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Oil dipstick
If the hydraulic system is not vented, the trapped air will
damage the seals and cause permanent damage to the log
splitter.
Hydraulics
Never operate the machine in the event of any possible
danger from hydraulic fluid.
Ensure that the machine and working area are clean and
free of oil.
Danger of slippage or fire!
Check the hydraulic reservoir regularly to ensure that it
contains enough hydraulic oil (see “Care and
maintenance”).
Capacity: approx. 5.5 litres
Before starting the engine
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Check the oil and fuel level (refill if required).
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Put the choke lever (28) to the position
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Put the throttle (31) to the position
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.
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Put the fuel valve (22) to the position
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.
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Put the ignition switch (5) to the position
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ON
Starting the engine
1.
Grasp and slowly pull the cranking rope handle (30) until
you feel a resistance.
2.
Pull the cranking rope quickly and then guide it back
slowly.
Do not fully pull out the cranking rope and do not
allow that the rope handle strikes against the engine.
3.
Put the choke lever (28) to the position
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when
the engine has started.
If the engine does not start after the first pulling
operation, put the choke lever (28) to the position
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and repeat the step until the engine starts.
Stopping the engine
1.
Put the throttle lever (31) to the position
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.
2.
Put the ignition switch (5) to the position
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OFF.
3.
Put the fuel valve (22) to the position
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.
Do NOT put the choke lever (28) to the position
to stop the engine. This may result in backfire
or engine damages
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Additional
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The log splitter may only be operated by a single person.
The machine may only be operated by persons over the
age of 18 years, and who have read and understood
these operating instructions.
Wear protective equipment (safety goggles/mask, gloves,
safety shoes) to protect yourself from possible injury.
Never try to split logs containing nails, wire or other
similar objects.
Already split wood and wood chips create a dangerous
working area. The operator may stumble, slip or fall.
Always keep the working area neat and tidy.
Never place the hands on or near any moving parts of the
machine when it is switched on. Maintain a safe distance
from the log, the ram and the wedge in order to protect
your hands from injury.
The machine should only be used for splitting logs with a
maximum length of 1300 mm.
Check before splitting if the splitting column has
been sufficiently lubricated to allow its trouble-free
retraction and extension.
What type of logs can I split?
Size of logs
Length:
max. 1300 mm
Diameter:
min. 120 – max. 400 mm
The log diameter is a recommended guideline figure,
because:
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thin logs can be difficult to split if they contain knots or if
the fibres are too strong.
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logs with a diameter of over
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400 mm can be split if the
fibres are smooth and open.
Do not try to split green logs. Dry logs are much easier to
split, and do not cause jams as often as green (damp) wood.
Operation
Two-hand operation
Never operate the log splitter with two people.
Never block the control handles (clamping claws).
1.
Start the 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.
At temperatures below –5° C, let the log splitter run
for at least 15 min. in neutral to heat up the oil.
2.
Place the log on the log splitter table.
Only split the logs in the direction of the wood fibres.
3.
Hold the log tight with the clamping claws.
