DISPOSAL
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Sharpening the wedge
The wood splitter is equipped with a re-inforced splitting wedge with a specially treated cutting
edge. After a long period of operation and if necessary, sharpen the wedge with a fine file to
remove burrs or notches.
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DISPOSAL
Observe the national waste disposal regulations. Do not dispose of the machine,
machine components or equipment in residual waste. If necessary, contact your
local authorities for information on the disposal options available. If you buy a
new machine or an equivalent device from your specialist dealer, he is obliged in
certain countries to dispose of your old machine properly.
Waste oils are toxic and must not be discharged into the environment. If
necessary, contact your local authorities for information on proper disposal.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Failure to split logs
Log is improperly positioned
Refer to “Log Splitter Operation”
section for correct log loading.
The sizes or hardness of the log
exceeds the capacity of the
machine
Reduce the log sizes before
splitting it on the log splitter.
Wedge cutting edge is blunt
Refer to “Sharpening Wedge”
section to sharpen the cutting
edge.
Oil leaks
Locate leak(s) and contact the
dealer
Unauthorized adjustment was
made on max. pressure limiting
screw. Lower max. pressure
rating was set.
Contact your distributor.
The log pusher moves jerkily,
taking unfamiliar noise or
vibrating a lot
Lack of hydraulic oil and
excessive air in the hydraulic
system.
Check oil level for possible oil
refilling.
Contact your distributor.
Oil leaks around cylinder ram or
from other points
Air sealed in hydraulic system
while operating
Loosen bleed screw by 3–4
rotations before operating the log
splitter.
Bleed screw is not tightened
before moving the log splitter.
Tighten the bleed screw up
before moving the log splitter.
Oil drain bolt with dipstick is not
tight.
Tighten the oil drain bolt with
dipstick.
Hydraulic control valve assembly
and / or seal(s) worn
Contact your distributor.
All repair work on this machine must be carried out
by a specialist for this product!
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