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The holding/control combination must be kept working
smoothly. Occasionally lubricate with a few drops of
oil.
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Moving parts
Keep splitting knife guides clean. (from dirt, shavings,
bark etc.)
Lubricate guides with spray oil or grease.
• Checking the hydraulic oil level.
Check hydraulic connectors for leakage and wear. Tight-
en screw fittings if necessary.
Checking the oil level
Check the oil level before every use. A low oil level might
damage the oil pump. The oil level is about 1 - 2 cm lower
than the surface of the oil tank.
To perform the check, the splitting beam must be retract-
ed and the machine must stand level.
When do I change the oil?
First oil change after 50 operating hours, then every 500
operating hours.
Dispose of waste oil properly at your local waste oil col-
lecting point. It is prohibited to dump waste oil into the
environment or to mix it with other waste.
Changing the oil
Turn off the machine. Drain or use vacuum aspirator to
take oil out of the tank. Pull the column to the upper posi-
tion (take care to have levers released). Squeeze the levers
and move the column to the lower limit position. Aspirate
remaining oil.
Add oil to the upper mark. Turn on the logsplitter, turn it
off immediately after stopping the column. Again add oil
to the upper mark.
We recommend the following hydraulic oils:
Aral Vitam gf 22
BP Energol HLP-HM 22
Mobil DTE 11
Shell Tellus 22
or equivalent types.
Do not use other types of oil!
Using other oils will affect the
function of the hydraulic cylinder.
Splitting beam
Slightly lubricate the beam of the splitter before operation.
Repeat this process every 5 operating hours. Apply a little
grease or spray oil.
The beam must not run dry.
Hydraulics
The hydraulic system is a closed type with oil tank, oil
pump, and control valve.
This system is completely assembled at the factory and
must not be modified or manipulated.
Check oil level regularly.
A low oil level will damage the oil pump.
Regularly inspect the hydraulic connectors for leakage -
tighten if necessary.
Before you start maintenance or inspection work, clean
the working area and have suitable tools ready and in good
condition.
The intervals mentioned here apply for normal operating
conditions; if the machine is heavily used, the intervals
will be shorter accordingly.
Clean the machine panels, covers, and control levers with
a soft cloth, dry or moistened with a little neutral cleaning
agent. Do not use solvents such as alcohol or petrol, be-
cause this might damage the surfaces.
Keep oil and grease out of reach of unauthorized person-
nel. Read the instructions on the product containers care-
fully and observe them precisely. Avoid direct contact with
skin and wash off well after use.
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Accident Prevention Standards
The machine may only be operated by qualified personnel
who are well aware of the contents of this manual.
Before operating the machinery, you must check the in-
tegrity of the safety mechanisms and ensure that they are
working correctly.
Also before operation, you should familiarise yourself with
the machine controls, by following the operating instruc-
tions.
The specified capacity of the machine must not be ex-
ceeded. Under no circumstances must the machine be
used for any purpose, other than its intended use.
All personnel must wear work clothes as stated in the reg-
ulations of the country in which the machine is operated.
Wide, loose clothing, belts, rings, and necklaces should
not be worn. Long hair should be tied back.
Try to keep the working area tidy at all times. Tools, acces-
sories, and spanners should be kept within reach.
During cleaning or maintenance work the machine must
not be connected to the mains supply.
It is strictly prohibited
to operate the machine without safe-
ty mechanisms or with safety mechanisms disengaged.
It is strictly prohibited
to remove or modify safety mecha-
nisms.
You should not carry out any maintenance or adjustments
before having carefully read this manual.
The given maintenance schedule must be observed for
safety reasons as well as for a good performance of the
machine.
The warning labels must be always clean and legible and
must be observed in order to avoid accidents. If labels are
damaged or missing or belong to parts that were replaced,
then those labels must be replaced by original labels or-
dered from the manufacturer and be attached at the posi-
tions prescribed.
In case of fire, dry powder fire extinguishing agents must
be used. A burning machine must not be extinguished with
water because of the risk of a short circuit.
If the fire cannot be extinguished immediately, watch for
liquids leaking.
If the fire is more widespread, the oil tank or the pressu-
rised lines can explode: make sure, therefore, that you are
not coming into contact with the leaking liquids.
Dismantling and Disposal
The machine does not contain any materials that are
hazardous to health or the environment, because it is
manufactured from materials that are either completely re-
cyclable or can be disposed of in a normal way.
To dispose of the oil, you should use specialist companies
or qualified personnel, who know the possible risks, have
read these operating instructions and follow them precise-
ly.
If the machine falls into disuse, follow these steps under
observance of all applicable accident prevention meas-
