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ting knife is blocked or jammed. The
safety valve is sealed and must never be
tampered with. Do not attempt to adjust
it.
No-voltage release
The no-voltage release feature prevents
the splitter from starting up when the
power is restored after a power failure.
Two-hand operation
Two-hand operation ensures that the
splitting knife travels downward only
when both operating levers are simulta-
neously pressed down.
Safety gate
The safety gate prevents the split parts
of a log falling from the table, possibly
injuring the operator.
3.4
Symbols on the Splitter
A
Danger!
Disregard of the following
warnings could lead to severe per-
sonal injury or material damage.
Read these instructions
before initial operation.
When operating this
splitter, do not place
your hands under the
splitting knife.
Protect your feet from
falling pieces of wood.
Danger of personal
injury. Body parts and
clothing can be caught
by moving parts.
Do not remove or disa-
ble safety devices.
Do not clean, service or
adjust this machine dur-
ing operation.
Risk of electric shock!
Wear protective gloves.
Wear non-slip safety
shoes.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear protective specta-
cle.
This splitter is intended
for operation by
one
per-
son only.
3.5
Symbols Used Through-
out These Instructions
A
Danger!
Indicates risk of personal injury or
severe material damage.
B
Risk of electric shock!
Risk of personal injury by electric
shock.
A
Caution!
Risk of material damage
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Advisory note:
Supplementary information.
x
Robust welded steel construction for
maximum torsional stability.
x
Two-hand control for safe operation.
x
6 tons of ram force.
x
Wheel set for easy moving.
x
Support table adjusts to 3 positions.
5.1
Machine Installation
A
Danger!
This splitter shall only be operated at
a location meeting the following con-
ditions:
level, non-slip ground
splitter must stand firmly on the
ground
3
Note
:
Have another person help you to
unpack, assemble and install the splitter.
1.
Transport the splitter on the pallet to
a suitable location.
2.
Remove packing and enclosed
parts.
3.
Lift splitter off the pallet.
4.
Assemble the components (assem-
bly is described in the following sec-
tions):
wheel set
operating levers
safety gate
work table
5.
Vent the hydraulic system.
5.2
Transport
1.
Close the oil reservoir cap before
moving.
2.
Hold the splitter with both hands at
the transport handle and tip over
slightly.
3.
After moving:
Open oil reservoir cap until the
hydraulic oil reservoir is vented.
A
Danger when hoisting by
crane!
Do not lift and move the splitter by
the transport handle.
Use suitable transport straps to hoist
the splitter by crane.
5.3
Installing the Wheel Set
1.
Put the axle through the holes in the
cladding of the splitter's base
(13)
.
4.
Special Product Features
5.
Transport and Installa-
tion
