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HakkiPilke 50 Easy
Version 1.2 2012
5.
Maintaining the machine
The splitter must be disconnected from its power source before maintenance, adjustment, replacement or
cleaning procedures. Only use spare parts supplied by the manufacturer or your retailer. If the guards of the
machine need to be removed for maintenance, they must always be reattached before activating the
machine. After maintenance and adjustment measures, the splitter must be test run according to the
instructions in Section 4.1.
5.1.
Cutting blade and drive end
If the machine's cutting blade does not properly penetrate the wood or the cut is skewed, the blade chain is
most likely dull. It is a good idea to keep a replacement chain handy so that you do not need to interrupt your
work for sharpening the chain.
5.1.1.
Replacing and tightening the blade chain
Replace the blade chain as follows:
1.
Shut down the splitter and disconnect it
from its power source.
2.
Open the guard.
3.
Put on protective gloves and manually
press the drive end down, as show in
the figure. Discharge pressure by
lowering the drive with the controls.
4.
Loosen the flange bolts B (2xM12).
5.
Fully loosen the adjustment screw A for
blade chain tension.
6.
Remove the old blade chain.
7.
Install the new blade chain, and ensure
that the cutting teeth come first in
relation to the rotating direction.
8.
Lift the flange from the front section to
tighten the chain as you are attaching
the flange bolts.
9.
Use the adjustment screw A to tighten
the chain.
Figure 20. Replacing and tightening the blade chain
To check the tension of the blade chain, wear protective gloves and pull the lower edge of the chain. The
tension is correct if you can pull out three teeth by applying moderate force.
