AL-KO LSH 370/4, Operating Manual

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Help in case of malfunction
WARNING! Danger of injury due to tip-
ping. A vertically erected, horizontal log splitter
can tip very easily. This can cause serious inju-
ries and damage to property.
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Always have two persons to turn the appli-
ance upright.
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Always hold an upright appliance or secure it
to prevent it from tipping over.
IMPORTANT! Risk of appliance damage
from use of wrong hydraulic oil. Use of the
wrong hydraulic oil and oil levels that are too high
or too low result in malfunctions and heat devel-
opment and can damage the hydraulic pump.
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Use only the prescribed hydraulic oil.
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Check the hydraulic oil level at regular inter-
vals and top up, when necessary.
Use only hydraulic oil HLP 46 for topping up and
changing.
NOTE Always check the hydraulic oil level
with the log pusher retracted.
1. Tilt the log splitter over the wheels, position
upright and hold securely during the whole
process.
2. Unscrew the oil dipstick (37/1) and wipe us-
ing a clean, lint-free cloth.
3. Insert the dipstick up to the stop and pull out
again.
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The oil level must be between the marks
"min." and "max." (37/2). If necessary,
top up hydraulic oil (38/2) using a funnel
(38/1).
4. Screw in the oil dipstick again and tighten on-
ly slightly to avoid damaging the thread of the
cylinder cover.
NOTE An oil change is not necessary.
8 HELP IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION
In the event of malfunctions, switch off the log
splitter and remove the mains plug.
CAUTION! Risk of injury. Sharp-edged
and moving appliance parts can lead to injury.
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Always wear protective gloves during mainte-
nance, care and cleaning work!
NOTE For malfunctions that are not listed
in this table or that you cannot resolve yourself,
please contact our customer service.
Malfunction Cause Remedy
Log pusher does not extend/
retract Insufficient hydraulic oil Top up hydraulic oil
Hydraulic pump defective Have hydraulic pump replaced
by a specialist company or by
an AL-KO service centre
Appliance is tilted towards the
splitting wedge Position the appliance level or
tilted towards the control lever
Log pusher has no force Insufficient hydraulic oil Top up hydraulic oil
Appliance is tilted towards the
splitting wedge Position the appliance level or
tilted towards the control lever
Hydraulic pump whistles, log
pusher moves jerkily Insufficient hydraulic oil Top up hydraulic oil
Appliance is tilted towards the
splitting wedge Position the appliance level or
tilted towards the control lever
Air in circuit Loosen vent plug
Motor becomes very hot Cable cross-section of an exten-
sion lead too small Use an extension lead with a
larger cable cross-section
Motor does not start Motor protection switch has
switched off Wait until the motor has cooled
down