CO/Tech LS4T - Assembly; Preparations; Setting the desired splitting length; Operating the log splitter

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3. Assembly
Attach thewheels using thefastening pieces provided in thebag: washers, axle spindle, andpins.
3.1 Preparations
1. Placethelog splitter on firm, level surface providing acomfortable working height. Ensure that there is
adequate lighting for thework to be carried out safely.
2. Plugthemains lead into anelectrical socket, preferably via anRCD. Takecare to position themains lead
where it will not hinder thework or be damaged by thework with thelog splitter.
3. Unscrew thebleed screw (7) 3 or 4 turns to ensure adetectable flow of air to theoil tank while thelog
splitter is in operation.
3.2 Setting the desired splitting length
Thelog splitter returns to theset splitting length automatically. Thesplitting length can be set by using areturn
stop which prevents thepiston from returning all theway.
1. Runthepiston out without apiece of wood, release thepower switch (11) but hold thepiston in
theextended position using thecontrol lever (1).
2. Undothereturn stopscrew.
3. Movethereturn stop to thedesired splitting length and tighten thescrew.
3.3 Operating the log splitter
1. Always place theleast knotty end of thelog toward thewedge,
always split along thegrain.
2. Position thelog in such away that it is stable, use thelog retaining
plate tohelp.
3. Startthemotor by pressing and holding in thepower switch (11).
4. Startthehydraulic ram by depressing thecontrol lever (1) (with
thepower switch pressed in).
5. Thepressure plate (3) will force thelog against thesplittingwedge.
6. Release thecontrol lever (1) and thepower switch (11) to end
thesplitting operation once thelog has beensplit.
Note: Thepressure plate will automatically stop at about 8 cm /
3inches before it reaches thewedge.
• Note: Ifthewood does not start to split after 5 seconds despite full pressure, release thecontrollever and
thepower switch and let thepressure plate return to thestarting position. Turnthelog through 90 degrees
and try to split itagain.
• Note: Makesure that thebleed screw (7) is closed before thelog splitter is moved or put away, otherwise oil
could leakout. If thebleed screw is left open when thelog splitter is stored away, theoil will absorb moisture
from theair. Thiscan cause thehydraulic system to rust from theinside.
• Note: Donot use just thetop half of thewedge for splitting, thelog splitter can be damaged by unbalanced
loading.