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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Please refer to the safety instructions, assembly instructions and parts list before setting-up, operating, 
maintaining and cleaning your Quik-Split machine. Keep this Instruction Manual safe so you may refer 
to it at any time.

Safety Rules

WARNING

Read and understand all the instructions before use. 

  
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may cause 
electric shock, fire or other injury. 

  
This machine is strictly to be operated by one person.

WARNING: 

When using this 
machine, basic safety 
precautions should 
be followed to reduce 
risk of personal injury 
and machine damage. 
Read all instructions 
thoroughly before 
attempting to operate 
the machine.

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Safety information

Essential Equipment for Your Protection

The Quik-Split 7 complies with all current safety standards. For your safety 
You must wear full protection as specified below.

Head, eye and hearing protection

Eye protection to EN166 – B

Hearing protection to EN 352-1: 2002

Face protection visor recommended

Hand protection

Gloves to EN 12477:2001

Foot protection

Boots to EN 20345:2011

Leg protection

Sturdy full length trousers - ideally to 
EN381 standard

Portek cannot be held liable for any injuries or 
damages that may occur, if the Quik-Split 7 is used in 
any inappropriate way, and/or if the device has been 
modified in any way.

© Copyright 2016
Nothing within this edition may be copied, reproduced 
or stored onto a retrieval system without the written 
approval of Portek. Specifications, descriptions and 
illustrative material in this manual are as accurate as 
known at the time of publication, but are subject to 
change without notice.

Summary of Contents for Quik-Split 7

Page 1: ...G SPLITTER ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY CLOTHING IN CONJUNCTION WITH HAND EYE HEARING AND FOOT PROTECTION TO HSE EN SPECIFICATIONS QUIK SPLIT 7 Operators Handbook portek co uk See the Quik Split in action at ww...

Page 2: ...sential Equipment for Your Protection The Quik Split 7 complies with all current safety standards For your safety You must wear full protection as specified below Head eye and hearing protection Eye p...

Page 3: ...g accessories and parts other than those recommended may cause the quality guarantee to be invalid 11 Do not operate the machine if intoxicated with alcohol or drugs If you re taking prescribed drugs...

Page 4: ...ed position whilst in packaging Remove fixings and re attach the Front Support in the position shown Remove the Quicksplit 7 from the packaging the unit is heavy so a 2 person lift is recommended The...

Page 5: ...moving parts are attached and fixed securely Please check your Quik Split device and contact your supplier immediately if any parts are incomplete or if you are unsure Front Support Operating Handle...

Page 6: ...6 Operation IMPORTANT OPERATING PROCEDURE RAM 3 4 RETRACTING THE RAM 3 THEN 4 DO NOT RELEASE LEVERS UNTIL RAM IS FULLY RETRACTED RAM 2 1 TO SPLIT LEVER 1 THEN 2 AND HOLD DO NOT LET GO...

Page 7: ...return the ram to the start position Open the Emergency Cut off switch cap and start the motor by pressing the green start button The machine is turned off by pressing the red button emergency button...

Page 8: ...then you should move handles at 3 4 movement as on page 6 to retract the ram Whilst occasional repeat hits of a piece of wood are fine if the handles are held firmly continuous kick backs can cause ru...

Page 9: ...1 2007 13857 2008 953 1997 A1 2009 1037 1995 A1 2008 BS EN 609 1 2017 The unit complies with all applicable Essential Requirements of the Directives Declaration made by Stephen Morris Designer on 18...

Page 10: ...Guard Bearing and Pinion Assy Motor Adjuster Tensioner Levers Top Guard Inner Guard Flywheel Flywheel Drive Belt Please contact Portek Ltd for spare parts availability Any attempt to repair or indica...

Page 11: ...tests the gap between the gears and should be minimal Press up and release a few times to assess how much movement is present If there is more than 1mm then the limit bolts need adjusting 7 Adjust bot...

Page 12: ...nd splinters whch can prevent the ram returning fully to the start position Keep this area clear from debris to ensure correct operation 3 A build up of debris can occur under the carriage where the b...

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