Wallenstein WP240, Operator'S Manual

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Table of Contents
1. Foreword ................................................................2
1.1 Introduction ..........................................................2
1.2 Delivery Inspection Report ...................................4
1.3 Serial Number Location........................................5
1.4 Warranty...............................................................6
1.5 Decal Information .................................................7
2. Safety ......................................................................8
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol..............................................8
2.2 Why is SAFETY important? .................................8
2.3 Signal Words ........................................................8
2.4 General ................................................................9
2.5 Safety Do's and Don'ts .........................................9
2.6 Equipment Safety Guidelines .............................10
2.7 Safety Training ...................................................11
2.8 Hydraulic System Safety ....................................12
2.9 Preparation.........................................................12
2.10 Operating Safety ..............................................13
2.11 Transport Safety...............................................14
2.12 Storage Safety .................................................15
2.13 Maintenance Safety .........................................15
2.14 Chainsaw Safety ..............................................15
2.15 Wood Processing Safety ..................................16
2.16 Winching Safety ...............................................17
2.17 Sign-Off Form ...................................................18
2.18 Safety Signs .....................................................20
2.19 Safety Sign Explanations .................................21
2.20 Replace Damaged Safety Signs ......................22
2.21 How to Install Safety Signs ..............................22
3. Familiarization......................................................22
3.1 To the New Operator..........................................22
3.2 Safe Condition Procedure .................................22
3.3 Operator Orientation ..........................................22
3.4 Training ..............................................................23
3.5 Job Site Familiarization ......................................23
3.6 Equipment Condition ..........................................23
3.7 Machine Components ........................................23
3.8 Machine Break-In ...............................................25
3.9 Pre-Operation Checklist .....................................25
4. Controls ................................................................26
4.1 Hydraulic Controls and Auto Cycle ....................26
4.2 Hydraulic Winch Control.....................................27
4.3 Winch Gear Lever ..............................................27
4.4 Splitting Wedge Height Lever ............................28
4.5 Adjustable Log Length Guide .............................28
4.6 Splitter Chute Height Adjuster ............................29
4.7 Attaching / Unhooking ........................................30
5. Operation ..............................................................33
5.1 Be Prepared .......................................................33
5.2 Starting ...............................................................34
5.3 Stopping .............................................................34
5.4 Emergency Stopping ..........................................34
5.5 Machine Set-Up .................................................35
6. Processing Operation .........................................38
6.1 Winching ............................................................38
6.2 Position the Log .................................................39
6.3 Cutting ................................................................39
6.4 Splitting ..............................................................40
6.5 Next Log .............................................................40
6.6 Last Log .............................................................41
6.7 Efficient Processing ............................................41
6.8 Pull Angle ...........................................................41
6.9 Wood Discharge.................................................42
7. Transporting .........................................................43
8. Storage .................................................................44
8.1 Placing Wood Processor in Storage ..................44
8.2 Removing From Storage ....................................44
9. Service and Maintenance ....................................45
9.1 Fluids and Lubricants .........................................45
9.2 Greasing.............................................................46
9.3 Service Illustration ..............................................47
9.4 Maintenance Schedule ......................................48
9.5 Hydraulic System Oil and Filter Change (Optional
Power Pack only) ......................................................49
10. Trouble Shooting ...............................................50
11. Specifications .....................................................51
11.1 Bolt Torque.......................................................52
11.2 Hydraulic Fitting Torque ...................................53
12. Accessories ........................................................54
13. Alphabetical Index .............................................55
WP240-WP270
3-Point Hitch Firewood Processor
Foreword
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