Trolla 12242 User manual

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Log splitter 8 tons
Artikel nr.: 12242
Version: 2019/01
EN –Operating manual
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your new Trolla product. We hope you will enjoy it.
Checkout with your new Trolla product may contain small parts, therefore save all
packaging until the product is fully assembled. The product can be attached to the
package be careful when unpacking the product is not damaged. Read the mounting
instructions carefully before the product is assembled and put into service. We
recommend that the bill be checked immediately on opening the package.
Carefully read the instruction manual before you use this machine,
and save this instruction manual for future reference.

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1. Machine overview
1. Transport handle
6. ON/OFF switch
2. Splitting knife
7. Motor with hydraulic pump
3. Operating levers
8. Oil dipstick
4. Work table
9. Wheel set
5. Power connection
10. Splitter center column

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2. Please read first!
Read these instructions before initial operation. Pay special attention to the safety
instructions.
If you notice transport damage while unpacking, notify your supplier immediately.
Do not operate the machine!
Dispose of the packing in an environmentally friendly manner. Take to a proper
collecting point.
Keep these instructions for reference on any issues you may be uncertain about.
When you hire or sell the machine, have all documents supplied go with it.
3. Safety
3.1 Specified conditions of use
This machine is only intended for splitting firewood as detailed in these instructions.
Any other use is not as specified. Unspecified use, modifications to the machine, or
use of parts not tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer may cause
unforeseeable damage! This machine is intended for operation by ONE person. Other
persons shall keep a sufficient distance to the machine.
Observe the permissible dimensions of logs to be cut (see “Technical specifications”).
Do not overload machine –use it only within the performance range it was designed
for (see “Technical specifications”)
3.2 General safety instructions
When using this machine, observe the following safety instructions to exclude the risk
of personal injury or material damage.
Please also observe the special safety instructions in the respective chapters. Where
applicable, follow the legal directives or regulations for the prevention of accidents
pertaining to the use of log splitters.
General hazards!
(1) Be alert. Know what you are doing. Be sure your are capable of doing this type of
work. Do not operate machine while under this influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
(2) Keep your work area tidy.
–A messy work area invites accidents. Regularly clear the work area of split wood.
–Prevent adverse body positions. Ensure firm footing and keep your balance at all
times.
–Take all surrounding conditions into due account.
–Ensure that there is sufficiently good lighting.

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–Do not operate machine near inflammable liquids or gases.
(3) This machine shall only be started and operated by a person familiar with log
splitters and who is at all time aware of the dangers associated with the use of
such a machine
(4) Keep bystanders, particularly children, out of the danger zone. Persons under 18
years of age shall use this machine only in the course of their vocational training,
under the supervision of an instructor.
(5) Do not permit other persons to touch the machine or power cable while it is
running.
Danger! Risk of electric shock!
To ensure that the machine remains weatherproof, before any use check to see that
switch, power cable and plug are not damaged (no splits, cracks, etc.). Do not use the
power cable for any purpose it is not intended for (power cable is not included with this
machine).
Risk of personal injury and crushing by moving parts!
Do not operate the machine without installed guard.
Keep sufficient distance to driven components when operating the machine.
Ensure the machine is disconnected from power supply before servicing.
Ensure that when switching on (e.g. after servicing) no tools or loose parts are left on
or in the machine.
Turn power off if the machine is not used.
Hazard generated by modification of the machine or use of parts not
tested and approved by the equipment manufacturer!
Use only parts approved by the equipment manufacturer. This applies particularly to:
- Hydraulic lines (see “Spare parts list”);
- Safety devices (see “Spare parts list”).
Do not change any parts.
Hazard generated by machine defects!
Keep machine and accessories in good repair. Observe the maintenance instructions.

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Each time before starting up the machine, check if for signs of possible damage.
Before proceeding to use the machine, carefully inspect all safety equipment, safety
systems, and any slightly damaged parts to ensure that these function trouble-free
and as intended. Check to see that all moving parts work properly and do not jam. All
parts must be correctly installed and meet all conditions necessary for the proper
operations of the machine.
Damaged protection devices or parts must be repaired or replaced by a qualified
specialist. Have damaged switches replaced by a service centre. Do not use this
machine if the switch cannot be turned ON or OFF.
Keep handles free of oil, grease and resin.
3.3 Safety devices
Safety valve
The safety valve prevents motor damage caused by overload when the splitting knife
is blocked or jammed. The safety valve is sealed and must never be tempered with.
Do not attempt to adjust it.
No-voltage release
The no-voltage release feature prevents the machine from starting up when the power
is restored after a power failure.
Two-hand operation
Two-hand operation ensures that the splitting knife travels downward only when both
operating levers are simultaneously pressed down.
Protective hose sleeve
The hose sleeve prevents oil from spraying out from damaged hydraulic lines and
causing injury.
3.4 Safety devices
Danger!
Disregard of the following warnings could lead to severe personal
injury or material damage.
Caution!
Moving parts.
Read these instructions before initial operation.

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Danger of personal injury. Body parts and clothing can be caught
by moving parts.
When operating this splitter, do not place your hands under the
splitting knife.
Protect your fee from falling pieces of wood.
Do not remove or disable safety devices.
Do not clean, service or adjust this machine during operation.
Risk of electric shock!
Wear protective gloves.
Wear non-slip safety shoes.
Wear hearing protection.
This machine is intended for operation by ONE person only.

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3.5 Symbols used throughout these instructions
Danger!
Indicates risk of personal injury or severe material damage.
Risk of electric shock! Risk of personal injury by electric shock.
Caution!
Risk of material damage.
Advisory note:
Supplementary information.
4. Special product features
Robust welded steel construction for maximum torsional stability.
Two-hand control for safety operation.
6 tons of ram force.
Wheel set for easy moving.
5. Transportation and installation
5.1 Machine installation
Danger!
This machine shall only be operated at a location meeting the
following conditions:
- level, non-slip ground
- All four of the machine’s legs must stand on firm, level ground
1. Transport the machine of the pallet to a suitable location.
2. Remove packing and enclosed parts.
3. Lift machine off the pallet.
5.2 Power connection
Danger! High voltage
Operate the machine only on a power source matching the
following requirements (see also “Technical specifications”):
- Outlets with neutral wire, being properly installed, grounded and tested.
- Mains voltage and frequency must conform with the date stated on the

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machine’s nameplate.
- Fuse protection by a residual current device (RCD) of 30 mA fault
current sensitivity.
- System impedance Zmax. at the interconnection point (house service
connection) 0.35 Ohm maximum.
Note
Check with your local Electricity Board or electrician if in doubt
whether your house service connection meets these requirements.
Position power supply cable so it does not interfere with the work and is not
damaged.
Protect power supply cable from heat, corrosive liquids and sharp edges.
Use only rubber-jacketed extension cords with sufficient wire gauge (see
“Technical specifications”).
Do not pull on power supply cable to unplug.
5.3 Initial operation
Keep clear of the moving splitting knife!
To ensure safe transport, the splitting knife is retained in the lowest position
during shipping. There is a plastic tie retainer to tight the chain to make sure the
splitting knife in the lowest position. When the transport retainer is removed
and the machine is turned on, the splitting knife will automatically travel upward.
During initial operation, be sure that there is about one meter of clearance
available above the splitting knife.
Changing the direction of rotation!
(ONLY FOR THREE PHASE MOTOR)
Depending on the phase sequence, it is possible that the electric motor will turn
in the wrong direction. If the electric motor turns in the wrong direction, the
splitting wedge cannot be operated. If such case, the phase changer setting
must be changed:
1. Install machine ready for work and connect it to the power supply.
2. To check for this condition, start the splitter (press the GREEN switch). If the
splitting knife does not move, turn off the machine (press the RED switch).
3. Unplug the power cable at the splitter.
4. There is a direction button which can control the rotating direction of motor on the
magnetic switch.

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5. Turn the machine on again –The splitting knife will automatically travel upwards.
6. Operation
Danger!
Before any operation, please loosen the bleed screw (1) as the
following step:
1. There is a bleed screw (1) on the oil tank,
during transportation, it is tightened in
order to avoid the oil leakage.
2. Before operating the log splitter, the
Bleed Screw (1), should be loosened by
some rotations until air can go in and out
of the oil tank smoothly.
3. Air flow thru the Bleed Screw hole
should be detectable while the log
splitter is under operations.
4. Before moving the log splitter, make
sure the Bleed Screw is tightened to
avoid oil leaking from this point.
Please take note of the following safety information before operating the
machine!
Also follow the safety instructions given at the beginning of this manual!
Hazard generated by machine defects!
Before starting any work, check to see that the following are in proper working order:
Check the hydraulic lines for damage. Check for any leaking hydraulic oil. Check
that the hydraulic line sleeves are in place.
Check the operating levers for damage. Check that the operating levers move
freely and fully back into their initial upper operating position.
Power cable, power cable plug and switch (if damaged, have replaced by a
qualified electrician).
Hazard generated by insufficient personal protection gear!
Wear suitable work clothing, providing protection against falling logs.
Wear hearing protection.
Wear safety glasses.
Wear non-slip safety shoes.

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Risk of personal injury and crushing by moving parts!
Do not operate the machine without installed safety guards.
When the splitter is turned on, the splitting knife immediately travels to the top
of its travel automatically. Be sure that there is about 1 meter of clearance
above the splitting knife.
Keep sufficient distance to driven components when operating the machine.
Do not hold the log to be split directly with your hands. Use the claws on the
operating levers only.
Always operate the splitting wedge with both hands on the operating levers.
Always assume a proper, safe work position:
- at the front on the operator side
- Directly in front of the splitter
Danger of injury due to unexpected, sudden movement of the
log being split!
Only split one piece of wood at a time.
Always position the log vertically on the support table.
Always split a log lengthwise in the same direction as the wood fibers run.
Logs with branch stubs can be very difficult to split (irregular cross-grain
structure). If a log gets caught on the splitting wedge, turn the splitter OFF before
attempting to free it. When removing a stuck log, do not reach into the area
between it and the support table.After freeing the log, do not try to split it again at
the same place. Try splitting it again in another place.
6.1 Splitting
1. Start the splitter (1) - by pressing the GREEN
switch.
2. Place a log vertically on the support table (3).
3. Hold the log in place with the claws on the
operating levers (2).
4. Move the operating levers (2) . Movement of
the cleaver is controlled by means of the two
operating levers (2). There are three possible
actions:
- Press both operating levers downward –
The work cycle starts, and the splitting