Gude 94698 Log Splitter Instruction Manual

Gude 94698 Log Splitter

Introduction

To enjoy your new appliance as long as possible, please read carefully the Operating Instructions and the attached safety instructions before using it. Further, we recommend keeping the Operating Instructions to recall the product features in the future.
Within the continuous product development, we reserve the right to make technical changes to improve it.
This document represents translation of the original Operating Instructions.

Supply includes

Take the appliance out of the transport package and check it whether there are the following parts:

• 1 log splitter
• 1 original Operating Instructions
• Warranty Certificate

Please contact your dealer if any parts are missing or are damaged.

Appliance description

(pic. 1)

1. Oil tank
2. Pressure plate
3. Supporting surface
4. Splitting wedge
5. Maneuvering handle
6. Foot
7. Starter
8. Engine
9. Traversing wheel
10. Hydraulic lever
11. Oil drain screw
12. Air vent screw

Technical specifications

• Voltage/frequency: 230V~50Hz
• Engine output: 1,500 W/(P1, S6 40%)
• Protection class: IP 54
• Insulation class: B
• Idle speed: 2,950 per min-1
• Max. splitting force: 4 tons
• Hydraulic oil amount: 2.4 l/SAE 20/HPL 46
• Max. hydraulic pressure: 160 bar
• Max. splitting force: 230 mm
• Min./max. Ø of wood splitting: 50/250 mm
• Min./max. wood splitting length: 250/370 mm
• Forward movement speed: 0.04 m per second
• Backward movement speed: 0.06 m per second
• Assembly dimensions LxWxH: 810x270x460 mm
• Weight: 38 kg

General instructions

• After unpacking, check all parts for any damage caused during transport.
• Check whether the shipment is complete.
• Learn the appliance functions through the Operating Instructions before using it.
• Original accessory equipment and original wearable and spare parts to be used only.

CAUTION
Appliance to be used with RCD (safety switch against stray current) 30mA only!

Safety instructions

• Follow all safety and warning instructions on the appliance and keep them readable.
• The safety equipment on the appliance must not be disassembled or put out of operation.
• Check the feeder cables. Do not use any defective feeder cables. See the Plugging section.
• Check whether the two-handed operation works properly before putting the appliance into operation.
• The operator must be at least 18 years old. Trained persons must be at least 16 years of age; however, they only may work when supervised.
• Wear working gloves when operating the appliance.
• Be caution when working: Risk of injury to fingers and hands by the splitter.
• Use appropriate supporting aids for splitting heavy or difficult-to-process pieces of wood.
• Any changeover, adjustment, measurement and cleaning to be performed when the engine is off only. Unplug the appliance.
• Any installation, repair and servicing of the wiring system may only be performed by professionals.
• All protective and safety equipment must be immediately refitted after finishing any repair and servicing work.
• Switch the engine off after leaving the place of your work. Unplug the appliance.
• Blocking the two-handed operation and/or bypassing the adjustment parts of the two-handed operation is inadmissible as a risk of injury when operating appliance could arise as a result.
• Any changes to the appliance exclude the liability of the producer for any consequential damage.

Use as designated

The hydraulic log splitter may only be used in a horizontal position. Wood may only be split in a horizontal position along the fibre. The maximum split wood length is 37 cm. Any other use will be considered a use in conflict with the designation. The manufacturer will not be liable for any consequential damage or injuries. Please be sure to know that our appliances have not been designed for industrial purposes.

Assembly

For simple packing, the foot (pic. 1/6) and handle (pic.
1/5) are installed by the customer.
For that purpose, use the 2 enclosed M6X16 hex screws with a nut for the foot and M6x16 socket-head screws with a nut for the handle. In doing so, put the appliance horizontally on the floor and support it with the package polystyrene on the splitting wedge side.

Before operation

• Never split the wood when standing and against the fibre!
• The safety regulations and regulations applicable for work and servicing issued by the manufacturer and dimensions mentioned in the technical specifications must be followed.
• Applicable safety regulations and other, generally recognised safety-technical regulations must also be followed.
• The appliance may only be used, serviced and repaired by professionals familiarised with and notified of the risks. Any changes to the appliance exclude the liability of the manufacturer for any consequential damage.
• The appliance may only be used with the original accessory equipment and original tools of the manufacturer.
  Any other use will be considered a use in conflict with the designation. The manufacturer will not be liable for any consequential damage. The risk is borne by the user.

Installation

Please make sure the appliance is installed evenly and steadily on a solid surface with adequate lighting. Make sure you have enough room to work safely and undisturbed.

Residual risks

The appliance has been designed according to the state of the art and recognised safety-technical regulations. However, there still may be some residual risks when working with the appliance.

• Risk of injury to fingers and hands by the splitter when wood is guided or supported unprofessionally.
• Risk of injury by a thrown-away piece of wood as a result of unprofessional holding or guiding.
• Risk of electric shock when unspecified feeder cables are used.
• Further, there may be some hidden residual risks despite all the preventive measures taken.
• Residual risks can be minimised if Safety instructions and Use as designated and the entire Operating Instructions are followed.

Plugging

Check regularly the feeder cables for any damage. Before that, the appliance must be unplugged!
The feeder cable must be in accordance with applicable provisions of VDE and DIN. Feeder cable with H 07-RN marking to be used only. Sticking the type marking on the feeder cable is mandatory.

Defective feeder cables

Insulation gets often damaged on the electric feeder cables.

Possible causes:
Sores if feeder cables are guided in gaps under windows or doors.
Breaks as a result of unprofessional fixing or guiding of feeder cables.
Cutting-off as a result of the feeder cable being run over. Insulation damage by pulling the cable out of wall socket. Cracks as a result of insulation aging.
Feeder cables damaged in this way must not be used – they are a risk to life due to the insulation damage!

Operation

pic. 3

Before starting your work, the air vent screw (pic. 2/12) must be necessarily loosened by a few turns to enable air circulation in the oil tank.
If it is kept tightened when working with the appliance, the hydraulic movement would cause overpressure.
The screw must necessarily be tightened whenever the appliance is to be transported to prevent oil leak.
Evenly cut pieces of wood to be split only.

1. Put the split wood flatways and evenly on the supporting surface (pic. 1/3).
2. The log splitter has been fitted with two-handed operation – left hand operates the hydraulic lever (pic. 1/10) and right hand operates the starter (pic. 1/7).
3. Press the hydraulic lever (pic. 1/10) down as specified and use the starter (pic. 1/7) to active the splitting process.

If one operated part is released, the appliance stops immediately. Releasing both operated parts makes the pressure plate go back. If the appliance is unable to split another piece of wood in 5 seconds, stop the process at once. The wood to be split is probably too hard. Turn the wood to be split by 90° and try once more.

Caution: For operation taking more than 5 seconds there is a risk of appliance overheating or damage to be more specific. Interrupt the process.

Wrong fitting, pic. 3/A
The split wood to be put to the supporting surface flatways at all times!
It must not slide down or be put askew. The splitting wedge gets overloaded if splitting does not take place along the entire edge but only in its upper part.
Never split more pieces at the same time!
There could be a risk that one of the pieces gets shot out uncontrolled.
Caution! High risk of injury!

Stuck wood, pic. 3/B/C
Never try to knock the stuck wood out of the appliance. This could lead to injuries and damage the appliance.

Proceed as follows:

1. Let the pressure plate get to the starting position.
2. Put a wedge under the wood to be split – see picture.
3. Perform one splitting cycle in a way the pressure plate moves the wedge far under the wood you wish to release.
4. Repeat the steps above with new wedges until the wood is pushed up from the appliance.

Marking

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Warranty

A warranty period of 12 months applies to commercial use and 24 months apply to private use and commences on the day of purchase of the device.
Warranty applies exclusively to failures due to defective material or workmanship. An original sale slip with indication of date of sale must be presented in case of claiming for the warranty rights.
Warranty does not cover unprofessional use such as device overload, violent use, damage caused by third party or foreign materials, failure to comply with operations and assembly manual, and normal wear and tear.

Behaviour in case of emergency

Provide necessary first aid treatment corresponding to the injury nature and seek qualified medical help as soon as possible.
Protect the injured person from other injuries and calm him/her down.
In case of accident, first aid kit must always be available in the place of your work in accordance with DIN 13164. Material taken out of the first aid kit needs to be supplemented right away.
Please provide the following details
if help is needed:

1. Place of accident
2. Accident nature
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type

Disposal

The disposal instructions are based on icons placed on the appliance or its package. The description of the meanings can be found in the “Marking“ section.

Transport package disposal
The package protects the appliance against damage during transport. Packing materials are usually chosen depending on their environmental friendliness and disposal method and can therefore be recycled.
Returning the package to material circulation saves raw materials and reduces waste disposal costs.
Parts of packages (e.g. foils, styropor®) can be dangerous to children. Risk of suffocation!
Keep parts of packages away from children and dispose them as soon as possible.

Operator requirements

The operator must carefully read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance.

Qualification

No special qualification is necessary for using the appliance apart from detailed instruction by an expert.

Minimum age

The appliance can only be operated by persons over 18 years of age. An exception includes youngsters operating the appliance within their professional education to achieve necessary skills under trainer’s supervision.

Training

Using the appliance only requires appropriate instructions by a professional or reading the Operating Instructions. No special training necessary.

Maintenance

Do you have any technical questions? A claim? Do you need spare parts or the Operating Instructions?
You will be helped quickly and without needless bureaucracy at our webpage www.guede.com in the Services part. Please help us be able to assist you. To identify your appliance when claimed, we need to know its serial No., order No, and year of production. All these details can be found on the type label. Enter the details below for future reference.
Serial No.
Order No.
Year of production:

• Tel:  + 49 (0) 79 04 / 700-360
• Fax: 49 (0) 79 04 / 700-51999
• Email: support@ts.guede.com

The appliance must always be unplugged before any servicing/cleaning and other works on the appliance. Let the appliance cool down before any work and transport.

Servicing

Any changeover, adjustment, measurement and cleaning to be performed when the engine is off only. Unplug the appliance.
Have any repairs and servicing of the electrical equipment executed by electricians only.
All protective and safety equipment must be immediately refitted after any repair or servicing is finished.

Our recommendations:

• The splitting knife is a wearable part that must be additionally ground down if necessary.
• The combined two-handed protective equipment must run smooth. To be lubricated with a few oil drops from time to time.
• Keep the supporting surface clean.
• Lubricate the slide bars with grease.

Hydraulic equipment/oil change

The hydraulic equipment is a closed system with an oil tank, oil pump and control valve. It must not be changed or handled with.
At regular intervals, check the connections and screw connections if tight and tighten them if necessary.
The oil tank has been factory-filled with high-quality hydraulic oil with ISO 20 viscosity level.

Change the oil after every 150 hours of operation

1. The pressure plate is in the starting position. Unplug the appliance now.
2. Loosen the oil drain screw (pic. 1/11) and put it aside.
3. Put an empty 4-litre bowl next to the appliance and position it as shown in pic. 4). Wait until all the old oil gets drained out. Dispose it in an environmentally friendly manner!
4. Turn the appliance upside down (pic. 4) to add app. 2.4 l of hydraulic oil (viscosity 20).
5. An oil gauge is fitted in the oil drain screw (pic. 1/11). Clean it and insert it in the appliance that is still in the vertical position. Pull it out again – the oil level should be between both notches.
6. Retighten the oil drain screw (pic. 1/11). Then, let the appliance go idle several times. At regular intervals, check the oil level and add some if necessary.

Transport

To take the appliance out of the package, at least 2 persons are necessary.
The appliance can be transported in an inclined position on wheels.
Use the carrying handle – lift the appliance and pull it. Storage conditions: A dry, roofed storage place, maximum air humidity of 80%, temperature of -20°C to +60°C. The screw must necessarily be tightened whenever the appliance is to be transported to prevent oil leak.
Make sure the appliance is transported in a vertical position.

Troubleshooting

The table shows possible failures, their causes and remedy options. If the problem still cannot be removed, contact a professional to help you.

CAUTION
Switch the appliance off and unplug it before any servicing and cleaning.
Risk of electric shock.

Engine automatically

finishing the splitting cycle

| ·      Protective equipment against overvoltage has been activated|

·      Electrician

| ·      Appliance installed improperly| ·      Fit the split wood properly, see the Operation section

·      Cut the split wood to appropriate size

·      Splitting wedges needs to be ground down

·      Identify the untight points

and contact a professional

Wood not being split

|

·      Split wood length exceeds the engine capacity

·      Splitting wedge is blunt

| ·      Oil leaking

Pressure plate

| ·      Lack of oil or excess of air in the hydraulic system| ·      Check the oil level. Add oil if necessary. Contact a

professional.

| ·      Air in the hydraulic system during operation| ·      Loosen the bleeder screw a few turns before use

·      Tighten the air vent screw before transport

·      Tighten the oil drain screw

·      Call the dealer

Oil leaking on the cylinder or in any other place

|

·      Bleeder valve not tightened before transport

| ·      Oil drain screw is loosen
| ·      Defective oil valve and/or sealing.

EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, hereby declare the conception and construction of the below mentioned appliances correspond – at the type of construction being launched – to appropriate basic safety and hygienic requirements of EC Directives. In case of any change to the appliance not discussed with us the Declaration expires.

GÜDE GmbH & Co. KG Birkichstrasse 6
74549 Wolpertshausen Deutschland
Tel.: +49-(0)7904/700-0 Fax.: +49-(0)7904/700-250 eMail: info@guede.com
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