QCI LS5T-37 User Manual

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LS5T-37
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LS5T-52
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5 TON LOG SPLITTER
Owner’s Manual

QCI LS5T-37 Specifications

General

Brand	QCI
Model	LS5T-37
Category	Log Splitter
Language	English

Summary

Safety Warnings & Cautions

Understanding and Inspecting the Log Splitter

Read manual, check guards, remove tools before operation, inspect for damage.

Safe Working Environment and Personal Protection

Use stable bench, clean/lighted area, avoid wetness/fumes, protect eyes/face, inspect logs.

Electrical and Extension Cord Safety

Use correct extension cords, avoid electrical shock, secure ground connection.

Operational Attire and Visitor Safety

Dress properly, wear non-skid footwear, keep visitors and children away.

Operational Hazards and Procedures

Avoid overreaching, unexpected accidents, protect hands, do not force the tool.

Power, Maintenance, and Environmental Safety

Disconnect power for maintenance, proper oil disposal, keep splitter clean.

Workshop Security and Storage

Make workshop childproof, store away from children and unqualified users.

Application Conditions

Specifications

Electrical Requirements

Contents of Shipping Container

Set Up and Preparation for Operation

Mounting and Familiarization

Bolt support leg, place on stable surface, familiarize with controls and features.

Component Identification

Key Components

Lists and illustrates main parts like Oil Tank, Log Pusher, Wedge, Motor, Control Lever.

Hydraulic System Warnings

Bleed Screw Operation

Loosen bleed screw for air flow, tighten before moving to prevent leaks.

Consequences of Improper Bleed Screw Use

Failure to loosen can cause seal damage and hydraulic system failure.

Max Pressure Limiting Screw Warning

Do Not Adjust Max Pressure Limiting Screw

Screw is factory set and sealed; unauthorized adjustment causes damage or injury.

Wiring and Plumbing Diagrams

Log Splitter Operation

ZHB Control System

Operated by both hands; controls freeze pusher if one hand is removed.

Trigger Lock-out Device

Prevents accidental hydraulic control lever pushdown; use index finger to engage.

Splitting Hard Wood

Do not force splitter for over 5 seconds; rotate log for different split direction.

Log Placement and Splitting Direction

Set logs firmly, do not split on upper part, break with grain, do not split two logs at once.

Freeing a Jammed Log

Procedure for Jammed Logs

Release controls, insert wedge, restart splitter to move wedge under log.

Wedge Usage for Jammed Logs

Repeat procedure with sharper slope wedges until log is freed.

Avoid Knocking Jammed Logs

Do not knock logs off; this can damage machine or cause accidents.

Replacing Hydraulic Oil

Hydraulic Oil Replacement Steps

Stop parts, unplug, drain oil, refill to capacity, check dipstick level.

Recommended Hydraulic Oils

Lists SHELL Tellus 22, MOBIL DTE 11, ARAL Vitam GF 22, BP Energol HLP-HM 22.

Sharpening Wedge

Wedge Sharpening Procedure

Sharpen wedge using a fine-toothed file to smooth burrs or crushed areas.

Trouble Shooting

Log Splitting Failures

Improper log position, size/hardness, blunt wedge, oil leaks, pressure limits.

Log Pusher Issues

Jerkily movement due to lack of oil, air in system, or improper pressure.

Noise and Vibration

Unfamiliar noise/vibration from air in system or loose bleed screw.

Oil Leaks

Leaks from cylinder ram or other points due to loose bolts or worn seals.

Parts Schematic (1)

Parts Schematic (2)

Hydraulic Control Valve Assembly

Note on sketch not showing all parts; complete assembly replacement recommended.