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5.0
Operating the machine
5.1 Test running the machine
The machine must not be used before carrying out a test run and testing all the functions. Both the test
run and testing can only be performed by a person who has studied the machine's manual.
Before the test run, all the components of the log splitter must be checked. If any faults or wear that may
affect the safe use of the machine are discovered, the log splitter must not be used until the faulty or
worn component is replaced and safe use can be ensured.
1.
Ensure that the guards of the input conveyor and the splitting section are lowered and that the
splitter's operating lever is in the Run position.
2.
Check that the input and output conveyors are in the operating position.
3.
Ensure that the splitting groove is empty.
4.
Activation
a.
Tractor-powered: Start the tractor and connect the output, starting with slow speeds and
increasing the speed to a maximum of 480 rpm.
b.
Electrically-powered: Connect a cable to the log splitter's electrical connector, start the
splitter by pressing the start button and wait a moment. This activates the electric motor at
full speed.
5.
Ensure that the blade chain's oil valve is sufficiently open. If necessary, see Section 3.2.5.
6.
Use the splitter's controls to perform a cutting motion, and ensure that the motion is normal as
the cutting flange returns up.
7.
In extremely cold weather, repeat the cutting motion with the activation pedal G (in Figure 19) to
warm up the oil until the motion is performed at normal speed.
8.
Activate the cutting motion with the pedal and stop it by turning the splitter's operating lever C (in
Figure 19) to the Stop position. Note! The cutting flange must be in the raised position.
9.
Ensure that the splitting beam returns to the initial position by turning the operating lever C to the
right, which reverses the splitting beam.
10.
Test run the input conveyor's input motion with the operating lever A and the return motion with
the reverse pedal E (in Figure 19). In the Easy model, use the control lever B shown in Figure 20.
11.
Ensure that the path of the wood press is normal by using the wood press handle B as seen in
Figure 19.
12.
Make sure that the input conveyor runs normally and does not chafe against the walls. If your
splitter is equipped with a pivoting output conveyor, test run the output conveyor's speed
adjustment valve F (in Figure 19).
If the machine presents a fault during the test run, determine the reason and take remedial action as
necessary. The machine must be shut down and disconnected from the power source for the duration of
the diagnostics and repairs.
5.2
Placing wood on a log holder
We recommend auxiliary devices, such as a Woodran 421/Woodran 422 log holder or the Woodlift 371
hydraulic log hoist . If a log holder is not attached to the splitter, the maximum allowed log length is 4.0
m. Always lift and place wood on the input table in a safe manner that does not endanger the operator.
