ADENDORFF VLS8TS-1, Instruction Manual

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Make maintenance regular part of daily operation. The daily maintenance routine needs to
include
-Cleaning of the machine and cleaning of all parts from residual wood debris. chips, dust,
bark pieces and eventual other waster.
-Greasing of the sliding pads inside the sliding casing(ram)
-Hydraulic oil check and(in case of leakage)hydraulic hose and fittings check-up to detect
eventual oil leaks
-Lubrication of all moving parts
5.2 Hydraulic oil
Periodically check the oil level inside the hydraulic oil tank. When doing so, accurately
avoid contaminating the tank with dirt, wood chips, sow dust etc…
Make sure that the splitter never runs without oil or with low oil level. When this happens, air
is likely to reach inside the hydraulic loop. Failure to maintain due oil or level may cause
poor running and irregular splitter operation(very rough, back/forth or up/down motions)as
well as major pump damages.
Please schedule your first oil change after approximately 25-30 operation hours and later
ones after each 50operation hours or once a year.
The oil drain plug is location on the bottom tank side while the filler cap is on the upper right
hand side of the tank.
The hydraulic system is a closed system with oil tank, oil pump and control valve. Check oil
level regularly in inspection glass. Low oil levels can damage the oil pump. Oil Level should
measure approx.1—2cm lower than the upper surface of the oil tank. The oil should be
completely changed once a year.
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Make sure moving parts stops and the log splitter is unplugged.
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Make sure that no dirt or debris finds its way into the oil tank.
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Collect used oil and responsibly recycle.
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Following an oil change, activate the log splitter a few times without actually splitting
Recommended oil type; DEA HD B46,Shell Tell us 10-46,Esso Nuto H 46
When changing the oil, never let used oil drop down on the ground. rather collect whole of it
in a seated container for due disposal. Oil disposal container be of at least 8L capacity if
you are using smaller container make sure to drain the more than one round to avoid
splitting old oil out on the ground. Used oil is very polluting and should be disposed in
accordance with local rules.
After refilling the tank with new oil, let the splitter cycle three or four times and let the air
blow out of the hydraulic loop before closing the cap.
5.3 Ram sliding pads
Should irregular noisy knocks be heard while ram is sliding up and down, grease the plastic
sliding pads located inside the sliding ram casing. Preferably use commercial grease
available in your country.
Make a trial test before starting to work again. The noisy knock should disappear after
greasing.
Should you detect an unusually large gap between sliding ram casing and the guide, sliding
pads are likely to be worn out. if so replace them with brand new ones.
The actual splitting force may vary ±10% of the nominal rating