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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.
6.1 Ordinary periodic 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 piston rod pads inside the splitter slider.
• 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.
• Always wear protective no-tear gloves when performing maintenance
works on the machine.
6.2 Sharpening the splitting wedge
A dull wedge profile will immediately lead to a poor splitting quality. For
this reason the wedge must be regularly grounded using a fine grin-
ding file. Makes sure to remode chips and dust before using the splitter
again.(see figure 5)
(Fig. 5)
6.3 Hydraulic oil specs
Periodically check the oil level inside the hydraulic oil tank. When doing
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 hy-
draulic loop. Failure to maintain due oil level may cause poor running
and irregular splitter operation (very rough, back/forth or up/down
motions) as well as major pump damages..
Perform the first oil change after approx 50 operation hours and then
againg every 250 operation hours or once a year.
The oil drain plug is located underneath the oil tank while the oil filler
is located on the upper right-hand-side of the tank.
Recommended oil types:
Aral Vitam Gf 22, Shell Tellus T22, Mobil DT1,BP Energol HLP 22 Code Nr.
400142 (1 l) or equivalent ones. Never allow use of other types of oils.
DANGER : other oil types may not be suitable for the machine
and effect proper functioning of the hydraulic ram.
6. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE
