AL-KO KHS 3700, Manual

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Log splitter
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Operation
1. With one hand, press the green switch on button of the
electric motor (Illus. 7-2) and hold it pressed.
2. After the motor has attained its end speed, press the
operating lever with the other hand (Illus. 7-1) fully
downwards. The log pusher will press the log against the
splitting wedge. The log will be split.
3. By releasing the green switch-on button or the operating
lever, the log pusher moves back into its end position.
Transportation
Caution!
Pull out the unit plug and tighten the vent screw
prior to every change of location.
Warning!
Do not transport the log splitter on the cylinder
fastening.
1. Hold the log splitter on the transport bracket to transport
it.
Maintenance and care
Caution!
Switch off the log splitter and disconnect from the
mains power supply prior to each working
operation with the log splitter. Repairs to the log
splitter should only be realised by a specialist firm
or workshop.
Caring for the log splitter
Cleaning the guide rail
1. Clean the guide rail of the log pusher regularly, especially
when splitting wood that is rich in resin.
Maintenance work
Sharpening the splitting wedge
1. The splitting wedge should be sharpened with a suitable
file if necessary.
Checking the hydraulic oil filling level
Note:
Always check the hydraulic oil level when the log
pusher is moved inwards. The log splitter should
be in a vertical position.
Caution!
To erect and hold the log splitter a second person
is required.
1. Unscrew and remove the oil inspection rod (Illus. 8) and
wipe with a clean, lint-free cloth.
2. Insert the oil inspection rod (do not screw it in) and pull
out again. The oil level should be between the markings
"min" and "max" (see Illus. 8). Top up the hydraulic oil if
necessary (see Illus. 9).
3. Check the seal (Illus. 8-1) for damage and replace if
necessary.
4. Screw in the oil inspection rod and tighten it slightly, in
order to avoid damage to the threads of the cylinder
head.
Warning!
Refill only with viscosity class HLP 46 hydraulic
oil.
An oil change is not necessary.
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