Posch AutoSplit 415 User manual

Operating Instructions
AutoSplit 415
D1010530 - V001
*D1010530-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
© Copyright by POSCH Gesellschaft m.b.H., Made in Austria
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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 log splitter 9
2.4 Safety instructions for conveyor belts 9
2.5 Safety instructions for rope winches 9
2.6 Noise 9
2.7 Remaining risks 10
2.8 Proper use 10
2.9 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 the tractor's hydraulic system (type PS) 16
5Operation 17
5.1 Controls and functions 17
6Work operation 21
6.1 Splitting process 21
7Put out of operation 23
7.1 Put drives out of operation 23
8Transport 24
8.1 Lifting with a crane 24
9Checks 25
Contents
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9.1 Protective guards 25
9.2 Screw fittings 25
9.3 Electrical equipment 25
9.4 Hydraulic lines 26
9.5 Oil level 26
10 Maintenance 27
10.1 Lubrication 27
10.2 Oil changing 28
10.3 Splitting blade guide 29
10.4 Feed belt 30
10.5 Cleaning 31
11 Special equipment 32
11.1 Automatic central lubrication 32
12 Additional equipment 34
12.1 Conveyor belt 34
12.2 Base 37
12.3 Tank heating 37
13 Troubleshooting 39
13.1 Disposal 40
14 Technical data 41
15 Service 42
EC Declaration of Conformity 43
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
Z2001488
Safety information
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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 [➙
25]".
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.
▪ 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.
2.2
Safety information
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Safety instructions for log splitter
Only use the machine outdoors.
▪ Exception: machines operated by electricity.
Wear safety shoes and close-fitting clothes when working with this device.
Never split angle-cut wood!
Wear protective gloves.
Keep the work area free of chips and wood residues.
Shut the drive down before removing any jammed pieces of wood.
Max. log length: 33 cm
The working pressure of the hydraulic system must not exceed 180 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.
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 180 bar.
Safety instructions for rope winches
Ensure that the rope is not pulled over sharp edges!
Never guide the rope by hand whilst reeling it in!
Noise
The workplace-related, A-rated emission sound pressure level is 95 dB(A), measured at the
operative's ear.
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
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
Safety information
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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 - AutoSplit 415 - is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a diameter of
10–41 cm and a length of 12–33 cm.
The machine splits the log with a splitting force of 12 t into firewood with an edge length of
2–15 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.
2.7
2.8
2.9
Safety information
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General
Scope
This user manual applies to the following machines:
Machine type
Article no. * Designation - Type Drive
M7470 AutoSplit 415 - E15 Electric motor
M7475 AutoSplit 415 - PS Tractor hydraulics
*.....The item number is stamped on the machine's rating plate.
Models
Special equipment
.....P Buffer conveyor 2 m
.....S Tilt 2 additional valves for conveyor belt
.....Z automatic central lubrication (splitting tool)
No GS symbol in machines with radio-controlled rope winch!
Additional equipment
F0001898 Tank heating
F0004038 User base
Conveyor belts are available in lengths of 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 m
.....S Hydraulically swivelling conveyor belt
Description
The AutoSplit 415 is a wood processing machine which can be used to produce firewood
from round or square timber.
The wood is conveyed via the feed belt of the feeding device to the splitting tool and split.
The size of the firewood can be set with the continuously variable feeder.
The finished firewood is conveyed to the extractor chute and ejected.
The splitter is driven hydraulically; the hydraulic system is driven either by an electric motor
or by a tractor's hydraulic system.
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3.1
3.2
General
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Major machine components
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10
8
7
1
5
3
6
9
11
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16
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2
12
20
22
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1Extractor chute 13 Frame
2 Rating plate 14 Screw-on angle
3 Protective cover 15 Dispenser sump
4 Splitting blade 16 Feed
5 Protective door, right 17 Feed controller
6 Protective door, left 18 Adjuster foot
7 Oil filter 19 Operation – OnlyCut (only with Vario)
8 Electric motor 20 Base
9 Oil cooler 21 Main controls – Control lever 1
10 Master switch/plug 22 Steps
11 Hydraulic pump 23 Main controls – Control lever 2
12 Hold-down device
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
Z2001246
Danger zone
Z2001284
Do not reach inside.
Z2001084
Lift here
Z2001149
Our hydraulic system is filled with:
Z2001199
Connection: Conveyor belt
Z2001220
Rotational direction of motor
Z2001311
Lifting point for forklift
Z2001360
Oil level
Z2050400
Lubrication point
3.4
General
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Z2050561
Oil filling point
Stop
Z2001282
Wood size (coarse/fine)
Z2001283
AUTO
0
Main control
Z2001477
Operation - OnlyCut
Stickers on belt conveyor
5 m
Z2001162
Danger zone
Z2050400
Lubrication point
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.
3.5
General
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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 [➙
25]".
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.
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 [➙ 37]
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 E15
Connect the machine to the mains:
▪ mains voltage 400 V (50 Hz)
▪ Circuit-breaker 32 A (tripping characteristic C)
▪ For the feed, a cable cross-section of at least 6 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 (on the plug).
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2
1Plug 2 Master switch
▪ First, turn the switch button of the switch to the Y position and wait for the motor to start
up. Then turn the switch to the delta position.
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4.1
4.1.1
Start-up
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3
1 Neutral position 3 Delta position
2 Star position
If the electric motor will not start (red light for rotational direction detection is on):
Reverse two phases in the plug.
Changing the rotational direction may only be done by qualified electrical personnel.
Driven by the tractor's hydraulic system (type PS)
▪ 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 M46
Observe the flow and return.
Maximum efficiency of tractor's hydraulic
system Maximum working pressure of tractor's hydraulic system
60 l/min 180 bar
4.2
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).
Controls and functions
Dispenser sump
1
2
3
1Screw-on angle 3 Star-grip screw
2 Dispenser sump
Set screw-on angle
You can adjust the screw-on angle to the length of the timber.
▪ Loosen the star-grip screws.
▪ Manoeuvre the screw-on angle into the desired position.
▪ Tighten the star-grip screws again.
Possible timber lengths: 15, 20, 25 and 33 cm
Controls
2
1
3
4
1Control lever 1 - Automatic 3 Throttle – Billet size
2 Control lever 2 – Automatic 4 Ball valve - OnlyCut
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5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
Operation
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Automatic mode
2
1
1Automatic – on 2 Excess pressure (no function)
The machine can be switched to automatic mode using the control lever - automatic.
To stop the machine, move the control lever to the neutral position.
Setting the billet size
+
-
It is possible to adjust the feed rate and the billet size:
Faster feed (large billet): Turn the throttle anti-clockwise.
Slower feed (small billet): Turn the throttle clockwise.
5.1.2.1
5.1.2.2
Operation
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Short stroke
1
2
4
3
5
6
7
1Short stroke stop 5 Threaded bolts
2 Wing nut 6 Screw-in plate – short stroke
3 Hexagonal nut 7 Star-grip screw
4 Valve plate with valve
For logs up to a maximum of 20 cm, the splitting time can be significantly shortened using
the short stroke setting, as the splitting stroke is shorter.
▪ Switch off the automatic splitter so that the splitting blade remains extended.
▪ Put the machine out of operation.
▪ Set the short stop stroke as shown in the diagram and fix it in place with a wing nut.
▪ Remove the hexagonal nuts from the valve plate.
▪ Remove the valve plate together with the valve and reattach this to the front threaded
bolts.
▪ Screw the valve plate on in this position using the hexagonal nuts.
▪ Tighten the screw-in plate in the feed section (inner) using the star-grip screws (outer).
OnlyCut
1
1Ball valve - OnlyCut
5.1.2.3
5.1.2.4
Operation
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The ball valve will only be required in connection with the saw (SpaltFix S-415) and therefore
has no function.
Safety circuit
The machine has a safety circuit with 3 stop functions.
Stop function:
The stop function is triggered by opening the protective cover or the protective doors (left,
right).
By activating the stop function, the feed and splitting processes are stopped.
Before you can continue working with the machine, the stop function must first be
deactivated:
▪ Close the protective cover or the protective doors.
5.1.3
Operation
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