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5.  INSPECTION SCHEDULE  &                                
PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST 

ALL MACHINES 

Regular inspection of the following items will ensure that any problems are found 
and can be rectified promptly. 
 

CHECK FOR 

OK 

NEEDS ATT. 

Hand lever operation OK 
Decals fitted and legible 
Oil leaks / condition of hoses 
Loose / missing bolts 
Bent / broken / missing parts 
Regular greasing and engine maintenance 
Tyre condition and pressure 
Oil levels - engine and hydraulics 

 

 

 
See Page 10 “Maintenance” for more information 
 

Summary of Contents for WS300

Page 1: ...3150 Aussie Chopper WS4150 Superaxe WS300 Superaxe WS400 Superaxe WS450 Manufactured Distributed by Burders Lane Enterprises Pty Ltd T as Whitlands Engineering Ph 03 5729 7577 Fax 03 5729 7636 Email superaxe superaxe com au A C N NO 106 741 084 PROUDLY AUSTRALIAN OWNED MADE ...

Page 2: ...e Powered Units 11 9 Towing Tyres 12 10 Slinging 12 11 Storage 12 12 Decals 13 13 Troubleshooting 14 14 Specifications 15 15 Elevator Supplement 16 16 Warranty 18 17 Assembly Instructions 19 18 Risk Assessment 21 The MODEL NUMBER and SERIAL NUMBER and VIN number are stamped on identification plate on the hitch of your Woodsplitter Please quote these numbers when ordering spare parts or seeking inf...

Page 3: ...n becoming a competent operator The next step is the gaining of experience by implementing safe careful and responsible work practices If available an experienced operator should assist in instructing new operators in Aussie Chopper Superaxe operation GUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTS The Aussie Chopper Superaxe with 2 handed controls are very safe machines to operate However due to the exposed blade and as...

Page 4: ...KEEP the table and ground around the wood splitter clear of wood and debris It is particularly important that the area where the operator stands is clear and level and free of tripping hazards DO NOT allow children and untrained adults and bystanders to operate the machine and keep children and animals away while operating machine ALWAYS be sure that the block is sitting firmly on the table before...

Page 5: ...frame to ground level Roll block on to block lifter frame and activate blade operating levers to lift frame When block lifter catch has engaged in latch frame is held in horizontal plane the block can be moved onto table for splitting WS150 lifting capacity 150KG WS300 400 450 3150 4150 Lift the block lifter operating lever on the left hand side of the machine to extend the block lifter ram out fr...

Page 6: ...ke sure that the area that the lifting frame operates in is clear of obstructions and that bystanders are kept well away Be sure your feet are clear when lowering the frame BE AWARE that exceeding block lifter capacity will tip the machine up on one wheel Take extra care when lifting large heavy blocks Do not leave the machine unattended while the engine is running Shut off engine and allow to coo...

Page 7: ...ting of the Woodsplitter or the blade height setting altered to suit the average length of timber See Page 7 The axe has 4 positions of height adjustment which will cater for 9 12 15 18 blocks TO CHANGE THE AXE HEIGHT 18mm spanner or shifter required 1 Set axe in a horizontal position and turn engine off 2 Remove main pivot pin and raise or lower axe and replace pin Wear hand protection 3 Remove l...

Page 8: ...Page 7 SUPERAXE WS300 400 450 OPERATION ...

Page 9: ...ss table easier keep the table lubricated with silicon spray i e Armour All or similar WS300 400 450 For consistent efficient operation cutting your timber to an even length and setting the axe accordingly will enable you to get the best performance out of you Super Axe Be sure that smaller awkward blocks engage the grate in the centre of the table The block will grip it under pressure and prevent...

Page 10: ...ms are found and can be rectified promptly CHECK FOR OK NEEDS ATT Hand lever operation OK Decals fitted and legible Oil leaks condition of hoses Loose missing bolts Bent broken missing parts Regular greasing and engine maintenance Tyre condition and pressure Oil levels engine and hydraulics See Page 10 Maintenance for more information ...

Page 11: ...he owners manual for the petrol engine on the power pack is enclosed Please refer to it for further operating and maintenance instructions for the engine 6 3 HYDRAULICS CAUTION Take care Oil may be under high pressure when engine is running WS150 3150 4150 All hydraulic hoses fitted to your Woodsplitter are double wire rated The large hoses are 3 4 and have 3 4BSP female ends on them the small one...

Page 12: ...ares see your local engine dealer WS300 400 450 The pivoting blade is fitted with 2 bushes which are replaceable if they become worn Contact the supplier of the unit for replacements 7 STARTING UP Australian delivery machines are filled with both the correct grades and amounts of engine and hydraulic oil The engine has been pre run and the hydraulic system tested The machine has been greased and o...

Page 13: ...ng distance towing of the Woodsplitter is anticipated the tyres can be let down to 15 psi to reduce bouncing BEFORE TOWING CHECK That your woodsplitter complies with the trailer registration and towing laws in you state Turn petrol off Machine connected properly to towball and R clip inserted Safety chain connected to tow vehicle Block lifter folded up and secured properly Hydraulic rams are fully...

Page 14: ...NG SPEED 80 KPH HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL IDENTIFICATION MAINTENANCE WS300 400 450 WS150 3150 4150 SAFETY OPERATIONAL KNEE CONTROL PULL BACK FOR AXE RETURN WS300 400 450 BLOCK LIFTER CAPACITY 150KG BLOCK LIFTER CAPACITY 200KG WS150 WS3150 4150 WS300 400 450 ...

Page 15: ... t move Hydraulic oil low Sus Pump drive condition Broken valve lever Control lever s damaged Ram damaged Top up oil Test repair replace Replace Repair Repair Lack of splitting power speed Low oil Suspect pump Valve not fully opened by hand control Relief valve set too low Engine performance suspect Ram seals worn Machine operating on a steep angle Top up oil Test repair replace Repair hand contro...

Page 16: ...40 ton 40 ton 40 ton CYCLE TIME 7 sec 7 sec 6 sec 10 sec 6 sec 4 5 sec MAX LOG LENGTH 18 18 18 18 18 18 HYD HOSES 5000PSI DOUBLE WIRE BLOCK LIFTER CAPACITY 150 kg 200 kg 200 kg 200 kg 200 kg 200 kg WHEELS 6 00 X 9 185 X 14 185 X 14 185 X 14 185 X 14 185 X 14 HUBS HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED HIGH SPEED TOW COUPLING 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 50 mm JOCKEY WHEEL 10 10 10...

Page 17: ...move roller from end and using the same long pin attach rubber flap to lower end 9 Winch up to operating height Folding Procedure See Page 17 1 Stop elevator chain so that 2 cleats are positioned opposite of each other at the base of the elevator This ensures that there will not be cleats in the way when folding the elevator up 2 Put Log lifter in travelling position 3 Lower elevator to horizontal...

Page 18: ...ted by winch cable 4 Lower elevator so roller is on the ground 5 Roll top section out and lower elevator to unfolded position with winch 6 Unhook cable from centre position and re hook onto end position Lift elevator to horizontal position 7 Remove long pin from under chain and replace on top of chain 8 Remove roller from end and using the same long pin attach rubber flap to lower end Winch up to ...

Page 19: ...damages or injury to persons or property resulting from any attempt by the purchaser or by an unauthorised person or service personnel to repair adjust assemble or otherwise tamper with the product or its controls or components No authority is provided by the manufacturer to in any way modify tamper or alter this unit without the expressed written authority from Whitlands Engineering Authorised wa...

Page 20: ... the engine with unleaded fuel and machine will be ready to run NOTE Your Woodsplitter is shipped with both engine and hydraulic oil reservoirs full of the correct new oils Your Woodsplitter has also been tested and run in our factory and checked for leaks and malfunctions When connecting the hoses a small quantity of oil may leak from open fittings Unless there is a major spill the oil tank will ...

Page 21: ...nd check and tighten all bolts and nuts 15 Fill the engine with unleaded fuel and machine will be ready to run NOTE Your Woodsplitter is shipped with both engine and hydraulic oil reservoirs full of the correct new oils Your Woodsplitter has also been tested and run in our factory and checked for leaks and malfunctions When connecting the hoses a small quantity of oil may leak from open fittings U...

Page 22: ...early and appropriately identified The speed of travel of blade is relatively slow for distance travelled When operating co ordination between hands brain and eyes is easy natural and uncomplicated The neutral position of the operating levers is positive and easily located Hands cannot be put in danger zone while operating blade levers Operator training and associated safety issues have been well ...

Page 23: ...omplicated to operate Work area is directly in front of operator so no reaching stretching or excessive movements are required to operate the machine efficiently and effectively Operators getting splinters in hand VERY LOW VERY LOW Minor possibility of splinter stuck in hands or fingers Appropriate PPE to be worn Gloves Tripping over blocks in work area LOW LOW Minor possibility of bruises sprains...

Page 24: ... risk to operator or bystanders HYDRAULICS Contact with high pressure oil from burst hose LOW LOW Operator s clothes and exposed skin in contact with oil Appropriate PPE to be worn Hearing eye protection boots gloves protective clothing All new hydraulic components are used in the manufacture of Aussie Chopper Superaxe woodsplitters All hydraulic hoses are double wire rated therefore giving plenty...

Page 25: ...nd operators manual before performing maintenance on the engine and machine Operator training and associated safety issues have been well addressed by administrative control in the operator s manual SUMMARY Maintenance procedures pose no obvious threat to operator or bystanders The machine is designed to be very simple to maintain with a minimum of tools and expertise required CONSTRUCTION VERY LO...

Page 26: ...folding procedure is easy simple and effective The manual has both written and pictorial descriptions of the folding unfolding procedure Brake winch is fitted for safe operation We recommend in the manual that you keep yourself and others well clear from the elevator at all times Winch capacity well exceeds its lifting requirement Cable specifications well exceeds lifting requirement Brake winch f...

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