Working Instructions; Maintenance And Repair - Scheppach HL850 Originalbetriebsanleitung

9. Working instructions

Stroke limit for short logs, Fig. 7
Lower splitting knife position about 10 cm above table.
• Move splitting knife to the desired position
• Release one operating arm
• Switch motor off
• Release the second operating arm
• Release the locking screw
• Push the stroke set rod to the top until it is stopped
by the spring
• Retighten the locking screw
• Switch motor on
• Check upper position
Setting the table height, Fig. 8
Upper table position for logs up to 58 cm,
centre table position for logs up to 84 cm,
lower table position for logs up to 125 cm.
Note: When using the splitting cross, the clear-
ance is reduced by 2 cm.
• Release the locking hooks (10).
• Pull the table out.
• Fit the table in a position near the log length.
• Secure the table with the locking hooks.
Functional test
Test the function before every use.
Action:
Push both handles Splitting knife goes down to
towards below. approx. 10 cm above the table.
Let one handle loose, Splitting knife stops in the desired
then the other. position.
Let both handles loose. Splitting knife returns to upper
position.
Check the oil level before every use – see chapter
"Maintenance".
Splitting
• Place the log on the table, hold it with both handles,
press the handles down. As soon as the splitting
knife enters the wood, push the handles down and
to the outside at the same time. This prevents the
wood from putting pressure on the holder plates.
• Only split straight cut logs.
• Split the logs in vertical position.
• Never split in horizontal position or across.
• Wear protective gloves when splitting.
Rational working method
- Upper position approx. 5 cm above log.
- Lower position approx. 10 cm above table.
ACCIDENT PREVENTION STANDARDS
1) The machine may only be operated by people
who are well familiar with the contents of this ma-
nual.
Result:
2) Before use, check the intactness and perfect
function of the safety devices.
Before use, make yourself also familiar with the
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control mechanisms of the machine, following the
operating instructions.
4) The capacity of the machine indicated may not be
surpassed. In no way may the machine be used
for any other purposes than splitting firewood.
In agreement with your country's laws, the per-
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sonnel must wear adequate, close-fitting working
clothes. Jewelry like watches, rings and neck-
laces must be taken off. Long hair must be pro-
tected by a hair net.
6) The work place should always be tidy and clean.
Tools, accessories and wrenches should lie
within reach.
During cleaning or maintenance work, the machi-
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ne may never be connected to the mains.
It is strictly prohibited to use the machine with
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the safety devices removed or switched off.
9) It is strictly prohibited to remove or modify the
safety devices.
Before undertaking any maintenance or adjusting
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work, carefully read and understand the present
operating instructions.
11) For a good performance of the machine as well
as for safety reasons, the plan given herein must
be adhered to.
In order to prevent accidents, the safety labels
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must always be kept clean and legible, and they
must be strictly observed. Any missing labels
must be reordered from the manufacturer and be
attached to the correct place.
13) In case of fire, only fire-fighting powder may be
used. Water is not allowed to extinct the fire be-
cause of the risk of short circuit.
If the fire cannot be extinct immediately, pay at-
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tention to leaking liquids.
15) In case of a longer fire, the oil tank or the pressu-
re lines can explode. Be careful not to get

10. Maintenance and repair

Switch off the motor and pull the power supply plug
before undertaking any converting, maintenance, or
cleaning work.
m Always pull power plug!!
Skilled craftsmen can execute smaller repairs on the
machine themselves.
Repair and maintenance work on the electrical
system may only be carried out by an electrician.
All protection and safety devices must be replaced
immediately after completing repair and mainte-
nance procedures.
We recommend:
• Thoroughly clean the machine after every use.
• Splitting knife
The splitting knife is a wearing part that should be
reground or replaced by a new one, if necessary.
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