Posch SpaltFix S-415 Multi User manual

Operating Instructions
SpaltFix S-415 Multi
D1010545 - V002
*D1010545-V002*
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
© Copyright by POSCH Gesellschaft m.b.H., Made in Austria
Please be sure to fill this in before starting. Then you can be sure that this document relates
to your machine, so if you have any queries you will be given the correct information.
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 cut-splitters 9
2.4 Safety instructions for conveyor belts 9
2.5 Noise 10
2.6 Remaining risks 10
2.7 Proper use 10
2.8 Incorrect use 11
3General 12
3.1 Scope 12
3.2 Description 13
3.3 Major machine components 14
3.4 Stickers and their meaning 15
4Set-up 19
4.1 Base 19
4.2 Conveyor belt 19
4.3 Roller conveyor (option) 19
4.4 Cross conveyor (option) 19
5Start-up 20
5.1 Electric motor drive 20
5.2 Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft 21
5.3 Electric motor or universal joint shaft drives 22
6Operation 24
6.1 Controls and functions 24
7Work operation 31
7.1 Sawing and splitting process 31
8Put out of operation 33
8.1 Put drives out of operation 33
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9Transport 34
9.1 Transport with forklift truck 34
9.2 Lifting with a crane 35
10 Checks 36
10.1 Protective guards 36
10.2 Screw fittings 36
10.3 Electrical equipment 36
10.4 Hydraulic lines 37
10.5 Saw blade 37
10.6 V-belt tension 37
10.7 Oil level 37
11 Maintenance 39
11.1 Lubrication 39
11.2 Oil changing 40
11.3 Saw blade 43
11.4 Changing the V-belt 44
11.5 Feed belt 48
11.6 Limit switch 49
11.7 Cleaning 50
12 Special equipment 51
12.1 Conveyor belt 51
12.2 Log manipulator 54
12.3 “SawControl” 55
12.4 Automatic central lubrication 61
13 Additional equipment 63
13.1 Splitting blade variants 63
13.2 Tank heating 63
13.3 Hour meter (PTO drive) 64
13.4 Roller conveyor 65
13.5 Transverse feeder 68
14 Troubleshooting 71
14.1 Disposal 72
15 Technical data 73
16 Service 74
EC Declaration of Conformity 75
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.
Danger of cut injuries
Risk of injury from cuts to limbs.
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
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2.1
Z2001488
Safety information
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Wear safety shoes
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 [➙
36]".
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.
2.2
Safety information
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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.
Safety instructions for cut-splitters
Prior to starting up the machine, the machine operator must agree the safety provisions with
the operator for wood manipulation (crane, forklift, front-end loader, etc.) and must observe
these safety provisions and the safety instructions from the wood manipulation operator.
▪ This may mean that the machine operator is required to leave the place of operation
while the wood feed is loaded, in order to comply with the necessary safety distances.
These measures must be observed irrespective of how the wood feed takes place (roller,
chain, cross or step conveyor), for both stationary and mobile use.
Do not hold the log in your hand while sawing.
Do not remove offcuts or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area while the
machine is running.
Never reach towards the rotating saw blade with gloves.
Only use the machine outdoors.
▪ Should the machine be used indoors, however, a local extractor unit (extraction at
source) is required.
The machine must always be properly maintained and must be kept free of waste material
such as chips and sawn-off pieces of wood.
Wear goggles or a face mask while working.
Use respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhaling harmful dust.
Wear safety shoes and close-fitting clothes when working with this device.
Only use saw blades that are designed to reduce noise.
Do not use damaged or deformed saw blades.
Minimum saw blade
diameter Maximum saw blade diameter Bore
990 mm 1,000 mm 50 mm
Only saw blades conforming to the EN 847-1 standard may be used.
When turning off the machine, always be careful of the tool runout until the machine has
come to a standstill.
The working pressure of the hydraulic system must not exceed 230 bar.
Safety instructions for conveyor belts
Keep clear of the danger zone.
It must be expected that material will be ejected at high speed to any position within this
area.
Never reach into the hopper or touch the conveyor belt when the machine is running.
Shut the drive down before removing any jammed pieces of wood.
The machine must not be started up without a conveyor belt (must be fitted) as an item of
protective equipment separating it from the splitting area (in line with EN ISO 13857-1).
2.3
2.4
Safety information
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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.
The working pressure of the hydraulic system must not exceed 230 bar.
Noise
The workplace-related, A-rated emission sound pressure level is
▪ 87 dB(A) when idling or
▪ 94 dB(A) when sawing,
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.
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.
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 SpaltFix S-415 Multi is a cutting and splitting machine for logs with a diameter of
10–41 cm.
The machine cuts logs to a length of 20–50 cm and splits them into 2, 4, 6, 8 or 12 sections
with a splitting force of 18 t.
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.
2.5
2.6
2.7
Safety information
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Incorrect use
Any incorrect use or use other than that specified under "Proper use" is expressly forbidden.
2.8
Safety information
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General
Scope
This user manual applies to the following machines:
Machine type
Article no. * Designation - Type Drive
M3930 SpaltFix S-415 Multi - Z PTO
M3935 SpaltFix S-415 Multi - ZE30 PTO/Electric motor
*....The article number is stamped on the machine's rating plate.
Models
.....C With oil cooler
Special equipment
.....M Log manipulator, hydraulically activated
…..X SawControl
.....F15 Conveyor belt 1.5 m, hydraulic drive
.....F4 Conveyor belt 4 m, hydraulic drive
.....F5 Conveyor belt 5 m, hydraulic drive
.....KF4 4 m sliding conveyor belt, hydraulic drive
.....KF5 5 m sliding conveyor belt, hydraulic drive
.....Z automatic central lubrication (splitting tool)
Additional equipment
F0001866 Tank heating
F0004139 Splitting blade, 2, 4 or 6 billets
F0004140 Splitting blade, 2, 4 or 8 billets
F0004141 Splitting blade, 2, 4 and 12 billets with ring blade
F0004142 Splitting blade, 2, 6 and 12 billets with ring blade
F0002251 Hour counter for machines with Z motor
Roller conveyor are available in lengths of 3, 4 and 5 m
Cross conveyor is available in lengths of 2.2/3.2/4.2 and 6.2 m - with 2 to 4 chain strands
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3.1
General
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Description
The SpaltFix S-415 Multi machine is a firewood processing machine which is used to cut
and then split firewood.
The log is cut in a horizontal position and is held in place with the claw while being cut.
Once the log has been cut, it is tipped forwards by the tilting mechanism and drops into the
splitting trough.
The ram of the hydraulic splitter advances and presses the log against the splitting knife.
The hydraulically height-adjustable splitting knife allows the optimum setting to be achieved
in any operating situation.
A choice of options is available for discharging the split logs, e.g. via a conveyor belt.
The cutting and splitting tool is hydraulically driven.
The machine is driven by an electric motor or a pto.
Using pre-split firewood can lead to a reduction in firewood quality and decreased
performance of the machine.
3.2
General
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Major machine components
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1Splitting blade 14 Oil filter
2 Punch – splitter 15 Oil cooler
3 Tilting mechanism 16 Frame
4 Log stop 17 Splitter operation (manual)
5 Saw blade 18 Control lever – short stroke
6 Saw blade guard 19 Control box
7 Claw 20 Oil tank
8 Cover – V-belt 21 Master switch
9 PTO 22 Switchgear box
10 Feed 23 Main control
11 Electric motor 24 Base
12 Log manipulator (option) 25 Safety guard
13 CEE plug 26 Rating plate
3.3
General
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Stickers and their meaning
Z2001156
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3
2
4
5
6
7
9
8
1Only operate with all guards and protective equipment in
place
Do not open or remove guards or protective equipment
while the machine is in operation
2 Caution, tool runs on
3 Only carry out repair, set-up, maintenance and cleaning
work when the drive is switched off and the tool is stationary.
4 Wear protective gloves
5 Wear safety shoes
6 Wear goggles and ear defenders
7 Caution, moving tools
8 Only one person may operate the machine at a time
9 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.
Z2001320
Caution, tool runs on
Z2001084
Lift here
Z2001149
Our hydraulic system is filled with:
Z2001198
Connection: Roller conveyor
Z2001199
Connection: Conveyor belt
Z2001201
Connection: Cross conveyors
Z2001220
Rotational direction of motor
Z2001220
Rotational direction of PTO
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General
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Z2001220
Rotational direction of saw blade
PTO speed
Z2001311
Lifting point for forklift
max 1000 mm
min 990 mm
50 mm
Z2001321
Maximum saw blade diameter
Z2001360
Oil level
Z2001435
Oil drain point
Z2050400
Lubrication point
Z2050561
Oil filling point
Stop
Z2001224
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2
4
3
5
6
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1 Feed (forwards)
2 Feed (back)
3 Saw
4 Tilting tables
5 Split
6 Splitting blade (down)
7 Splitting blade (up)
8 Conveyor belt (on)
9 Conveyor belt (back)
10 Log manipulator arm (forwards)
11 Log manipulator arm (back)
12 Cross conveyor chain (forwards)
13 Cross conveyor chain (back)
General
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Z2001468
Long / short logs
Z2001491
Speed of the tilting mechanism
Z2040020
Split
Stickers on belt conveyor
5 m
Z2001162
Danger zone
max. 35˚
Z2001206
Maximum angle (on conveyor belt)
Z2050400
Lubrication point
Stickers on roller conveyor
5 m
Z2001162
Danger zone
Z2050400
Lubrication point
Stickers on the cross-conveyor
5 m
Z2001162
Danger zone
General
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1 m
max.
Z2001204
1,5 t
Maximum weight load
Z2050400
Lubrication point
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.
Adjuster foot
1
2
1Lock nut 2 Set screw
The adjuster foot can be used to optimally offset minor irregularities.
▪ Loosen the lock nut.
▪ Use the set screw to rotate the adjuster foot to the desired height.
▪ Tighten the lock nut.
Base
▪ Move the base to the working position.
See .....Base [➙ 29]
Conveyor belt
▪ Move the conveyer belt to the working position.
See ..... Conveyor belt [➙ 51]
Roller conveyor (option)
▪ Move the roller conveyor to the working position.
See also ..... Roller conveyor [➙ 65]
Cross conveyor (option)
▪ Move the cross conveyor to the working position.
See ….. Transverse feeder [➙ 68]
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4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
Set-up
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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 [➙
36]".
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.
Check that the saw blade is firmly seated before each use.
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.
Tank heating is required when operating the machine below 0 °C.
The benefit: improved start-up of the machine and much less wear in the hydraulics system.
See also .....Tank heating [➙ 63]
Electric motor drive
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 E30
Connect the machine to the mains:
▪ mains voltage 400 V (50 Hz)
▪ Circuit-breaker 63 A (tripping characteristic C)
▪ For the feed, a cable cross-section of at least 25 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.
▪ Switch on the master switch.
0
I
1
2
1Neutral position 2 On position
▪ Press the green button.
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2
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5.1
5.1.1
Start-up
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