Bell VSD 42/12 Manual For Use And Maintenance page 27

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5 - USE
5.1.A - Switching on/off of the electric log splitter (VSD Comby - VSD T)
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Make sure that the switch/cutout of the general power system and the switch of the machine are OFF.
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Connect the electric log splitter to the power system inserting the plug in the socket on the electric motor.
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Never pass the power cable over the telescopic mast, close to the wedge or anywhere where it may be damaged or cut.
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Set the main on/off switch and then press the green button to start the log splitter.
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Use the log splitter as explained in paragraph 5.2.
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Never leave the log splitter unattended. Press the red button of the switch (off) before leaving the machine.
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On completing the work, switch off the log splitter by turning the switch/differential of the general power system to the "0" position (off) and then
remove the plug from the socket on the machine. Never yank the plug using the cable. Grasp the body of the plug and pull it firmly.
5.1.B - Switching on/off of the tractor-driven log splitter (VSD Comby - VSD IT - VSD GC)
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Connect the log splitter to the power source (see chapter 4 "OPERATING THE MACHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME") and then check that the machine
is firmly positioned on the ground.
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Start the tractor making sure it does not move. Start the log splitter by activating the power system (power take-off, cardan shaft, etc.).
The wedge will lift.
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Use the log splitter as explained in paragraph 5.2.
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If you leave the log splitter unattended, switch off the transmission system of the tractor.
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After using the log splitter, switch off the transmission system and disconnect the machine from the power source.
Before moving the tractor, lift the log splitter to a sufficient height so that it does not hit the ground.
WARNING
Never move the tractor with the power source of the log splitter activated or with the log splitter still on the ground.
5.2 - How to use log splitter
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Place the log on the work surface as shown in fig.13, page 4, making sure it is centered under the wedge. The two faces of the log must be parallel
to each other and to the work surface to guarantee safe operation.
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Working only from the position allowed (15 in fig.1, page 2), lower the left lever (1 in fig.12, page 4) in order to block the log in this position
(fig.13, page 4), than lower also the right lever (2 in fig.12): the blade will start up, cutting into the log.
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Once splitted the log, the pieces will not fall down, because they will be kept by the side arms (fig.14, page 4).
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If the log does not split quickly or if the wedge stops, do not keep the machine under force. Then hydraulic oil overheats very quickly with damage
to the pump. It is advisable to return the mast to the idle position and to make another attempt after rotating the log.
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Repeat the operation with the pieces obtained so as to split the log into several parts.
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In order to let the blade return to the upper position, ready for a new cycle, you should push the right lever (2 in fig.12) upward. The lever will stay
in this position. At the end of the stroke, a stopping device will automatically bring it back to the neutral position.
Note: If you release both levers, the wedge will stop in the reached position.
5.3 - Adjusting the stroke of the wedge
In order to save time it has been designed a system that allows to adjust the stroke of the wedge, therefore to regulate it on short logs, so that it will
only make the strictly necessary stroke.
On the right side of the machine, inside the beam, there is the automatic return rod (fig.11, page 4)
In the upper part of the rod, there are two holes. Operate the log splitter, bring the wedge under these holes and insert the supplied split pin in the
appropriate hole (upper hole = for VSD12 / lower hole = for VSD17).
On coming back, the wedge will now stop in the position you have set.
In order to return to the complete run, remove the split pin so as to free the rod.
WARNING
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SPLIT LOGS THAT ARE TOO SHORT TO BE HELD BY THE LEFT LEVER (FIG:13): THESE LOGS SHOULD BE
SPLIT WITH THE MOVABLE TABLE (FIG.10).
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT LIABLE FOR INJURY TO PERSONS, ANIMALS OR OTHER THINGS CAUSED BY IMPROPER USE OF THE
MACHINE.
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