Posch SpaltFix K-650 Vario User manual

Operating Instructions
SpaltFix K-650 Vario
D1010525 - V001
*D1010525-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
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 Safety instructions for rope winches 10
2.6 Noise 10
2.7 Remaining risks 10
2.8 Proper use 11
2.9 Incorrect use 11
3General 12
3.1 Scope 12
3.2 Description 12
3.3 Major machine components 13
3.4 Stickers and their meaning 16
4Set-up 19
4.1 Plug connection 19
5Start-up 20
5.1 Electric motor drive 20
6Operation 22
6.1 Controls and functions 22
7Work operation 36
7.1 Sawing 36
7.2 Splitting process 36
8Put out of operation 38
8.1 Put drives out of operation 38
9Transport 39
9.1 Transport with forklift truck 39
Contents
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9.2 Lifting with a crane 39
10 Checks 41
10.1 Protective guards 41
10.2 Screw fittings 41
10.3 Electrical equipment 41
10.4 Hydraulic lines 42
10.5 Oil level 42
10.6 Cutting equipment 43
10.7 Chainsaw 43
11 Maintenance 45
11.1 Lubrication 45
11.2 Oil changing 48
11.3 Cutting equipment (Supercut) 50
11.4 Splitting blade guide 57
11.5 Feed belt 57
11.6 Cleaning 58
12 Additional equipment 59
12.1 Conveyor belt 59
12.2 Chain conveyor 63
12.3 Transverse feeder 65
12.4 Base 67
12.5 Tank heating 67
12.6 PTO shaft aggregate 67
13 Troubleshooting 69
13.1 Disposal 70
14 Technical data 71
15 Service 72
EC Declaration of Conformity 73
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.
Laser radiation - class 2 (EN 60825-1)
Risk of injury to the eyes by staring into the laser beam.
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
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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 [➙
41]".
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.
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.
Never stare into the laser beam.
For further information, please consult the supplied laser sensor user guide.
Safety instructions for cut-splitters
The risk assessment for the CE declaration of conformity on the part of Posch Ges.m.b.H
stipulates a free-standing machine operated by a single person, with an adequate view of
the entire area around the machine.
The risk assessment for the complete system, taking the building situation into account, will
only be carried out on the basis of building plans in our possession.
Any safety equipment that may be necessary as a result is not supplied as standard.
We wish to point out that the complete system may only be commissioned once it has been
established that the installation of the system and the safety facilities comply with the
provisions of the Machinery Directive.
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 remove offcuts or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area while the
machine is running!
Never reach towards the chainsaw with gloves on!
Wear goggles or a face mask while working.
Use respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhaling harmful dust and oil mist.
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 safety shoes and close-fitting clothes when working with this device.
Wear protective gloves.
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 240 bar.
The machine must not be started up without a conveyor belt (as a separating item of
protective equipment)!
Safety instructions for conveyor belts
2.3
2.4
Safety information
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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).
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 240 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
▪ 80 dB(A) when idling or
▪ 95 dB(A) when sawing,
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
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.)
2.5
2.6
2.7
Safety information
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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 K-650 Vario is a cutting and splitting machine for logs with a diameter of
10–65 cm.
The machine cuts logs to a length of 20–50 cm and splits them into uniform sections with a
splitting force of 16t.
The wood is automatically cut, and the feed allows infinitely variable adjustment for an edge
length between 5 - 10 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.
2.8
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
M7065+M7085 SpaltFix K-650 Vario - 2xE22 Electric motor
*....The article number is stamped on the machine's rating plate.
Models
Special equipment
.....V Auxiliary valve with 2 hydraulic connections in the saw
…..X Doors for the saw
SO598LED Work lighting for the saw
Additional equipment
F0001866 Tank heating for the saw
F0001898 Tank heating for the splitter
PTO shaft
aggregate is available with 30 or 60 kVA to supply power to the machine
Conveyor belts are available in lengths of 2, 4, 6 and 8 m
Bases are available with open and U arrangement with a width of 0.8 m or 1.3
m
Chain conveyor is available in lengths of 4 and 5 m
Cross conveyor is available in lengths of 2.2/3.2/4.2/5.2 and 6.2 m - with 3 to 4 chain
strands
Description
The SpaltFix K-650 Vario machine is a firewood processing machine which is used to cut
and then split firewood.
The machine consists of the PowerCut 650 and the AutoSplit 650.
The PowerCut 650 is the sawing part of the machine.
The log is cut in a horizontal position and is held in place with the claw while being cut.
The log is then cut to length by the hydraulically driven Harvester chainsaw.
The chainsaw is lubricated with chainsaw oil during the cutting process.
Once the log has been cut, it is transferred onto the feed belt of the AutoSplit 650 via the
log feed table.
The AutoSplit 650 is the splitting part of the machine.
The wood is automatically cut, and the feed allows infinitely variable adjustment for an edge
length between 5 - 10 cm.
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 hydraulics system is powered by 2 electric motors.
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3.1
3.2
General
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Major machine components
A
B
C
APowerCut 650 C Base
B AutoSplit 650
3.3
General
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PowerCut 650
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9
5
7
4
3
6
2
8
11
12
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1
1Rating plate 9 Electric motor
2 Cover 10 Plug with master switch
3 Feed table 11 Log manipulator
4 Chainsaw 12 Hydraulic tank
5 Protective doors – chain saw 13 Frame
6 Claw 14 Controls
7 Oil tank – chain saw 15 Switch – electric motor
8 Feed 16 Guard plate - extractor chute
3.3.1
General
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AutoSplit 650
9
10
11
6
5
18
3
1
4
7
12
8
15
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19
23
20
24
2
14
22
21
13
1Cable remote control 13 Switchgear cabinet
2 Access doors 14 Hydraulic pump
3 Extractor chute 15 Frame
4 Protective cover 16 Mounting for forklift
5 Hydraulic connection – conveyor belt 17 Moving panel
6 Protective doors - right 18 Feed
7 Splitting blade 19 Base
8 Protective doors - left 20 Plug connection
9 Oil filter 21 Emergency stop
10 Electric motor 22 Manometer – splitting pressure
11 Plug with master switch 23 Control unit
12 Rope winch - Feed 24 Steps
3.3.2
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
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
Z2001084
Lift here
Z2001149
Our hydraulic system is filled with:
Z2001198
Connection: Roller conveyor
Z2001199
Connection: Conveyor belt
Z2001201
Connection: Cross conveyors
3.4
General
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Z2001220
Rotational direction of motor
Z2001311
Lifting point for forklift
Z2001342
Slacken the chainsaw
Z2001360
Oil level
Z2050400
Lubrication point
Z2050561
Oil filling point
Chain oil
Z2001193
Speed of saw advance
Z2001247
Pressure from saw feed
2
Z2001414
1
3
4
5
6
7
89
10
1 Feed (forwards)
2 Feed (back)
3 Saw
4 Feed table
5 Manipulator arm (forwards)
6 Manipulator arm (back)
7 Raise log
8 Push back log
9 Cross conveyor (forwards)
10 Cross conveyor (back)
General
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Stickers on belt conveyor
5 m
Z2001162
Danger zone
Z2050400
Lubrication point
Sticker on chain conveyor
5 m
Z2001162
Danger zone
Z2050400
Lubrication point
Stickers on the cross-conveyor
5 m
Z2001162
Danger zone
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.
Plug connection
1
2
3
1Plug from access doors (base) 3 Plug 2 from safety circuit (PowerCut
650)
2 Plug 1 from safety circuit (PowerCut
650)
Both the plug from the access doors and the two plugs from the saw safety circuit must
always be connected with the splitter, otherwise the control voltage cannot be switched on.
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4.1
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 [➙
41]".
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 [➙ 67]
Electric motor drive
PowerCut 650 and Autosplit 650
Each of the machines has its own drive, meaning that both must be started up.
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 E22
Connect the machine to the mains:
▪ mains voltage 400 V (50 Hz)
▪ Circuit-breaker 32 A (tripping characteristic D)
▪ For the feed, a cable cross-section of at least 10 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).
1
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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5.1
5.1.1
Start-up
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