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22.1.2 Sharpening the wedge
The wood splitter is equipped with a re-inforced splitting wedge with a specially treated cutting edge.
After a long period of operation and if necessary, sharpen the wedge with a fine file to remove burrs
or notches.
23 DISPOSAL
Observe the national waste disposal regulations. Do not dispose of the machine, ma-
chine components or equipment in residual waste. If necessary, contact your local
authorities for information on the disposal options available. If you buy a new ma-
chine or an equivalent device from your specialist dealer, he is obliged in certain
countries to dispose of your old machine properly.
Waste oils are toxic and must not be discharged into the environment. If necessary,
contact your local authorities for information on proper disposal.
24 TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
Failure to split logs
The log pusher moves jerkily, tak-
ing unfamiliar noise or vibrating a
lot
Oil leaks around cylinder ram or
from other points
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4. Then turn the wood splitter to the motor side.
5. Top up with fresh hydraulic oil of appropriate specifica-
tion.
6. Make sure that the level of the refilled oil is correct.
7. Re-insert the oil drain bolt with the dipstick and tighten.
Make sure that the bolt is tightened to prevent oil from
8.
leaking when the log splitter is returned to the horizontal
position.
PROBABLE CAUSE
Log is improperly positioned
The sizes or hardness of the log ex-
ceeds the capacity of the machine
Wedge cutting edge is blunt
Oil leaks
Unauthorized adjustment was made
on max. pressure limiting screw. Lo-
wer max. pressure rating was set.
Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive air
in the hydraulic system.
Air sealed in hydraulic system while
operating
Bleed screw is not tightened before
moving the log splitter.
Oil drain bolt with dipstick is not
tight.
Hydraulic control valve assembly and
/ or seal(s) worn
All repair work on this machine must be carried out
by a specialist for this product!
DISPOSAL
REMEDY SUGGESTED
Refer to "Log Splitter Operation"
section for correct log loading.
Reduce the log sizes before split-
ting it on the log splitter.
Refer to "Sharpening Wedge"
section to sharpen the cutting
edge.
Locate leak(s) and contact the
dealer
Contact your distributor.
Check oil level for possible oil re-
filling.
Contact your distributor.
Loosen bleed screw by 3–4 rota-
tions before operating the log
splitter.
Tighten the bleed screw up be-
fore moving the log splitter.
Tighten the oil drain bolt with
dipstick.
Contact your distributor.
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