HAHN AND SOHN CEDLS09V Hydraulic Log Splitters User Manual

Your new log splitter will more than satisfy your expectations. It has been manufactured under stringent quality standards to meet superior performance criteria. You will find your new unit easy and safe to operate, and with proper care, it will give you many years of dependable service.

Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new log splitter. Take special care to heed the cautions and warnings.

ENVIRONMENTAL
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses, and packaging should be sorted, taken to the local recycling center, and disposed of in an environmentally safe way.

SYMBOLS

The rating plate on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instructions on its use.

	Read these instructions in full before using the machine.
	Wear safety footwear!
	Wear protective gloves!
	Wear eye protection! Wear hearing protection!
	Keep your workspace tidy! Untidiness may result in accidents.
	Do not remove or tamper with any protection or safety devices.
	Dispose of the used oil in an environmentally friendly way.
	Do not use in the rain.
	Danger! Keep clear of moving parts!
	Do not remove jammed logs with your hands.
	Caution! Thrown objects.
	Before starting any repair, maintenance, or cleaning, always disconnect the power.
	Avoid injury from the movement of the splitting blade.
	Keep bystanders away from the working area.
	Do not split wood when the machine is transporting.
	Do not split wood when the machine is leaning.

SAFETY

Safety Warnings & Instructions

UNDERSTAND YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the log splitter. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to it. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and their proper operation.

DRUGS, ALCOHOL, AND MEDICATION
Do not operate the log splitter while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication that could affect your ability to use it properly.
AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
Always operate your log splitter on dry, solid, level ground. Never operate your log splitter on slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. The location you choose should be free from any tall grass, brush, or other interferences. There should be plenty of room for handling, which helps the operator stay alert. Keep your work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered areas invite injuries. To avoid tripping, do not leave tools, logs, or other components lying around the work area. Do not use the log splitter in wet or damp areas or expose it to rain. Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint, solvents, or flammable liquids pose a potential hazard.

INSPECT YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Check your log splitter before turning it on. Keep guards in place and in working order. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool area before turning it on. Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before using them. Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws, hydraulic fittings, hose clamps, etc., are securely tightened. Always check the oil level in the hydraulic oil tank. Never operate your log splitter when it is in need of repair or is in poor mechanical condition. Before starting work, test the stopping devices to keep them in a safe working condition.
DRESS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can be caught in moving parts. Protective electrically non-conductive gloves, non-skid footwear, and hearing protection are recommended when working. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair, preventing it from getting caught in machinery.

PROTECT YOUR EYES AND FACE
Any log splitter may throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Always wear safety goggles. Every day, eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses.
EXTENSION CORDS
Improper use of extension cords may cause inefficient operation of the log splitter, which can result in overheating. Be sure the extension cord is no longer than 10m and its section is no less than 2.5mm2 to allow sufficient current flow to the motor. Avoid the use of free and inadequately insulated connections. Connections must be made with protected material suitable for outdoor use.

VOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Check that the electric circuit is adequately protected and that it corresponds with the power, voltage, and frequency of the motor. Check that there is a ground connection. Ground the log splitter. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. Never open the switch/plug box. Should this be necessary, contact a qualified electrician. Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the log splitter.
PREVENT FIRES
Do not smoke or have open flames when operating or refilling the log splitter. Never operate the log splitter near a flame or spark. Oil is flammable and can explode.

KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
Allow only one person to load and operate the log splitter. Always keep bystanders, including visitors, children, and pets, away from the work area, especially when the log splitter is in operation. Only the operator should stand near the machine and only within the safe operating area prescribed in this manual. Never use other people to help you with freeing a jammed log. No one under the age of 16 should be allowed to operate the log splitter. Any individual under the age of 18 should have the necessary training and skills to perform the functions properly and safely, and should always be under the supervision of an adult.
INSPECT YOUR LOG
Never attempt to split logs containing nails, wire, or debris. Always make sure that both ends of the log you are splitting are as square as possible. This will prevent the log from sliding out of position while under pressure. Branches must be cut flush with the trunk.

DON’T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never stand on a log splitter. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tools are unintentionally contacted. Do not store anything above or near the log splitter where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED ACCIDENT
Do not straddle or reach across the splitting area when operating the log splitter. Never pile logs to be split in a manner that will cause you to reach across the log splitter. Only use your hands to operate the control levers. Never use your foot, knee, a rope, or
any other extension device. Always pay full attention to the movement of the wedge ram. Never attempt to load your log splitter while the ram is in motion. Keep your hands out of the way of all moving parts. Never try to split two logs on top of each other. One of them may fly up and hit you.

PROTECT YOUR HANDS
Keep your hands away from splits and cracks that open in the log. They may close suddenly and crush or amputate your hands. Do not remove jammed logs with your hands.
DON’T FORCE TOOL
It will do a better and safer job at its design rate. Don’t use a log splitter for a purpose for which it was not intended. Do not alter the equipment, or use the equipment in such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities. Never try to split logs larger than those indicated in the specifications table.

DISCONNECT POWER
Unplug when not in use, before making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning, or working on the log splitter. Consult the technical manual before servicing.
MAINTAIN YOUR LOG SPLITTER WITH CARE
Before cleaning, repairing, inspecting, or adjusting, shut off the machine and make certain all moving parts have stopped. Always clean the unit after each use. Keep the log splitter clean for the best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating. Inspect all hydraulic seals, hoses, and couplers for leaks prior to use. Control levers and power switches must be kept clean, dry, and free from oil and grease at all times.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Take used oil to an authorized collection point or follow the stipulations in the country where the log splitter is used. Do not discharge into drains, soil, or water.
MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF
Lock the shop. Store the log splitter away from children and others not qualified to use it.

DEAL WITH ACCIDENT
Always have a fire extinguisher and a first-aid kit available for use should the need arise. In an emergency, always know the location of the nearest phone or keep a phone on the job site. Also, know the phone numbers of the nearest ambulance, doctor, and fire department. This information will be invaluable in the case of an emergency.
SPECIAL WARNING
●The splitting operation of the machine is designed to be activated by one person. While there is the possibility that additional operators could be working with the machine (e.g., for loading and unloading), only one operator should activate splitting operations;
● The machine shall not be used by children;
● Description of functional tests of the machine;
● The installation and maintenance requirements, including a list of those devices, e.g., a two-hand control device, which should be verified, how frequently the verification shall be carried out, and by what method;

Specifications

Model Number		CEDLS08V	CEDLS09V
Motor (S6 40%)*		30V~ 50Hz 3000W 13A	400V 3~ 50Hz 3500W 7.1A
Log Size Capacity	Dia.	10-30 cm	10-30 cm
Log Size Capacity	Length	56~104 cm	56~104 cm
Maximum Force		1 Ton ± 10%	14 Ton ± 10%
Maximum Force		25.2 Mpa	24.6 Mpa
Hydraulic Oil Capacity		7.0 L	7.5 L
Ram Travel		5 cm	85 cm
Speed	Forward	13.9 cm/s 2.9 cm/s	21.8 cm/s 4.2 cm/s
Speed	Retract	3.7 cm/s	5.2 cm/s
Noise Pressure Level (LpA)		≤80 db(A)	≤80 db(A)
Vibration		2.5 m/s²	2.5 m/s²
Overall Sizes	Length	144 cm	144 cm
	Width	133 cm	135 cm
	Height	228 cm	228 cm
Weight		178 kg	187 kg

*S6 40%, continuous operation, periodic duty: time of one load cycle is 10 minutes, operation time at constant load is 4 minutes, operation time at no-load is 6 minutes.

APPLICATION CONDITIONS
This log splitter is designed for operating under ambient temperatures between +5°C and 40°C and for installation at altitudes no more than 1000m above M.S.L. The surrounding humidity should be less than 50% at 40°C. It can be stored or transported under ambient temperatures between -25°C and 55°C.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
For model: CEDLS09V
With a 3-phase 400 Volt / 50Hz motor, the log splitter should be connected to standard 400V±10% / 50Hz±1%Hz.
Electrical supply which has protection devices of under-voltage, over-voltage, over-current, as well as a residual current device (RCD) with a maximum residual current rated at 0.03A.
The mains connection and extension cable must have 5 wires = 3P + N + PE (3/N/PE). The mains connection must have a maximum 16 A fuse.
Electrical connection rubber cables must comply with EN60245, which are always marked with the symbol H 07 RN. Cables should be identified, as it is a legal requirement.

For model CEDLS08V
With a 230 Volt / 50Hz motor, the log splitter should be connected to a standard 230V±10%/50Hz±1%.
Electrical supply which has protection devices of under-voltage, over-voltage, and over-current (16 A) as well as a residual current device (RCD) which has a maximum residual current rated at 0.03A.
Electrical connection rubber cables must comply with EN60245, which are always marked with the symbol H 07 RN. Cables should be identified, as it is a legal requirement.

CONTENTS SUPPLIED

Log Splitter Frame & Power Station
Guard Arm
Log Lift
Retaining Hook
Wheel
Wheel Axle
Support Wheel
Operator’s Manual
Hardware Bag, including

ASSEMBLY

Insert the wheel axle into the holes of the mount bracket. Slide the wheels onto the axle and secure with Ø2×20 split pins from outside. Attach the wheel caps.
Keeping the support stand against the wedge, remove the R-Pin and bolt to release the cylinder. Lower both control handles to raise the wedge ram to the top. Insert the bolt and R-Pin to secure the cylinder.
Release both control handles to retract the wedge ram. Remove the support stand.
Align the hole and locking pin of the guard arm with the mount bracket. Secure the guard arm with an M10 × 30 hex bolt, a washer, and a nut from the hardware bag.
Position the retaining hook onto the frame and secure it with two M10×30 hex bolts and nuts.6. Position the log lift the inside mounting bracket and align with the mounting bracket holes. Secure with an M16×90 hex bolt and nut. Hook the lift chain to the wedge slide guide.

TRANSPORT

Pull the spring pin and slide the square tube of the support wheel into the holder. Loosen the spring pin to fix it after selecting the appropriate hole.
The upper hole is for transport, and the lower hole is only for storage. Because the support wheel is a universal wheel, it is not stable enough for transport if mounted at the lower hole!

The transporting handle is fixed upright by the pin with a clip for easier delivery.
Remove the clip and pin. Lower the handle in the direction of the arrow as shown, and secure it by fixing the pin with the clip to the outer hole.

DELIVERING A LOG SPLITTER TO THE WORK SITE

The log splitter is equipped with 2 wheels for minor moving. To move the log splitter to the work site. Grip the handle (a) to tilt the log splitter slightly after making sure the oil tank cover is tightened.

If a crane is used, tie the rope at the lifting point below the blue bundling label, then hoist the machine with the crane.

SPLITTER OPERATION

Plan your work site. Work safely and save effort by planning your work beforehand. Have your logs positioned where they can be easily reached. Have a site located to stack the split wood or load it onto a nearby truck or other carrier. Position the log splitter on solid level ground.
Applying a thin coat of grease to the surfaces of the ram before operation will lengthen the durability of the ram.

Bleed the air out of the hydraulic system before starting the log splitter. The cover of the hydraulic oil tank should be loosened by some rotations until air can go in and out of the oil tank smoothly.
Air flow through the oil tank filler should be detectable during the operations.
Before moving the log splitter, make sure the cover of the oil tank is tightened to avoid oil leaking from this point.

Failing to loosen the oil tank cover will keep the sealed air in the hydraulic system compressed after being decompressed. Such continuous air compression and decompression will blow out the seals of the hydraulic system and cause permanent damage to the log splitter.

CEDL09V Motor
Turn the motor switch to the ON position to start the log splitter.
To stop the machine, just turn the motor switch to the OFF position.

Make sure the direction of motor rotation. Turn the motor on, and the wedge ram should rise to the highest position automatically. If the wedge ram is already at the highest position when the motor starts, grip both control levers and lower them. The wedge ram
should start to move downward.
In case no ram motion is detected after the motor starts, power off the motor immediately to change motor polarity by turning the pole switching device inside the plug with a screwdriver.

Splitting

Place the log vertically on the support table, so that it lies flat on its face. Press the left lever to lower the extended log fixing claw against the log to secure it. The extended log fixing claw can be adjusted to fit logs with different heights.
Hold the left press lever. Meanwhile, move the splitter wedge down by pressing the right splitting lever to the half stroke to split the log slowly first, and then press it to the end until the log is completely split.
Return the splitter wedge to the starting position. Operate the spring-loaded retract control lever to lift the wedge above the height of the log to be split. The spring is already connected to the handle in the factory.

Splitting Lever
The splitting force and speed are governed by the splitting lever.
The first half stroke of the splitting lever is idle speed; press the splitting lever to the half stroke for maximum splitting force at a slower speed to split the log at the beginning or particularly hard and seasoned logs.

Press the splitting lever to the end for faster speed at less splitting force to finish the splitting or to split usual logs.
It can be shifted by simply raising and lowering the splitting lever slightly.

Do not attempt to split green logs. Dry, seasoned logs split much more easily and will not jam as frequently as green wood.
Break log in the direction of its growing grain. Do not place a log across the log splitter for splitting. It may be dangerous and may seriously damage the machine.
Do not remove jammed logs with your hands. Never use other people to help you with freeing a jammed log.

Stack as you work. This will provide a safer work area by keeping it uncluttered and avoiding the danger of tripping or damaging the power cord.

Accumulated split wood and wood chips can create a hazardous work environment. Never continue to work in a cluttered work area, which may cause you to slip, trip, or fall.

FREE A JAMMED LOG

Do not remove jammed logs with your hands. If jammed, stop the motor and loosen the log by a downward stroke on the log with a hammer.

REPLACING OIL

The hydraulic system is a closed system with an oil tank, oil pump, and control valve. Low oil levels can damage the oil pump. Check the oil level with the dipstick. The oil should be completely changed once a year.
The following hydraulic oils or equivalent are recommended for the log splitter’s hydraulic transmission system:

SHELL Tellus 22
MOBIL DTE 11
ARAL Vitam GF 22
BP Energol HLP-HM 22

Use a drain pan to aid in the removal of all used oil and particles.
Remove the oil drain plug to drain oil from the hydraulic transmission system.
Examine oil for metal chips as a precaution against future problems.
After oil has been completely drained from the machine, reinstall the drain plug.
Add the hydraulic transmission system with recommended oil through the filler plug opening.

Read the dipstick to determine the maximum and minimum oil levels. Low oil can damage the oil pump. Overfilling can result in excessive temperature in the hydraulic transmission system.

Apply sealant to the filler plug and reinstall it.
Following an oil change, activate the log splitter a few times without actually splitting.

SHARPENING WEDGE

This log splitter is equipped with a reinforced splitting wedge whose blade is specially treated. After long periods of operation, and when required, sharpen the wedge using a fine-toothed file, removing any burrs or flat spots on the edge.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

PROBLEM	PROBABLE CAUSE	REMEDY SUGGESTED
The motor does not start	The switch is OFF	ON the switch
Incorrect motor rotation direction	Incorrect connection	Change the pole switching device in the plug with a screw driver
Incorrect motor rotation direction	Incorrect connection	Reverse polarity by an electrician Check and tighten the parts
Log Splitter does not work while the motor is running	The valve is not opened owing to the connection parts	Coosening control
	Levers or connection parts are bent	Repair the bent parts
	Lower hydraulic oil level	Check and refill hydraulic oil
Log Splitter works with abnormal vibration and noise	Lower hydraulic oil level	Check and refill hydraulic oil

ATTENTION: ALL REPAIR WORK MUST BE DONE BY A SPECIALIST FOR THIS PRODUCT.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CEDLS08V	CEDLS09V

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM DIAGRAM

PARTS SCHEMATIC

Parts List

No.	Description	Q’ty	No.	Description	Q’ty
1	Left Guard Bracket	1	34	Locknut M8	4
2	Bolt M10x30	7	35	Large Washer 8	6
3	Flat Washer 10	9	36	Wing Bolt M8x25	1
4	Locating Pin Handle	2	37	38 39Combined Washer	3
5	Locknut M10	13	20	Lower Hose	1
6	Lift Chain Φ6	1			10
7	Wedge Weldment	1	40	Upper Hose	1
8	Bolt M12x65	6	41	Valve Connecter	4
9	Friction Plate	4	42	Screw M12x120	2
10	Baffle Plate	2	43	Operating Handle Grip	2
11	Left Plate	1	44	Thin Nut M12	2
12	Locknut M12	4	45	Lever	1
13	Large Washer 12	3	46	Reset Spring	1
14	Cylindrical Pin 8×40	1	47	Cylindrical Pin 8×60	1
15	Control U-Handle	1	48	Bolt M8x12	4
16	Right Plate	1	49	Front Support Plate for Cylinder	1
17	Nut M12	6	50	Bolt M8x25	2
18	Axis Pin	1	51	Rear Support Plate for Cylinder	1
19	Wheel Cap 12	2	52	Flat Washer 8	3
20	Lift Guard	1	53	54 55 Handle Grip Square Plug	1
21	Cylinder	1	56	Pull Rod Connecting Plate Valve for Valve	1
22	Spring	1			1
23	Nut M8	5			1
24	Bolt M8x30	2			1
25	Bolt M8x80	1	58	Hose Nipple	2
26	Oil Cap	1	59	Inlet Hose	1
27	O- Ring 25×2.65	1	60	Bolt M8x50	2
28	Oil Dipstick	1	61	Spring Washer 8	4
29	Nylon Washer	1	62	Oil Hose 19	1
30	Shaft	1	63	Hose Clamp 28-36	2
31	Extended Log Fixing Claw	1	64	Hose Connector	1
32	Nut M8	3	65	Right Operating Lever	1
33	Log Fixing Claw	1	66	Large Washer 10	2

No.	Description	Q’ty
67	Connectin Lever	1
68	Bolt M8x40	1
69	Cylindrical Pin 6×40	2
70	Stroke Adjusting Lever	1
71	Round Plate	2
72	Clip 2.5	1
73	Large Washer 10	1
74	Star Knob	1
75	Switch Adjusting Sleeve	1
76	Screw M4x60	2
77		1
78	Locknut M4	2
79	Motor	1
80	Gear Pump	1
81	Screw M8x90	1
82	Oil Hose 16	1
83	Hose Clamp 20-26	2
84	Wheel Cap	2
85	Wheel	2
86	Flat Washer 16	4
87	Cotter Pin 2×20	2
88	Wheel Axle	1
89	Locknut M16	2
90	Bolt M16x90	2
91	Screw Plug	1
92	Combined Washer 22	1
93		1
94	Main Frame	4
95	Flat Washer 6	4
96	Buffer Spring	1
97	O-Ring 50×2.65	1
98	Oil Filter K	1
99	Bush K	1
100	Flange	1
101	Locating Plate	1
102	Hook	1
103	Rectangular Nozzle	1
104	Locknut M14	1
105	Torsional Spring	1
106	Washer 14	1
107	Locating Bush for Spring	1
108	Locating Bush	1
109	109Large	2
110	Screw M6x10	1
111	Handle Grip	1
112	Support Wheel Assy.	1
113	Bolt M10x25	4
114	Fixing Tube	1
115	Pin B 16×85	1
116	Clip 3	3
117	Pin B 12×50	2

Documents / Resources

HAHN AND SOHN CEDLS09V Hydraulic Log Splitters [pdf] User Manual
CEDLS08V, CEDLS09V, CEDLS09V Hydraulic Log Splitters, Hydraulic Log Splitters, Log Splitters, Splitters

References

User Manual

CEDLS09V Hydraulic Log Splitters

INTRODUCTION