Before Each Use; Attaching The Splitting Table; Adjusting The Stroke Limiter (32); Adjusting Retaining Claws (33) - AL-KO LSV 550/6 Manual

Operation
IMPORTANT! Risk of damage from improp-
er use. Improper splitting of the logs can result in
damage or destruction of the appliance.
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Always place the log on the splitting table
perpendicularly, i.e. in the direction of the
wood grain, never at right angles.
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Never try to force a log to split by maintaining
the hydraulic pressure for several seconds.
WARNING! Risk of injury from shattering
log. Stored hardwood, irregular branches, irregu-
lar logs and logs with a large number of knots
tend to shatter during splitting. Flying pieces of
wood can then cause serious injuries.
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Split only straight logs with a perpendicular
and straight cutting surface.
■
Wear the prescribed protective clothing at all
times.
7.1

Before each use

WARNING! Danger of injury from faulty
appliance. Operation of an faulty appliance can
result in serious injury and damage to the appli-
ance.
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Operate the appliance only when it is undam-
aged and has not defects, and when no parts
are missing or loose.
1. Carry out a visual inspection of the log split-
ter.
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The log splitter must not be switched on if
parts of the appliance are missing, defec-
tive or loose.
2. Carry out a visual inspection of the mains ca-
ble.
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A defective mains cable (e.g. with cracks,
cuts, crushed or kinked points in the insu-
lation) must not be used.
3. Carry out a visual inspection for leaks in the
hydraulic system.
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The log splitter must not be switched on if
the hydraulic system has leaks.
4. Clean and then grease the sliding surfaces of
the splitting column and splitting wedge (see
chapter 8.1.1 "Grease sliding surfaces (35)",
page 38).
5. Carry out a function check of the operating
arms (see chapter 6.4 "Carry out function
check (31)", page 36).
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7.2

Attaching the splitting table

1. Attach the splitting table to the log splitter
with the lateral rests folded open (see chap-
ter 5.2.2 "Attach splitting table [LSV 560/8]
(19 – 21)", page 35).
7.3

Adjusting the stroke limiter (32)

1. Place the log onto the splitting table.
2. Press both operating arms down to move the
splitting wedge down.
3. When the splitting wedge is approx. 3 – 5 cm
above the log: Release one operating arm to
stop the splitting wedge in its momentary po-
sition.
4. Switch off the appliance.
5. Loosen locking screw (32/1) and pull lifting
rod (32/2) completely up (32/a).
6. Tighten the locking screw again.
7. Switch on the appliance. The splitting wedge
moves upwards.
7.4

Adjusting retaining claws (33)

Each operating arm has a retaining claw. The re-
taining claws can be adjusted according to the di-
ameter of the logs to be split. Adjust both retain-
ing claws to the same dimension:
1. Loosen both locking screws (33/1) of retain-
ing claw (33/2).
2. Adjust retaining claw to the required dimen-
sion.
3. Tighten the two locking screws again.
7.5

Splitting logs (34)

CAUTION! Untidy working areas create a
risk of injury. Untidiness and logs lying around
pose a risk of tripping and slipping in the working
area.
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Store the logs to be split in a tidy pile.
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Immediately remove split logs and wood
chips from the working area.
1. Adjust the retaining claws to the diameter of
the logs to be split (see chapter 7.4 "Adjust-
ing retaining claws (33)", page 37).
2. Position the log absolutely perpendicularly on
the splitting table so that it is safely surround-
ed by the protective bracket when the operat-
ing arms are pressed together.
Note: The log must stand freely on the split-
ting table. Never try to split crooked logs!
3. Press both operating arms together simulta-
neously so that the log is clamped (34/a).
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