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D22001250 v.1 - UPD 191201
4 - OPERATING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME
Never use the log splitter if it is not in perfect order or if it needs servicing. Before starting work, check correct functioning of all the safety
devices (ZHB, switch-off button on electric machines).
Before starting work, check the level of the hydraulic oil in the tank and top up if necessary with one of the oils indicated on page 19.
The level of the oil must be between the two notches on the rod of the oil plug.
Before starting work, switch on the log splitter and let the oil warm up for a few minutes.
After 200 hours of use, clean the oil filter as explained in paragraph 6.1 before starting the machine.
If the motor does not run in the correct direction, invert two of the phases in the socket. Remove the plug from the log splitter. Insert a slotted
screwdriver with a suitably sized wedge in the slot located in the connection inlet close to the electric motor as shown in figure 4. Exerting a
slight pressure, turn the white wheel by 180°. This operation physically inverts the poles on the three-phase motor.
Check that the motor runs in the correct direction as indicated by the arrow.
I Never open the box containing the switch, or open the terminal block on the motor. if it is necessary to do so, have
these operations carried out by your electrician.
If the fuses blow or the protection valve trips, this means that you are overloading the motor or the electrical installation is not correctly rated.
Consult your electrician.
4.1 - Lighting
Lighting must be provided in the entire work area of the log splitter to ensure perfect visibility when operating the machine and during
maintenance and adjustments. Even when working outdoors, there must be sufficient light to work safely. Working at times when insufficient
light may result in poor visibility of the machine and its components (dawn, dusk, night) is forbidden.
5 - USE
5.1 - Switching on/off of the log splitter
• Make sure that the switch/cutout of the general power system and the switch of the machine are OFF.
• Connect the electric log splitter to the power system inserting the plug in the socket on the electric motor.
• Never pass the power cable over the telescopic mast, close to the wedge or anywhere where it may be damaged or cut.
• Set the main on/off switch and then press the switch in the green area to start the log splitter.
The telescopic mast will move automatically to the fully open position.
• Use the log splitter as explained in paragraph 5.2.
• Never leave the log splitter unattended without first of all pressing the switch in the red area (off).
• On completing the work, switch off the log splitter by turning the switch/differential of the general power system to the 0 position (off)
and then remove the plug from the socket on the machine. Never yank the plug using the cable. Grasp the body of the plug and pull it
firmly.
5.2 - How to use log splitter
• Place the log on the work surface as shown in fig.5 making sure it is centered under the wedge. The two faces of the log must be
parallel to each other and to the work surface to guarantee safe operation.
• Working in the mandatory position only (fig.1), grasp the log with the levers of the ZHB control so that the jaws penetrate slightly into the
bark and then lower the levers (fig.6a); the wedge will start to cut into the log.
Note: As soon as the wedge starts to split the log, widen the arms of the ZHB control slightly (fig.6b) continuing to press
the levers down so that the force applied does not damage the jaws.
• If the log does not split quickly or if the wedge stops, do not keep the machine under force. Then hydraulic oil overheats very quickly
with damage to the pump. It is advisable to return the mast to the idle position and to make another attempt after rotating the log.
• Repeat the operation with the pieces obtained so as to split the log into several parts.
Note: If you let go of even just one of the levers, the machine will stop in the position reached. If you let go of both levers, the telescopic
mast will move to the fully open position.
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