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chosen position and turn the locking knob fully clockwise to lock it.
5.6.
Lubrication. To aid smooth operation and prolong the working life of the unit apply a thin coat of grease to the four surfaces of the upper
moving steel section and also to the splitting wedge as indicated in fig.8.
6. OPERaTING INSTRucTIONS
WaRNING! Ensure you read, understand and apply the safety instructions before use.
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WaRNING! This system has been designed to prevent the operator from handling the log during the splitting process. for
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safety reasons the operator must not ask a second person to place or handle the log. The system is designed to be operated by
one person only.
fig.8
6.1.
ensure that the power supply cable to the log splitter is routed so as not to be a tripping hazard or be positioned in such a way as to be
prone to damage or pulling.
6.2.
In low temperature conditions preheat the hydraulic oil by running the motor under no load for 15 minutes prior to commencing work.
6.3.
Before splitting any logs you must check that the control levers are functioning properly by doing the following tests:
6.3.1.
Push down on both control levers. The splitting wedge should lower to approximately 50cm above the highest table position.
6.3.2.
If either control lever is released the splitting wedge should remain in the lowered position.
6.3.3.
When both levers are released the ram should rise to its highest position automatically.
6.4.
When many logs of approximately the same length are to be split, the ram stroke can be set to avoid having to wait for the ram to operate
through it full stroke every time. See fig.9.
6.4.1.
Hold down both control levers and move the splitting wedge down to the desired starting position being 3 to 5cm above the log to be split.
6.4.2.
Release one of the control levers and switch the motor off. The splitting wedge should remain where it is.
6.4.3.
Release the locking knob (n) and raise the adjusting rod (M) using the knob on its end until spring resistance is felt. Tighten the locking
knob (n).
fig.10
6.4.4.
When the motor is switched on the splitting wedge should remain in the position set.
6.4.5.
When both control levers are held down the splitting wedge will move down to split the log and then return to the position set when both
levers are released. See also fig.10.
WaRNING! always split a log along its grain. Never attempt to split a log laid across the machine as this could be dangerous for
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the operator and could seriously damage the machine.
6.4.6.
Always place log on the highest feasible table position to ensure the maximum stroke of the splitting wedge through the lodge.
6.4.7.
Place log onto the support table ensuring that it is vertical and sitting flat on the table as shown above at (P) in fig.10. It is essential that the
wedge and support table will contact the log square on. Never attempt to split a log if it is sitting at an angle.
6.4.8.
Take hold of the control handles and move the guard assemblies inwards (see 'S' in fig.10 above) until the serrated log clamps (R) make
contact with the log. DO NOT press the control handles down until the log is firmly gripped as shown in fig.11.
6.4.9.
Push the control levers down to start the splitting. Releasing either lever stops the motion of the splitting wedge. When both handles are
released the wedge returns to the start position.
6.4.10.
Stack as you work to keep the work area hazard free. Clean up accumulated wood chips and other debris to keep the work area safe.
© Jack Sealey limited
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