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WARNING
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the motor, unplug
the power cord and wait 5 minutes to allow parts to cool.
CAUTION
All maintenance and repair work must be carried out by a qualified technician.
Problem
Possible Cause
Possible Solution
Motor does not run
Splitter unplugged
Plug splitter in
Damaged electrical cord
Take to a service centre for
repair
Splitter circuit breaker has
tripped
Reset circuit breaker
External circuit breaker has
tripped
Reset circuit breaker
Motors Still Will Not Start
Take to a Service Centre for
Repair
Motor reset continually trips
Ensure you are supplying the correct voltage to the machine
If using an extension cable, make sure the cable is no longer
than 8 meters and not smaller than 12AWG or no longer than 15
meters and not smaller than 10AWG
The belt is too tight. Check belt tension and adjust accordingly.
Log fails to split
Incorrect positioning of the log
Re-position the log flat on the
splitting beam with the end
square against the wedge
Log exceeds maximum length
and diameter
Maximum length is 410mm,
Maximum diameter is 300mm
Rack returns slowly or not
returning properly
Ram or rail blocked by debris
Remove debris
Rack lift bearing misaligned
Re-align rack lift bearing
Interference between ram and
tray
Remove interference between
ram and tray
Return spring is unhooked or
damaged
Reconnect or replace return
spring
Operator lever snapping out of
gear or not staying in gear
Lever not all the way in the split
position when rack comes
under full load
Push lever quicker and with
more force into the split
position. A hard stop should be
felt at the end of the stroke
when engaging the handle
Ram overloaded at lower part
of face
Check rack gear for
straightness
Ram does not move or slow to
move with the motor running
and the handle pushed.
Incorrect voltage
Ensure you are supplying the
correct voltage to the machine
If using an extension cable
Make sure the cable is no
longer than 8 meters and not
smaller than 12AWG or no
longer than 15 meters and not
smaller than 10AWG
6. TROUBLESHOOTING