Bell PICKPINE SPV 8 Livret D'emploi Et D'entretien page 20

5.2 - How to use log splitter
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Place the log on the work surface 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 in the mandatory position only (10 in fig.1 page 2), grasp the log with the levers of the two hands control so that the jaws penetrate slightly
into the bark and then lower the levers (fig.7a, page 2); the wedge will start to cut into the log.
Note: As soon as the wedge starts to split the log, widen the arms of the ZHB control slightly (fig.7b, page 2) continuing to
press the levers down so that the force applied does not damage the jaws.
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If the log does not split quickly or if the wedge stops, do not keep the machine under force. 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.
Note: If you let go of even just one of the levers, the machine will stop in the position reached. If you let go of both levers, the
telescopic mast will move to the fully open position.
5.3 - Mobile work surface.
With the mobile work surface (figs. 8a and 8b, page 3) it is possible to adjust the length of the cut compared with the length of the trunk. If the surface is
placed at the top, it is possible to split trunks as long as 57 cm, whereas trunks as long as 107 cm can be split if the surface is positioned at the bottom,
but only as far as the useful length of the blade's stroke. After the surface has been fully inserted into the chosen slot, secure it with the appropriate lever
(fig.9, page 3).
WARNING
Do not work if the surface is not correctly inserted or if it has not been secured with the lever.
Serious accidents, injury to persons and damage to the log splitter itself can be caused by working with the surface not
correctly inserted or not secured.
5.4 - How to adjust blade stroke
To save time, a system has been designed that makes it possible to adjust wedge travel so that this can be set for short logs. In this way, the wedge travels
for the distance required only. After checking the length of the longest logs to be split, regulate wedge travel as follows:
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Start the log splitter and bring the wedge to the position required. Release one of machine control levers so that the wedge stops in the selected
position.
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With your other hand, loosen the wing nut (1 in fig.10 on page 3).
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Pull the rod (2 in fig.10) upward until it locks.
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Retighten the wing nut (1) thoroughly.
The log splitter will now reposition at the point selected.
5.5 - How to transport the log splitter
Use the carrying handle on the top part of the mast (3 in fig.10, page 3) for safe, trouble-free transport of the log splitter.
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Rest one foot on the base of the log splitter. Pull the handle, tilting the machine towards you to facilitate transport.
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To rest the machine on the ground, put one foot on the base and lower the machine carefully.
5.6 - Assembly and use of the 4-way wedge (Optional)
The log splitter can be equipped on request with a 4-way wedge to split a trunk into four logs with a single stroke.
The 4-way wedge (A in fig.16, page 4) must be assembled directly on the standard 2-way wedge (B)-(fig.17a, page 4).
Position the 4-way wedge so that it is in contact with pin (C) and fasten it in place by tightening the butterfly screw (D) which must engage in hole (E) in
the 2-way wedge (fig. 17b, page 4).
This wedge is used in the same way as the 2-way wedge taking care, however, not to split very hard wood or wood with a large number of knots as the
use of 2 wedges instead of 1 causes greater stress on the wedge.
WARNING
Never use the 4-way wedge if it has not been secured into position with the screw (D) supplied, as this could prove very
dangerous for both the operator and the machine.
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