wobble, it must be repositioned by turning until it becomes stable.
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Press the motor start button, and wait for the motor to reach full speed before
continuing.
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Using both hands, push the operating handles down as far as possible. The log pusher
will push the log into the splitting wedge, causing the log to split.
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The two halves can be split again, one at a time. the operation can be repeated,
until the log has been split sufficiently.
Note: If the log does not split immediately, do not force it by maintaining the thrust for more
than five seconds. It is advisable to bring the log pusher back to the rest position and try
again by repositioning the log.
It can sometimes be difficult to split small logs, especially if the wood is particularly hard or
knotty, larger logs with regular fibres are quick and easy to split. Any logs found difficult to
split, are best discarded to prevent damage to the machine caused by the oil overheating
etc.
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When finished using the machine, switch OFF and isolate from the electric supply by
removing the plug from the socket.
Note: During normal operation, the metal parts connected to the motor, will at most reach a
temperature slightly higher than the ambient temperature. After several hours of continuous
use, the pump may become very hot. This is not detrimental to the machine, however it is
very important to not cause overheating of the oil by attempting to split very hard logs that
exceed the capacity of the splitter.
Maintenance
Before attempting any maintenance activities,
ALWAYS
switch OFF and Isolate from the
power supply, by removing the plug from the socket.
1. Before each use
Always inspect the machine to ensure it is in good condition. Inspect the bed and welded
joints for signs of cracking or distortion. Inspect the hydraulics for signs
of leaks, any defects should be rectified before using the
machine again.
2. Monthly
Check oil level by tilting the machine as shown in Fig. 10. It is
necessary to remove the safety cover (item 70) first.
Remove the oil filler plug/dipstick Fig. 15, the oil level should be
within the two marks, min and maximum. Top up if necessary
with Clarke hydraulic oil.
3. Every 400 hours of use
Change the hydraulic oil as follows,
3.1 Place a container, large enough to hold 4 litres of oil under the oil filler
plug, Loosen the breather Fig. 16 three or four turns.
3.2 Loosen and remove the oil filer plug/dipstick, slowly tilt the
machine as in Fig. 17 to empty the oil.
3.4 To refill with new oil, tilt machine as in Fig. 15, using a clean
funnel, pour in 2.1 Litres of Clarke hydraulic oil,
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
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