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Do not forget!
Additional
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The log splitter may only be operated by a single person.
The machine may only be operated by persons over the
age of 18 years, and who have read and understood
these operating instructions.
Wear protective equipment (safety goggles/mask, gloves,
safety shoes) to protect yourself from possible injury.
Never try to split logs containing nails, wire or other
similar objects.
Already split wood and wood chips create a dangerous
working area. The operator may stumble, slip or fall.
Always keep the working area neat and tidy.
Never place the hands on or near any moving parts of the
machine when it is switched on. Maintain a safe distance
from the log, the ram and the wedge in order to protect
your hands from injury.
The machine should only be used for splitting logs with a
maximum length of 1300 mm.
Check before splitting if the splitting column has
been sufficiently lubricated to allow its trouble-free
retraction and extension.
What type of logs can I split?
Size of logs
Length:
max. 1300 mm
Diameter:
min. 120 – max. 400 mm
The log diameter is a recommended guideline figure,
because thin logs can be difficult to split if they contain knots
or if the fibres are too strong.
Do not try to split green logs. Dry logs are much easier to
split, and do not cause jams as often as green (damp) wood.
Hardwood tend to bursting: Exercise utmost caution!
Be aware that wood with knots can burst open. Never split
wood that has not been debranched beforehand.
Never split wood that contains foreign objects such as nails,
wire or the like.
Preparations:
The logs to be split should be cut to the maximum
dimensions. Ensure also that the logs are cut straight and
square.
Place the log properly on the log splitter, so as not to cause
any risk of stumbling or falling to the operator.
Operation
Two-hand operation
This log splitter shall be operated by a single person
only. Never allow that two or more persons operate
this log splitter.
Never block the control handles (clamping claws).
1.
Start the motor. Wait a few moments until the motor has
reached its operating revolutions and the required
pressure has been built up in the hydraulic pump.
At temperatures below –5° C, let the log splitter run
for at least 15 min. in neutral to heat up the oil.
Place the log to be split vertically on the table.
Make sure that the log stands vertically on the table.
Never try to split the log horizontally.
Only split the logs in the direction of the wood fibres.
The machine can be damaged if you try to split wood
across the grain.
2.
Hold the log tight with the clamping claws. For a safe and
stable splitting, the log must be centered between the
clamping jaws.
Make sure that the clamping jaws are adjusted
according to the log diameter. For small diameters, they
have to be adjusted inwards.
3.
Press both operating handles down simultaneously:
The splitting blade falls down and splits the log.
4.
Release the two control handles, the splitting blade
returns to its initial position.
If you only release one control handle, then the
splitting blade remains where it is.
