Owner’s Manual for 10 Ton Kinetic Splitter
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Troubleshooting
Section 5: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible Cause
Motor does not run
Splitter not plugged in.
Splitter cord may be damaged. Contact an Independent Authorized Service Dealer
(IASD).
The motor reset has tripped. Push the reset button.
If the above causes are not the problem, a circuit breaker may need to be reset.
Reset the circuit breaker.
Contact an Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD) if problem persists.
Motor reset continuously
trips
Verify the voltage at the outlet or extension cord connection to the splitter is 110-
120VAC.
If you are using an extension cord, verify the cord is no more than 25 ft (7.62 m) long,
is not smaller than 12 AWG wire or no more than 50 ft (15.24 m) long, and is not
smaller than 10 AWG wire.
The belt is too tight. Check belt tension and adjust to allow for slipping.
Log fails to split
Incorrect positioning of the log; re-position the log flat on the splitting beam with the
end squarely against the wedge.
If you are using an extension cord, verify the cord is no more than 25 ft (7.62 m) long,
is not smaller than 12 AWG wire or no more than 50 ft (15.24 m) long, and is not
smaller than 10 AWG wire.
Log exceeds permitted dimensions, or the wood is too hard for the capacity of the
machine. The maximum log length is 16 in (40.64 cm) with a maximum diameter of
12 in (30.48 cm) for the splitter.
Rack returning very slowly
or not returning properly
Check for wood chips or debris between ram and rail. Clean beam of built up/caked
on debris.
Check rack lift bearing for alignment or damage.
Check interference between ram and tray.
Return spring is unhooked or damaged. Reconnect or replace as needed.
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 more forcefully into the full split position. A hard stop should be felt at the
end of the stroke when engaging the handle.
Vertical adjustment is not adjusted correctly. See
.
Ram has been overloaded at lower part of face. Check rack gear for straightness.
With Motor running and the
handle is pushed, the ram
does not move or is slow to
respond
Make sure the voltage at the outlet or extension cord connection to the Splitter is 110-
120VAC.
If you are using an extension cord, verify the cord is no more than 25 ft (7.62 m) long,
is not smaller than 12 AWG wire or no more than 50 ft (15.24 m) long, and is not
smaller than 10 AWG wire.
Contact an Independent Authorized Service Dealer (IASD) if problem persists.
