background image

WHAT TO DO IF MY MACHINE BREAKS DOWN?

If you bought your product in a store:

a) 

Empty the fuel tank.

b) 

Make sure that your machine is complete with all accessories supplied, and clean! If this is not the case, 

the repairer will refuse the machine.

Go to the store with the complete machine and with the receipt or invoice.

If you bought your product on a website:

a) 

Empty the fuel tank.

b) 

Make sure that your machine is complete with all accessories supplied, and clean! If this is not the case, 

the repairer will refuse the machine.

c) 

Create a SWAP-Europe service ticket on the site: https://services.swap-europe.com When making the 

request on SWAP-Europe, you must attach the invoice and the photo of the nameplate (serial number).

d) Contact the repair station to make sure it is available before dropping off the machine.

Go to the repair station with the complete machine packed, accompanied by the purchase invoice and the 

station support sheet downloadable after the service request is completed on the SWAP-Europe site
For machines with engine failure from manufacturers BRIGGS & STRATTON, HONDA and RATO, please 

refer to the following instructions.
 

Repairs will be done by approved engine manufacturers of these manufacturers, see their site: 

• http://www.briggsandstratton.com/eu/fr 
• http://www.honda-engines-eu.com/fr/service-network-page;jsessionid=5EE8456CF39CD572AA2AEEDFD

290CDAE

• https://www.rato-europe.com/it/service-network

Please keep your original packaging to allow for after-sales service returns or pack your machine 

with a similar cardboard box of the same dimensions.
For any question concerning our after-sales service you can make a request on our website https://

services.swap-europe.com
Our hotline remains available at +33 (9) 70 75 30 30.

 PRODUCT FAILURE

16

Summary of Contents for HFBE525T

Page 1: ...ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER HFBE525T WARNING Read thoroughly the instruction manual before use ...

Page 2: ...as or expose it to rain Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint solvents or flammable liquids pose a potential hazard INSPECT YOUR LOG SPLITTER Check your log splitter before turning it on Keep guards in place and in working order Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool area before turning it on Replace damaged missing or failed parts before usi...

Page 3: ...tact a qualified electrician Mark sure your fingers do not touch the plug s metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the log splitter KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY The log splitter must be always operated by one person only Other people should keep a safe distance from the work area especially when the log splitter is under operations Never use another people to help you with freeing jammed log ...

Page 4: ... switches Store the log splitter away from children and others not qualified to use it Operator must receive necessary training and instruction from a qualified person before handling the tool Use the tool only for the intended use Misuse such using material other than log can damage the tool and cause accidents and injuries The splitting operation of the machine is designed to be activated by one...

Page 5: ...nto the splitting zone Symbols Wear hearing protection The machine must be operated only by one person Do not smoke Warning Risk of slipping Warning Floor level obstacle Do not take the wood by hand if the wood gets stuck Warning Electricity Risk of electrical shock ...

Page 6: ...e Length 1360mm Width 480mm Height 670mm Operating speed 2800min The diameter of the log is indicative a small log can be difficult to split when it has knobs or a particularly tough fiber On the other hand it may not be difficult to split logs with regular fibers even if its diameter exceeds the max figure indicated above ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Connect the main leads to a standard 230V 10 50Hz 1...

Page 7: ...the machine align the holes put the seals and screws to secure the parts 4 Install the left cover on the machine it must be aligned with the holes in the worktable and secure with the M8 hex bolts and M8 seals 5 Install the cover and secure with M8 hex bolts and M8 seals 6 Install the M8 square head bolts through the left and right cover installation holes and the connection plate and tighten the ...

Page 8: ...TER BEING DECOMPRESSED SUCH CONTINUOUS AIR COMPRESSION AND DECOMPRESSION WILL BLOW OUT THE SEALS OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND CAUSE PERMANT DAMAGE TO THE LOG SPLITTER 15 Max Pressure Limiting Screw DO NOT ADJUST THE MAX PRESSURE LIMITING SCREW Max pressure was set before the log splitter ex work and the max pressure limiting screw is sealed with glue to ensure the log splitter works under pressure ...

Page 9: ...9 LOG SPLITTER OPERATION WIRING DIAGRAM PLUMBING DIAGRAM ...

Page 10: ...r draw the Trigger backward with the index finger before push the Hydraulic Control Lever forward Never force the log splitter for more than 5 seconds by keeping pressure on it to split excessively hard wood After this time interval the oil under pressure will be overheated and the machine could be damaged For such extremely hard log rotate it by 90o to see whether it can be split in a different d...

Page 11: ...ou FREEING A JAMMED LOG Release both controls After the log pusher moves back and completely stops at its starting position insert a wedge wood under the jammed log Start the log splitter to push the wedge wood to go completely under the jammed one Repeat above procedure with sharper slope wedge woods until the log is completely freed Do not try to knock the jammed log off Knocking about will dama...

Page 12: ...il Drain Bolt and put it back into the oil tank while keep the log splitter vertically Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just between 2 grooves around the Dipstick Clean the Oil Drain Bolt before thread them back Make sure they are tightened to avoid leakage before place the log splitter horizontally Periodically check oil level to ensure it is between 2 grooves around the Dipstick Upon L...

Page 13: ...rkily taking unfamiliar noise or vibrating a lot Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive air in the hydraulic system Check oil level for possible oil refilling Contact the dealer Oil leaks around cylinder ram or from other points Air sealed in hydraulic system while operating Loosen Bleed Screw by 3 4 rotations before operating the log splitter Bleed Screw is not tightened before moving the log splitt...

Page 14: ...6 42 EC and to the regulations transposing it Also in conformity with the European Directives A la Directive RoHS EU 2015 863 amending 2011 65 EU A la Directive EMC 2014 30 EU Also in conformity with the following standards EN609 1 2017 EN60204 1 2006 A1 2009 EN55014 1 2017 EN55014 2 2015 EN61000 3 2 2014 EN61000 3 11 2000 Responsible of technical file Olivier Patriarca Philippe MARIE PDG Cugnaux ...

Page 15: ...the user manual Due to our policy of continuous product improvement we reserve the right to alter or change specifications without notice Consequently the product may be different from the information contained therein but a modification will be undertaken without notice if it is recognized as an improvement of the preceding characteristic READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE When or...

Page 16: ... before dropping off the machine Go to the repair station with the complete machine packed accompanied by the purchase invoice and the station support sheet downloadable after the service request is completed on the SWAP Europe site For machines with engine failure from manufacturers BRIGGS STRATTON HONDA and RATO please refer to the following instructions Repairs will be done by approved engine m...

Page 17: ...cessary for repairs and more generally the costs related to the immobilization of the product The costs of a second opinion established by a third party following an estimate by a SWAP Europe repair station The use of a product which would show a defect or a breakage which was not the subject of an immediate report and or repair with the services of SWAP Europe Deterioration linked to transport an...

Page 18: ......

Reviews: