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English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter
8
Splitting wood with the unit
Caution
Follow all safety instructions when
operating the unit. Always secure the
unit to prevent if from rolling away.
The pieces of wood which are to be
split must not exceed or fall below the
following dimensions:
Maximum length: 700 mm
Minimum length: 150 mm
Maximum diameter: 500 mm
Minimum diameter: 100 mm
Always split pieces of wood along the
wood grain. Never remove
incompletely split wood manually
from the splitting wedge – your fingers
could become trapped between the
split pieces of wood. If splitting
heavy/large pieces of wood, always
operate the splitting column in
a vertical position.
• Start the engine as indicated.
• In cold weather, before work,
run the wedge forwards and
backwards 6–8 times to warm up
the hydraulic fluid.
• Place a piece of wood either
upright (vertical) or prone
(horizontal) on the stop plate.
• To steady the piece of wood,
always grip the wood by the side.
Never take hold of the end
between the piece of wood and
splitting wedge.
• Only one person should steady
the piece of wood and actuate the
operating levers so that he always
has control over the wood and the
splitting wedge.
Note: Pieces of wood should have
straight cutting surfaces. If pieces of
wood have not been cut straight, the
least straight end and longest section
of the wood should be laid towards the
splitting column and splitting wedge,
and the straight end towards the stop
plate. If the unit is operated in a
vertical position, the piece of wood
should be stabilised before the
operating lever is actuated. To split
wood vertically, proceed as follows:
– Place the piece of wood on the
stop plate and turn the piece of
wood until it is situated securely
on the splitting column
– When splitting very thick or
uneven pieces of wood, stabilise
the wood with wooden wedges
or split wood placed between the
piece of wood and the stop plate.
Caution
If splitting wood vertically, always
stand in front of the unit when
operating it.
If splitting wood horizontally, always
stand behind the hydraulic tank when
operating the unit.
• Simultaneously press both
operating levers to the FEED
position, i.e. to the left or down
(depending on the position of the
splitting column).
Note: To stop the wedge movement,
release one or both operating levers.
To move the splitting wedge back-
wards, simultaneously press both
operating levers to the REVERSE
position, i.e. to the right or up
(depending on the position of the
splitting column).
• When the splitting wedge is
moving backwards, the stripper
removes partially split wood from
the splitting wedge. This may be
required when splitting freshly cut
wood or thick pieces of wood.
Note: Pieces of wood with ingrowing
branches are always difficult to split.
If a piece of wood becomes jammed
in the splitting wedge, first switch the
unit off. When removing the piece of
wood, do not place hands between the
two parts.
Then attempt to split the piece of
wood at another point.
After working with the unit
Before leaving the unit, switch off
the engine and remove the spark-
plug terminal. Leave the engine to
cool down before putting the unit
away or in storage.
Transporting the unit
Caution
Before transporting the unit, always:
• close the fuel tap
• remove the spark-plug terminal
• move the splitting column into the
horizontal position and secure.
Never manually pull or push the unit
over hilly or uneven terrain.
To change the place of use, push or
pull the unit over short distances only
and on absolutely flat terrain/surfaces
only. Otherwise use a suitable means
of transport.
Short distances
Danger
Slowly and carefully move the unit
over flat surfaces.
Long distances
Caution
Damage in transit
The utilised means of transport
(e.g. transportation vehicle, loading
platform, etc.) must be used as
intended (see associated operating
manual). If transported on a transpor-
tation vehicle, the unit must be
secured to prevent it from slipping.
Leaking fuel is an
environmental hazard.
Transport the unit in a horizontal
position only.
Maintenance/Cleaning
Caution /Danger
Risk of injury from engine starting
unintentionally.
Protect yourself from injuries.
Work carefully and always wear
goggles and protective gloves.
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