Initial Operation - Scheppach HL1600M Original Bedienungsanleitung

9.8 Moving the transport handle (2) to the trans-
port position (fig. 13)
The transport handle is already pre-assembled on
the splitter and is fixed in working position. Release
the tension lever (1) and move the transport handle
(2) down until you can insert the tension lever into the
next hole and fix the transport handle in the position
(3).
m IMPORTANT!
You must fully assemble the appliance before using it
for the first time!

10. Initial operation

Make sure the machine is completely and expertly as-
sembled. Check before every use:
• The connection cables for any defective spots
(cracks, cuts etc.).
• The machine for any possible damage.
• The firm seat of all bolts.
• The hydraulic system for leakage.
• The oil level.
Checking the oil level
The hydraulic unit is a closed system with oil tank, oil
pump and control valve. Check the oil level regularly
before every use. Too low an oil level can damage
the oil pump. The level of oil must be checked when
the riving knife is pulled back. If the oil level is at the
lower notch, then the oil level is at a minimum. Should
this be the case, oil must be immediately added. The
upper notch indicates the maximum oil level. The ma-
chine must be on level ground. Screw in the oil dip-
stick fully, to measure the oil level.
E- Motor
Check the running direction of the motor. If the split-
ting arm is not in the top position, bring the splitting
blade in the top position, using the return bracket or
handles. If the splitting arm is already in the top posi-
tion, activate the splitting mechanism by moving both
levers down. This will move the splitting arm down. If
the splitting blade does not move despite activation of
the handles or return bracket, immediately turn off the
machine. Turn the pole reversing unit in the plug-in
module (Fig. 11 + 12) to change the rotational direc-
tion of the motor.
Never let the motor run in the wrong direction!
This will inevitably destroy the pump system and
no warranty claim can be made.
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Functional test
Test the function before every use.
Action: Result:
Push both handles Splitting knife goes down
towards below. to approx. 20 cm above the
table.
Let one handle Splitting knife stops in the
loose, then the desired position.
other.
Let both handles Splitting knife returns to
loose. upper position.
Warning!
Loosen the filling screw (Fig. 17) before commis-
sioning.
Never forget to loosen the filling screw! Other-
wise, the air in the system will constantly be com-
pressed and decompressed with the result that
the seals of the hydraulic circuit will be destroyed
and the wood splitter can no longer be used. In
this case, the seller and the manufacturer will not
be liable to warranty services.
Switching on and off (11)
Press the green button for switching on.
Press the red button for switching off.
Note: Check the function of the ON/OFF unit before
every use by switching on and off once.
Restarting safety in case of current interruption
(no-volt release).
In case of current failure, inadvertent pulling of the
plug, or a defective fuse, the machine is switched off
automatically. For switching on again, press anew the
green button of the switch unit.
Using the safety arm (Fig. 14)
The safety arm can be set at different height posi-
tions, depending on the length of the wood.
Splitting (Fig. 15)
• If the outside temperature is below 5°C, let the ma-
chine run idle for about 5 minutes so the hydraulic
system reaches its operating temperature. Place
the log under the splitting blade vertically.
Caution: The splitting blade is very sharp. Risk
of injury!
• When you push both operating levers down, the
splitting blade goes down and splits the wood.
• Only ever split logs that have been sawn off straight.
• Split the log vertically.
Never split it lying down or diagonally to the grain!
•
Wear suitable gloves and safety boots when split-
•
ting wood.
Split very misshapen logs from the edge.
•
Caution: During splitting, some logs can be un-
der significant tension and suddenly break.