3.3 Hydraulic specs
The machine is equipped with own hydraulic oil tank located inside
the main table pipe and is supplied by the manufacturer with a first oil fill.
BEWARE: a leaning splitter position during transport may result into
oil leakage from the oil plug.
At low ambient temperature the oil in the hydraulic circuit will thicken.
In this case, it is recommended to avoid sudden start-up(splitting
without warming the motor up)that could result into damages and
trouble of the hydraulic system..
To assure trouble free operation of the hydraulic system at
low ambient temperature, let the motor run idle and cycle the
unit several times till the oil in the hydraulic loop warms up.
Setting of the main control valve is done at manufacturer before
shipping. The unit comes to you ready for service so
that no other adjustment/installation work is required other than
assembly of the hand-guards on the control levers.
3.4 Initial check (before operating)
The log splitter is equipped with safety two-hands mechanical controls designed for the
operating to keep both hands free from dander and from infringing.
the moving ram zone during the entire splitting cycle.
It is strongly recommended to check the operation of the two-hands control every time
before a new use.
Make sure that the ram does not travel down when operating only one single lever.
Check that both lever spring back into their normal position when the hand pressure is
released
3.5 Start-up
Before first use, make sure that the log splitter is in good conditions and that no visual
damages are there.
Check all hydraulic hoses, fittings and coupling and to detect and repair eventual oil leaks.
Make sure that all safeties and protections are duly assembled on the machine. Do not
attempt to remove or by pass these safeties!
Make sure the that the log splitter will not be damaged or made unsafe by any operation,
lubrication, maintenance, or repair procedures that you choose .Should any trouble or
unusual
behavior be detected, do not start splitting wood until these have been fixed.
Before starting the log splitter the bleed screw should be loosened by several turns to allow air to pass in/out of
the oil tank.
After finished using and the machine is turned off, the screw should be tightened back up again before moving
to avoid oil leakage.
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