Operation - EINHELL BT-LS 65 U Mode D'emploi

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screws (22) in order to relieve the motor mount (Fig.
5-6).

6. Operation

6.1 Recommended size of the trunks for splitting
Trunk holding capacity:
520 mm (L) x (50 — 250) mm (diameter)
1. The trunk diameters given above are indicative
only.
Thin pieces of wood can be very difficult to split if
they contain knot holes or have very tough fibers.
On the other hand, it may be possible to split
thicker pieces of wood if they have smooth and
loose fibers.
2. Never attempt to force the wood splitter to split
excessively hard pieces of wood under cylinder
pressure for more than 5 seconds. Overheated
oil under pressure may cause damage to the
machine. It is very important that you stop the
machine if the wood splitter fails to split the wood
at the first attempt. Then turn the trunk through
90° and attempt to split it again. If the wood still
fails to split this means that it is too hard for the
capacity of the machine and must be removed to
avoid damaging the wood splitter.
6.2 Operation
1. Plan your work area. To work in safety and
save yourself a lot of effort, plan your work area
in advance. Position the trunks where they are
easy to reach. Allocate an area for stacking the
split wood or load it onto a wheelbarrow or other
means of transportation positioned to one side.
2. Prepare the trunks for splitting. This wood
splitter can accommodate trunks with maximum
lengths of 520 mm and diameters of 50 – 250
mm. If you cut branches or large logs, never cut
any lengths which exceed those specified. Never
attempt to split fresh trunks. Dried timber which
has been in storage is much easier to split than
fresh (moist) wood and will not stick so often.
3. Lay out the power cable. Make sure that you
have a suitable socket outlet available and, if
necessary, a suitable extension cable.
4. Stand the splitter securely in an upright
position. The splitter must be set-up horizontally
and secured from rolling away.
5. Ventilate. (Fig. 10). Slacken the ventilation
screw (4) by turning it 3 - 4 revolutions every
time you use the splitter. Do not retighten the
screw again until you have finished your wood
splitting work.
6. Place the trunk in the wood splitter (Fig. 1).
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Place the trunk lengthwise and flat on the main
frame of the splitter. The trunk must lie flat on the
splitter and be enclosed by the trunk guidance
panels. Never attempt to split a trunk at an angle.
Make sure that the wedge (1) and the trunk
pusher (3) are aligned vertically to the ends of
the trunk.
7. Two-hand operation. Press in the On/Off switch
on the electric motor (Fig. 11/Item A). Wait a few
seconds for the motor to start up and air to be
built up in the hydraulic pump. Now slide the
operating handle (Fig. 12/Item C) sideways with
the other hand. The trunk pusher (Fig. 1/Item 3)
will then apply pressure to the trunk and press it
against the wedge (Fig. 1/Item 1), thereby
splitting the trunk. Once the trunk has been split,
release the operating handle (Fig. 12/Item C) so
that the trunk pusher (Fig. 1/Item 3) can be
moved back again.
Important!
If the trunk fails to split immediately, never
attempt to force it to split by maintaining the
pressure for more than a few seconds. This may
damage the machine. It is far more advisable to
try and reposition the trunk on the splitter or to
remove the trunk altogether and place it to one
side.
8. Stack while you are working. By doing this you
will make sure that you have a safe area in which
to work because you will keep it clear of
obstacles and prevent any risk of tripping over or
of the power cable becoming damaged.
9. Do not forget to retighten the ventilation screw
(Fig. 10/Item 4) when you have finished your
splitting work.
6.3 HOW TO RELEASE A TRUNK WHICH GETS
STUCK
1. Release both operating handles so that the trunk
pusher (Fig. 1/Item 3) can move fully back.
2. Insert a triangular shaped wooden wedge under
the trunk and then start the trunk pusher to press
the wedge under the stuck trunk.
3. Repeat this process with larger and larger
wedges until the stuck trunk is released.
Important!
Never hammer against the stuck trunk or place
your hands anywhere near the trunk when trying
to release it.
NEVER ASK ANYONE ELSE TO HELP WHEN
TRYING TO RELEASE A TRUNK WHICH HAS
BECOME STUCK.