Initial Operation - Scheppach HL730 Original Bedienungsanleitung

9.4 Fitting the claws (enclosed accessories
bag C)
• Fasten the additional retainers (D) to the claws with
two Phillips head screws, washers and nuts (fig. 8)
• Make sure that the larger additional retainer is
fastened with the left claw (4).
• Place the adjustable claws on the hexagon nuts
previously attached, and fasten these with the star
grip screws and washers enclosed (fig. 8)
• Note that the prongs on the claws must point
towards each other after installation (fig. 9)
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
assembled. 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 (fig. 13)
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 correct oil level is approx. 10 to 20
mm below the oil tank surface.
Note: The level of oil must be checked when the riv-
ing knife is pulled back. If the oil level is at the low-
er 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
machine must be on level ground. Screw in the oil
dipstick fully, to measure the oil level.
Functional test
Test the function before every use.
Action:
Push both handles towards
below.
Let one handle loose, then
the other.
Let both handles loose.
Check the oil level before every use – see chap-
ter "Maintenance".
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Result:
Splitting knife goes
down to approx. 10
cm above the table.
Splitting knife stops
in the desired po-
sition.
Splitting knife
returns to upper
position.
Venting (fig. 14)
Before working with the log splitter, vent the hydraulic
system.
• Release the venting cap 14 by a few revolutions so
the air can escape from the oil tank.
• Leave the cap open during the operation.
• Before you move the log splitter, close the cap
again in order not to lose any oil.
If the hydraulic system is not vented, the enclosed air
will damage the gaskets and with it the complete log
splitter.
Stroke limit for short logs (fig. 14)
Lower splitting knife position about 10 cm above ta-
ble.
• Move splitting knife to the desired position
• Release one operating arm
• Switch motor off
• Release the second operating arm
• Undo the star grip screw (10a)
• Push the stroke set rod (8) to the top until it is
stopped by the spring
• Tighten the star grip screw (10a) again.
• Switch motor on
• Check upper position
Switching on and off (12)
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.
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.
End of work
• Move the splitting knife to the lower position.
• Release one operating arm.
• Switch the machine off and pull the power plug.
• Close the venting cap.
• Observe the general maintenance instructions.