FXA FXA502018666, Instruction Manual

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MAX PRESSURE LIMITING SCREw (FIG.30)
WARNING! Do not adjust the max pressure limiting
screw. The maximum pressure was set by a qualified
mechanic with professional instruments to ensure the
log splitter works under pressure no more than 6 Tons.
Unauthorised resetting will cause hydraulic pump
failure and can result in serious injury as well as
damage to the machine.
POSITIONING THE LOGS
Always place the logs on the log retaining plates.
Make sure the logs do not twist, rock or slip while
being split.
Do not force the log splitter by splitting the log on the
upper part of the wedge. This will break the wedge or
damage the machine.
Break log in the direction of its grain.
Do not place the log across the log splitter for splitting.
It may be dangerous and may seriously damage the
machine.
Do not attempt to split 2 logs at the same time. One of
them may fly up and hit you.
RECOMMENDED LOG SIZE
Log size: 520 mm (length) x 50-250 mm (diameter).
The specified diameter is only a guideline. If the log
contains a burl or the log fibre is too hard, it will be
very difficult to split the log. On the other hand if the
fibre of another log if even and soft, the log splitter may
be able to split it.
OPERATION
This log splitter is designed to be operated by one
person only and requires two handed operation by the
user. The left hand controls the hydraulic control lever
and the right hand controls the push button switch.
Push and hold the push button switch, Fig.31 (1).
Then press and hold down the control lever, Fig.31 (2)
to start the log splitter.
The log splitter will freeze if either control is released.
When both controls are released, the log splitter
returns to the starting position.
NOTE: Once you start splitting the log, never reach into
the splitting zone.
wARNING: NEVER FORCE THE LOG SPLITTER FOR
MORE THAN 5 SECONDS TO SPLIT EXCESSIVELY
HARD wOOD. AFTER THIS TIME, THE OIL UNDER
PRESSURE wILL OVERHEAT AND THE MACHINE
COULD BE DAMAGED.
For extremely hard logs, rotate the log by 90° to see
whether it can be split in a different direction. In any
case, if you are still not able to split the log, this means
that the wood exceeds the capacity of the machine
and should be discarded to protect the log splitter.
FREEING A JAMMED LOG (FIG.32)
Release both controls.
The log splitter moves back and completely stops at its
starting position.
Insert a wedge of wood under the jammed log.
Start the log buster to push the wedge under the
jammed log.
Repeat above procedure with sharper sloped wedges
until the log is completely free.
Caution: Do not try to hit the jammed log off of the log
buster, this may damage the machine or may cause
the log to fly up and cause an accident.
MAINTENANCE
Warning! Make sure the the log splitter is switched off
and disconnected from the mains supply before
starting any cleaning or maintenance procedures.
REPLACING THE HYDRAULIC OIL (FIG.33 & 34)
Replace the Hydraulic oil in the log splitter after every
150 hours of use. Take following steps to replace it.
Ensure that the log splitter has returned to its starting
position and that that the machine is completely
disconnected from power source.
Loosen the bleed screw three or four turns.
Loosen the oil drain bolt with dipstick and remove it.
Place a dish under the log splitter that is able to take at
least 3.5 litres of oil. Tilt the log splitter and empty the
oil into the dish, Fig.33.
Tilt the log splitter in the other direction so that the oil
change hole faces upwards, Fig.34. Pour the hydraulic
oil into the oil tank using a clean funnel. Pour in the
amount of oil specified below.
Wipe the dipstick, using a clean soft cloth and check
the oil level as before
Add more oil if required.
Clean the filler neck and plug/dipstick washer/seal
thoroughly and refit, tighten sufficiently to prevent oil
leaking, DO NOT overtighten.
Carefully return the machine to normal working
position.
Finally, tighten the bleed screw.
HYDRAULIC OIL VOLUME
• 3.5 Litres
RECOMMENDED HYDRAULIC OIL
We recommend the following hydraulic oils for use in
the hydraulic system:
•
SHELL Tellus 22
• MOBIL DTE 11
• ARAL Vitam GF 22
• BP Energol HLP-HM 22
• or other corresponding oils