Troubleshooting - Gude W 520 Betriebsanweisung

Check regularly the oil level.
Splitting knife sharpening
Sharpen the splitting knife regularly using a file. Remove
any sharp edges and dents.
Lubricate the splitting knife regularly using multi-purpose
grease. It will reduce strain and enable splitting of "more
complex logs".

Troubleshooting

The table below shows possible failures, causes and
removal options. However, if the problem persists, contact
a professional.
Switch the appliance off and unplug it before
servicing and cleaning.
Risk of electric shock.
Symptom Possible cause
1. Wrong log
position.
2. Log
dimensions
not within
acceptable
limits or not
appropriate
for appliance
performance
if wood is too
hard.
3. Knife not
Log not
splitting.
getting split
4. Oil being too
cold.
5. Oil leaking.
6. Hydraulic
pressure
being too low.
Piston rod
running
Air in the circuit
irregularly or
strongly
vibrating.
1. Oil leaking
Oil leaking
from the oil
near the
tank.
piston rod or
external
parts.
2. Sealing worn
out.
Log being e.g.
Log has got knotty.
stuck.
Removal
1. Position the log
again.
2. Reduce the
splitting range.
3. Sharpen the knife
and check
whether edges or
cuts are sharp
and grind them
away if
necessary.
4. Let oil warm up.
5. Find the leakage
and seal it.
6. Sort wood out.
Check the oil level and
refill if necessary.
Contact the dealer if
necessary.
Loosen the bleed
screw.
1. Check the bleed
screw fastening
before sliding.
2. Replace the
sealing.
Release the operating
lever and pull the
traversing table up to
full extent.
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