Turbo 7 Log Splitter Contents Pages 3-5 Description of Machine & Illustrations Page 6 Introduction Page 7 Explanation of Symbols Used Page 8 Technical Data Pages 9-11 Safety Page 12 Operating the Machine Page 13 Pages 14-15 Routine Maintenance Pages 16-17...
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Turbo 7 Log Splitter Description of the Machine The CAMON Turbo 7 is a portable horizontal log splitter equipped with its own electric motor. The various parts of the machine are shown in fig. 1 below. Fig. 1 Wedge Oil tank...
Log Splitter. The CAMON Turbo 7 Log Splitter has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the most recent European safety regulations with particular reference to the EN 609-1 and CEI EN 60204-1 standards.
Turbo 7 Log Splitter Explanation of Symbols Used Standard graphic symbols are used on all machines in order to ensure complete safety of all parts of the Log Splitter. As these symbols are very important, read the information below carefully.
WARNING: The CAMON Turbo 7 Log Splitter has been designed and manufactured to split logs of the sizes recommended on page 4, fig. 2 only.
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Turbo 7 Log Splitter Safety General safety regulations The machine must always be used by one operator only. Do not use the machine outdoors when it is raining or snowing. Nobody must be allowed to use the Log Splitter unless they have read the instruction manual and have been instructed in the regulations to follow for correct and safe use.
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Turbo 7 Log Splitter Safety Do not force the blade by pushing the log on the upper part (fig. 9, page 5) as this can cause the blade to break or damage the body of the machine. Always set the log on the guides.
Turbo 7 Log Splitter Operating the Machine The Log Splitter, in compliance with standard EN 609-1, is activated with a two hand control. One hand is used to press the motor drive button (fig. 6, no. 1, page 4) while the second activates the lever of the hydraulic control (no.
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Turbo 7 Log Splitter Connect the Log Splitter to the power supply. Never pass the power cable over the log pusher, close to the wedge or anywhere where it may be damaged or severed. Position the log on the beam as shown in fig. 6, page 4. The supporting guides (9 in fig. 1, page 3) help to keep the log at the centre of the wedge.
Routine Maintenance This chapter describes routine maintenance, i.e. operations carried out by the operator, on the Turbo 7 Log Splitter to keep it in perfect working order and therefore reliable for continuous, long- term use. All routine maintenance operations must be carried out with the machine off and in the case of log splitters with electric motor with the power cable disconnected.
Turbo 7 Log Splitter Routine Maintenance Refilling the hydraulic oil Periodically check the oil level, which must be between the two notches on the oil cap dipstick (fig. 7/D, page 5). If the level is low, refill using the recommended types of oil on page 8.
Turbo 7 Log Splitter Troubleshooting How to free a jammed log Release both controls: the log pusher will be fully retracted. Insert a triangular block of wood under the jammed log and activate the Log Splitter until the wedge is pushed completely under the piece of wood (fig. 8, page 5).
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Turbo 7 Log Splitter Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Log fails to split Incorrect positioning of the Position the log correctly. log. Log exceeds permitted di- Try to cut a small part or use mensions or the wood is too...
Turbo 7 Log Splitter Scrapping & Disposal of the Machine The machine must be scrapped in compliance with all safety regulations for the prevention of personal injury and damage to the environment and animals. All parts of the machine must be scrapped and disposed of in accordance with applicable legislation in the place of scrapping.
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