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Make sure that the machine is fully disconnected and all mo-
ving parts are secured before performing any maintenance/re-
pair work on the machine. In the event of any malfunctioning,
switch the machine off before trouble-shooting.
7.1 Ordinary maintenance
Make maintenance a regular part of daily operation. The daily mainte-
nance routine needs to include:
• Cleaning of the machine and clearing of all parts from residual wood
debris, chips, dust, bark pieces and eventual other waste.
• Greasing of the sliding pads.
• Hydraulic oil check and (in case of leakage) hydraulic hose and fit
tings check-up to detect eventual oil leaks.
• Lubrication of all moving parts.n
7.2 Hydraulic oil specifications
Periodically check the oil level inside the hydraulic oil tank. When do-
ing so, accurately avoid contaminating the tank with dirt, wood chips,
sow dust etc... Make sure that the splitter never runs without oil or
with a low oil level. When this happens, air is likely to reach inside the
hydraulic loop. Failure to maintain due oil level may cause poor run-
ning and irregular splitter operation (very rough, jerky motions) as
well as major pump damages. Please schedule your first oil change
after approximately 50 operation hours and later ones after each 250
operation hours or once a year.
Recommended oil types:
DEA HD B 46, Shell Tellus 10-46, Esso Nuto H 46
When changing the oil, never let used oil drop down on the ground,
rather collect whole of it in a sealedcontainer for due disposal. Oil dis-
posal containers should be of at least 80 l capacity. If you are using
smaller containers, make sure to drain the tank in more than one
round to avoid spilling old oil out on the ground.
Used oil is very polluting and should be disposed in accordance with
local!
After refilling the tank with new oil, let the splitter cycle three or four
times and let the air blow out of the hydraulic loop before closing the
cap.
All hose connections must be always tight and sealed.
7. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
