Coltech LS5T-UK Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 7

3. Assembly
Attach the wheels using the provided fasteners.
3.1 Preparations
1. Place the log splitter on a firm, level surface providing a comfortable working height. Ensure that there is
adequate lighting for the work to be carried out safely.
2. Plug the mains lead into an electrical socket, preferably via an RCD. Take care to position the mains lead
where it will not hinder the work or be damaged by the work with the log splitter.
3. Unscrew the bleed screw (7) 3 or 4 turns to ensure a detectable flow of air to the oil tank while the log
splitter is in operation.
3.2 Setting the desired splitting length
The log splitter returns to the set splitting length automatically. The splitting length can be set by using a return
stop which prevents the piston from returning all the way.
1. Run the piston out without a piece of wood, release the power switch (11) but hold the piston in
the extended position using the control lever (1).
2. Undo the return stop screw.
3. Move the return stop to the desired splitting length and tighten the screw.
3.3 Operating the log splitter
1. Always place the least knotty end of the log toward
the wedge, always split along the grain.
2. Position the log in such a way that it is stable, use
the log retaining plate to help.
3. Start the motor by pressing and holding in the power
switch (11).
4. Start the hydraulic ram by depressing the control lever
(1) (with the power switch pressed in).
5. The pressure plate will force the log against
the splitting wedge.
6. Release the control lever and the power switch to
discontinue the splitting operation once the log has
been split.
Note: The pressure plate will automatically stop at about
16 cm / 6 inches before it reaches the wedge.
• Note: If the wood does not start to split after 5 seconds despite full pressure, release the control lever and
the power switch and let the pressure plate return to the starting position. Turn the log through 90 degrees
and try to split it again.
• Note: Make sure that the bleed screw (7) is closed before the log splitter is moved or put away, otherwise oil
could leak out.
• If the bleed screw is left open when the log splitter is stored away, the oil will absorb moisture form the air.
This can cause the hydraulic system to rust from the inside.
• Note: Do not use just the top half of the wedge for splitting, the log splitter can be damaged by
unbalanced loading.
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