Troubleshooting - Scheppach HL500S Original Instruction Manual

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
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
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Possible Cause
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 worn
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