Farmi Forest Mastersplit WP30 Guide

Farmi Forest Corporation
Ahmolantie 6
FIN-74510 Iisalmi, Finland
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
www.farmiforest.
MASTERSPLIT
WP30
OPERATING MAINTENANCE AND SPARE
PARTS MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OP-
ERATING THE MACHINE
STARTING FROM THE SERIAL NO. 10420
THIS MACHINE MAY BE OPERATED ONLY BY ONE PERSON
AT THE TIME!
MORE THAN ONE PERSON WORKING SIMULTANEOUSLY IS
STRICTLY FORBIDDEN.
45302100 B-EN-131211-NKU

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When ordering spare parts, please include the machine type from the machine plate, order No. for the
spare part, item and the quantity to be ordered.
E.g. MASTERSPLIT WP36, 55306260, 58223090, raisingkey of ange, 1 piece
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION 4
THE USE OF THE MACHINE AND THE OPERATING RULE 4
INTRODUCTION 6
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 7
LABELS ON THE SPLITTING MACHINE 9
COMISSIONING 12
MOBILE TRANSPORTATION BASE (extra equipment) 17
WOOD LOADER (extra equipment) 18
ADDITIONAL WOOD SPLITTER (extra equipment) 19
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SHAFT LENGTH (Mastersplit TR) 20
CHAINSAW LUBRICATION CONTROL 20
SPLITTING MACHINE OPERATION 20
ADJUSTMENT OF THE LENGTH OF SPLIT WOOD 20
ADJUSTMENT OF THE SPLITTING BLADE HEIGHT 21
CONVEYOR OPERATION ADJUSTMENT 21
CONVEYOR BELT ADJUSTMENT 22
WORKING WITH THE SPLITTING MACHINE 22
CHECK UPS AND PROCEDURES BEFORE THE STARTING OF THE OPERATIONS 23
STARTING THE COMBUSTION ENGINE (Mastersplit PM) 23
WORKING METHOD 23
PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR HAULING 25
DRIVING ON PUBLIC ROADS 28
MAINTENANCE 29
DISPOSAL OF THE MACHINE 30
TECHNICAL DETAILS Mastersplit 30 31
TROUBLESHOOTING 32
STARTER SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM 39
HYDRAULICS 40
FRAME 44
TANK 46
CHAINSAW 48
WOOD SPLITTER 52
CONVEYOR 54
ELECTRIC ENGINE 56
COMBUSTION ENGINE 58
TRANSPORTATION BASE, FOR PUBLIC ROADS, EXTRA EQUIPMENT 60
TRANSPORTATION BASE, EXTRA EQUIPMENT 62
SHAFT AND LOADERS, EXTRA EQUIPMENT 63
CROSSBLADE, 6-SECTION, EXTRA EQUIPMENT 64
PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM 66

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Farmi Forest Corporation
Ahmolantie 6, FIN-74510 IISALMI, Finland
announces that a machine has been made available for the market
Farmi - rewood processor
(model)
Mastersplit WP30 / Mastersplit WP36
(type)
(Serial No.)
comply with machinery directive 2006/42/EEC. Furthermore, models with electric motors comply
with Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC and models with internal combustion engine comply
with EMC directive 2004/108/EC regarding electromagnetic compliance.
Iisalmi 13.12.2011
(place) (time)
Juha Hallivuori
WARRANTY FOR THE MACHINE ISSUED BY
THE MANUFACTURER

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GENERAL INFORMATION
MASTERSPLIT WP36 is designed for one person.
Only one person at the time can connect the machine
to its power source. Hazardous area around the ma-
chine is 10 m. When the machine is being connected
or operating nobody should access this area apart
from the machine’s operator.
This manual is intended for people who have previous
experience with agricultural and forest machinery. To
operate the rewood processor it is necessary to have
a common knowledge and know-how concerning the
forest industry.
Any modications which have been made on this
machine without authorization may void the the
manufacturer’s liability in case of damage resulting
from such modications.
GENERAL WARNING SYMBOL
The general warning symbol marks
the complete safety-related infor-
mation contained in this manual.
When this symbol is shown, please
beware of potential dangers which may lead to inju-
ries or accidents. Carefully read the text next to the
symbol.
All illustrations of this manual, instructions and
technical data are based on the latest details
of the rewood processor’s structure known at
the time of publication. MASTERSPLIT WP36 -
machine is continuously being developed and the
manufacturer reserves the right for any changes wit-
hout prior notice.
It is possible to solve and repair any malfunctioning
that may occur by following the instructions in-
side the manual. Should you be unable to repair
the machine, please contact the manufacturer.
(Contact details may be found in the WARRANTY sec-
tion).
THE USE OF THE MACHINE AND THE OPERATING
RULE
MASTERSPLIT WP36 is a semi-automatic wood split-
ting machine which may be used for cutting and split-
ting pre-adjusted lengths of stems, logging- and sawing
remnant, clean construction timber waste etc.
The wood to be split is lifted on a feed table which will
places the wood in the chainsaw.
An optional wood loader can be used to load the
trunks directly from the ground onto the feed table.
The length of the trunk to be loaded should be 2 m at
least and 4 m at most.
The feed table consists of two scale surfaced plates,
one of the plates moves simultaneously with the split-
ting ram.
The feed table is operated by the machine’s operating
lever.
When the operating lever is pulled to-
wards the operator, the sawing action begins.
When the operating lever is pushed away from the
operator, the conveyor table moves forward, thus fee-
ding wood to be cut and simultaneously splitting the
wood onto the splitting chute. The machine has been
equipped with an automatic rapid movement valve
which will speed up the process by over 40%. alas
reducing the splitting power.
The feed table will return to its normal position by re-
turning the operating lever to the o-position or when
the sawing action is restarted.
The cutting action is completed by a hydraulic chain-
saw which rotates only when sawing is in progress.
The cut wood falls onto the splitting chute and the
splitting ram pushes it forward to a cross blade which
then splits the wood. The height of the cross blade can
be adjusted as needed. The conveyor moves the pro-
cessed wood onto a pile.
CAUTION!
!

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Max. dimensions of the stems to be processed:
Mastersplit WP 30
Stem diameter max. 30 cm
Length of the split wood max. 60 cm
Mastersplit WP 36
Stem diameter max. 36 cm
Length of the split wood max. 60 cm
Mastersplit splitting machines can be equipped with
a splitting blade (cross blade) for splitting the wood
into four or six parts.
Mastersplit splitting machines can also be equipped
with an additional wood splitter which safely can split
even larger stems or already split wood into smaller
pieces with ease. When using the additional wood
splitter, the stem diameter should be max. 40 cm whe-
reas the wood length should be max. 60 cm.

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INTRODUCTION
1 Adjustment of the stem length A Fixed feed table
2 Winch B Operating lever
3Saw C Splitting chute
4 Cross blade height adjustment lever D Wood loaders (optional)
5 Moving feed table E Shaft
6 Support legs (4 pcs) F Conveyor
7 Additional wood splitter G Mobile transportation base, for public roads
(extra equipment)
MODELS PROPULSION
TR Tractor
SM Electric motor
PM Internal combustion engine
SM/TR Electric motor or tractor
PM/TR Internal combustion engine or tractor
SPLITTING MACHINE MODELS

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
• The splitting machine is intended for normal agri-
culture use, and it may be operated only by who
has some previous experience with agricultural -
and forest machinery.
• Familiarize yourself with the machine’s user
instructions, controls, safety devices, and general
operating of the machine before starting.
• Please follow all the warning and instruction la-
bels on the machine.
• The machine may be operated only when all the
machine’s safety devices and protections are pro-
perly installed and in working condition.
• For mounting or dismounting the machine, al-
ways turn o the tractor and apply the parking
brake before entering the area between machine
and tractor (Mastersplit TR).
• It is not permitted to use the tractor hitch when
mounting the upper link. For mounting the upper
link, the length of the upper link must be adjusted
(Mastersplit TR).
• Always wear safety equipment when operating
the machine, such as hearing and eye protections,
gloves, safety boots and a safety helmet. Wear
suitable clothing while working and ensure that
these do not have long hems (danger of getting
caught ).
• Use extreme caution when fastening and unfaste-
ning the machine from a tractor/trailer (Mastersp-
lit TR).
• The machine must solely be mounted to an ap-
propriate power source which has been designed
accordingly.
• Before using the machine, ensure that there are no
foreign objects or visible outow.
• When operating the machine ensure that there
are no children or unauthorized people close by.
NOTE! Mastersplit has been designed for the
operation by one person only.
• The machine must not stand too low as compared
to the tractor. Otherwise, the universal shaft gets
loose during operation (Mastersplit TR).
• Before switching the engine on, ensure that the
operating lever is on the 0-position.
• Do not leave a running machine unattended.
• Ensure that the machine cannot move from its
position during the operation. During operati-
on, the machine must be mounted to a tractor.
The Mastersplit mobile transportation base must
be prevented from moving during operation by
using wheel chocks or taking other measures.
• The machine must not used by a person who has
not studied the user’s instructions.
• For operation, maintenance and storage, always
place the machine onto solid and level ground. In
winter, pay attention to icy ground.
• The machine capacity must not be exceeded
under any circumstances:
Mastersplit WP30: Max. stem diameter, 30 cm,
Max. length of split wood 60 cm
Mastersplit WP36: Max. stem diameter, 36 cm,
Max. length of split wood 60 cm.
• When removing wood remnants, dirt or the like
from the machine, make sure the machine is at a
standstill.
• Always keep a safe distance. Always keep away
from chainsaw, splitting blade, conveyor belt and
universal shaft.
• The operation of the splitting machine is prohi-
bited without the guards and safety covers being
installed correctly.
• The tractor’s PTO must not be engaged and the
engine must not be operated until all prepara-
tions have been nished and the guards have
been installed (Mastersplit TR) / the engine/motor
must not be operated until all preparations have
been nished and the guards have been installed
(Mastersplit SM and PM).
• When splitting construction waste, make sure it
does not contain metal objects, nails, electrical
conductors, concrete etc.
• Stop the machine immediately when detecting
any potential risk.
• Prevent the tractor from moving during operation
(Mastersplit TR).
• Never operate a damaged machine.
• Before switching on the electric power supply,
check the plug, the socket and the visible cables
for damage (Mastersplit SM).
• Turn o the tractor’s PTO as soon as work has been
nished (Mastersplit TR).
• When nishing working turn o the engine. (Mas-
tersplit PM and SM)
CAUTION!
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UNIVERSAL SHAFT
(MASTERSPLIT WP36 TR)
• The shaft must only be handled when the tractor
is switched o and the operator has ensured that
the tractor is unable to switch itself on or move.
• Inspect the universal shaft for damage before ope-
rating the machine (the connection shields and its
holding chain must be fastened) and make sure it
has a suitable length.
• Before the power transmission is switched on, en-
sure that nobody is near the shaft or between the
splitting machine and tractor, also check that all
the safety equipment of the universal shaft is in
place.
• Before lifting the splitting machine ensure sure
that all telescopic pipes of the universal shaft
are tted in length.
MULTIPLIER GEARS
• Multiplier gears may only be serviced when the
engine is switched o. (Mastersplit TR)
BLADE CHAIN
• The blade chain must only be
serviced when the engine is switched o and the
operator has ensured that the splitting machine
cannot move. (Mastersplit SM/PM).
• The blade chain may only be serviced when the
tractor is switched o and it is ensured that the
tractor is unable to switch itself on or move. (Mas-
tersplit TR).
CONVEYOR
• When adjusting the conveyor belt, ensure that
the engine is o (Mastersplit TR, SM/PM) and the
power transmission has been switched o ensu-
ring that the tractor is unable to switch itself on or
move. (Mastersplit TR). The conveyor belt is adju-
sted so that it does not slide on the driving roller.
• NOTE! When removing wood remnants, dirt or the
like from the conveyor, make sure the machine is
at a standstill.
• Avoid entering the area beneath the conveyor sys-
tem during operation.
COUPLING HOOK (Mobile)
When connecting the splitting machine to the back of a
vehicle, extreme caution must be taken as there could
be a crushing hazard.
STORAGE
• Ensure that the storage facility can hold the
total-weight of the tractor and the splitting
machine. (Mastersplit TR)
• Select a weather proofed and a quiet location, if
possible.
HANDLING OILS AND
LUBRICATION SUBSTANCES
• Avoid skin contact with oil and lubricants. Skin
contact causes skin irritation. Always observe the
instructions and provisions of the oil and lubricant
manufacturers for handling such substances.
• Wear protective clothing, gloves and protective
goggles.
• Should there be any skin changes, contact a doc-
tor immediately.
• Waste oil generated during maintenance and
repair must be disposed according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
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Label No. 1.
The information label contains information on the
inspections to be performed before commissioning
and reminds the operator of the importance of making
himself familiar with the operating instructions before
operation, maintenance and repair. If several operators
use the machine, each one must read the user manual
carefully before operating the machine.
Label No. 2.
When operating the machine gloves, hearing and eye
protectors must be worn.
Label No. 3.
The label warns against a rotating blade. (2 pcs.)
LABELS ON THE SPLITTING MACHINE
Make sure labels are not damaged and are always vi-
sible. If labels must be replaced, please contact your
distributor or the manufacturer.
Label No. 4.
Length of wood

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Label No. 5.
Informs on the maximum rotation speed for
the universal shaft. (Mastersplit TR)
Label No. 6.
Operating lever label.
Label No. 7.
Machine plate
Label No. 9.
Mastersplit has been designed for the operation by one
person only!!
Label No. 8.
The label warns against movable machine parts.

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Label No. 16.
Farmi Forest. (40146970)
Label No. 18.
WP 36 (40147300)
Label No. 17.
Mastersplit. (40147310)
Label No. 11.
The label warns contains information on the position of
the emergency stop switch on a machine with electric
motor. Mastersplit SM and SM&TR models.
Label No. 12.
The label warns against the risk of crushing between
the driving roller of the conveyor and the conveyor belt
(2 pcs.).
Label No. 13.
The label warns against the risk of crushing between
the driving roller of the conveyor and the machine
frame (2 pcs.).
Label No. 14.
The label informs on the mounting position of the
winch on the shaft and on the loaders for mounting the
machine in its working position and dismounting it.
Label No. 15.
The label informs on the type of chainsaw used in the
machine.
Label No. 10.
The label warns against an open conveyor (2 pcs.).

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COMISSIONING
This sections illustrates the preparation operations and
specic instructions to start operating.
1. Lift the machine on a solid and level surface. (If re-
quired, adjust the machine into the horizontal posi-
tion by using the support legs.)
3. Loosen the strap.
2. Turn the feed table extension into the horizontal-
position.
4. Remove the strap form the conveyor.

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5. Attach the hook to the shaft or to the loader arm
being closest to the machine (at the position marked
with a label). (Make sure the strap remains loose.)
7. Carefully lower the shaft and make sure it is held by
the strap.
6. Loosen the shaft lock. 8. Use the winch to lower the shaft down to the lo-
west position and make sure the strap does not fray. If
the machine is equipped with the wood loader (extra
equipment), swivel the loader’s hook to the front, re-
move the cotter pin and turn the loader arms down-
wards (see section ”Wood loader”).

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9. Remove the strap from the shaft and reinstall the
hook to the conveyor.
11. Pull the xed feed table to the rear against the table
support and make sure the table locks positively into
place.
10. Unlock the xed feed table. 12. Swivel in the frame of the back support roller to
the lowest position.

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13. Loosen the strap and remove it from the conveyor
(unless it has been directly fastened on the conveyor).
15. Turn the conveyor upright with a winch and un-
lock.
16. The conveyor is released.14. Fasten the strap directly on the conveyor. NOTE!
Attach the strap as shown in the gure.

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17. Use the winch to set the end of the conveyor into
the vertical position until it nearly contacts the ground.
19. Slowly and carefully lift the conveyor. NOTE! When
lifting the conveyor, hold it at its end and not on its
joint!
18. Make sure the roll is aligned in a straight line. Align
it if necessary.
20. After having lifted the conveyor loosen the other
end of the holding chain of the conveyor belt.
Now the conveyor is ready for use.

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MOBILE TRANSPORTATION BASE (extra equipment)
The transportation base can only be installed if it is
ordered together with the machine.
• Find a solid and even base for the machine.
• Release the machine from the vehicle’s coupling
hook.
• With the cam gear adjust the machine’s pulley
shaft from the horizontal to a slightly downward
angle so that the rear support leg is higher.
• After this lower the rear support leg on the ground,
with the cam gear, adjust the pulley shaft of the
machine from the horizontal to a slightly upward
angle and lower the front support leg down to the
ground. Then, adjust the pulley shaft with the cam
gear into the horizontal position. Lastly, lower the
shaft’s support leg and loosen the cam gear. This
will assure that the machine is rmly on its base.
• Unlock the xed feed table (behind the moving
feed table) and pull the feed table backward
against the table’s support. Ensure that the table
is locked in its place.
• Next see section “Preparing the conveyor for ope-
ration”. Take action accordingly.
• Switch the splitting machine on idle running and
check that the belt is rotating awlessly and runs
through the middle of the conveyor.
• Adjust the wood length regulator to the desired
position (see section: ”Adjustment of the length of
the split wood”).
• Ensure that the operating lever is locked. See the
gure below.
OPERATING LEVER
FILTER
LOCK
• Start the splitting machine (tractor on idle run-
ning) and check that the conveyor belt is rotating
awlessly and runs through the middle of the con-
veyor. (Fasten, if required, see section: “Conveyor
belt adjustment”).
• Hold the operating lever with the right hand
(for the correct kind of gripping, see the gures
shown). Use the left hand to turn the lock of the
operating lever upwards and then pull the opera-
ting lever carefully towards you. At the same time,
the feed table moves back to the rear position.
• NOTE! Always wear personal protective equip-
ment when operating the machine. The lter on
the hydraulic oil tank can heat up during machine
operation.
CAUTION!
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ARMS
COTTER
LOADER
HOOK
WOOD LOADER (extra equipment)
The length of the trunk to be loaded should be 2 m at
least and 4 m at most.
• Turn the loader’s hook to the front, unfasten the
cotter pin and turn the arms down.
• Lock the operating lever using the lock.
• The wood lifters must always be unlocked and the
wood lifter arms must be placed on the ground
before the machine is started.
• Roll or lift the stem onto the support arms. Then
fasten the loader’s hook to the stud on the moving
feed table (see gures below).
NOTE! Hold only the grip of the
loader’s hook as shown in the gu-
res.
• Then move the feed table carefully to the front;
in doing so, the stem is lifted. NOTE! Lift the stem
slowly and make sure it is kept balanced (see gu-
re below).
• After the stem has been lifted onto the feed table,
carefully move the moving feed table to the rear
position; in doing so, the loader’s hook and the lo-
ader are unfastened from the moving feed table.
• Unlock the operating lever. Now you can begin to
spilt wood.
CAUTION!
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4. Push the lever for the left hand forwards and pull
the lever for the right hand upwards; in doing so, the
splitting ram splits the stem in the splitting chute.
• When the two levers are released the splitting ram
returns to its initial position and a new stem can be
loaded into the chute.
ADDITIONAL WOOD SPLITTER (extra equipment)
• Mastersplit can be used to split stems already cut
or large pieces of wood into even smaller pieces.
The additional wood splitter is a machine option.
• When using the additional wood splitter, the stem
diameter should be max. 40 cm whereas the wood
length should be max. 60 cm.
Operation
• Put the stems to be split into the splitting chute.
LEVER FOR THE LEFT HAND
LEVER FOR THE RIGHT HAND
1. The mechanism of the additional wood splitter is
operated with two levers located on the shield of the
additional splitter.
3. As shown in the gure, take hold of the lever for the
right hand with the right hand.
2. As shown in the gure, take hold of the lever for the
left hand with the left hand.

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SPLITTING MACHINE OPERATION
This part of the operating manual explains the adjust-
ments for machine operation and the correct working
procedures.
SPLITTING MACHINE OPERATION ADJUSTMENTS
• adjustment of the split wood length
• adjustment of the splitting blade height
• Adjustment of the operating position of the con-
veyor
• Conveyor belt adjustment
ADJUSTMENT OF THE LENGTH OF SPLIT WOOD
(see gures below)
• adjustment of the split wood length is achieved by
moving the stopper plate
• Open the locking screw of the stopper plate shaft.
• Move the stopper plate until it has reached the re-
quired position on the scale.
• Tighten the locking screw securely.
CAUTION!
!
SPECIFICATIONS OF THE UNIVERSAL SHAFT
LENGTH (Mastersplit TR)
• Disconnect the universal joint halves from each
another.
• Connect one half of the universal shaft to the trac-
tor, and the other half to the splitting machine.
• Raise the splitting machine from the ground so
that the shafts’ ends are as close together as pos-
sible.
• Mark the shafts with the contraction points and
leave a safety margin of approx. 30 mm (maintain
the shaft’s length ratio and the cover the same!)
NOTE! The use of a universal shaft that is too
long may damage the machine.
• WARNING! Exercise extreme caution as you may
get crushed when working between the wood
splitting machine and the tractor.
CHAINSAW LUBRICATION CONTROL
Do not switch the splitting machine on until the follo-
wing procedure has been completed.
• Hold the operating lever and make a few sawing
maneuvers until some oil drips from the chainsaw.
(Note! Complete this procedure every time you
begin to work with the splitting machine!)
• If oil does not drip, check the adjustment of the
lubrication system. (See section: ”Troubleshoo-
ting”).