Posch HydroCombi 18 GS User manual

Operating Instructions
HydroCombi 18 GS
D1010438 - V001
*D1010438-V001*
English
Copyright by Posch Gesellschaft m.b.H., Made in Austria

Manufacturer
POSCH Gesellschaft m.b.H.
Paul-Anton-Keller-Strasse 40
A-8430 Leibnitz
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.posch.com
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8430 Leibnitz, Paul-Anton-Keller-Strasse 40, telephone: [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [email protected]
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84149 Velden/Vils, Preysingallee 19, telephone: [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [email protected]
Manufacturer
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Contents
1Foreword 5
1.1 Copyright notice 5
1.2 Liability for defects 5
1.3 Reservations 5
1.4 Definitions 5
1.5 Operating instructions 6
2Safety information 7
2.1 Explanation of symbols 7
2.2 General safety information 8
2.3 Safety instructions for log splitter 8
2.4 Noise 9
2.5 Remaining risks 9
2.6 Proper use 9
2.7 Incorrect use 10
3General 11
3.1 Scope 11
3.2 Description 11
3.3 Major machine components 12
3.4 Stickers and their meaning 13
3.5 Set-up 14
4Start-up 15
4.1 Driven by electric motor (type E) 15
4.2 Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft (type PZG) 16
4.3 Driven by the tractor's hydraulic system (type PS) 16
4.4 Driven by tractor with shaft-mounted pump (type PZ) 17
5Operation 18
5.1 "Autospeed" 18
5.2 Extending the cylinder 19
5.3 The splitting procedure with "Fixomatic" 19
5.4 Lifting device 21
6Put out of operation 23
6.1 "Fixomatic" 23
6.2 Switching off the machine 23
7Transport 24
7.1 Transporting by three-point linkage on the tractor 24
Contents
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8Checks 26
8.1 Protective guards 26
8.2 Screw fittings 26
8.3 Electrical cables 26
8.4 Hydraulic lines 26
8.5 Tool guide 26
8.6 "Fixomatic" 26
8.7 Two-hand controller 27
8.8 Log retaining tip 27
8.9 Oil level 27
9Maintenance 28
9.1 Tool guide 28
9.2 Oil changing 28
9.3 Cleaning 30
10 Additional equipment 31
10.1 Push-fit floor grate 31
11 Troubleshooting 32
11.1 Disposal 33
12 Technical data 34
13 Service 35
EC Declaration of Conformity 36
Contents
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Foreword
Thank you for buying our product.
This machine has been built in conformity with applicable European standards and
regulations.
These operating instructions explain how to operate the machine safely and efficiently and
how to maintain it.
Any person entrusted with the transport, installation, commissioning, operation or
maintenance of the machine must have read and understood:
▪ the operating instructions
▪ the safety instructions
▪ the safety information given in the individual chapters.
To avoid operator error and ensure problem-free operation, the operating instructions must
be available to the operating personnel at all times.
Copyright notice
All documents are protected by the law of copyright.
Documents including excerpts thereof may not be distributed or reproduced nor may their
content be communicated without express permission.
Liability for defects
Read these operating instructions through carefully before putting the machine into
operation.
We accept no liability for damage or disruptions caused by failure to observe the operating
instructions.
Claims for liability must be reported as soon as the defect is identified.
Claims are null and void for example in the following cases:
▪ improper use
▪ faulty attachments and drives not supplied with the machine
▪ failure to use original spare parts and accessories
▪ conversions or modifications, where not agreed with us in writing
We are not liable for defects of wearing parts.
Reservations
Technical data, dimensions, illustrations of the machine and safety standards are subject
to continual change and are therefore not in any circumstances binding in relation to the
supplied machine.
We accept no liability for printing and typesetting errors.
Definitions
Operator
The operator is the party which operates the machine and uses it for its intended purpose
or causes it to be operated by suitable, trained personnel.
Operating personnel
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1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Foreword
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The operating personnel (operators) are those entrusted by the operator to operate the
machine.
Technical personnel
Technical personnel are persons entrusted by the operator of the machine with special tasks
such as installation, set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Electrician
An electrician is a person who, by virtue of his specialist training, has knowledge of electrical
systems, standards and regulations and is able to identify and prevent possible hazards.
Machine
The term machine replaces the commercial designation of the object to which these
operating instructions relate (see cover sheet).
Operating instructions
This manual is a "translation of the original operating manual"
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Foreword
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Safety information
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols and instructions in this manual provide warnings about possible
personal injury or property damage or give useful information about working with the
machine.
DANGER
Warning about danger zones
Instruction regarding safe working, where non-compliance entails the risk of serious or
fatal injury.
Always observe these instructions and ensure that you work with particular caution and
care.
DANGER
Warning of dangerous electrical voltage
Contact with live parts can result in immediate death.
Protective covers and enclosures marked with this sign may only be opened by qualified
electricians after the electricity supply has been turned off.
DANGER
Crushing hazard
Risk of injury through upper limbs getting trapped.
DANGER
Danger of tipping over
Risk of serious injury if the machine tips over.
NOTICE
Instruction
Symbol for proper use of the machine.
Non-observance can result in malfunctions by or damage to the machine.
Noise
Symbol for an area where noise levels can exceed 85 dB(A).
Non-observance can cause hearing problems or deafness.
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2.1
Safety information
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Further information
Symbol for further information relating to a bought-in part.
Information
Action-related information.
General safety information
The machine may only be operated by persons who are familiar with the machine’s
operation and hazards and with the user manual.
▪ It is the operator’s responsibility to provide appropriate staff training.
Persons under the influence of alcohol, drugs or pharmaceutical products that impair
responsiveness must not operate or maintain the machine.
The machine may only be operated if it is in perfect working condition.
Only operate the machine if it is in a stable position.
Minimum age of operative: 18 years.
Only one person may operate the machine at a time.
Take regular breaks to ensure concentration.
Ensure that your workplace is adequately illuminated since poor lighting can significantly
increase the risk of injury.
Never work without the protective guards in place.
Only carry out repair, setup, maintenance and cleaning work when the drive is switched off
and the tool is stationary.
▪ If the machine has a PTO drive, the universal joint shaft must be removed from the
tractor.
▪ The electric motor must be switched off and the power cable disconnected.
Never leave the machine running unattended.
Switch off the machine's drive unit before carrying out any adjustments.
Only use original - POSCH - spare parts.
Do not modify or tamper with the machine.
Work on electrical equipment must only be carried out by qualified electricians.
Never use damaged cables.
Machines with electric motors must not be used in the rain as this can lead to a malfunction
of the switch or the motor.
Machines with shaft-mounted pump (type PZ):
When the machine is at rest, always fix the transmission on the pin of the three-point linkage
and secure with the chain.
Safety instructions for log splitter
Do not hold the log with your hand while splitting.
Do not reach into the splitting area.
2.2
2.3
Safety information
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Wear safety shoes and close-fitting clothes when working with this device.
Only use the machine outdoors.
Wear protective gloves.
Never split angle-cut wood.
Keep the work area free of chips and wood residues.
Shut the drive down before removing any jammed pieces of wood.
Max. log length 15 - 110 cm
Always retract the splitting tool when the machine is being transported or is not in operation.
The working pressure of the hydraulic system must not exceed 225 bar.
Noise
The workplace-related, A-rated emission sound pressure level is 70 dB(A), measured at the
operative's ear.
In the case of machines with a PTO drive, the noise level depends on the noise of the tractor.
The stated values are emissions values, and thus do not necessarily represent reliable
values for the work area. Although there is a correlation between emission and pollutant
levels, it is not possible to deduce reliably from that whether or not additional precautionary
measures are necessary. Factors that influence the level of pollutants present in the work
area include the individual nature of the work area, other sources of noise, e.g. the number
of machines and other work operations being carried out in the vicinity. Equally, permissible
values for a work area may vary between different countries. However, this information
should enable the user to estimate the dangers and risks more accurately.
Remaining risks
Even if all safety precautions are observed and the machine is used in accordance with the
instructions, some risks still remain:
▪ Touching of revolving parts or tools.
▪ Injury caused by flying logs or log pieces.
▪ Risk of burns if the engine is not properly ventilated.
▪ Hearing loss if ear protection is not worn when working.
▪ Human error (e.g. due to excessive physical exertion, mental strain, etc.)
With every machine, some risks still remain. Therefore you should always be very careful
when working. It is up to the operating personnel to ensure that work is carried out safely.
Proper use
The machine - HydroCombi 18 GS - is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a diameter
of 10 - 60 cm and a length of 15 - 110 cm.
The machine may only be used to process firewood.
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2.5
2.6
Safety information
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Incorrect use
Any incorrect use or use other than that specified under "Proper use" is expressly forbidden.
2.7
Safety information
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General
Scope
This user manual applies to the following machines:
Machine type
Article no. * Designation - Type Drive
M6190M HydroCombi 18 GS - PS Tractor hydraulics
M6192M HydroCombi 18 GS - PZG PTO
M6194M HydroCombi 18 GS - E5.5 Electric motor
M6196M HydroCombi 18 GS - PZGE5.5 PTO/Electric motor
M6198M HydroCombi 18 GS - PZ Shaft-mounted pump
*The article number is stamped on the machine's rating plate.
Models
.....M “Fixomatic” (two-part splitting knife with timber holder function)
.....R "Autospeed"
Additional equipment
F0003048 Push-on floor grate
F0002179 Hour counter for machines with electric motor
F0001806 Hour counter for machines with PTO drive
Description
The HydroCombi 18 GS machine is suitable solely for splitting logs with a maximum length
of 15 - 110 cm.
The splitter is driven hydraulically; the hydraulic system is driven by the tractor's hydraulic
system or by an electric motor or by a PTO shaft.
The machine is operated via a two-hand safety controller.
As soon as the control levers of the safety circuit have been pressed down simultaneously,
the splitting knife is advanced.
As soon as you release one of the two control levers, the splitting knife halts. If the control
levers are pushed upwards, the splitting knife returns to its starting position.
The wood is placed on a pressure plate under the splitting knife.
The splitting knife presses into the log when working and splits it.
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3.1
3.2
General
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Major machine components
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1Cylinder 12 Oil drain screw
2 Guide rod 13 Three-point linkage
3 Vent screw 14 PTO pump
4 Shut-off rod 15 Lubrication nipple
5 Two-hand control 16 Rating plate
6 Splitting knife with timber holder
function 17 Oil sight glass
7 Guard bar 18 “Fixomatic” operating lever
8 Retaining tip 19 Switch/plug
9 Tool guide 20 Control valve
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General
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10 Floor plate 21 Electric motor
11 Lifting unit 22 Oil filter
Stickers and their meaning
1Only one person may operate the machine at a time
2 Only carry out repair, set-up, maintenance and cleaning
work when the drive is switched off and the tool is stationary.
3 Wear protective gloves
4 Wear safety shoes
5 Wear goggles and ear defenders
6 Caution, moving tools
7 Always read the user manual before operating the machine
Z2001220
Rotational direction of motor
Z2001220
Rotational direction of PTO
Z2001260
Grease tool guide
Z2001360
Oil level
nmax = 380 min-1
nmin = 300 min-1
PTO shaft speed
Z205 0010
Phase inverter
Z2050400
Lubrication point
max. 35 l/min
Z205 0540
Maximum efficiency
Stickers on controls
Z2001326
Operation - "Fixomatic"
3.4
General
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Z2050871
Using the splitter
Set-up
Ensure the machine is stable before starting it.
Set up the machine on a level, firm and clear work surface.
The machine must be placed directly on the ground. Do not place wooden boards, flat pieces
of metal etc. underneath it.
3.5
General
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Start-up
Before starting to operate the machine, please check that the protective and safety systems
are working and also the hydraulic hoses and oil level.
Before each start-up, the condition of the electrical cables must be checked.
Please check the operation of the wood grip in particular!
If a fault occurs during operation, the machine must be shut down immediately.
Driven by electric motor (type E)
Machines with 400 V motor
The machine must only be operated on electric circuits equipped with 30 mA FI fault current
protection or a Portable Residual Current Device (PRCD).
Work on electrical equipment must only be carried out by qualified electricians.
Type E5.5
Connect the machine to the mains:
▪ Mains voltage 400 V (50 Hz)
▪ Circuit-breaker 16 A (tripping characteristic C)
▪ For the feed, a cable cross-section of at least 2.5 mm² must be used.
This cable cross-section is only a minimum specification. In the event of a lengthy
supply cable, its size must be determined by an electrician.
▪ Turn the switch to the ON position.
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1Neutral position 2 On position
If the electric motor will not start (red light for rotational direction detection is on):
A phase inverter in the plug controls the direction of rotation of the motor (press in the disc
in the plug with a screwdriver and turn 180˚).
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4.1.1
Start-up
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A tight plug connection can rip the CEE plug out of the switch housing.
▪ This can be remedied using standard plugs and a silicone spray.
Any such damage to the switch is not covered by the guarantee.
Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft (type
PZG)
▪ Assemble the machine on the three-point linkage of the tractor.
▪ Attach the universal joint shaft and secure with the safety chain.
▪ Clockwise rotation of the tractor PTO shaft.
▪ Turn the tractor's manual throttle to minimum.
▪ Slowly engage the tractor PTO shaft and allow the machine to start moving.
▪ Set the required PTO shaft speed using the manual throttle: 300-380 rpm
In this work area, operation of the tractor is efficient thanks to lower fuel consumption and
noise pollution.
For a short-term increase in efficiency up to a maximum of 4 hours of continuous operation,
the machine can be operated with a PTO shaft speed of 450 rpm to achieve the maximum
splitting speed.
The maximum PTO shaft speed of 450 rpm must on no account be exceeded, otherwise
the oil will become too hot. This leads to premature wear and leaks in the pump, cylinder
and hydraulic pipes.
Before disengaging the universal joint shaft, set the manual throttle of the tractor to
minimum.
The universal joint shaft must be stored in the universal joint shaft linkage when it is
disconnected.
Driven by the tractor's hydraulic system (type PS)
▪ Assemble the machine on the three-point linkage of the tractor.
▪ Connect the hydraulic hoses to the tractor's hydraulic system.
▪ Turn the control valve on the tractor to the "On" position.
Ensure that the viscosity of the tractor hydraulic oil is compatible with that of the splitter.
▪ Hydraulic oil HLP M46
Observe the flow and return.
Maximum efficiency of tractor's hydraulic
system Maximum working pressure of tractor's hydraulic system
35 l/min 225 bar
4.2
4.3
Start-up
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Driven by tractor with shaft-mounted pump (type
PZ)
▪ Assemble the machine on the three-point linkage of the tractor.
▪ Attach the transmission to the tractor PTO shaft and secure with the chain to prevent
twisting.
– The chain must not be more than 30° to the vertical.
– The transmission must not lean more than 45° from the vertical, otherwise oil may
escape from the ventilation screw.
▪ Clockwise rotation of the tractor PTO shaft.
▪ Turn the tractor's manual throttle to minimum.
▪ Slowly engage the tractor PTO shaft and allow the machine to start moving.
Set the required PTO shaft speed using the manual throttle: 300-380 rpm
In this work area, operation of the tractor is efficient thanks to lower fuel consumption and
noise pollution.
For a short-term increase in efficiency up to a maximum of 4 hours of continuous operation,
the machine can be operated with a PTO shaft speed of 450 rpm to achieve the maximum
splitting speed.
The maximum PTO shaft speed of 450 rpm must on no account be exceeded, otherwise
the oil will become too hot. This leads to premature wear and leaks in the pump, cylinder
and hydraulic pipes.
Before disengaging the universal joint shaft, set the manual throttle of the tractor to
minimum.
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Start-up
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Operation
At outdoor temperatures below 0°C, let the machine idle for approximately five minutes
to allow the hydraulic system to reach the correct operating temperature (the hydraulic pipes
will then be warm to the touch).
"Autospeed"
"Autospeed" enables pressure-controlled switching between the two feed speeds.
▪ "Autospeed" responds to the required splitting pressure and automatically adjusts the
splitting speed.
The advantages:
Automatic pressure-controlled switching between the two feed speeds gives a faster
working speed.
▪ This in turn leads to a 30% increase in splitting performance.
The smooth, gentle switchover ensures the minimum of hydraulic wear.
Position Function
0Control levers in home position, splitting tool does not move.
IBoth control levers pressed downwards simultaneously. As long as the
control levers remain in this position, the splitting tool continues to
extend.
▪ The splitting speed is matched to the splitting pressure.
II If both control levers are pressed upwards simultaneously, the splitting
tool returns to its home position and then goes back to position "0".
In the case of switched off machines with "Autospeed", the splitting tool can fall
independently.
This slow fall is caused by the "Autospeed" valve and thus normal status.
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5.1
Operation
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Extending the cylinder
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1Hexagon nut
The machine is supplied with the cylinder in the retracted position.
Before starting work, the cylinder must be extended and fixed.
When extending and retracting the cylinder, make sure the hydraulic hoses are not
trapped!
▪ Press the control levers downwards.
– The cylinder rises until it lies against the cylinder support plate.
▪ Tighten the two hexagon nuts of the cylinder.
– The two hexagon nuts are fixed on the right hand side of the shut-off flap with a wing
nut for safekeeping.
▪ Press the control levers upwards. The splitting blade retracts.
Log splitting can now be carried out.
Height in working position: 260 cm
The splitting procedure with "Fixomatic"
Only one person may operate the machine at a time.
Ensure that no other people are in the vicinity of the machine.
Do not reach under the splitting tool; always grasp the log from the side.
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5.3
Operation
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1 Shut-off rod 4 Lower splitting knife section
2 Guard bar 5 “Fixomatic” operating lever
3 Timber retaining tip
▪ Place the log upright under the splitting knife.
▪ Align the log as required and pull the “Fixomatic” operating lever.
– The lower splitting knife section is lowered onto the log.
– If necessary, also press the log against the timber retaining tip to prevent it from
twisting.
If the retaining point does not fit on the log:
▪Press both control levers downwards slightly at the same time so that the upper splitting
knife section slowly descends until the lower splitting knife section engages again.
▪ Press the two control levers upwards, thereby retracting the entire splitting knife.
– The log can now be realigned.
▪ Pull both control levers downwards at the same time.
– The splitting knife advances and splits the log.
– As soon as the control levers are released, the splitting knife halts.
▪ Press the two control levers upwards to retract the splitting knife again.
▪ The return stroke of the splitting blade can be changed using the shut-off rod.
– Loosen the wing nut and push the shut-off rod into the desired position.
If the wood presses against the guard bracket during the splitting process, the guard
bracket jumps out of the detent position and swings downwards. This means that the guard
bracket is not damaged.
Before starting a new splitting process, the guard bracket must be pressed back up again
into the working position.
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