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17. Troubleshooting
The table below contains a list of error symptoms and explains what you can do to solve the problem if your tool
fails to work properly. If the problem persists after working through the list, please contact your nearest service
workshop.
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Motor stops starting
Overload protection device
disengaged to protect the log
splitter from being damaged
Fails to split logs
Log is improperly positioned
Size of log exceeds the capacity of
the machine
Reduce log size before operating
Wedge cutting edge is blunt Sharpen cutting edge
Oil leaks Locate leak(s) and contact your dealer
Log pusher moves
jerkily, taking
unfamiliar noise or
vibrating a lot
Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive
air in the hydraulic system
dealer
Oil leaks around the
cylinder ram or from
other points
Air sealed in hydraulic system while
operating
Loosen bleed screw by some rotations before
operating the log splitter
Bleed screw is not tightened before
moving the log splitter
Tighten bleed screw up before moving the log
splitter
Oil drain screw loose
Hydraulic control valve assembly
and/or seal (s) worn
Contact your dealer
• If the manufacturer delivers a new electrical appli-
ance to a private household, the manufacturer can
arrange for the free collection of the old electrical
appliance upon request from the end user. Please
contact the manufacturer’s customer service for
this.
• These statements only apply to devices installed
and sold in the countries of the European Union
and which are subject to the European Directive
2012/19/EU. In countries outside the European Un-
waste electrical and electronic equipment.
• Waste electrical and electronic equipment can be
handed in free of charge at the following places:
- Public disposal or collection points (e.g. municipal
works yards)
- Points of sale of electrical appliances (stationary
and online), provided that dealers are obliged to
- Up to three waste electrical devices per type of
device, with an edge length of no more than 25
centimetres, can be returned free of charge to
the manufacturer without prior purchase of a new
device from the manufacturer or taken to another
authorised collection point in your vicinity.
- Further supplementary take-back conditions of
the manufacturers and distributors can be ob-
tained from the respective customer service.