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Hakki Pilke 38 Easy
Original
Version 6
4.4.
Splitting logs
The splitting beam of the machine performs the splitting motion automatically every time the cutting flange
is lowered fully into the low position with control lever F and the control lever F is used in the raised
position. In other words, the splitting motion starts when the log is dropped into splitting groove after
cutting and the cutting flange is lifted up.
Splitting can also be activated by the push button B of control lever F (see Figure 11). This function is useful,
for example, when the last log to be split has been driven into the splitting groove: this way, the operator
does not have to unnecessarily move the cutting flange into the low position, but the splitting function can
be activated with this button much quicker.
In order to prevent unnecessary splitting motions, press button B in Figure 10 once, which prevents the
splitting function of the machine from being used. Please note that you can also use this button to stop
splitting even in the midst of the splitting motion. This function can be used, for instance, when the log to be
split is small (less than 5 cm in diameter) and several logs are to be split with the same splitting motion. The
splitting motion can be re-activated by pressing the button B again.
4.4.1.
Wood jamming on the splitting blade
If a piece of wood gets jammed on the splitting blade in a situation where the splitting force is insufficient to
push the piece past the blade despite several attempts to do so, do the following:
1.
Restore the splitting beam into its initial position with the reverse switch B (please see Figure 10).
2.
Lift the splitting blade to the highest possible position with lever E (in Figure 10) and activate the
splitting.
3.
If necessary, cut a sufficiently thick piece of wood (approx. 20–25 cm) into the splitting groove, and
activate the splitting process. The new piece will then push the jammed piece past the blade.
4.
Lower the blade some 10 cm lower and repeat step 3. Repeat step 4 until the jammed piece of
wood has passed the blade piece by piece.
4.4.2.
Re-splitting or splitting without cutting
1.
Raise the guard of the cutting and splitting section.
2.
Place the log you want to split in the splitting groove.
3.
Close the guard of the cutting and splitting section.
4.
Activate the splitting process with push button B (Figure 11).
As necessary, the above procedure can be used to split wood without cutting it.
