Operation
Caution!
Individual protective gear/proper clothing.
Check before starting the device!
Danger!
Risk of injury!
The machine may only be put into operation if no faults can be
found. Do not use if damaged in any way.
Caution!
Machine damage!
The wood splitting machine may only be operated at temperatures
between 5 °C and 40 °C. At 40 °C, humidity may not be more
than 50%.
Check the machine to ensure it is safe for use:
• Check to make sure there are no visible defects.
• Check to see whether all machine components are correctly mounted.
• Check to make sure the safety mechanisms are functioning properly.
• Check to make sure that the switch off mechanisms functions correctly.
Splitting wood
Danger!
Risk of injury!
Only split logs that meet the specifications (Technical data – Page
8). Check to make sure that the logs are straight and positioned
evenly in the splitting channel. The log may be turned by 180° if it
cannot be split at the first attempt. Ensure that the log does not slip
or become jammed. If the log does become jammed, do not attempt
to remove by hand!
Caution!
Machine damage!
Never process a log for longer than 5 seconds. If a log cannot be
split, do not continue attempting to split it by machine. Any further
attempts may overload the machine and cause damage.
Adjusting the bleed screw – very important
Never operate the log splitter until the bleed screw has been slightly loosened (one
to two full turns). Air flow through the bleed screw should be detectable once the
log splitter is started. If no air flow is detected, loosen the screw until the air flow
can be felt.
Individual protective gear / proper clothing
Wear goggles.
Wear safety shoes.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear close-fitting working clothes.
Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
• The log may only be split in the direction of the grain. Never insert the log
cross ways.
• Never attempt to split more than one log at a time!
• Never touch the log when the machine is operating!
• Never attempt to straighten logs during operation! Always switch off the
machine before removing logs and replacing correctly.
• Do not reach into the splitting area when using the machine.
• Do not continue to operate the machine if a log cannot be split or the device
has reached the stopper. Danger of overheating!
• Test the machine to ensure that it is functioning properly before attempting to
split a log.
• Switch the machine off before carrying out cleaning and adjustment work.
• Use a Portable Residual Current Device (PRCD), if the supply network does not
have a Residual Current Device (RCD) with a nominal error current of a
maximum of 30 mA.
• For domestic use only.
Air must flow in and out of the oil tank during operation to prevent the seals in the
hydraulic system from rupturing.
Check the oil level – very important
Before each use:
• Unplug the log splitter.
• Using the lift handle, stand the log splitter on end so that the oil drainage screw
is facing upwards.
• Using an allen key, remove the oil drainage screw and wipe the dipstick clean.
• Reinsert the dipstick back into the oil tank.
• Remove the dipstick and check to see if the oil level is between the first and
second groove on the dipstick.
• If there is not enough oil in the oil tank, add oil until the proper level is reached.
• If there is the proper amount of oil in the oil tank, replace the dipstick in the oil
tank and tighten the oil drain bolt securely.
Note:
See “Replacing Hydraulic Oil” in the Maintenance section for
recommended oil or equivalents - see page 6.
• Unscrew the air-bleed screw (4).
• Operator should be at the rear of the log splitter.
• Place the log on the splitting channel (2).
• Press the power button (7) with the right hand and hold.
• Push the control lever (11) with the left hand and hold.
• The log pusher (1) presses the log against the splitting wedge (3); the log is split.
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