Unpacking/Assembly; Mains Connection - AL-KO LHS 5500 Manuel D'utilisation

Unpacking/Assembly

Caution!
The log splitter should only be used
when all its component parts have been
completely assembled.
1. Check the package contents (Illus. A). Inform
the dealer if deficiencies are detected.
Note:
Tools required for assembly are depicted
in Illus. C. These are not included in the
scope of delivery.
Mounting the control arms
1. Grease the control arm bearing position top
and bottom (Illus. 2).
2. Insert the control arm and tube in the trans-
verse connection recess (Illus. 2).
3. Insert the retaining pin from above past the
tube to the left and secure below with the
washer and split pin (Illus. 3).
Adjusting the retaining claws
The retaining claws can be adjusted to suit the
diameter of the timber. They should be set to the
same dimension on both sides.
1. Loosen the star grip on the retaining claw
and adjust longitudinally to suit the timber di-
ameter (Illus. 4).
2. Tighten the star grip firmly again.
Mounting the splitting cross
1. Screw the fixing screw (Illus. 5-1) somewhat
into the splitting cross.
2. Mount the splitting cross and screw the fixing
screw into the recess in the splitting blade to
draw the splitting cross upwards completely.
3. Secure in the end position with the locking
nut (Illus. 5-2).

Mains connection

The power supply
switch/plug socket combination (Illus. A-8).
The switch is fitted with an integrated undervolt-
age release. This prevents the motor from start-
ing again spontaneously in the event of a power
cut. The motor can only be restarted by pressing
the green activation button.
1. Plug the connection cable into the unit.
2. Connect the cable to the mains supply.
is established via
Note:
Check the direction of rotation of the
motor in the case of a log splitter with a
three-phase current motor (LHS 7000).
The direction of rotation should corre-
spond to the arrow on the fan cover. A
polarity reversal should be realised in
the plug with the phase inverter if this is
not the case.
Warning!
An incorrect direction of rotation will
damage the hydraulic pump.
Plug polarity reversal
1. Press in the phase inverter in the plug with a
straight screwdriver and turn through 90°
(see Illus. 6).
2. Establish the power supply and check the
direction of rotation of the motor again.
Operation
Caution!
The log splitter should not be operated if
components (e.g. the protective hoops)
are missing or defective or the connec-
tion cable is damaged.
Prior to every use
1. Conduct a visual inspection of the log split-
ter.
2. The log splitter should not be operated if
components are missing, defective or loose.
3. Visually inspect the connection cable. A
defective connection cable (e.g. with cracks,
cuts, crushing damage or bends in the insu-
lation) should not be used.
4. Visually inspect the hydraulic components for
leaks.
Log splitter start-up
Caution!
a
The log splitter should only be used by
one person.
1. Position the log splitter horizontally on a
level, firm surface.
Do not deposit the log splitter on the connec-
tion cable!
2. Lay the connection cable so that it cannot be
damaged by bending, crushing or otherwise.
3. Loosen the star grips from the housing,
unfold the feet outwards, securing them with
the star grips.
Translation of original user instructions
GB 3
Log splitter