Gude DHH 1100/13 TZ Wood Splitter Instruction Manual

Gude DHH 1100/13 TZ Wood Splitter

Please read carefully the following Operating Instructions before putting the appliance into operation

A.V. 2 Any reprints, even partial, are subject to approval. Technical changes reserved.
Illustrative pictures! Translation of original operating instructions.

Illustrative pictures!

Appliance description (pic. 1)

1. Operating levers
2. Switch – socket 400V combination (phase changer) #01977
3. Booster rod mechanism
4. Splitting knife
5. Holding mechanism
6. End breaking arc

Guarantee

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.

General safety instructions

Please read carefully the following safety regulations and Operating Instructions before you start working with the appliance. If you are to hand the appliance to any other person, provide him/her with the Operating Instructions, too.
Keep the Operating Instruction in a safe place at all times!
Please keep the Operating Instructions for future reference. Check whether the delivery is complete. After unpacking, check all components for damage during transport. The supplier must immediately be notified in case of a claim. Late claims will not be considered.

CAUTION!
IT IS NECESSARY TO MAKE SURE THAT LABELS WITH NUMBERS AND LIGHTING ARE NOT COVERED BY THE APPLIANCE WHEN BEING TRANSPORTED ON PUBLIC ROADS.
WARNING BOARDS AND BOARDS WITH INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE ATTACHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ROAD TRANSPORT REGULATION.
IF THE SPLITTER IS DRIVEN BY AN ARTICULATED SHAFT, IT MUST BE CONNECTED WITH THE TRACTOR BY A THREE-POINT EXTENSION IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE APPROPRIATE REGULATION WITH NO EXCEPTION BEING ACCEPTED!
BOTH DRIVES MUST NOT BE USED AT THE SAME TIME IN ANY CASE!

• Check the oil level before each use. Add oil if necessary
• The appliance must only be operated by one person!
• Carry out a visual inspection of the appliance before each use. Do not use the appliance if any safety device is damaged or worn-out. Never take any safety device out of operation.
• Do not switch the appliance on if turned over or not in the operating position.
• Safety in the place of work is your responsibility.
• Keep the place of your work clean. Mess in the place of work may cause injuries.
• Work under appropriate visibility only.
• Protect the appliance against moisture and rain.
• Do not use electric instruments where there is a risk of fire or explosion.
• Use the appliance only in broad daylight or under appropriate artificial lighting.
• Prevent body contact with earthed parts, e.g. tubes, heating elements, cooking ranges, fridges.
• Never leave the appliance unattended.
• Keep the appliance out of reach of other persons, especially children and pets and make sure they do not touch the cable.
• Please keep the appliance in a safe place when work is interrupted.
• If the appliance is not used, keep it in a safe place, inaccessible to children.
• Do not overload your electric instruments. They work better and safer in the given power range.
• Use the appliance exclusively for the purpose mentioned in these Operating Instructions.
• Do not use appliances with poor performance for hard work.
• Do not wear loose clothes or jewels as they could get caught by moving parts.
• Wear shoes with a non-slip sole when working outdoors.
• Wear a hairnet if you have long hair.
• Wear protective glasses and ear protectors at all times.
• Do not use the cable for purposes not designated for.
• Do not use the cable to unplug the appliance and protect it against excess temperatures, oil and sharp edges.
• Ensure a safe posture and keep balance at all times.
• Follow the appliance lubrication and change instructions.
• Check regularly the feeder cable of the electric instrument and extension cables and have them replaced by an expert if damaged.
• Keep the handles dry, clean and with no oil and grease.
• Unplug the electrical appliance if not used and before maintenance or adjusting.
• Check whether keys and adjusting tools have been removed before switching the appliance on.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Make sure the switch is off when plugging the appliance.
• Only approved and appropriately marked extension cables to be used outdoors.
• Pay attention to what you are doing. Use common sense when working. Do not use the electrical appliance if you are not concentrated.
• Faultless and specified working of the protective equipment or slightly damaged parts need to be checked carefully or replaced before electrical tools are used the next time.
• All parts on the appliance must be regularly checked for signs of damage or aging. The appliance must not be used if not in a perfect condition.
• Do not use electrical appliances where the switch cannot be switched on and off.
• Only original spare parts to be used for repairs.
• Repairs may only be performed by an electrician.
• Check the appliance for any signs of wear or damage before putting the appliance into operation and after any impact and have necessary repairs performed.
• Never use spare parts or accessories not approved or recommended by the manufacturer.
• Make sure other items do not cause short circuit on the appliance contacts.
• The appliance is no children’s toy! Children are unable to estimate the risk related to this appliance. Do not let children use the appliance in any case.
• Persons that are unable due to their physical, sensory or mental abilities or inexperience to operate the appliance must not use the appliance.
• If the appliance has any visible damage, it must not be put into operation.
• Unauthorised repairs may result in considerable risks.
• Identical regulations apply for accessories.

Güde GmbH & Co. KG does not guarantee for the following damages:

• Damage on the appliance as a result of mechanical influences and overvoltage.
• Changes on the appliance.
• Use for any other purposes than those described in the manual.
• All safety instructions must necessarily be followed to prevent injuries and damage.

Appliance-specific important safety instructions

• Keep the place of your work clean at all times and remove any wood remains fallen down.
• Keep in mind that wood is a natural raw material and may get out of control when being split (unexpectedly thrownoff wood pieces)
• Safety shoes should always be worn.
• Keep your hands outside the wood face or splitting knife entry at all times.
• Faces of the split wood must be rectangular if possible so that wood stays safely on the supporting table and cannot slip to the side.
• Safety equipment of the appliance must not be disassembled or put out of operation.
• Remove wood, wood waste and bark from the place of appliance operation.
• Check the feeder cables. Do not use feeder cables that are faulty.
• Check whether the two-handed operation works properly before putting the appliance into operation.
• Wear closefitting clothes. Remove jewels, rings and wristwatch.
• Wear protective clothes.
• Attention during work: Risk of injury to fingers and hands caused by the splitter.
• All the protective equipment and covers must be fitted to the appliance and function faultlessly when working with the appliance.
• Use an appropriate supporting tool for splitting heavy or big pieces.
• Tool change, adjustment, cleaning, maintenance and fault removal must only be performed when the engine is switched off. Pull the plug out of socket!
• All protective and safe equipment must be refitted immediately after repair and maintenance are finished.
• Put the splitter on a flat and nonslip operating surface before using it. Ensure sufficient free movement.
• Never use the wood splitter when raining.
• Line voltage must correspond to the details on the appliance type label.
• Unwind the cable to the full extent when a cable drum is used to prevent it from heating.
• The socket must be fitted with a safety switch against stray current when working outdoors.
• The processed piece of wood must always be put on the appliance surface in a stable position to prevent it from moving.
• Do not split soaked wood.
• Only one piece of wood should always be split.
• Do not split wood containing foreign items.
• To remove faults or jammed pieces of wood, the appliance should always be switched off and unplugged.
• The jammed piece of wood should not be removed before switching off and unplugging the appliance.

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.
First aid kit must always be available in the place of your work in case of accident in accordance with DIN 13164.
Material taken out of the first aid kit needs to be supplemented right away.
If help is needed, please provide the following details:

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

Marking

Product safety:

Product corresponds to appropriate EU standards

Prohibitions:

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General prohibition

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No open fire!

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Use in closed spaces prohibited!

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No smoking!

Warning:

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Warning/caution

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Warning! Risk of getting jammed!

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Warning of the danger of stumbling!

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Keep safe distance!

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Warning against dangerous voltage

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Commandans:

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Read the Operating Instructions!

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Use protective shoes!

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Use protective gloves!

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Use protective glasses and headphones!

Environment protection:

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Dispose waste professionally so as not to harm the environment.

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Packing cardboard material may be delivered to collecting centres for recycling.

Package:

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Protect against moisture

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This side up

Technical specifications:

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Voltage/frequency

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Engine power

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Rated splitting force

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Max. length of split wood

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Output shaft revolutions

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Output shaft

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Operating performance

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Output shaft revolutions – output shaft

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Max. diameter of split wood

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Weight

Use as designated

The hydraulic wood splitter may only be used in an upright position and pieces of wood may only be split in an upright position in the fibre direction.
Any other use is considered a use in conflict with the appliance designation. The manufacturer will not be liable for any consequential loss – the risk will be bore by the user.

Disposal

Disposal instructions are illustrated in the form of pictograms on the device or packaging. Description of the pictograms is given in “Identification” chapter.
Disposal of transport packaging
Packaging protects the device against damage during transport. Packaging materials are usually selected according to their effect on environment and disposal methods and can therefore be recycled.
Returning of the packaging back to circulation saves resources and costs for packaging disposal.
Parts of the packaging (e.g. foil, styropor) may be dangerous for children. Risk of suffocation!
Keep these parts of the packaging out of reach of children and dispose as soon as possible.

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

Technical specifications

Transport and storing

• The appliance may only be transported with the engine being switched off (#01977).
• Clean the appliance properly before storing it.
• Keep the appliance in a clean and dry place.

Oil may leak during appliance transport. Please secure the appliance properly and take measures to protect the environment.

Transport:

• Transport by high-lift/pallet truck:
  The appliance is fixed to a pallet using straps for transport to the customer.

• Transport by a crane:
  To transport the appliance by a hook, circular loops on the casing will be used.
  Never lift the appliance by its splitting knife!
  Never transport the appliance in a horizontal position (oil may leak)

Installation:
The appliance has been designed for works on flat surfaces and it must be installed on a hard base to be appropriately stable.

Assembly and first starting up

CAUTION!
BOTH DRIVES SHOULD IN NO CASE BE USED AT THE SAME TIME! #01977
ENSURE PROPER CONNECTION OF THE PRESSURE PIPING TO PROVIDE VALVE WORKING.
MAKE SURE THERE ARE NO UNAUTHORISED PERSONS IN THE DANGEROUS AREA!

Residual risks and protective measures

The appliance has been designed according to the state of the art and recognised safety technical regulations.
Despite that, there might be some residual risks when working.

• Risk of injury to fingers and hands caused by the splitter when wood is guided or put in an unauthorised manner.
• Injuries by a thrown-off piece of wood caused by unauthorised holding or guiding.
• Risk to health by splinters and cuttings. Personal protective equipment such as protective gloves should necessarily be worn.
• Risk related to current when improper feeder cables are used.
• Hidden residual risks may be generated despite all taken preventive measures.
• However, residual risks may be minimised if safety instructions, use as designated principles and Operating Instructions are followed.

Driving engine #01977:
The fitted electric motor is connected in a way that it is ready to be operated.
Connection corresponds to appropriate VDE and DIN provisions.

Connection to network on the customer side and the extension cable used must match the relevant regulations.

CAUTION!
RISK OF GETTING JAMMED! PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR HANDS WHEN USING THE SPLITTING TABLE. THE BOTTOM HEIGHT STOP MUST BE ADJUSTED SO AS TO GUARANTEE SAFE DISTANCE OF 6-8 CM BETWEEN THE SPLITTING KNIFE AND SPLITTING TABLE.
See the pictures

Operating staff

(pic. 3, 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13)

Putting the appliance into operation when the cylinder is started:

• To start the end switching at the electrically driven splitter, pulling the operator lever or lifting the end break arc – at the eyes height – is enough.
• If you start the engine or the output shaft now, release blocking and pull both operating levers. Now the piston rod is pressed out of the cylinder and consequently, the cylinder goes slowly up (pic. 3). CAUTION: Pay necessary attention to hydraulic hoses!!!
• Insert carefully and slowly the screws in the hole, grab the switching handle and screw the nuts on the screws (pic. 4).

Never guide the cylinder quickly up and do not use force!

• Any mistakes in operation are naturally excluded from the guarantee!!
• Now release the switching handle; the splitting wedge is guided upwards from the piston rod. The wood splitter is now ready to be operated (pic. 5).

Putting the appliance into operation when the cylinder is lifted:

• Connect to network, switch on the engine, finished ( pay attention to the speed direction! )
• Connect the output shaft, finished.

Starting the appliance for transport reasons:
Put a wooden block with a height of app. 15 – 20 cm on the floor board. Pull the switching handles and drop the splitting wedge down to the wooden block. Now grab the switching handle and block the backward movement. Now switch off the engine or the output shaft.

• (Block the limit switch if you are alone)
• Screw both nuts off the fitted pin to release the cylinder board from the frame (pic. 3).
• Now switch on the engine or the output shaft again.
• The cylinder now drops down to the splitting wedge if the switching handle is not pulled.
• When it has dropped down, pull the switching handle and switch the appliance off.

Switch the engine on and pay attention to the turning direction. If the switch is not responding when operating levers are pulled, the polarity must immediately be changed (see the Plugging in / Hydraulic device)

Two-handed operation
Wear proper working gloves when splitting wood!

• Wood is held by the holding mechanism.
• The splitting process is initiated by movement of both switching handles down.
• The splitting knife movement is stopped by releasing one switching handle.
• The splitting knife returns to the upper position when both switching handles are released.

Stroke limitation
Upper position of the splitting knife 3…5 cm above the split wood

• Guide the splitting knife to the required position.
• Release the operating lever or switch the engine off.
• Release the locking bush A and press the arc (pic. 6).
• Release both operating levers or switch the engine on.
• Check the upper position of the splitting knife.

Downward stroke limitation
Long pieces of wood

• Cylinder goes out just maximum 104 cm (pic. 12).
• Adjustment bush in the highest position (pic. 13).

Splitting pace:
There are two splitting paces: the engine is moving quickly in the split wood direction by slight pulling the operating levers.
The knife forward movement is reduced to the splitting pace with maximum performance being achieved by full pressing down.
CAUTION: Never split with the fast forward movement! Press the operating levers down to the stop when splitting.

Blocks/splitting table

Optionally available:
Matching short wooden table for hanging.
Güde Article No: # 02017

• Put the splitting knife down to 5 cm above the block table.
• Release the operating lever and switch the splitter off.
• Perform corresponding adjustment (pic. 13).

Split wood length
The hydraulic wood splitter is suitable for splitting blocks (fitted splitting table) and one-metre woods. The maximum stroke can be limited ( see the Stroke limitation ).
The effective upward stroke limitation is app. 3 – 5 cm above the wood.

RISK OF INJURY!
The splitting table is put to the operating position and blocked with a split pin for splitting blocks (pic. 5). Now put the limit switch of the splitting table to the central position using a split pin on an adjusting rod (pic. 17; pic. 14). To that end, use the bush (pic. 15; pic. 16).
If the split pin is locked properly, the splitting knife stops app. 5 cm before the splitting table (pic. 18)

Maintenance and treatment

Safety instructions for inspections and maintenance:
Only a regularly maintained and treated appliance can be a satisfactory aid. Insufficient maintenance and care may lead to unexpected accidents and injuries.

• Never use aggressive cleaning agents for cleaning.
  They could damage or destroy the appliance.

• Unplug the appliance (1977).

• Have any repairs and maintenance of the electric device performed only by electricians.

• All protective and safety equipment must immediately be refitted after repair and maintenance are finished.

We recommend the following:

• Splitting knife
  The splitting knife is subject to quick wear that must be additionally ground down if necessary. This will increase the splitting performance and protect the splitter. Tip: grease the splitting knife!

• Two-handed protective equipment
  Running of the combined holding and switching device must be smooth. Occasionally, it can be lubricated by a few oil drops.

• Moving parts
  Keep the splitting knife guide clean (off any dirt, splinters, bark, etc.) Lubricate the skids with fat.

• Hydraulic equipment
  Check the hydraulic connections and screwing if tight and not worn. Tighten the screwing if necessary.

Change oil once a year (pic. 11):

• Check the oil level (appliance must be put even). The oil tank is located in the splitter column and has been filled with high-quality hydraulic oil by the manufacturer.

• There are 2 socket-head screws on the splitter column.
  The bottom one is used for oil draining (when changing oil) and the upper one for checking the oil level. The oil level must reach up to the upper socket- head screw.

• Screw out the oil drain screw (pic. 11/1).

• Catch the drained oil (different quantity in each model)

• Dispose the drained oil in an environment friendly manner

• Screw up the oil drain screw again. Caution! No dirt must get to the oil tank.

• Add the hydraulic oil up to the upper socket-head screw (pic. 11/2)

• Test the wood splitter with no load several times.

Recommended hydraulic oil: DIN ISO HLP 46
Güde Art. No. 42004
Viscosity: 46
Oil quantity: (see the Technical specifications)

Functional test
The hydraulic wood splitter is supplied in an operable condition. The following functional tests must be carried out before each use.

• Let both switching handles and the splitting knife go down to app. 5 cm above the table
• One switching handle must always be released; the splitting knife will remain in the selected position
• #01977: STOP switch The switch combination drop lid switches the electric drive off. The red area on the yellow background signals emergency shutdown function. To be used in case of danger only! Please advise other persons of this protective equipment.

Troubleshooting

1. No current in the socket
2. Faulty extension cable
3. Wrong feeder cable
4. Faulty switch, condenser

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1. Check the network protection

2. Pull out the plug, check it and replace it

3. 5-core connection with section of 2.5 mm2

4. Have the appliance checked by an electrician

Wrong engine speed direction|

1. Wrong connection

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No splitting knife movement|

1. Two-handed switching release lever adjustment

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1. → Check the oil level
   → A faulty control valve must be replaced by a service centre only

No splitter output| |

1. → Check all screws on the booster rod mechanism
   → Readjust the pull rod (pic. 10/B), which will push the hydraulic lifter on the valve in to the full extent.

Hydraulic equipment|

1. Oil loss, dirty floor

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1. → Tighten the screwing
   → Replace the hoses

Plugging in / hydraulic equipment (only #01977)

Only at 400 V appliances:
The engine speed direction (see the arrow on the engine) must necessarily be respected as operation in a wrong direction would damage the oil pump.
In such a case, any guarantee claim is excluded. Change the speed direction by reversal of polarity if necessary.
The speed direction must be checked when plugging the appliance or changing the position. Polarity must alternatively be changed. To that end, turn the reversal of polarity equipment in the appliance plug. See pic. 2!

ON-OFF switch:
In case of danger, the switch can be found very quickly – on the right side of the appliance.
GREEN = ON (1)
RED = OFF (2)

Emergency shutdown function:
The electric drive is stopped by pressing the switch cover

Plugging
Check regularly the feeder cables for any damage. Make sure the feeder cable is not plugged when subject to a check. The feeder cables must correspond to appropriate VDE and DIN provisions. Feeder cable with H 07 RN marking to be used only.
Type designation printing on the feeder cable is required by regulations.

Faulty feeder cables
There is frequent insulation damage to the feeder cables.

Possible causes may include the following:

• Callosities if the feeder cables are guided in gaps below windows or doors.
• Breaks as a result of unauthorised mounting or guidance of feeder cables.
• Breaking or nipping as a result of going over the feeder cables.
• Insulation damage by pulling the cable out of the wall socket.
• Cracks as a result of insulation aging

Such faulty feeder cables must not be used. They are dangerous to life due to insulation damage!

400 V/ 50 Hz three-phase motor

• Line voltage 400 V / 50 Hz.
• Plugging and the extension cable must have 5 cores = 3 P + N + SL. – (3/N/PE).
• Extension cables must have a minimum section of 2.5 mm2.
• Plugging is protected by a min. 16 A inertial fuse.

Hydraulic equipment

• The hydraulic equipment is a closed system with an oil tank, oil pump and control valve. The manufacturer-prefabricated system must not be changed or handled whatsoever.
• Check regularly the oil level. Too less oil would damage the oil pump (pic. 8).
• Check regularly the hydraulic connections and screwing if tight and tighten them if necessary.
• Clean the filters (pic. 9) occasionally (every 2 years).

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.

Appropriate EU Directives

EN 60204-1:2006+A1 (#01977)
EN 609-1:1999+A2 (#01977 + #01976)
EN 55014-1:2006+A1+A2 (#01977)
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1+A2 (#01977)
EN 61000-3-11:2000 (#01977)
EN 55014-2:1997+A1+A2 (#01977)

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Tel.: +49-(0)7904/700-0
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