Bell PICKPINE VS K9, Manual For Use And Maintenance

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D22001950 - v.4 - UPD 180512
4.1.C - For machines with premium graded fuel engine (VS S9 B&S)
• Before operating the log splitter, carefully read the user’s manual for the engine fi tted. study the maintenance regulations and guarantee supplied.
• Check the oil level in the engine block. top up if necessary.
WARNING:
working without oil causes irreparable damage.
• When the engine is new, it is important, at fi rst start-up, to let it turn over without performing any work for at least twenty minutes. this running-in
period ensures maximum performance and smooth operation of the whole system.
4.2 - Opening the cylinder
Before using the log splitter, the cylinder must be lifted as follows:
• Position a piece of wood under the wedge, on the work surface (A in fi g.5, page 3)
• Activate both the control levers (B in fi g.5) downwards: the cylinder will rise and the wedge will remain resting on the base.
• Release the right lever (B in fi g.6, page 3) and insert the cylinder check pins in the appropriate holes (C in fi g.6)
• Release also the left lever (A in fi g.6), therefore activate both the control levers upwards, until they clamp. T he wedge will now rise in the upper
position, ready to start working
• At the end of the stroke the stopping device bring automatically the levers in the neutral position
WARNING
NEVER MOVE THE LOG SPLITTER WHEN THE CYLINDER IS LIFTED. THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR INJURY TO
PERSONS, ANIMALS OR OTHER THINGS CAUSED BY TRANSPORTING THE LOG SPLITTER WITH THE CYLINDER LIFTED.
4.3 - 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 suf
fi cient light to work safely. Working at times when insuf fi cient light may result in poor
visibility of the machine and its components (dawn, dusk, night) is forbidden.
5 - USE
WARNING:
Do not use the machine outdoor when it is raining or snowing.
When not in use, store the machine where it is protected from atmospheric agents.
5.1.A - Switching on/off of the machine with electric motor (VS S9 T - VS S9 E)
• Make sure that the switch/cutout of the general power system and the switch of the machine are OFF.
• Connect the electric log splitter to the power system inserting the plug in the socket on the electric motor.
• Never pass the power cable over the telescopic mast, close to the wedge or anywhere where it may be damaged or cut.
• Set the main on/off switch and then press the switch in the green area to start the log splitter.
The telescopic mast will move automatically to the fully open position.
• Use the log splitter as explained in paragraph 5.2.
• Never leave the log splitter unattended without fi rst of all pressing the switch in the red area (off).
• On completing the work, switch off the log splitter by turning the switch/differential of the general power system to the “0” position (off) and then
remove the plug from the socket on the machine. Never yank the plug using the cable. Grasp the body of the plug and pull it fi rmly.
5.1.B - Switching on/off of the machine driven by cardan shaft (VS S9 GC)
• Connect the log splitter to the power source (see chapter 4 “OPERATING THE MACHINE”) and then check that the machine is fi rmly positioned on
the ground.
• Start the tractor making sure it does not move. Start the log splitter by activating the power system (cardan shaft). The wedge will lift.
• Use the log splitter as explained in paragraph 5.2.
• If you leave the log splitter unattended, switch off the transmission system of the tractor.
• After using the log splitter, switch off the transmission system, switch off the tractor. Before moving the tractor, lift the log splitter to a suf fi cient height
so that it does not hit the ground.
WARNING
Never move the tractor with the power source of the log splitter activated or with the log splitter still on the ground.
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