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6. MAINTENANCE
To prolong the life of the log splitter, we advise you to consider the following
maintenance prescriptions, so that the machine will carry out heavy jobs for years
to come.
Make sure the log splitter is unplugged, before carrying out any
maintenance jobs.
Warning: always respect the regulations in force for disposing of old oil (not
in the sewer!). Use oil of the same kind as that already in the machine; do
not mix different types of oil!
REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL
The hydraulic system is a closed system with oil tank, oil pump and control valve.
Check oil level regularly. Low oil levels can damage the oil pump. Oil level should
measure approx. 1 – 2 cm lower than the upper surface of the oil tank. The oil
should be completely changed once a year.
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Make sure moving parts are stopped and the log splitter is unplugged.
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Make sure that no dirt or debris finds its way into the oil tank.
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Collect used oil and responsibly recycle.
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Following an oil change, acitvate the log splitter a few times without actually
splitting.
Following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommended for the log splitter’s
hydraulic transmission system: SHELL Tellus 22, MOBIL DTE 11, ARAL Vitam GF
22 and BP Energol HLP-HM 22.
SCHARPENING THE WEDGE
After using the log splitter for some time, sharpen the wedge of the machine using
a fine-toothed file and smooth any burrs or crushed area along the cutting edge.
REMOVAL OF A LOG JAMMED ON THE WEDGE
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Stop the motor.
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Loosen the log by a downward stroke on the log with a hammer.
