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5. OPERATION
As all PTO-driven units, this splitter are equipped with a three-point linka-
ge to fi t on the one available on your tractor. The drive shaft is going to act
as linkage and driving element between the tractor and the processor and
should be therefore duly mounted and secured by the special pins available
on the machine.
Press the detent lock inward as you slide the machine shaft onto the-
tractor PTO stub shaft. Slide the machine shaft forward far enough to
make sure the detent lock has snapped into the lock position.Secure
the drive shaft with the special restraining chain to avoid dangerous
twisting.
Make sure that the machine is fully disconnected (switch the tractor
off) and all moving parts are secured before performing any mainte-
nance/repair work on the machine.
5.3 Connection and disconnection to PTO drive
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
5.1 Splitter set-up ready for use
For optimized transport dimensions and more effective handling, the
unit is shipped by the manufacturer with the ram fully retracted over
the log carriage. To set the unit ready for splitting you fi rst need some
minor setup work. Bolt the cylinder fl ange fi rmly on the steel casing
(Figure 1). To do this, simply release both the nuts (SW19) and the
respectve U-rings from the special thread bolt and then push the ram
back to stop the fl ange against the casing.
Now secure the fl ange in place screwing both hex nuts (SW19)
tighly against the steel casing. Make sure that the ram keeps perfec-
ly straight and horizontal, as you tighten the screws. The push-plate
must advance smoothly and trouble-free all over the entire carriage,
as the ram slides back.
WARNING: a skewed, offset ram will cause the push plate to apply ex-
cessive strain on the piston rod ending up into leaks and even perma-
nent damage of the cylinder gaskets.
5.2 Extension table
The splitter comes with a special steel extension table.
The extension attaches to the carriage on the wedge side and is desi-
gned to collect the wood sticks as they come off the machine through
the wedge.
The extension attaches quickly and easily to the carriage without ha-
ving to use any special tool or equipment.
The retainer pin fi ts into the bracket of the handle rod (see Figure 2).
To remove the extension, just slightly tip it over to release it.
