- Up to three waste electrical devices per type of
device, with an edge length of no more than 25
centimetres, can be returned free of charge to
the manufacturer without prior purchase of a new
device from the manufacturer or taken to another
authorised collection point in your vicinity.
- Further supplementary take-back conditions of
the manufacturers and distributors can be ob-
tained from the respective customer service.
• If the manufacturer delivers a new electrical appli-
ance to a private household, the manufacturer can
arrange for the free collection of the old electrical
appliance upon request from the end user. Please
contact the manufacturer's customer service for
this.
17. Troubleshooting
The table below contains a list of error symptoms and explains what you can do to solve the problem if your tool
fails to work properly. If the problem persists after working through the list, please contact your nearest service
workshop.
Problem
Possible Cause
Motor stops starting
Fails to split logs
Log pusher moves
jerkily, taking
unfamiliar noise or
vibrating a lot
Oil leaks around the
cylinder ram or from
other points
Overload protection device
disengaged to protect the log
splitter from being damaged
Log is improperly positioned
Size of log exceeds the capacity of
the machine
Wedge cutting edge is blunt
Oil leaks
Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive
air in the hydraulic system
Air sealed in hydraulic system while
operating
Bleed screw is not tightened before
moving the log splitter
Oil drain screw loose
Hydraulic control valve assembly
and/or seal (s) worn
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• These statements only apply to devices installed
and sold in the countries of the European Union
and which are subject to the European Directive
2012/19/EU. In countries outside the European Un-
ion, different regulations may apply to the disposal of
waste electrical and electronic equipment.
You can find out how to dispose of the disused
device from your local authority or city adminis-
tration.
Fuels and oils
• Before disposing of the unit, the fuel tank and the
engine oil tank must be emptied!
• Fuel and engine oil do not belong in household
waste or drains, but must be collected or disposed
of separately!
• Empty oil and fuel tanks must be disposed of in
an environmentally friendly manner.
Remedy
Contact a qualified Electrician.
Refer to "operation" section to perfect log loading
Reduce log size before operating
Sharpen cutting edge
Locate leak(s) and contact your dealer
Check oil level for possible refilling. Contact your
dealer
Loosen bleed screw by some rotations before
operating the log splitter
Tighten bleed screw up before moving the log
splitter
Tighten the oil drain screw firmly
Contact your dealer
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