Practical use
1 Condition
The machine may not be used before the operator has done the following:
• Has read the instruction manual and knows how the machine works and how to operate
it.
• Has made himself acquainted with and observed the information regarding safety
described on pages 8 to 12 in the instruction manual.
• Employs suitable clothing; i.e. hearing protection – protective goggles – protective
footwear – work gloves.
• Does not use clothing that may be caught in the moving parts of the machine (for
example scarf, wide coats).
If any faults occur in the functions of the machine during employment, the machines is to
not to be used before the defects have been repaired.
2 Start-up and suitable rotating speed – 500 – 540 rpm
The power take-off of the tractor is connected at low rotating speed and increased slowly to 540
rpm which is the max rotating speed of the pto.
In order that the machine is to work at its optimum, the rotating speed must be between 500 and
540 rpm.
At lower speed, some functions will receive too low oil pressure.
Let the machine run for some minutes before you start the hydraulic functions.
3 Main functions – feeding – speed adjustment of the feeding conveyor
The wood material that is to be cut is fed by means of the feeding conveyor.
The main functions are
A. To move the feeding conveyor forwards/backwards.
B. Operate the cutting sword up and down.
C. Releasing the splitting blow.
It is important that the feeding until the stop is carried out in a moderate speed so that the logs
do not bounce back.
In order to adjust the feeding speed, the impact may be adjusted by releasing the screw at letter
D and move the impact stopper on the underside to the left.
4. Adjustment of cutting
In order to adjust the cutting function optimally to the wood material, the speed and the pressure
of the sword may be adjusted.
The speed of the movement of the sword downwards is adjusted by means of the wheel to left at
letter E.
The pressure on the sword is adjusted by means of the wheel at letter F.
As a starting point, the pressure is set at the lowest possible level.
The main rule is that the thicker the wood material, the slower the movement of the sword and
the lighter the pressure. Too strong feeding will entail that the engine will not pull the chain and
is disconnected by the safety valve.
Too little pressure may cause the chain to jump.
The cutting movement may thus be adjusted to the thickness of the material.
5 Speed output conveyor
The speed is adjusted with an adjustment wheel fitted on the adjustment block for this at letter G
as illustrated.
Select a speed that suits the purpose – depends on the desired throwing length and container to
receive the wood.
6 Hydraulic knife lift
The splitting knife H is adjusted up H and down I with the lever equipped for this purpose
In order to change knife J, the lever is moved to the top position (H). In this position, the knife
may be lifted out by pressing it forward and lifting it up.
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