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1.
Foreword
Avant Tecno Oy would like to thank you for your purchase of this attachment for your AVANT loader. It has
been designed and manufactured on the basis of years of product development and experience. By
familiarising yourself with this manual and following the instructions, you ascertain your safety and ensure the
reliable operation and long service life of the equipment. Read the instructions carefully before starting to use
the equipment or performing maintenance.
With these instructions, a person with basic knowledge and experience of using the loader can use the
attachment safely. The manual includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators as well.
Ensure that all persons using the loader have received proper guidance and familiarised themselves with the
manual of the loader and attachment and all safety instructions before using the equipment.
Keep this manual
at hand throughout the service life of the equipment. If the manual is lost or damaged, you can request a new
one from the retailer or manufacturer. If you sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to
the new owner.
2.
Designed purpose of use
The log splitters are attachments designed and manufactured to be suitable for use with AVANT multi purpose
loaders. They are intended to be used by one person at a time for splitting firewood, whose diameter is max
400 mm. The splitting is operated by a hydraulic cylinder, which presses the wooed against the splitting
wedge. The height of the splitting wedge is adjustable to split the wood into halves instead of quarters. The
splitter returns thecylinder after the wood has been split. Both the starting and ending points of the cylinder are
adjustable according to the length of the wood. During splitting operation the operator’s hands are kept on the
two-hand control system of the splitter.
The attachments have been designed to require as little maintenance as possible. Regular maintenance tasks
can be performed by the operator. Demanding repair and maintenance operations, such as hydraulic repairs,
are to be left for professional maintenance. Familiarise yourself with the manual's instructions regarding
service and maintenance. Please contact your AVANT retailer if you have additional questions about the
operation or maintenance of the equipment or if you require spare parts or maintenance services.
3.
Safety instructions for the log splitter
Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly
powerful, and improper or careless use or maintenance may cause serious personal injury or property
damage. Due to this, you should carefully familiarise yourself with the manuals of both the loader and the
attachment before starting operation. Do not use the attachment if you have not completely familiarised
yourself with its operation and the related hazards. The purpose of these instructions is to help you to:
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use the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
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observe and prevent any hazardous situations
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keep the equipment intact and ensure a long service life
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When mounting the log splitter to the loader, ensure that the locking pins of the loader's
quick attach plate are in the lower position and that they have locked the attachment
to the loader.
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The log splitter is to be used by one operator at a time. The operation of the log splitter
creates a crushing hazard; do not let others near the machine when it is in use. Keep a
safety distance of minimum of 2 meters.
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When using the log splitter, keep it securely against the ground and attached to the
loader. Read the instructions about the work site from section 6.
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Always transport the log splitter as low and close to the machine as possible to keep the
centre of gravity low.
