CO/Tech LS4T - Maintenance; Handling Log Jams; Changing the hydraulic oil; Sharpening the wedge

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If the log jams
• Stop thelog splitter.
• Once thepressure plate (3) has returned to its starting
position: place awooden wedge under theend of thelog
nearest thepressureplate.
• Start thelog splitter and force thewedge under thelog using
thepressureplate.
• Repeat theprocedure with alarger wedge if necessary.
Note: Nevertry to dislodge alog which is under pressure, it could
split and fly off with great force and damage thelog splitter or
cause aninjury.
4. Maintenance
4.1 Changing the hydraulic oil
Thehydraulic oil should be changed at regular intervals (about every 150 hours) as follows:
1. Makesure that thepressure plate (3) is in its starting position before pulling out theplug.
2. Remove thedrain bolt (8).
3. Tiltthelog splitter with thewedge end down over acontainer capable of holding at least 4 litres of oil and
wait until theoil has drainedout.
4. Tiltthelog splitter theother way, so that themotor end is down and pour in about 3.5 litres of good quality
new hydraulicoil.
5. Wipethedipstick, dip it into thetank with thelog splitter in thevertical position, pull it out and readit. Theoil
level should be between thetwo grooves on thedipstick.
6. Cleanthedrain bolt and screw it back intight.
7. Recheck theoil level regularly and top up theoil if necessary.
4.2 Sharpening the wedge
Thesplitting wedge should be kept sharp by filing it regularly with afine-toothedfile.
4.3 Other maintenance
• Always unplug themachine before carrying out any adjustments or maintenance.
• Ensure that themains lead, plug and on/off switch are all in good condition and undamaged.
• Clean all theparts of thelog splitter with abrush and dryrags.
• Store themachine in adry, clean, non-corrosive environment and out of children’sreach. Makesure that
thetemperature of storage area does not fall to below −25 °C.
• Make sure that all thenuts and bolts are tightened, especially thenuts on thepull rods (by thehandle).
5. Disposal
This product should be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Ifyou are unsure how to proceed, contact your local council.