight damaged components then contact your RedGum dealer before use.
- Always wear safety glasses while operating this logsplitter.
Hazard Signal Word Definition
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
2.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Rules
4
Log Splitter Component Definitions
6
Operation Instructions
7
Proper Operation of the Log Splitter
7
How to split the log with slant surface
8
Horizontal & Vertical Operating Modes
9
Vehicle Towing
10
Maintenance and Storage
11
Engine Specifications
12
Engine Operation
13
Engine Maintenance
14
Troubleshooting
15
Specifications
16
3.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
WARNING
1.) Read this manual completely.
Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
Everyone who operates the log splitter must read and completely understand all safety
rules, operating instructions, and maintenance instructions.
You must be 16 or older to operate this logsplitter.
2.) Crush Hazard & Work Zone.
Splitter wedge (4) can cut through skin and break bones.
Keep both hands away from splitter wedge (4) and endplate (7).
- Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed inside the work zone
(See Work Zone Diagram page 7). Keep everyone else out of the work zone while
operating control valve (3).
- Do not wear loose clothing. It can get tangled in moving parts of log splitter.
- Only use the log splitter in daylight so you can see what you are doing.
3.) Skin injection hazard.
High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious injury requiring amputation.
- Make sure all hose and control fittings are tight before applying pressure. Relieve system
pressure before servicing.
- Do not check for leaks with hand. Instead, place a piece of cardboard under the unit to
check for leaks.
- If skin injection happens, seek immediate ‘Surgical Treatment’. Call 000.
4.) Towing Hazard.
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.
- Never ride or transport cargo on the log splitter.
- Drive the vehicle with the log splitter securely attached.
- Turn off the vehicle before leaving the log splitter unattended.
- Choose a level surface to operate the log splitter
- Block the log splitter wheels to prevent unintended movement.
- Never tow or operate this splitter while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication.
- The RedGumSplitter is designed for towing around owners property and should never
be towed on public roads or highways
- The RedGumSplitter should not be towed at speeds exceeding 30km per hour.
4.
5.) Flying Objects.
Pieces of log may fly out while splitting. Wear safety glasses while operating this unit.
Serious eye injury can occur.
6.) Risk of fire and explosion.
Hot exhaust fumes from engine can cause fire. Petrol is highly flammable and explosive.
You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel.
- Position muffler at least 2 metres from combustible objects.
- Before adding fuel, stop the engine and keep heat, sparks and flame away.
- Do not add fuel when engine is running or still hot. No smoking near engine.
- Do not pump fuel directly into engine at petrol station. Static charge can build and ignite
fuel. Use a ULP approved fuel container to transfer petrol to the engine. Wipe up fuel
spills immediately.
- Only store and handle fuel outdoors. Petrol vapors can ignite if they collect inside an
enclosure. Explosion can result.
- Do not change or add to exhaust system. Fire can result.
- Do not change or add fuel tanks or fuel lines. Fire can result.
- Before each use, check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaks. Any fuel leak is a fire hazard.
Fix any fuel leaks before starting engine.
- During transportation take precautions to make sure machine will not tip over and cause
a fuel leak fire hazard.
7.) Breathing Hazard.
Poisonous fumes from engine can kill you. Do not operate indoors even if ventilated.
For outdoor use only.
CAUTION
1.) Hot Muffler.
You can be burned by muffler. Do not touch.
Save these important safety rules for later reference.
5.
LOG SPLITTER COMPONENT DEFINITIONS
14b
14c
15
12
14a
13
1.) 50mm Trailer Coupler. Attaches to your vehicle. Fits only 50mm hitch balls.
2.) Hydraulic Cylinder. The Hydraulic cylinder has a 4 ½” bore, 23” stroke & rated to 3500 psi.
3.) Control Valve Handle. Use the control valve handle to move the Splitter wedge slide forward
and backward.
4.) Splitter Wedge. The splitter wedge features wings and a taper that makes splitting easier.
5.) Log Cradle. Keeps the log on the beam without operator assistance.
6.) Beam. The beam is made of 6” wide flange beam (also called I-Beam)
7.) Engine. The air cooled Honda engine powers the hydraulic pump.
8.) Tyres. Maximum rated speed is 30 km per hour.
9.) Two Stage Hydraulic Pump. Makes the hydraulic oil flow through the system.
10.) Jockey Wheel.
11.) Safety Chains. A safety feature to prevent loss of log splitter while towing.
12.) Beam Lock Pin. Secures beam in horizontal position.
13.) Oil Pipe. Draws oil from oil reservior
14.) Hydraulic Hoses. a.) Inlet Hose, b) Outlet Hose, c) Cyclinder Hose.
15.) End Plate. Supports logs in position.
6.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Proper Operation of the Log Splitter.
1.) Follow Safety Instructions.
2.) Load a log onto the beam (6) and against the endplate (7). See next page for
instructions on splitting logs with a slant or uneven surfaces.
3.) Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed inside the work zone
(see diagram below). Keep everyone else out of the work zone while operating control
valve (3).
4.) Make sure hands are clear of crush hazard zone.
5.) Push and hold control valve handle (3) FORWARD to split log.
6.) Pull control valve handle (3) BACKWARD to return wedge to its original position.
7.) Clear the split wood from the work zone.
8.) Repeat above steps as required.
Crush Hazard Zones
WARNING
- Crash Hazard. Wedge can cut through skin and break bones. Keep both hands
away from wedge and beam endplate.
- While operating the log splitter safety glasses must be worn at all times.
- Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed inside the work
zone. Keep everyone else out of the work zone while operating control valve.
- Do not wear loose clothing. It can get tangled in moving parts of log splitter.
- Only use the log splitter in daylight so you can see what you are doing.
7.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
HOW TO SPLIT A LOG WITH SLANT (OR UNEVEN) SURFACE
Correct operating procedures are required to ensure your RedGum G200 logsplitter is not
damaged. Incorrect operation can result in bending the beam or end plate, and is not a
manufacturers fault and subsequently is not covered under warranty.
Incorrect Operation
Correct Operation
8.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
FOR HORIZONTAL USE:
i.) Holding Pin
i.) Before use in horizontal position, rotate rear leg down
and secure leg with holding pin.
ii.) Ensure beam lock pin is correctly positioned.
iii.) Set jockey wheel lock.
ii.) Beam Lock
iii.) Jockey Wheel Lock.
FOR VERTICAL USE:
a.) Release Beam by pulling beam lock pin
b.) Lift the beam at the end side, and rotate it down slowly.
c.) Secure Beam in vertical position by securely fitting
vertical holding pin.
d) Set jockey wheel lock.
b.) Beam End Handle
a.) Beam Lock Pin
c.) Holding Pin
d.) Jockey Wheel Lock.
9.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTINUED
FOR VEHICLE TOWING: 1.) Raise trailer coupler handle and lower coupling
onto vehicle hitch ball (50mm).
2.) Swing jockey leg to horizontal position on beam
and lock with jockey wheel lock pin.
3.) Attach safety chain to towing vehicle.
4.) Raise and secure rear leg horizontally with
holding pin.
1. Trailer Coupler.
4. Rear leg & holding pin
3. Safety Chain
2. Swing jockey wheel
leg into horizontal position
WARNING
Towing Hazard.
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.
- Never ride or transport cargo on the log splitter.
- Drive the vehicle with the log splitter securely attached.
- Turn off the vehicle before leaving the log splitter unattended.
- Choose a level surface to operate the log splitter
- Block the log splitter wheels to prevent unintended movement.
- Never tow or operate this splitter while under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
- The RedGum Splitter is designed for towing around owners property and should
never be towed on public roads or highways
- The RedGum Splitter should not be towed at speeds exceeding 30km per hour.
10.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
Before performing maintenance, the log splitter must be placed in maintenance mode.
To do so follow these steps:
1.) Turn off engine.
2.) Move the control valve handle (3) forward and backward to relieve hydraulic pressure.
After performing maintenance, make sure all guards, shields and safety features are put
back in place. Failure to follow this warning can result in serious injury.
Refer to engine section for engine maintenance.
What
When
How
Hoses
Each Use
Inspect for exposed wire mesh & leaks.
Replace all worn or damaged hoses before
starting engine.
Hydraulic
Fittings
Each Use
Inspect for cracks & leaks.
Replace all damaged fittings before starting
engine.
Nuts & Bolts
Each Use
Check for loose bolts
Beam
Each Use
Apply grease to beam surface
Moving Parts
Each Use
Clear debris
WARNING
Skin injection hazard.
High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious injury including
amputation.
- Make sure all hose and control fittings are tight before applying pressure. Relieve
system pressure before servicing.
- Do not check for leaks with hand. Instead, place a piece of cardboard under the
unit to check for leaks.
- If skin injection happens, seek immediate ‘Surgical Treatment’. Call 000.
11.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Displacement
Maximum Horse Power
Maximum Torque
P.T.O. Shaft Rotation
Dry Weight
Fuel Tank Capacity
Engine Oil Capacity
HONDA G200
4 stroke, 1 cylinder
197cc
5.50 HP / 3600-4000 rpm
1.1Kgm / 2500 rpm
Counter Clockwise from drive end
17.5 Kg
ULP: 4.3 Litre
0.7 Litre
ENGINE DIMENSIONS
Model
G200
QAMD
LxWxM
346 x 380 x 425
P.T.O. Shaft
Q -Type
Ignition System
TCI
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
1. Engine Switch
2. Throttle Lever
3. Fuel Tank
4. P.T.O. Shaft
5. Engine Oil Filler Cap
6. Engine Oil Drain Bolt
7. Recoil Starter Grip
8. Fuel Tap
9. Fuel Tank Cap
10. Choke Rod
11. Air Cleaner
12. Muffler
13. Spark Plug
3
9
9
13
12
8
10
1
7
11
6
2
6
5
5
12.
4
ENGINE OPERATION
STARTING THE ENGINE COLD
1. Turn the engine switch to ‘ON’ position
2. Pull the choke rod out to ‘CLOSE” position
3. Turn the fuel tap to ‘RUN’
4. Raise the throttle lever slightly.
5. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
6. Push the choke rod in to ‘OPEN’ as the engine warms.
7. CAUTION Do not allow the starter grip to snap back. Return it slowly by hand.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
1. Move the throttle lever down fully.
2. Turn off fuel tap.
3. Turn the engine switch to the ‘OFF’ position.
STARTING THE ENGINE HOT
1. Turn the engine switch to ‘ON’ position
2. Raise the throttle lever slightly.
3. Turn the fuel tap to ‘RUN’ position
4. Pull the starter grip lightly until resistance is felt, then pull briskly.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Do not use in a confined area.
- Beware exhaust gases are harmful, avoid intake.
- Inclination of engine should not exceed 20° during operation.
- Keep flammables away from RedGum Splitter at all times.
- When refueling: Stop engine. Do not spill fuel. No smoking while refueling.
13.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE
CLEANING AIR FILTER
Check before use. Clean annually or every 50 hours of use. Clean more frequently as
required.
1. Open the air cleaner cover and remove the air cleaner element.
2. Check for dirt in the air cleaner element.
3. Clean the air cleaner element by washing in water then sqeezing excess water out.
Then soak in oil before sqeezing excess oil off before replacing in machine and closing
the air cleaner cover.
REPLACING SPARK PLUG
Change as required, or every 100 hours of use.
1. Remove the plug.
2. Replace with new NGK BR4HS
3. Tighten the plug carefully.
CAUTION Always use genuine spare parts only.
OIL CHANGE
Initial oil change required after 10 hours of operation, then change oil every 50 hours of
operation.
1. Remove the oil filler cap
2. Remove the drain bolt and drain oil. Tighten the drain bolt.
3. Fill the new oil to the edge of the oil filler neck,
4. Tighten the oil filler cap.
Recommended Engine Oil: SAE 10W-30
ENGINE STORAGE
1. Drain the fuel from the fuel tank.
2. Turn fuel tap off.
3. Consume the fuel from the carburetor by running engine with fuel tap off until it
stops.
4. Store the engine in a clean area.
ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTING
ENGINE DOES NOT START
1. Is the engine switch ‘OFF’?
2. Check fuel.
3. Check oil.
4. Check spark plug.
5.Check spark plug for spark.
6. Is the fuel reaching the carburetor?
14.
LOG SPLITTER TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Cylinder rod & splitting wedge will not
move
Solution: A, D, E, H, J
Slow cylinder shaft speed when
extending or retracting
Solution: A, B, C, H, I, K, L
Wood will not split or splits extremely
slowly
Solution: A, B, C, F, I, K
Engine bogs down during splitting
Solution: G, L
Engine stalls under low load condition
Solution: D, E, L, M
Cause
Solution
A - Insufficient oil to pump
Check oil level in reservoir
B - Air in oil
Check oil level in reservoir
C - Excessive pump inlet vacuum
Check pump inlet hose for blockage or
kinks
D - Blocked hydraulic lines
Flush & clean the splitter hydraulic
system
E - Blocked control valve
Flush & clean the splitter hydraulic
system
F - Low control valve setting
Adjust control valve with a pressue
gauge
G - High control valve setting
Adjust control valve with a pressue
gauge
H - Damaged control valve
Return control valve for authorised
repair
I - Internal control valve leak
Return control valve for authorised
repair
J - Internal cylinder leak
Return cylinder for authorised repair
K - Internally damaged cylinder
Return cylinder for authorised repair
L - Engine control out of adjustment
Return for authorised repair
M - Engine is loaded during idle down
mode
Use shorter log length (24” or less)
to allow engine to speed up before
contact
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SPECIFICATIONS
Ram Force
Cycle Time
Hydraulic Tank Capacity
Max. Log Length
Max. Log Weight
Coupler Ball Size
Tire Size
Max. Towing Speed
Cylinder Size
Hydraulic Fluid Type
Gear Pump
Max. Pressure
Max. Flow Capacity
Control Valve
3000 PSI
15 to 30 Seconds
10 Litres
600mm (24 inches)
45kgs (100Lbs)
50mm
40mm (16 inches)
30Km per hour
4-1/2” x 23”
10W AW32, ASLE H-150, ISO 32
2-Stage
3500 psi
8 GPM
Detent (auto-return)
Overall Dimensions
Weight
Height
Width
Length
255Kg (560Lbs)
1125mm (45 Inches)
1 m (40 Inches)
2.2 m (88 Inches)
Hydraulic Oil
Oil capacity is 12.8L (3.4 gallons). Use types 10W AW35, ASLE H-150 and ISO32.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and/or
changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them
on units previously sold.
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