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4.4.1 ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE SPLITTING WEDGE
By using a splitting wedge handle (L-Figure: 10), the splitting wedge
can be gradually lifted or lowered depending on the diameter of the logs
- so the logs are split in center.
Splitting wedge adjustment can be performed most easily when the split-
ting chute is empty or at the point when the splitting cylinders start to
move.
Lifting mechanism of the splitting wedge also allows partial height
movements of the splitting wedge during the splitting phase. In case the
wood gets stuck under the splitting wedge it must be removed to prevent
damage to the lifting mechanism of the splitting wedge (Refer to chapter
5.11, indications of overload… ).
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4.4.2MACHINE COVER WITH SAFETY SWITCH
In case of eventual problems during the splitting phase, or in case the log is wrongly positioned in the splitting
chute, the splitting process must be
stopped
immediately. In this case it may be also necessary to switch the
cylinders, so the splitting cylinder which pushes towards the splitting wedge, moves back (4.4).
Machine cover (B-Figure: 11) is linked to the safety switch, which disengages all major machine functions
when the machine cover is lifted: in-feed and discharge conveyors stop, splitting cylinders stop and sawbar is
withdrawn into the saw shield. Lifting the machine cover therefore acts also as a main safety switch.
The log can be reached by hand only when the machine cover is opened and machine is stopped. Sawing and
splitting cannot continue until the machine cover is closed and safety switch disengaged.
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