Use; Adjusting The Beam; Use Of The Log Splitter; Adjustment Of Wedge Stroke - Bell PICKPINE BOLIK 100 E "US" Livret D'emploi Et D'entretien

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5 - USE

5.1- Adjusting the beam

The BOLIK 100 "US" model has a telescopic beam which allows adjustment of the log pusher stroke at three different lengths: 57, 67, 82 and
108 cm. To adjust the beam, proceed as follows:
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Extract the retainer spring which secures the pin, located under the blade (fig.10a and 10b, page 3).
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Extract the pin from the other side (fig.10a).
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Pull or push the beam until the locking holes for insertion of the pin coincide at the point desired.
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Fit the pin back into the hole and fix it with the spring (fig.10b), making sure that the spring is firmly in place.
WARNING:
NEVER USE THE SPLITTER WITHOUT THE PIN INSERTED IN THE BEAM, OR WITHOUT THE RETAINER SPRING IN THE PIN.
BEFORE STARTING WORK, MAKE SURE THAT THE SPRING IS FIRMLY IN PLACE IN THE PIN.

5.2 - Use of the log splitter

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Do not use the machine outdoor when it is raining or snowing.
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Make sure that the switch/cut-out of the general power system and the switch of the machine are OFF.
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Connect the electric log splitter to the power system inserting the plug in the socket beside the electric motor.
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Never pass the power cable over the working plane, close to the wedge or anywhere where it may be damaged or severed.
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Set the main on/off switch and then switch on the log splitter pressing the switch in the green area.
The log pusher will move automatically to the fully open position.
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Place the log on the work surface (3 in fig.1, page 2). The supporting guides help to keep the log at the centre of the wedge. If the log tends
to wobble, it must be repositioned turning it so that is remains firmly on the beam.
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From the permitted position only (13 in fig.1, page 2), activate both the levers of the two hand control. The log pusher will be activated and the
log will be split. Pull the levers of the two hands control and hold them in this position until the log is completely split.
Note: If you release one of the levers, the machine will stop in its current position.
If you push the levers ahead, the log pusher come back to the start position, fully open position.
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Repeat the operation with the pieces obtained so as to split the log into several parts.
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Never force the log splitter for more than a few seconds keeping the cylinder under pressure in the attempt to split
excessively hard wood. The oil under pressure, in fact, is overheated and the machine could be damaged. It is thus better
to stop and rotate the log by 90° to see whether it can be split in a different position. In any case, if you are not able to split
the log, this means that its hardness exceeds the capacity of the machine and thus that log should be discarded so as not
to damage the log splitter.
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If you leave the log splitter unattended, always switch it off pressing the switch in the red area (off).
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On completing the work, switch off the log splitter by turning the switch/differential of the general power system to the "0" position (off) and
then remove the plug from the socket on the machine. Never yank the plug using the cable. Grasp the body of the plug and pull it firmly.
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When not in use, store the machine where it is protected from atmospheric agents.
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To move the machine for short distances (fig.13, page 3) use the appropriate handle (6 in fig.1, page 2).
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When transporting (e.g. loaded on motor vehicles), ensure that all parts of the machine have cooled down completely, the bleeder screw is
screwed up, and the machine is positioned horizontally.

5.3 - Adjustment of wedge stroke

To save time, a system has been designed that makes it possible to adjust wedge stroke 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 stroke as follows:
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Unscrew the butterfly screw of the adjuster system (fig.12, page 3) without removing it.
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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 does not return but
stops in the position you have chosen.
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With your other hand, tighten the screw.
The log splitter will now re-locate in the point you have set.

5.4- Moving the log splitter

To move the log splitter around, lift it using the appropriate handle (6 in fig.1, page 2) and pull or push it along on its wheels (fig.13, page 3).
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