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Operation
Two-hand operation
1.
Press the operating pushbutton on the electric motor. Wait
a few moments until the motor has reached its operating
revolutions and the required pressure has been built up in
the hydraulic pump – Fig. 1.
2.
Press the operating lever down simultaneously – Fig. 5.
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The log ram pushes the log against the splitting
wedge, and the log will be split.
3.
Release the operating lever as well as the operating
pushbutton. The log ram will now return to its original
starting position – Fig. 6.
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Never try to force the splitting of the log by maintaining
the pressure for several seconds. This can lead to damage to
the machine.
Reposition the log on the main frame and repeat the splitting
process, or put the log to one side.
How to release a jammed log?
1.
Loose the operating lever as well as the operating
pushbutton that the log ram can go back.
1.
Place a wooden chock under the log, then move the log
ram forward so that it pushes the chock under the jammed
log.
2.
If the log is not released, keep repeating this procedure,
using larger chocks, until the log is released.
Never use a hammer to release a jammed log, and keep
your hands away from the log.
Do not enlist the aid of a second person - this is a one-man
job. Do not try to release the log by using a hammer, since this
may damage the machine.
Finishing work:
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Attend to that the log ram has gone back to its basic
position.
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Then remove the plug from the power socket.
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Close the bleed screw. Fig. 2
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Follow the care and maintenance instructions.
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Remove the plug from the power socket before
starting any maintenance or cleaning work.
Wear protective gloves in order to avoid injury to the
hands.
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Observe the following in order to keep the log splitter in
good working order:
Clean the machine thoroughly after you have finished
using it.
Remove any resin remains on the machine.
Oil the piston rod regularly with an environmentally
friendly spray oil.
Check the oil level and change the oil as necessary.
Sharpening the splitting wedge
After extended periods of use, or if the splitting performance is
reduced, sharpen the splitting wedge with a file (and remove
any burrs). Fig. 7
How do I check the oil level?
1.
The log ram must be in its starting position.
2.
Stand the log splitter on end, with the filler opening at the
top. Fig 8
A second person will be required to up-end and
hold the log splitter.
Fig. 7
Sharpen wedge
Fig. 6
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