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4 - OPERATING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME
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Before operating the machine,fit the rubber feet into the holes under the feet as shown in fig. 4, page 2.
The log splitter, in compliance with standard EN 609-1, is activated with a two hand control. One hand is used to press the motor drive button
(1 in fig.6, pg.3), while the second activates the lever of the hydraulic control (2 in fig.6).
Never use the log splitter if it is not in perfect order or if it needs servicing. Before starting work, check correct functioning of all the safety devices (ZHB,
push button).
On the back side of the machine, there is a bleed screw that must be loosened by about 3 or 4 turns when the log splitter is being used (Fig.
5, page 3). When the log splitter is to be moved, tighten the screw to prevent oil leakage.
4.1 - Lighting
Lighting must be provided in the entire work area of the log splitter to ensure perfect visibility when operating the machine and during maintenance and
adjustments. Even when working outdoors, there must be sufficient light to work safely. Working at times when insufficient light may result in poor
visibility of the machine and its components (dawn, dusk, night) is forbidden.
5 - USE
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Connect the electric log splitter to the power system.
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Never pass the power cable over the log pusher, close to the wedge or anywhere where it may be damaged or severed.
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Position the log on the beam as shown in fig.6, page 3. The supporting guides (9 in fig.1, page 2) help to keep the log at the centre of the wedge.
If the log tends to wobble, it must be repositioned turning it so that is remains firmly on the beam.
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With your right hand, press
thoroughly
the starter button of the electric motor (1), and with your left hand press the control lever (2) all the way down
as shown in fig.6. The log pusher will go into action and split the log.
The control lever enables you to manage the work speed and power to adapt to the type of wood to be split in the best way possible. If the wood
is soft, press the lever about halfway down: the log pusher is activated faster but works with reduced thrust. If the wood is particularly hard or
seasoned, press the lever all the way down: the log pusher is slower but has the maximum power, with greater possibility to break hard wood. The
speed can be varied during the operation by simply raising or lowering the lever.
Warning: the button must be pressed t thorougly in order to avoid the burn of the inside contacts.
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Repeat the operation with the pieces obtained so as to split the log into several parts.
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Never force the log splitter for more than a few seconds keeping the cylinder under pressure in the attempt to split
excessively hard wood. The oil under pressure, in fact, is overheated and the machine could be damaged. It is thus better
to stop and rotate the log by 90° to see whether it can be split in a different position. In any case, if you are not able to split
the log, this means that its hardness exceeds the capacity of the machine and thus that log should be discarded so as not
to damage the log splitter.
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On completing the work, pull the plug. Never yank the plug using the cable. Grasp the body of the plug and pull it firmly.
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When not in use, store the machine where it is protected from atmospheric agents.
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When transporting (e.g. loaded on motor vehicles), ensure that all parts of the machine have cooled down completely, the bleeder screw is
screwed up, and the machine is positioned horizontally.
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