Baumalight Splinter RSX380, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...SPLINTER WOOD SPLITTER PLANER RSX380 RSX580 RSX780 OPERATOR S MANUAL Issue Date October 2018...

Page 2: ...tach Splinter Safely 4 Hazards From Modifying Equipment 4 2 3 Maintenance Hazards 5 3 SAFETY SIGNS 6 4 OPERATION 8 4 1 Preparation For Use 8 4 2 Hydraulic Connections 8 4 3 Machine Components 9 4 4 At...

Page 3: ...or or the factory if you need assistance information or additional copies of the manuals OPERATOR ORIENTATION The directions left right front and rear as mentioned throughout this manual are as seen f...

Page 4: ...avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE NOTICE Indicates a situation that could result in damage to the equipment or other property 2 1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words 2 2 Operati...

Page 5: ...eep your equipment in proper working condition Know the regulations and laws that apply to you and your industry This manual is not to replace any regulations or laws Additional information may be fou...

Page 6: ...wer lines Electrocution can occur without direct contact Check clearance before raising equipment Have local utilities locate and mark under ground wires cables pipelines and other hazards before oper...

Page 7: ...teria fungi or molds 2 3 Maintenance Hazards Before servicing park machine on a firm and level surface set parking brake and place a Do Not Operate tag on control panel Read and understand this manual...

Page 8: ...3 SAFETY SIGNS The RSX580 is shown below The RSX380 and RSX780 are similar A B C C 6...

Page 9: ...A MTB 175 Safety Sign C MTB 183 Safety Sign B MTB 182 Safety Sign unsafe 7...

Page 10: ...Review all excavator pre start instructions and verify that all recommended steps and procedures have been followed 4 OPERATION 4 1 Preparation For Use 4 2 Hydraulic Connections WARNING Pressurized f...

Page 11: ...nd Splinter 1 Read and follow all safety instructions 2 Attach excavator to Splinter See excavator operator s manual 3 Connect hydraulic hoses Verify hydraulic hoses are clear of pinch areas and movin...

Page 12: ...nd 3 Engage parking brake 4 Shut off engine and remove key 1 Attach splitter screw or planer to gearbox Splitter Screw Planer 4 5 Transporting 1 Verify all reflectors and Slow Moving Vehicle SMV sign...

Page 13: ...machine thoroughly before service or maintenance procedures The health effects from exposure to wood dust are due to chemicals or chemical substances in the wood created by bacteria fungi or molds In...

Page 14: ...When positioning the planer on a stump that is larger than the large blade diameter It is important to begin cutting from one side rather than center Begin at one side shearing down to the desired le...

Page 15: ...raulic hoses 5 Detach excavator from Splinter See excavator Operator s Manual 6 Move around the perimeter ensuring that there are no outer ridges being left behind 7 Once the center area is smaller th...

Page 16: ...the motor shaft seal is designed to fail if case pressure exceeds 100 psi 689 kPa If motor shaft seal A has failed verify case drain line is free flow to sump or reservoir Also check drain line for bl...

Page 17: ...PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Bit does not spin Bit jammed Remove material from bit Verify hydraulic hoses are connected Connect hoses Excavator is not able to lift Splinter Excavator is too small Use proper...

Page 18: ...tributor Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product or affect the replacement of defective parts which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of t...

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