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6. Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Remedy
Fails to splitlog. Log improperly positioned. Turn thelog around or rotateit.
Thelog is too big or toohard. Reduce thesize of thelog before splitting.
Thewedge is blunt or damaged. Sharpen thewedge (refer to Maintenance).
Oil leakage. Localise theleak, have aqualified
mechanic fix theleak.
Incorrect pressure limiting screw
setting.
Have aqualified mechanic adjust
thepressure setting.
Pressure plate moves
jerkily, makes strange
noises and vibrates
heavily.
Lack of oil, air in thesystem. Check theoil level and refill if necessary.
Checkforleaks.
Oil leak around piston
or other component.
Air trapped in system during
operation.
Loosen thebleed screw 3–4 turns before
startingwork.
Thebleed screw has not been
tightened before thelog splitter
wasmoved.
Tighten thebleed screw before moving
thelog splitter.
Theoil drain bolt is not properlytight. Tighten theoil drainbolt.
Thehydraulic valve or gasket isworn. Contact theretailer.
7. Specifications
Motor 230V AC, 50Hz
Power 1500 W
IP rating IP54
Log capacity* Ø 5–25cm, length: 15–37cm
Recommended
operating temperature +5 to +40 °C
Splitting pressure 4 tonnes
Oil capacity 3.5 litres
Dimensions Length: 840mm
Width: 360mm
Height: 470mm
Weight 40kg
Adjustable returnstop 160–370mm
* Thestated splitting capacity is indicative and depends on thehardness, diameter and knottiness of thewood.
Itis usually possible to split far larger diameterlogs.