Gude SPALTY W 370/4T Manual For Use And Maintenance Download

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6 - ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

This chapter describes routine maintenance, i.e. operations carried out by the operator, on the log

splitter to keep this in perfect working order and therefore reliable for continuous, long-term use. All
routine maintenance operations must be carried out with the machine off and in the case of log splitters
with electric motor with the power cable disconnected.
Any other maintenance operation not specifically envisaged in this manual must be carried out by

Any other maintenance operation not specifically envisaged in this manual must be carried out by

Any other maintenance operation not specifically envisaged in this manual must be carried out by
authorised personnel only in that hazardous situations may arise for which the operator is not

authorised personnel only in that hazardous situations may arise for which the operator is not

authorised personnel only in that hazardous situations may arise for which the operator is not
prepared.

prepared.

prepared.
In the case in which extraordinary maintenance or part replacement operations are not carried out by

In the case in which extraordinary maintenance or part replacement operations are not carried out by

In the case in which extraordinary maintenance or part replacement operations are not carried out by
authorised personnel, the guarantee shall be immediately null and void and the manufacturer shall be

authorised personnel, the guarantee shall be immediately null and void and the manufacturer shall be

authorised personnel, the guarantee shall be immediately null and void and the manufacturer shall be
relieved of any responsibility for injury to persons or animals or damage.

relieved of any responsibility for injury to persons or animals or damage.

5 - USE

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PPPPPosition the log splitter on a raised surface of 60-75 cm.

osition the log splitter on a raised surface of 60-75 cm.

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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 (fig.1, page 3) help

to keep the log at the centre of the wedge. If the log tends to wobble, it must be repositio-ned
turning it so that is remains firmly on the beam.

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With your right hand, press thoroughly

thoroughly

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. Warning: if the button is not pressed thorougly, it could blaze up burning the inside

Warning: if the button is not pressed thorougly, it could blaze up burning the inside

contacts.

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If the log does not split immediately, do not force it by maintaining the thrust for more than a few

seconds. It is advisable to bring the log pusher back to the resting position and try again by re-

positioning the log. It can sometimes be difficult to split small logs if the wood is particularly hard or
knotty, while larger logs of wood with regular fibres are very quick and easy to split. If the hardness
of the wood exceeds the capacity of the machine, it is better to discard that piece to avoid damage
to the machine that may be caused by oil overheating.

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Repeat the operation with the pieces obtained so as to split the log into several parts.

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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.

NOTE

NOTE: During operation, the metal part connected to the motor remains cold or in any case reaches a
temperature only slightly higher than the ambient temperature. After several hours of use with

particularly difficult wood, the pump may become very hot. This is not a dangerous situation for the
machine, which returns to full functioning capacity after being cooled. On the other hand, it is very
important not to cause overheating of the oil, and thus the pump, by forcing the machine in an attempt
to split logs that exceed the capacity of the machine.

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.