Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Most problems are easy to fix. Consult the Troubleshooting Table below for common problems and their solutions. If you continue to experience problems, call Country Home Products, Inc. for support.
Troubleshooting Table
WARNING! When performing any maintenance, you must first unplug the wood splitter from the power source and make sure the hydraulic system is depressurized and the fluid has cooled. Read the "Safety Considerations" chapter of this manual before
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Ram will not | ⇒ Is the bleed screw adjusted properly? See page 11, |
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move or is slow | Step 3. |
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to respond. | ⇒ Bleed any accumulated air from the hydraulic system. |
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| ⇒ Is the wood splitter on a level surface? See page 11, |
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| ⇒ Make sure the voltage at the outlet or extension cord |
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| connection to the wood splitter is at least 105VAC. |
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| ⇒ The hydraulic fluid may be low. Check and adjust the |
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| level as required. See page 18. |
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| ⇒ The wood being split may be too hard, it has knots or |
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