Working With The Log Splitter - ATIKA ASP 16 N-2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Capacity:
ASP 16 N-2 : approx. 18.0 litres
ASP 20 N-2 : approx. 24.0 litres

Working with the log splitter

What type of logs can I split?
Size of logs
Log length min. 560 – max. 110 mm
Log diameter ASP 16 N-2:
Log diameter ASP 20 N-2:
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.
Hardwood tends to bursting: Exercise utmost cau-
tion!
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 dimensions.
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.
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.
2. Push down the operating handle on
the left (12) until the log is held by the fixing
claw (14).
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Adjust the fixing claw according to the
height of the log. Loosen the wing screw
(A) and adjust the fixing claw.
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min. 80 – max. 300 mm
min. 80 – max. 350 mm
3. Press and hold the operating handle
left (12) and push the operating handle right
(13) down to the half to split the log slowly
first.
4. Then press the right-hand control handle all
the way down to split the log to the end.
Splitting speed
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With the right operating
handle (13) you can adjust the
splitting force according to the
type of wood:
Maximum splitting force at lower
speed for splitting particularly
hard or stored logs or at the be-
ginning of the splitting process
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middle position of the operating handle.
High splitting speed with lower splitting force for splitting normal
logs or at the end of the splitting process
the operating handle.
Reverse
Push down the return lever (25) until the
splitting blade (17) is in the highest position
again.
Before each use, make sure that the
operating handles function properly.
Log lifter
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You can use the log lifter to raise the log for large and
heavy pieces of wood.
1. Release the safety hook (3) from the log lifter (4).
2. Now lower the splitting knife until the log lifter is on the
ground.
3. Now place the log on the log lifter and let the splitting blade
move up again.
4. Now you can place the log on the base plate.
Splitting logs:
1. Place the log to be split vertically on the base plate.
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Make sure that the log is level and stands inde-
pendently on the base plate. Never try to split the log hori-
zontally.
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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.
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Make sure that the fixing claw (14) is adjusted
according to the height of the log.
2. Hook the safety hook into the log lifter.
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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lower position of