Posch AutoSplit 350 User manual

Operating Instructions
AutoSplit 350
D1010471 - V002
*D1010471-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
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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 Noise 9
2.5 Remaining risks 9
2.6 Proper use 10
2.7 Incorrect use 10
3General 11
3.1 Scope 11
3.2 Description 11
3.3 The most important components of the machine 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 16
4.3 Powered by petrol engine 17
5Operation 18
5.1 Feed tray 18
5.2 Step 19
5.3 Automatic mode 19
5.4 Setting the billet size 20
5.5 Adjusting moving panel 20
5.6 Splitting 20
6Put out of operation 22
6.1 Put drives out of operation 22
7Transport 23
7.1 Transporting by three-point linkage on the tractor 23
Contents
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7.2 Lifting with a crane 24
8Checks 25
8.1 Protective guards 25
8.2 Screw fittings 25
8.3 Electrical equipment 25
8.4 Hydraulic lines 26
8.5 Oil level 26
9Maintenance 27
9.1 Lubrication 27
9.2 Oil changing 27
9.3 Splitting blade guide 29
9.4 Feed belt 30
9.5 Petrol engine 30
9.6 Cleaning 31
10 Additional equipment 32
10.1 Packing chute 32
11 Troubleshooting 33
11.1 Disposal 34
12 Technical data 35
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
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.
▪ 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
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 200 bar.
Noise
The workplace-related, A-rated emission sound pressure level is 85 dB(A), measured at the
operative's ear.
In machines with an internal combustion engine an A-rated emission sound pressure level
of 98 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.
Remaining risks
Even if all safety precautions are observed and the machine is used in accordance with the
instructions, some risks still remain:
2.3
2.4
2.5
Safety information
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▪ 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 350 - is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a diameter of
10–35 cm and a length of 25–33 cm.
Used to produce kindling wood and firewood (specification D2 and D5 according to EN ISO
17225-5).
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.
2.6
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
M6802 AutoSplit 350 - E9 Electric motor
M6812 AutoSplit 350 - PZG PTO shaft
M6817 AutoSplit 350 - PZGE9 PTO shaft/electric motor
M6832 AutoSplit 350 - B16.4 Petrol engine
M6833 AutoSplit 350 - B16.4E9D Petrol engine/electric motor
*.....The item number is stamped on the machine's rating plate.
.....C with oil cooler
Additional equipment
F0003371 Packing chute (for layered packing) - log length 25 cm
F0003368 Packing chute (for layered packing) - log length 33 cm
F0002179 Hour counter for machines with electric motor
F0001806 Hour counter for machines with Z motor
Description
The AutoSplit 350 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 by an electric motor or by
a PTO shaft or by a petrol engine.
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3.1
3.2
General
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The most important components of the machine
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2
3
4
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19
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1Protective cover 11 Oil filter
2 Feed controller 12 Oil sight glass
3 Main control lever 13 Frame
4 Splitting blade 14 PTO shaft
5 Hold-down device 15 Plug
6 Hold-down handle 16 Switch
7 Dispenser sump 17 Oil drain screw
8 Feed belt 18 Adjustment lever - moving panel
9 2nd operating lever 19 Extractor chute
10 Protective cover
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
Z2001284
Do not reach inside.
Z2001084
Lift here
Z2001149
Our hydraulic system is filled with:
Z2001220
Rotational direction of PTO
Z2001360
Oil level
350 ... 380 min
-1
Z2040075
PTO speed
Z205 0010
Phase inverter
Z2050300
95
ROZ/RON
Fuel: petrol
Z2050400
Lubrication point
3.4
General
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Stop
Z2001282
Wood size (coarse/fine)
Z2001283
AUTO
0
Main control
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.
Folding down the feed chute
See: Feed chute [➙ 18]
Folding down the step
See: Step [➙ 19]
3.5
3.5.1
3.5.2
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.
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 E9
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):
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.
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: 15 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:
4.2
Start-up
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▪ 380 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.
Connecting the power supply
▪ Connect the 7-pin plug to the tractor.
Supply voltage 12 V
16 A continuous current
▪ Switch on lights on tractor (depending on model).
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.
Type B15
Engine information:
Engine Fuel Consumption
approx.
Briggs&Stratton 23HP Vanguard Regular unleaded petrol 5 – 6 l/h
▪ Tank capacity: 8 l
For further information, refer to the engine operating instructions.
4.3
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).
Feed tray
1
2
1Snap-in lock 2 Feed tray
Working position:
Open the snap-in lock and swing the feed tray all the way down.
Transport position:
Open the snap-in lock, swing the feed tray upwards and secure it with the snap-in lock.
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5.1
Operation
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Step
Working position:
Raise the step and swing it down.
Transport position:
Swing the step up and let it slide down.
Automatic mode
1
2
1Automatic - on 2 Excess pressure (not working)
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.
5.2
5.3
Operation
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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.
The minimum billet size should be larger than 10 mm.
Adjusting moving panel
1
2
3
1Moving panel 3 Adjustment lever
2 Clamping lever
The moving panel can be adjusted to the log length:
▪ Loosen the clamping lever at the back.
▪ Raise the adjustment lever, and move the panel in the required direction with the lever.
▪ Engage the adjustment lever.
▪ Re-tighten the clamping lever at the back.
Splitting
Only one person may operate the machine at a time.
Ensure that no other people are near the machine.
▪ Start the machine.
See ….. Start-up [➙ 15]
▪ Fill the feed tray completely.
5.4
5.5
5.6
Operation
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