It is up to the operator to be aware of the potential dangers at all times and to work the machine with the due care it deserves. It is your duty as an Aussie Chopper/Superaxe owner to give suitable instruction to any new operator of your machine, teaching them safe and proper operating procedure.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATOR BE CAREFUL! IMPROPER, UNSAFE OR RECKLESS USE OF THIS MACHINE COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS Please note the following points. READ and understand the Operator’s Manual and machine operation decals, so ...
Lift both levers up together to bring blade up. – If fitted, leg control can be used to bring blade up WS300/400/450 WS150 -Remove R-clip securing block lifter in the up right travelling position, and fold to horizontal position.
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Fold log lifter frame up against post and secure with R clip Ensure axe ram is fully retracted into cylinder WS300/400/450/3150 - 4150 Remove ram pin and retract log lifter ram under table Fold log lifter frame up against post and secure with R clip...
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To get the best performance from the Superaxe the blocks should be cut into even lengths to suit the blade height setting of the Woodsplitter or the blade height setting altered to suit the average length of timber.
YOUR DUTY OF CARE It is your duty as an Aussie Chopper/Superaxe owner to give suitable instruction to any new operator of your machine, teaching them safe and proper operating procedure. Also be sure new operators are given the opportunity to study this manual before using the machine.
5. INSPECTION SCHEDULE & PRE OPERATION CHECKLIST ALL MACHINES Regular inspection of the following items will ensure that any problems are found and can be rectified promptly. CHECK FOR NEEDS ATT. Hand lever operation OK Decals fitted and legible Oil leaks / condition of hoses Loose / missing bolts Bent / broken / missing parts Regular greasing and engine maintenance...
6. MAINTENANCE Aussie Chopper/Superaxe Wood splitters require very little maintenance to keep them operating reliably. Regular attention to the following points will ensure trouble free operation. NOTE: Always stop engine or disconnect remote power source before attempting any maintenance. 6.1 LUBRICATION WS150/3150/4150 The blade slide surfaces need regular lubrication.
The oil filter on the power pack is a 10 micron Prince F.A. 10 Spin On. It is available from most hydraulic parts supplier or from Whitlands Engineering. 6.4 BOLTS All bolts and pins on the Aussie Chopper/Superaxe Woodsplitter should be checked for tightness regularly. 6.5 BLADE...
8. REMOTE POWERED CONT. This is the fastest speed that the Woodsplitter should be operated at to maintain proper control over the machine. If a John Deere tractor with closed centre hydraulics is to be used, the valve on the splitter will need to converted from open centre to closed centre operation.
13. TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM SYMPTOM REMEDY ENGINE Engine won’t start Switch off Turn on Low oil/petrol Check Flooded Dry out Choke off Switch on Engine won’t run properly Choke on Switch off or stalls easily in normal Dirty air cleaner Clean operation Dirty fuel/spark plug...
15. ELEVATOR The elevator when extended is 3.6m long. It is designed to operate at a maximum of 40° where it will comfortably load into a truck with sides 3.0m from the ground. It will easily handle the maximum output of the Woodsplitter. For travelling the elevator folds in half and sits neatly and compactly on the Woodsplitter.
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15. ELEVATOR – Unfolding procedure Folding Procedure is a reversal of these steps NOTE check position of cleats before folding – See instructions Page 16 (1) 1. Extend stabilizer leg and adjust wheel to suit ground level. 2. Loosen cable 3-4 turns and hook into eye in centre hinge joint in elevator.
16. WARRANTY THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY CONDITIONED ON THE PURCHASER’S USE OF THE PRODUCT CONFORMING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL WARRANTY DESCRIPTION Whitlands Engineering warrants the original purchaser of each new wood splitter to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years from the date of the initial sale and delivery.
21mm sizes. The assembly/bolt kit is inside the box packed inside the two wheels strapped onto the table 17. SUPER-AXE – WS300/400/450 AUSSIE CHOPPER – WS3150/4150 CAUTION: Do not attempt to start or turn the engine over until the Power Pack unit has been correctly installed.
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AVOID PERSONAL STRAIN. This machine and all its parts are very heavy. A suitable device will be needed to lift the machine off the pallet before fitting the wheels. A lifting point is provided at the top of the post for lifting or slinging. Other parts are also heavy and help may be required to unpack the parts from the machine and to maneuver into their correct position.
18. AUSSIE CHOPPER/SUPERAXE WOODSPLITTERS RISKASSESSMENT POSSIBILTY CONSEQUENCES LEVEL DANGERS YOU MEASURES IN PLACE TO CONTROL OR AVOID HAZARD PERSONAL INJURY DANGER BE EXPOSED TO HAZARD INJURY OCCURS OPERATING Exposed and moving VERY VERY LOW Very little Appropriate Personal THE MACHINE...
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FATIGUE from MEDIUM MEDIUM Possibility of Appropriate PPE to be worn overwork severe bruising, Table is at optimum height laceration so operator can work squashing or comfortably for long periods amputation of with an easy relaxed stance fingers or hands. Do not continue to operate if fatigued.
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All new hydraulic components are used in the manufacture of Aussie Chopper/Superaxe woodsplitters. All hydraulic hoses are double wire rated therefore giving plenty of margin for safety. All hoses are routed to eliminate any rubbing or kinking type damage.
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Towing or manouvering the machine poses no obvious risk to operator, bystanders or other road users if guidelines in manual are followed. MAINTENANCE NONE NONE It is recommended in the Aussie Chopper/Superaxe Woodsplitter manual that the engine is stopped or hydraulic lines disconnected before any maintenance is performed.
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RISK ASSESSMENT SUMMARY The Aussie Chopper and Superaxe Woodsplitters, when compared to others, are considered to be a very safe, efficient and effective machine. The innovative design features ensure that the arduous task of wood splitting is made as simple, productive and comfortable as possible.
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