Contents
1 Foreword 5
1.1 Copyright notice 5
1.2 Liability for defects 5
1.3 Reservations 5
1.4 Definitions 5
1.5 Operating instructions 6
2 Safety information 7
2.1 Explanation of symbols 7
2.2 General safety information 8
2.3 Safety instructions for log splitter 8
2.4 Safety instructions for rope winches 9
2.5 Noise 9
2.6 Remaining risks 9
2.7 Proper use 10
2.8 Incorrect use 10
3 General 11
3.1 Scope 11
3.2 Description 11
3.3 The most important components of the machine 12
3.4 Stickers and their meaning 13
3.5 Set-up 14
4 Start-up 15
4.1 Driven by electric motor (type E) 15
4.2 Driven by tractor via cardan shaft (type Z) 17
4.3 Powered by diesel engine (Type D) 18
5 Operation 19
5.1 "Autospeed" 19
5.2 Splitting blade - hydraulic height adjustment 20
5.3 Lifting device 20
5.4 Cylinder 22
5.5 Setting the splitting distance (stroke) 23
5.6 Timber support 24
5.7 Splitting process 24
5.8 Changing the splitting blade 26
6 Put out of operation 28
6.1 Switching off the machine 28
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