BGU THS 5 User Manual

BGU THS 5 User Manual

Hydraulic log splitter

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lation
use
Maintenance
accessories
USER'S MANUAL
Carefully read entire manual before operating the
firewood maschine!
HYDRAULIC LOG
SPLITTER THS 5
Südharzer Maschinenbau GmbH
Helmestraße 94 ∙ 99734 Nordhausen/Harz
Receptionist:
Internet: www.bgu-maschinen.de
e-mail: info@bgu-maschinen.de
03631/6297-0 ∙
-111

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL Carefully read entire manual before operating the firewood maschine! HYDRAULIC LOG Setup & instal- SPLITTER THS 5 lation Maintenance accessories Südharzer Maschinenbau GmbH Helmestraße 94 ∙ 99734 Nordhausen/Harz Receptionist: 03631/6297-0 ∙ -111   Internet: www.bgu-maschinen.de e-mail: info@bgu-maschinen.de...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENT General information 1.1 About the manual 1.2 General information 1.3 Delivery and transport claims Product overview Warning label and safety decals on the machine Safety 4.1 General safety rules 4.2 Personal safety 4.3 Compliant use 4.4 Electric safety Operation 5.1.
  • Page 3: General Information

    INTRODUCTION Dear customer, thank you very much for your trust and preference in choosing our equipment and joining the number of our best customers in the world. Please read this manual before the installation and the start- up of this equipment! About the manual Please take time to read this manual and learn to how operate and maintain the splitter safely.
  • Page 4 Scope of delivery: • 1 fully assembled log splitter • 1 User‘s manual • 1 Control lever Also have the truck driver sign al copies of the delivery bill. Should your shipper or the truck driver refuse to accept your claim, ful- ly reject delivery and make sure to inform us (the manufacturer) imme- diately.
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    PRODUCT OVERVIEW Log splitter main parts and controls: Splitter wedge Push-block Air bleed screw Hand guard Cylinder cover Oil dipper rod Piston rod Control push-button Lateral log guides 2-hands control levers Electric motor...
  • Page 6: Warning Label And Safety Decals On The Machine

    WARNING LABEL AND SAFETY DECALS 1. Operation safety label Warning label „Read before use“ Never operate the machine without reading or understanding the operator’s. 2. Personal safety label Safety decal “WARNING! Always wear safety shoes”. Wearing safety shoes is advisable and particularly for continuous operation of the ma- chine.
  • Page 7 12. Identification label „Product Identification“ This label shows the company details of the manuf- acturer and the main machine technical data. 13. Identification label with „BGU-Maschinen“ logo The following warning symbols are used in this ma- nual with this meaning:...
  • Page 8: Safety

    SAFETY Strictly perform installation, set-up, maintenance, cleaning and transport with the motor switched off and the blade firmly secured against accidental operati¬on. Immediately discon- nect power off in case of any eventual fault or trouble. The user shall comply with these operation, set-up, maintenance, re- pair and trouble shooting instructions in order to assure safe operation and no damages to the equipment.
  • Page 9 ● Before operating the machine for the first time inspect and test all safeties and protection devices (i.e. Two-hands control lever, hand gu- ards etc...) and safety stops. ● After switching the machine on and before starting to work make sure that all parts and controls are duly functioning and in place.
  • Page 10: Personal Safety

    4.2 Personal safety Wear the following mandatory personal safeties while operating the machine: ● Summer/winter safety gloves ● Safety glasses/goggles ● Ear plugs or muffs ● Snug-fitting work clothes ● Steel toe safety shoes. Wear the foregoing personal protections for your own safety! 4.3 Compliant use •...
  • Page 11: Operation

    • A skilled licensed electrician must be asked for any repair of the electric system. Strictly perform electric connections in compliance with the applicable rules of the country. • Strictly use original parts. DANGER : the manufactuer is not respon- sible for damages/injuries caused by the use of non original spare parts.
  • Page 12: Hydraulic Specs

    5.4. Hydraulic specs • NEVER operate your splitter in case of suspected oil leaks or hydraulic troubles. Check all hydraulic hoses, fittings and couplings to detect and repair eventual oil leaks. Do not check for leaks with your hand. • Choose a flat, dry, and solid location to operate your splitter. Make sure that the area is free of slippery surfaces and objects to trip over.
  • Page 13: Splitting Cycle

    5.7. Splitting cycle • Load your chunk on the machine laying it firmly between the lateral guides and against the push-block. Always split the log grain- wise. Do not attempt to split the logs tanding vertical on the machi- ne. The log must be secureley laid in the cradle. (see figure 3) •...
  • Page 14: Repairs And Maintenance

    REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE Make sure that the machine is fully disconnected and all mo- ving parts are secured before performing any maintenance/re- pair work on the machine. In the event of any malfunctioning, switch the machine off before trouble-shooting. 6.1 Ordinary periodic maintenance Make maintenance a regular part of daily operation.
  • Page 15: Changing The Hydraulic Oil

    6.4 Changing the hydraulic oil • Drive the push-block back to start position. • When changing the oil, never let used oil drop down on the ground, rather collect whole of it in a sealed container for due disposal. Oil disposal containers should be of at least 4 l capacity.
  • Page 16: Dismounting And Disposing An Obsolete Machine

    DISMOUNTING/DISPOSING THE MACHINE When the splitter is fully obsolete and cannot be of any longer use, itshould be duly dismounted ahead of discarding. Certain components- need deactivation and dismantling in order to assure that no furtheru- se is made by other parties and that no worn out parts are recycledfor other applications.
  • Page 17: Partial Warranty

    PARTIAL WARRANTY All our machines are covered with warranty terms in accordance with- the law. Customers should promptly notify the manufacturer eventual- material or production claims on their detection. While asking for war- ranty service, customer should show copy of their purchase invoice orreceipt.
  • Page 18: Technical Data

    11. TECHNICAL DATA Technical data Unit THS 5 mea- sure Log capacity Min. log diameter Max. log diameter Splitting power* Motor power P1 Rated voltage 230 - 50 Hz Motor speed 1/min 2820 Rated current Machine height Machine width Machine length...
  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    12. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Type of malfunction Possible origins of the problem Solutions Cannot split the log (insuffi- • Chunk is malplaced • Relocate and settle the chunk cient splitting power) • Chunk is too long or its hardness • Reduce the chunk to admissible exceeds the capacity of the machine dimensions •...
  • Page 20: Spare Parts List

    13. SPARE PARTS LIST 3 +4 Pos. Nr. Description Pos. Nr. Description Dipper rod Piston rod Oil gasket Stop rod Air bleed screw Motor with switch Seal for air bleed screw Push-block Lateral log guide Spring Upper plastic pad Keys w. spare oil drain plug Lower plastic pad Motor cover Connectors...
  • Page 21: Ec Statement Of Compliance

    EEC directives as well as the latest electromagnetic standards issued by the European Councilof 3.5.89 and later enforced by all member states.This statement of compliance does not apply to customer modifications of the equipment withoutmanufacturer’s written approval. Log splitter Machine type: THS 5 Model: Production number: See manufacturer‘s plate Applicable European Standards: EEC Machine Directive Nr.
  • Page 24 Südharzer Maschinenbau GmbH Subject to change without notice Helmestraße 94 ∙ 99734 Nordhausen/Harz Service-Tel. + 49(0)3631/6297-104 Fax + 49(0)3631/6297-111 Form: 2008.04.12.2006 - Rev. A Internet: www.bgu-maschinen.de...

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