Portek CHARGER Operator's Handbook Manual

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY CLOTHING IN

CONJUNCTION WITH HAND, EYE, HEARING

AND FOOT PROTECTION TO

HSE/EN SPECIFICATIONS

Operator’s

Handbook

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Safety information

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Please refer to the safety instructions, assembly instructions and parts list before setting-up, operating,
maintaining and cleaning the Charger Logsplitter. Keep this Instruction Manual safe so you may refer to
it at any time.

Safety Rules

WARNING

Read and understand all the instructions before use.

Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may cause
electric shock, fire or other injury.

This machine is strictly to be operated by one person.

Essential Equipment for Your Protection

The Charger complies with all current safety standards. For your safety You
must wear full protection as specified below.

Head, eye and hearing protection

Eye protection to EN166 – B

Hearing protection to EN 352-1: 2002

Face protection visor recommended

Hand protection

Gloves to EN 12477:2001

WARNING:

When using this
machine, basic safety
precautions should
be followed to reduce
risk of personal injury
and machine damage.
Read all instructions
thoroughly before
attempting to operate
the machine.

Foot protection

Boots to EN 20345:2011

Leg protection

Sturdy full length trousers - ideally to
EN381 standard

Portek cannot be held liable for any injuries or
damages that may occur, if the Charger is used in
any inappropriate way, and/or if the device has been
modified in any way.

© Copyright 2018
Nothing within this edition may be copied, reproduced
or stored onto a retrieval system without the written
approval of Portek. Specifications, descriptions and
illustrative material in this manual are as accurate as
known at the time of publication, but are subject to
change without notice.

Important safety information

The Charger MUST be
operated from the back of
the machine as shown

This enables complete control of the
splitting process.

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1. Keep the workplace free from obstacles which could cause an accident. Ensure a clear working area of at least

1.5m is maintained to eliminate trip hazards from logs or tools.

2. Do not expose the Charger Logsplitter to rain. DO NOT use the Charger Logsplitter in damp or wet locations.

3. Keep children away from the Logsplitter. Children should never be allowed in the work place, or operate the

machine or tools.

4. Store your Charger Logsplitter in a dry and dust free environment.

5. Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery or anything that could be caught by the moving parts.

Protective clothing and slip-resistant shoes are recommended when operating the machinery. Wear protective hair
covering to secure long hair.

6. Safety equipment must be used. When operating the Charger Logsplitter, protective strike-resistant certified
goggles, earplugs, working gloves and boots should be worn, see page 2.

7. Maintain the Charger Logsplitter and tools with care. Follow the instructions for lubricating, cleaning and parts
replacement. Keep handles clean, dry and free from oil and grease.

8. STAY ALERT! Look at what you are doing. Keep your judgement. Do not operate when you’re tired.

9. Check all parts. Before using the Charger Logsplitter, any damaged part should be carefully checked to determine

that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check all fasteners and tighten as necessary.
Any damaged parts should be repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.

10. Only genuine Charger Logsplitter accessories and parts can be used as replacements.

Using accessories and parts other than those recommended may cause the quality guarantee to be invalid.

11. Do not operate the machine if intoxicated with alcohol or drugs. If you’re taking prescribed drugs, make sure your
judgement and reactions are unaffected. If there is any doubt about this do not operate the Charger Logsplitter.

12. MAINTENANCE. For your own safety, the care and maintenance of the Charger Logsplitter should be on a regular basis.

13. WARNING! When operating, all persons, apart from operator, should keep at least 5m away from the Charger

machine, to avoid injuries by wood or debris. Only one operator is allowed to operate the machine at any one time.

14. CAPACITY. Do not try to split wood more than the specified size. If the wood can’t be split, take the wood out from the
machine and cut it into smaller sizes or split it by other means. For full specification and capacity, see page 9.

15. This machine can only be used to split wood. Splitting other material or using the Charger Logsplitter in other
ways may cause injuries or damage to property and invalidate any guarantee.

16. Care should be taken placing and removing logs from the log splitter as the splitting wedge has a sharp edge.

17. Always place the logs centrally on the cutting area. Hint: Logs split easier if the narrower diameter (towards top of

tree) is nearest the splitting wedge.

18. ATTENTION: the warnings, alerts and instructions in this manual cannot cover all situations. The operator must have
basic common sense and caution at all times.

19. ATTENTION: do not leave the Charger Logsplitter running unattended.

20. Use of a residual current device is recommended.

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Setting up

Remove the Charger from the packaging ­the unit is heavy so a 2 person lift is required.

Operating Handle 1

Operating Handle 2

Attach the operating levers to the outside of the arms as
shown using the 4 bolts, washers and nuts supplied. Ensure
that handle grips are facing forward and the fixings are
tight before use

Splitting Wedge

Attach the front
support using the 2
bolts, washers and
nuts supplied

Front Support

Once the front support and the wheels are
attached, connect the long return spring

On and Off Switch

Reset Button

Lifting Handles shown in
typical transit position.
Remove R clip and
rotate as shown below

Attach the wheel assembly
using the 2 bolts, washers
and nuts supplied