Troubleshooting - Gude W 520 / 5,5 T UG Originalbetriebsanleitung

If the appliance has not been used for a long time, store it
in a covered state in a dry, safe place inapproachable to
children.
Time interval Description
400 running • Hydraulic oil
hours change
Every time the •
Oil level check
appliance is to
be used
Every time the •
Check the splitting
appliance is to
knife sharpness if
be used
sharpening is
necessary
Hydraulic oil change
F HLP 46 (#42004) oil type or oil of similar viscosity is
recommended for the hydraulic cylinder.
Make sure the appliance beam is pulled out to full extent.
Incline the splitter towards the transport wheels.
Loosen the bleed screw (pic. 1/14)
Remove the oil drain plug (pic. 1/15)
Put a collection container with a capacity of app. 4 l of oil
under the log splitter.
Incline the appliance and let oil flow out.
Incline the log splitter in the opposite direction and add 2.4
l of oil to the hole.
Check the oil level using a cleaned oil gauge; the oil level
must be between the two oil gauge marks.
Clean the cover and the plug and carefully refit.
CAUTION:
Dispose the used oil in accordance with regulations in
force!
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
Log not 1. Wrong log
Details
HLP 46
2.4 l
Removal
1. Position the log
15
getting split position.
2. Log
dimensions
not within
acceptable
limits or not
appropriate
for appliance
performance
if wood is too
hard.
3. Knife not
splitting.
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.
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.