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OXDALE PRODUCTS LTD OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL E300, E400 AND E400D LOG SPLITTER KEEP FOR FUTURE USE...
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CONTENTS Safety Labels Quick Guide Including Transport and Storage In Depth Instructions Warranty Information Technical Specifications Contact Details Declaration of Conformity Electric Motor Instructions...
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA CONTAINED IN THIS USER MANUAL BEFORE USING THE LOG SPLITTER. The E300, E400 and E400D log splitters are powered by a single-phase electricity supply and should be used in conjunction with a PRCD (Portable Residual Current Device) circuit breaker.
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RELATED PRODUCTS The operator should wear suitable PPE including eye • protection, gloves and safety boots. Close fitting clothing should be worn to reduce the risk of Sawbench entanglement. The safety decals and other labels on the machine are shown on the following page. Available as Electric (240v) or PTO.
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Oxdale Products Ltd The log splitter is designed only for splitting wood. Using • Units 20 – 21 Foxwood Road it for any other purpose may damage it and be Off Sheepbridge Lane dangerous to the user and others. Chesterfield Ensure that the machine is stable at all times when in •...
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LABELS The electric series log splitters should have the following labels attached. If any safety decals are missing or illegible they should be replaced immediately. SAFETY LABELS WARNING NOTICES WARNING! “Danger! Keep clear of moving parts!” “To be operated by one person only!” “Wear hearing protection!”...
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Other Information Manufacturer Oxdale Products Unit 20 – 21 Foxwood Road Off Sheepbridge Lane Chesterfield S41 9RF Year of Construction Machinery Type E300 E400 E400D Mass of Machine Serial Number Max. Hydraulic Oil Operating Pressure...
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CONNECTION DIAGRAM QUICK GUIDE BEFORE FIRST USE Before the log splitter can be used for the first time: Fill the hydraulic oil tank with 15 litres of hydraulic oil 46 • until visual contact on the sight glass can be seen. Plug the unit into the mains (single phase, 3 pin, 13 amp •...
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5. To the capacitor starting and resistance starting motors, OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS rear end of the frame mounted with centrifugal switch. On Position the log splitter on solid level ground when • the rear end of the motor base there is furnished a quick- operating.
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POST OPERATING CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE 7. Wiring Wipe off your log splitter with a damp cloth periodically • Check the wiring connections before the motor is started . to keep it free from debris. The motor can be started only when the wiring connection The splitting wedge may need to be sharpened •...
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3. Inspection of the Switch IN DEPTH INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE The specification and capacity of the controlling switch should satisfy the requirements indicated on the name FILLING TANK WITH HYDRAULIC OIL plate of the motor. (Such as current capacity size of fuse ,...
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RUNNING FOR THE FIRST TIME 2. Storage Plug the unit into the mains, (single phase, 3 pin,13 amp The motors should be stored in a dry and well-ventilated socket) using an PRCD to help protect the user. Press the indoor storage. Should not be stored in a storage which is black button to start the motor and the red one to stop the full of corrosive gas ....
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I. Name of Model OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The log splitter is designed for splitting logs only. It can MS 2 71 1 4 handle logs no bigger than 350mm (E300) 450mm Indicate pole no. (E400) high depending on the model and having a diameter no bigger than 900mm.
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The handle will return itself to the neutral position when not lifted or lowered. In this position there will be no movement of the wedge. LOWERING THE HANDLE WILL LIFT THE WEDGE Pick your log to be split; the log should have been cut square at both ends.
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POST OPERATION MAINTENANCE MS、 、 、 、 MC、 、 、 、 MY、 、 、 、 ML、 、 、 、 MS2 Series INSTRUCTIONS ASYN. MOTORS INSTRUCTION FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE At the end of each day’s work the unit should be cleaned. The removal of wood chips etc from the unit is advisable as well as removing contaminated grease for the wedge collar.
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Place your hand near the connection to sense for heat before touching the connection. If hot, allow the hydraulic system to cool down before touching the heated connections. Hydraulic pumps and control valves operate with minute clearances (tolerances). Grit, grime and dirt pushed through these openings can eventually wear the surfaces and damage the system.
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CONTACT DETAILS Oxdale Products can be contacted using the details below, Electric Motor these details can also be used for ordering spare parts. The electric motor unit should only be opened by a Oxdale Products Ltd qualified electrician. Oxdale Products Ltd recommends Units 20 –...
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MP Filtri Spool Block the non-use of original Oxdale replacement parts or in so MPF0301A far as repairs have not been carried out by Oxdale or a pre- Type Return 250 bar/3600 authorized specialist, the same applies to auxiliary parts...
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