SPV26
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English
5 - USE
5.1 A Switching on/off of the log splitter with electric motor (SPV26-E, SPV26-T)
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Make sure that the switch/cutout of the general power system and the switch of the machine are OFF.
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Connect the electric log splitter to the power system inserting the plug in the socket on the electric motor.
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Never pass the power cable over the telescopic mast, close to the wedge or anywhere where it may be damaged or cut.
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Set the main on/off switch and then press the switch in the green area to start the log splitter.
The telescopic mast will move automatically to the fully open position.
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Use the log splitter as explained in paragraph 5.2 on page 11.
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Never leave the log splitter unattended without first of all pressing the switch in the red area (off).
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On completing the work, switch off the log splitter by turning the switch/differential of the general power system to the 0 position (off) and
then remove the plug from the socket on the machine.
Never yank the plug using the cable. Grasp the body of the plug and pull it firmly.
5.1.B - Switching on/off of the log splitter with petrol or diesel engine (SPV26-BS)
Fig.8
Accelerator positions
Fig.9
Petrol or diesel engine start-up
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Switching on: Turn the throttle control knob (upper) to CHOKE if the engine is cold or to
RUN if the engine is still warm (fig. 8)
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Turn the accelerator knob (lower) to IDLE (fig.8)
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Grasp the engine start-up knob and holding it tightly pull it firmly. Repeat this operation
until the engine starts (fig.9). During this phase, be very careful not to slip or cause
injuries or distortions. Once the engine is running, the telescopic mast moves to the fully
open position.
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Position the accelerator to FAST (fig.8)
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After a few minutes from cold starting, move the throttle control from CHOKE to RUN
(fig.8)
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Use the log splitter as explained in par.5.2 on page 11
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If you leave the machine unattended or have finished the work, turn the accelerator knob
to OFF to switch off the log splitter (fig.8).
WARNING: When working and after switching off the log splitter, never touch any part
of the engine as this could cause burns. After switching off the machine, wait until the
engine has cooled before performing any operation.
Refer to the attached manual for any other information regarding the BRIGGS & STRATTON
engine.
5.1.C
Switching on/off of the tractor-driven log splitter
(SPV26-IT, SPV26-GC, SPV26-GI)
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Connect the log splitter to the power source (see chapter 4 OPERATING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME pages 8 or 9) and then
check that the machine is firmly positioned on the ground.
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Start the tractor making sure it does not move. Start the log splitter by activating the power system (power take-off, cardan shaft, etc.). The
wedge will lift.
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Use the log splitter as explained in paragraph 5.2 on page 11.
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If you leave the log splitter unattended, switch off the transmission system of the tractor.
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After using the log splitter, switch off the transmission system, switch off the tractor. Before moving the tractor, lift the log splitter to a
sufficient height so that it does not hit the ground.
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WARNING
Never move the tractor with the power source of the log splitter activated or with the log splitter still on the ground.
