Two-Hand Operation - ATIKA ASP 6 L Manual Original

 Preparations:
The logs to be split should be cut to the maximum dimensions.
Ensure also that the logs are cut straight and square. Wood with
slanting ends can slip off during splitting.
Place the log properly on the log splitter, so as not to cause any
risk of stumbling or falling to the operator.
Operation

Two-hand operation

This log splitter shall be operated by a single person only.
Never allow that two or more persons operate this log
splitter.
Never block the control handles (clamping claws).
1. Press the green switch on the electric motor. Wait a few
moments until the motor has reached its operating revolutions
and the required pressure has been built up in the hydraulic
pump.
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At temperatures below –5° C, let the log splitter run for at
least 15 min. in neutral to heat up the oil.
2. Place the log to be split vertically on the table.
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Make sure that the log stands vertically on the table.
Never try to split the log horizontally.
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Only split the logs in the direction of the wood fibres. The
machine can be damaged if you try to split wood across the
grain.
3. Hold the log tight with the clamping claws. For a safe and
stable splitting, the log must be centered between the
clamping jaws.
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Make sure that the clamping jaws are adjusted according
to the log diameter. For small diameters, they have to be
adjusted inwards..
4. Press both operating handles down simultaneously:
 The splitting blade falls down and splits the log.
5. Release the two control handles, the splitting blade returns to
its initial position.
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If you only release one control handle, then the splitting
blade remains where it is.
Remove split wood pieces from your direct working area.
This helps to avoid accidents.
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Special instructions for splitting logs:
Adjusting the stroke height
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In case of shorter wood pieces the efficiency can be increased by
shortening the return of the splitting cutter.
1. Place the log on the
splitting table and
press the two control
handles to bring the
splitting blade down to
approx. 2 cm above
the log.
2. Release one control handle so that the blade stays in this
position.
3. Switch the machine off and disconnect the power.
4. Release the second control handle.
5. Shorten the return
path at the rod
fitted to the side
by fixing the
holding screw at
the necessary
height.
Holding
screw