Working With The Log Splitter; Operating - ATIKA ASP 8 N-2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

 Check the hydraulic reservoir regularly to ensure that it
contains enough hydraulic oil (see "Care and mainte-
nance").
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Capacity: approx. 4.0 litres

Working with the log splitter

What type of logs can I split?
Size of logs
Log length min. 100 – max. 550 mm
Log diameter min. 80 – max. 300 mm
The log diameter is a recommended guideline figure, because:
 thin logs can be difficult to split if they contain knots or if the
fibres are too strong.
Do not try to split green logs. Dry logs are much easier to split,
and do not cause jams as often as green (damp) wood.
Hardwood tend to bursting: Exercise utmost caution!
Be aware that wood with knots can burst open. Never
split wood that has not been debranched beforehand.
Special instructions for splitting logs:
Preparations
The logs to be split should be cut to the maximum dimen-
sions. Ensure also that the logs are cut straight and square.
Wood with slanting ends can slip off during splitting.
Place the log properly on the log splitter, so as not to cause
any risk of stumbling or falling to the operator.
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Check before splitting if the splitting column has
been sufficiently lubricated to allow its trouble-free retrac-
tion and extension.

Operating

Two-hand operation
This log splitter shall be operated by a single per-
son only. Never allow that two or more persons op-
erate this log splitter.
Never block the control handles (clamping claws).
1. Press the green switch on the electric motor. Wait a few
moments until the motor has reached its operating revolu-
tions and the required pressure has been built up in the hy-
draulic pump.
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Check the direction of the motor in the log splitter with
threephase motor (400 V 3~), because operation in the
wrong direction damages the oil pump.
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At temperatures below –5° C, let the log splitter run for
at least 15 min. in neutral to heat up the oil.
2. Press both operating handles down simultaneously.
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The splitting blade falls down and splits the log.
3. Release the two control handles, the splitting blade returns
to its initial position.
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If you only release one control handle, then the split-
ting blade remains where it is.
Before each use, make sure that the operating han-
dles function properly.
Adjusting the stroke height
In case of shorter wood pieces the efficiency can be increased
by shortening the return of the splitting cutter.
1. Place the log on the splitting table and press the two control
handles to bring the splitting blade down to approx. 2 cm
above the log.
2. Release one control handle so that the blade stays in this
position.
3. Pull out power plug
4. Release the second control handle.
5. Loosen the locking screw (A). Pull out the stroke ad-
justment rod (13) as far as it will go and then tighten the
locking screw (A) firmly again.
Splitting logs:
1. Place the log to be split vertically on the table.
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Make sure that the log stands vertically on the table.
Never try to split the log horizontally.
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Only split the logs in the direction of the wood fibres.
The machine can be damaged if you try to split wood
across the grain.
2. Hold the log tight with the clamping claws. For a safe
and stable splitting, the log must be centered between the
clamping jaws.
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Make sure that the clamping jaws are adjusted accord-
ing to the log diameter. For small diameters, they have to
be adjusted inwards..
Remove split wood pieces from your direct working
area. This helps to avoid accidents.
 Never try to split two logs at once.
 Never try to remove or replace the log during the splitting
process.
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Never try to force the splitting of the log by maintaining the
pressure for several seconds. This can lead to damage to the
machine.
Position the log on the table again and repeat the splitting
phase, or put the log on one side.
How to release a jammed log?
There is a risk of knotted logs getting stuck during the splitting
process.
1. Switch machine off and disconnect the power.
2. Do not remove jammed logs with your hands.
3. Carefully move the stuck log with a crowbar backwards and
forwards to loosen it. Don´t damage the splitting pillar.
Never hammer on the stuck log.
Never use a saw to cut the stuck log out of the ma-
chine.
Do not enlist the aid of a second person - this is a
one-man job.
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