Posch SpaltAxt 8 User manual

Operating Instructions
SpaltAxt 8
D1010535 - V001
*D1010535-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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Machine number:..............................................................................
Serial number:.....................................................................................
POSCH Austria:
8430 Leibnitz, Paul-Anton-Keller-Strasse 40, telephone: [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [email protected]
POSCH Germany:
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 9
2.4 Noise 9
2.5 Remaining risks 10
2.6 Proper use 10
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 Electric motor drive 15
4.2 Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft 17
4.3 Driven by the tractor's hydraulic system (type PS) 17
4.4 Powered by petrol engine 17
5Operation 19
5.1 Splitting process 19
5.2 Setting the splitting distance (stroke) 20
6Put out of operation 21
6.1 Put drives out of operation 21
7Transport 22
7.1 Prior to transport 22
7.2 Moving by hand 22
7.3 Transporting by three-point linkage on the tractor 22
8Checks 24
Contents
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8.1 Protective guards 24
8.2 Screw fittings 24
8.3 Electrical equipment 24
8.4 Hydraulic lines 25
8.5 Tool guide 25
8.6 Oil level 25
9Maintenance 26
9.1 Tool guide 26
9.2 Oil changing 26
9.3 Cleaning 28
10 Accessories 29
10.1 Special knife with rollers 29
10.2 Wheelset 400 29
10.3 Hour counter (electrical drive) 30
10.4 Hour meter (PTO drive) 30
10.5 Hour counter (petrol engine drive) 31
11 Troubleshooting 32
11.1 Disposal 33
12 Technical data 34
13 Service 36
EC Declaration of Conformity 37
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"
This user manual provides a summary of the types and styles available.
Please note that not all points and diagrams will apply for your machine.
1.5
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.
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.
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.
Crushing hazard
Risk of injury through upper limbs getting trapped.
Use eye protection
Non-compliance can result in eye damage.
Noise
Symbol for an area where noise levels can exceed 85 dB(A).
Non-observance can cause hearing problems or deafness.
Wear protective gloves
Wear safety shoes
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2.1
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Note
Symbol for proper use of the machine.
Non-compliance can result in malfunctions or damage to the machine.
Further information
Symbol for further information relating to an externally purchased 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 the machine or carry out maintenance work on it.
The machine may only be operated if it is in perfect working condition.
Check the machine for potential damage prior to every use.
▪ When doing so, pay particular attention to inspection activities in section "Checks [➙
24]".
If faults occur on the machine, work must be stopped immediately.
Ensure the machine is stable before starting it.
Children must not operate the machine.
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 as poor lighting can significantly
increase the risk of injury.
The processing residues (chips, scrap wood, bark etc.) are to be removed from the machine
and from the work station at regular intervals. It must be ensured that nothing accumulates
and there are no blockages inside or outside the machine!
Open fires and smoking are prohibited in the vicinity of the machine.
Never work without the protective guards in place.
Only carry out repair, set-up, 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.
2.2
Safety information
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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 a combustion engine:
Carbon monoxide formation
Suffocation hazard
Never operate machines in confined spaces!
Safety instructions for log splitter
Do not hold the log with your hand while splitting.
Do not reach into the splitting area.
Wear safety shoes and close-fitting clothes when working with this device.
Only use the machine outdoors.
▪ Exception: machines operated by electricity.
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 55 cm
Always fully 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 250 bar.
Noise
The workplace-related, A-rated emission sound pressure level is 70 dB(A), measured at the
operative's ear.
In machines with an internal combustion engine an A-rated emission sound pressure level
of 90 dB(A), measured at the operative's ear, should be expected.
In the case of machines with a PTO drive, the noise level depends on the noise of the tractor.
Ear protection is therefore necessary.
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.
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2.4
Safety information
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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 - SpaltAxt 8 - is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a diameter of 10–
50 cm and a length of 10–55 cm.
The machine may only be used to process firewood.
Proper use also includes adherence to the prescribed operating, inspection, maintenance
and servicing conditions and particular attention should also be paid to the safety
instructions contained in the user manual.
Incorrect use
Any incorrect use or use other than that specified under "Proper use" is expressly forbidden.
This also includes the use of a cross-type splitter.
2.5
2.6
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
M6140N SpaltAxt 8 - E5.5-400 Turbo Electric motor
M6141N SpaltAxt 8 - E3-230 Electric motor
M6142N SpaltAxt 8 - E3-400 Electric motor
M6162N SpaltAxt 8 - PS Turbo Tractor hydraulics
M6166N SpaltAxt 8 - PZG Turbo PTO shaft
M6167N SpaltAxt 8 - PZG-E5.5 PTO shaft/electric motor
M6168N SpaltAxt 8 - B4.1 Petrol engine
*The article number is stamped on the machine's rating plate.
Models
Accessories
F0002544 Special blade with rollers
F0002581 Wheelset
F0004278 Three-point linkage connection (for electric drive)
F0002179 Hour counter for machines with electric motor
F0001806 Hour counter for machines with Z motor
F0001482 Hour counter for machines with petrol engine
Description
The SpaltAxt 8 machine is suitable solely for splitting logs with a maximum length of 10–
55 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 or by a petrol engine.
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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2
4
3
6
7
8
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10
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12
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16
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18
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5
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20
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1Timber support 12 Pressure plate
2 Transport handle 13 Frame
3 Lifting eye 14 Holding magnet
4 Knife guide 15 Restraint point
5 Shut-off rod 16 Rating plate
6 Clamp unit 17 Wheel
7 Splitting blade 18 Jockey wheel
8 Timber retaining tip 19 Electric motor (depending on type)
9 Clamping jaw 20 Switch/plug (depending on type)
10 Spring buckle 21 Vent screw
11 Two-hand control
3.3
General
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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
Z2001170
Note the direction of rotation of the motor. The pump will be
damaged if rotation is in the wrong direction.
Caution, moving tools
Z2001220
Rotational direction of motor
Z2001220
Rotational direction of PTO
Z2001260
Grease tool guide
Z2001360
Oil level
400 ... 430 min
-1
Z2040070
PTO speed
Z205 0010
Phase inverter
Z2050300
95
ROZ/RON
Fuel: petrol
Z2050470
max. 16 l/min
Maximum efficiency
3.4
General
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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.
The machine must not be set up under an overhead electrical power line.
Timber support
Timber support components
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4
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3
2
1Timber support 3 Star-grip screw
2 Holding magnet 4 Mount
The pieces of wood can be conveniently positioned on the log supports on both sides.
Working position:
▪ Remove the log support from the holding magnets.
▪ Loosen the star-grip screw slightly.
▪ Push the log support onto the mount.
▪ Fix the log support in place using the star-grip screws.
Transport position:
▪ Proceed as above but in the reverse order.
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3.5.1
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Start-up
Check the machine for potential damage prior to every use.
▪ When doing so, pay particular attention to inspection activities in section "Checks [➙
24]".
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.
If a fault occurs during operation, the machine must be shut down immediately and secured
so it cannot be switched on accidentally or started-up by unauthorised persons.
Electric motor drive
1-phase mains connection
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 E3
▪ Connect the machine to the mains:
– Mains voltage 230 V (50 Hz)
– Fuse 16 A
– For the feed, a cable cross-section of at least 2.5 mm² must be used.
▪ Press the green ON button.
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2
1Green press button (ON) 2 Red press button (OFF)
Three-phase mains connection
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 E3
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 is only the minimum cable cross-section; the cross-section for longer cable runs
must be determined by a qualified electrician.
▪ Turn the switch to the ON position.
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4.1.2
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1 Neutral position 2 On position
Note the rotation direction of the electric motor (see arrow on motor).
If the motor is rotating in the wrong direction:
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˚).
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.
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
Note the rotation direction of the electric motor (see arrow on motor).
If the motor is rotating in the wrong direction:
Procedure as for type 1.
Start-up
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Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft
Type Z
Keep clear of the area between the tractor and the machine during operation.
Required PTO shaft output: 5 kW
▪ 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.
Maximum PTO shaft speed:
▪ 430 rpm
The maximum PTO shaft speed 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 machine.
▪ Hydraulic oil HLP M10
Observe the flow and return.
Maximum efficiency of tractor's hydraulic
system Maximum working pressure of tractor's hydraulic system
16 l/min 250 bar
Powered by petrol engine
Check the oil level before starting the engine.
The process for starting the petrol engine is described in the engine operating instructions.
4.2
4.3
4.4
Start-up
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Type B4.1
Engine information:
Engine Fuel Consumption
approx.
Briggs&Stratton 4.1 HP Regular unleaded petrol 0.8 – 1.3 l/h
▪ Tank capacity: 1.1 l
For further information, refer to the engine operating instructions.
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).
Splitting process
Only one person may operate the machine at a time.
Ensure that no other people are near the machine.
Do not reach under the splitting tool; always grasp the log from the side.
▪ Place the log upright onto the pressure plate below the splitting knife between the two
handles. Check the nature of the log (knots etc.).
Log stands upright by itself:
▪ Move the log the right position using the two handles.
▪ Push both handles downwards at the same time.
– The splitting knife advances and splits the log.
– As soon as one handle is released, the splitting knife halts.
▪ Release the two handles to retract the splitting knife again.
Log does not stand upright by itself:
▪ Clamp the log by pressing the timber retaining tip down.
Never reach under the timber retaining tip with your other hand.
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5.1
Operation
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Splitting instructions
Never split angle-cut wood!
Logs must always be split lengthways.
Splitting extremely crooked wood:
▪ split the billets from the edge.
Remove jammed wood from the splitting blade with a striking tool.
Setting the splitting distance (stroke)
1
2
1Clamping unit 2 Shut-off rod
The splitting stroke can be adjusted for shorter lengths of timber with the aid of a shut-off
rod:
▪ Fully retract the splitting blade.
▪ Turn off the machine.
– See:Put drives out of operation [➙ 21]
▪ Press the clamping unit and move it to the desired shut-off position.
▪ Then allow the clamping unit to engage in the recess in the shut-off rod.
The splitting stroke is defined using the following lengths:
Position Log length
1st position 20 cm
2nd position 25 cm
3rd position 33 cm
Shut-off rod removed 10–55 cm
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5.2
Operation
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