Grouw 18023 Wood Splitter Instruction Manual

Model 18023
Instruction manual 5 T LOG SPLITTER

Grouw 18023 Wood Splitter

FOR YOUR SAFETY
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
MODEL NUMBER : 18023
SERIAL NUMBER :
Both model number and serial number may be found on the main label . You should record both of them in a safe place for future use.
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SYMBOL AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE

SAFETY WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

UNDERSTAND YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the log splitter. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND MEDICATION
Do not operate the log splitter while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication that could affect your ability to use it properly.
AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
The splitter tunnel must be fitted for safety purposes. See “Fitting the splitter tunnel”.
Bolt the log splitter to the work surface if it tends to slip, walk, or slide.
Keep your work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered areas invites injuries.
Do not use the log splitter in wet or damp areas or expose it to rain.
Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint, solvents or flammable liquids pose a potential hazard.
INSPECT YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Check your log splitter before turning it on. Keep guards in place and in working order. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool area before turning it on.
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using it.
DRESS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can be caught in moving parts.
Protective electrically non conductive gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair, preventing it from getting caught in machinery.
PROTECT YOUR EYES AND FACE
Any log splitter may throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Always wear safety goggles.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses.
Do not put the log splitter on the ground for operations. This is awkward operating position that the operator has to bring his face close to the machine, and thus risks being struck by wood chips or debris.
EXTENSION CORDS
Improper use of extension cords may cause inefficient operation of the log splitter which can result in overheating. Be sure the extension cord is no longer than 10m and its section is no less than 2.5mm2 to allow sufficient current fl ow to the motor.
Avoid use of free and inadequately insulated connections.
Connections must be made with protected material suitable for outdoor use.
AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Check that the electric circuit is adequately protected and that it corresponds with the power, voltage and frequency of the motor. Check that there is a ground connection, and a regulation differential switch upstream.
Ground the log splitter. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.
Never open the pushbutton box on the motor. Should this be necessary, contact a qualified electrician.
Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the log splitter.
KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY
The log splitter must be always operated by one person only.
Other people should keep a safe distance from the work area, especially when the log splitter is under operations. Never use another people to help you with freeing jammed log.
INSPECT YOUR LOG
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in logs to be split.
The ends of the logs must be cut square. Branches must be cut of flush with the trunk.
DON’T OVERREACH
Floor must not be slippery.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Never stand on log splitter. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tools is unintentionally contacted. Do not store anything above or near the log splitter where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED ACCIDENT
Always pay full attention to the movement of the log pusher.
Do not attempt to load the log on until the log pusher has stopped.
Keep hands out of the way of all moving parts.
PROTECT YOUR HANDS
Keep you hands away from splits and cracks which open in the log; They may close suddenly and crush or amputate your hands.
Do not remove jammed logs with you hands.
DON’T FORCE TOOL
It will do a better and safer job at its design rate. Never try to split logs larger than those indicated in the specifications table. This could be dangerous and may damage the machine.
Don’t use log splitter for a purpose for which it was not intended.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED
Don’t leave tool until it has come to a complete stop.
DISCONNECT POWER
Unplug when not in use, before making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning, or working on the log splitter; Consult technical manual before servicing.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Take used oil to an authorized collection point or follow the stipulations in the country where the log splitter is used.
Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
MAINTAIN YOUR LOG SPLITTER WITH CARE
Keep the log splitter clean for best and safest performance.
MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF
Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches. Store the log splitter away from children and others not qualified to use it.

APPLICATION CONDITIONS

This log splitter is a home use model. It is designed for operating under ambient temperatures between +5°C and 40°C and for installation at altitudes no more than 1000m above M.S.L. The surrounding humidity should less than 50% at 40°C. It can be stored
or transported under ambient temperatures between -25°C and 55°C.

SPECIFICATIONS

Log Capacity
Diameter| 5 ~ 25cm
Length| 52cm
Splitting Force| 5 t
Hydraulic Pressure| 20Mpa
Hydraulic Oil Capacity| 3.3L

The diameter of the log is indicative – a small log can be difficult to split when it has knobs or a particularly tough fiber. On the other hand, it may not be difficult to split logs with regular fibers even if its diameter exceeds the max. figure indicated above.
This is a Category 1 product, with the earthing protection provided via the Schuko plug.
A 16A fuse should be used.

SET UP AND PREPARATION FOR OPERATION

1. Bolt the Support Leg to the Log Splitter, lift the log splitter by the handles at both ends and place it on a 60 – 75cm high, stable, flat and level work surface.

2. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of this log splitter in the illustrations.

3. Log Pusher

4. Work Table

5. Wedge

6. Lift Handle

7. Switch

8. Motor

9. Pushbutton Box

10. Wheels for Minor Moving ONLY.

11. Hydraulic Control Lever

12. Control Lever Guard

13. Bleed Screw

14. Oil Drain Bolt w/ Dipstick

Before operating the log splitter, the Bleed Screw should be loosened by some rotations until air can go in and out of the oil tank smoothly.
Air fl ow through the Bleed Screw hole should be detectable during the log splitter is under operations.
Before moving the log splitter, make sure the Bleed Screw is tightened to avoid oil leaking from this point.
FAILED TO LOOSEN THE BLEED SCREW WILL KEEP THE SEALED AIR IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEING COMPRESSED AFTER BEING DECOMPRESSED. SUCH CONTINUOUS AIR COMPRESSION AND DECOMPRESSION WILL BLOW OUT THE SEALS OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE LOG SPLITTER.
15. Max Pressure Limiting Screw
DO NOT ADJUST THE MAX PRESSURE LIMITING SCREW !

The setting was done by qualified mechanic with professional instruments.
Unauthorized resetting will cause the hydraulic pump fail to output enough splitting pressure or RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AS WELL AS DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE .

WIRING DIAGRAM

LOG SPLITTER OPERATION
MAKE SURE THAT THE SKREWS ARE TIGHTENED UP PROPERLY BEFORE OPERATING THE LOG SPLITTER!
THE BLEED SKREW SHOULD BE LOOSENED BY SOME ROTATIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE!

PLUMBING DIAGRAM

This log splitter is equipped with “ZHB” control system that requires to be operated by both hands of the user – Left hand controls the hydraulic control lever while right hand controls the pushbutton switch.
The log splitter will freeze upon absence of either hand. Only after both hands release the controls, the log pusher starts to return backward to the starting position.
Trigger type lock-out device is adopted to avoid accidental Hydraulic Control Lever pushdown. To operate the Hydraulic Control Lever, draw the Trigger backward with the index finger before push the Hydraulic Control Lever forward.
Never force the log splitter for more than 5 seconds by keeping pressure on it to split excessively hard wood.
After this time interval, the oil under pressure will be overheated and the machine could be damaged. For such extremely hard log, rotate it by 90° to see whether it can be split in a different direction. In any case, if you are not able to split the log, this means that its hardness exceeds the capacity of the machine and thus that log should be discarded to protect the log splitter.
Always set logs firmly on the log retaining plates and work table. Make sure logs will not twist, rock or slip while being split. Do not force the blade by splitting the log on the upper part. This will break the blade or damage the machine.
Break log in the direction of its growing grain. Do not place log across the log splitter for splitting. It may be dangerous and may seriously damage the machine.
Do not attempt to split 2 pieces of logs at the same time. One of them may fl y up and hit you.

FREEING A JAMMED LOG

• Release both controls.
• After the log pusher moves back and completely stops at its starting position, insert a wedge wood under the jammed log.
• Start the log splitter to push the wedge wood to go completely under the jammed one.
• Repeat above procedure with sharper slope wedge woods until the log is completely freed.

Do not try to knock the jammed log off .
Knocking about will damage the machine or may launch the log and cause accident.

REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL

Replace the Hydraulic oil in the log splitter after every 150 hours of use. Take following steps to replace it.

• Make sure all moving parts stops and the log splitter is unplugged.
• Unscrew Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick to remove it.
• Turn the log splitter on the Support Leg side over an 4 liters capacity container to drain the hydraulic oil off .
• Turn the log splitter on the the motor side.
• Refill fresh hydraulic oil at the volume as per the hydraulic oil capacity of a particular model indicated in above specifications table.
• Clean the surface of Dipstick on the Oil Drain Bolt and put it back into the oil tank while keep the log splitter vertically.
• Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just between 2 grooves around the Dipstick.
• Clean the Oil Drain Bolt before thread them back. Make sure they are tightened to avoid leakage before place the log splitter horizontally.

Periodically check oil level to ensure it is between 2 grooves around the Dipstick.
Upon Lower oil level, oil refilling is required.
Following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommend for the log splitter’s hydraulic transmission system:
SHELL Tellus 22
MOBIL DTE 11
ARAL Vitim GF 22
BP Emergo HLP-HM 22

SHARPENING WEDGE

After using the log splitters for some time, sharpen the wedge of the log splitter using a fi ne-toothed fi le and smooth any burrs or crushed area along the cutting edge.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

Pushbutton Box to engage the Overload Protection Device inside*
Fails to split logs| Log is improperly positioned| Refer to” Log Splitter Operation’ section for perfect log loading
The sizes or hardness of the log exceeds the capacity of the machine| Reduce the log sizes before splitting it on the log splitter
Wedge cutting edge is blunt| Refer to” Sharpening Wedge” section to sharpen the cutting edge
Oil leaks| Locate leak(s) and contact the dealer
Unauthorized adjustment was made on Max. Pressure Limiting Screw. Lower max pressure rating was set| Contact the dealer
The log pusher moves jerkily, keeps unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot| Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive air in the hydraulic system| Check oil level for possible oil refilling.
Contact the dealer.
Oil leaks around cylinder ram or from other points| Air sealed in hydraulic system while operating| Loosen Bleed Screw by 3 — 4 rotations before operating the log splitter
Bleed Screw is not tightened before moving the log splitter| Tighten the Bleed Screw up before moving the log splitter
Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick is not tight| Tighten the Oil Drain Bolt with Dipstick.
Hydraulic Control Valve Assembly and / or seal(s) worn| Contact the dealer

Assembly of the leg

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Connect horizontal shaft (1#) to front stand(2#&3#) with screws, then assemble horizontal leg(4#) and fi x it to front stand(2#&3#) by screws.

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Connect horizontal shaft (1#) to back stand (2#&3#) with screws, then assemble the wheel shaft (4#) and the wheels.

Fitting the splitter tunnel

Remove the parts of the splitter tunnel from the packaging and lay them out as illustrated.

1. Attach the feed plate (1) to the body of the log splitter and press it down gently.
   Note that it will still slope upwards when it is properly fitted.

2. Screw the left support plate (4) and the right support plate (6) securely into the welded nuts on the body’s legs using the bolts (10). Then screw the left support plate (4) and the right support plate (6) together using the connection piece (5) and bolts (8) and nuts (7) with square heads.3. Fit the opening plate (2) and rear plate (3) to the left support plate (4) and the right support plate (6) using the fittings with square head.

3. Tighten all bolts, nuts and fittings.

Service centre
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The model number is shown on the front of this manual and on the product rating plate.
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Environmental information

** Electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) contains materials, components and substances that may be hazardous and harmful to human health and the environment if waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is not disposed of correctly. Products marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin are electrical and electronic equipment. The crossed-out wheeled bin indicates that waste electrical and electronic equipment must not be disposed of with unsorted household waste, but must be collected separately.
Manufactured in P.R.C.
Manufacturer:
Schou Company A/S
Nordager 31
DK-6000 Kolding
All rights reserved. The content of this manual may not be reproduced, either in full or in part, in any way by electronic or mechanical means, e.g. photocopying or publication, translated or saved in an information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Schouw Company A/S.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY**

Manufacturer:|
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Company name| Schouw Company A/S
Address| Cordage 31
Postcode| 6000
City| Kolding
Country| Denmark
hereby declares that the product
Product identification:| Log splitter 5000 kg 1500W Brand: Grow Art. no.: 18023
is in conformity with the provisions of the following EU Directive(s) (including all applicable amendments)
Reference no.| Title
2006/42/EC| The Machinery Directive
2010/30/EU| Eco design and energy labelling
2014/30/EU| The EMC Directive
2011/65/EU and amendments| The ROHS Directive
References to standards and/or technical specifications applicable to this declaration of conformity, or parts thereof:
Harmonised standard no.| Title of standard
EN 609-1:2007|
EN 60204-1:2006+ Al|
EN 55014-1:2017|
EM 55014-2:2015|
EN 61000-3-2:2014|
EN 61000-3-11:2000|
Other standards and/or technical specifications
Standard or technical specification| Title of standard or technical specification
(1) Where possible, reference is to be made to the applicable parts or provisions of the standard or the technical specification.
Kolding 18/12/2020

Kirsten Verbeke Jensen
Product Safety Manager

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