Posch SplitMaster 30N User manual

Operating Instructions
SplitMaster 30
D1010537 - V001
*D1010537-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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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 rope winches 9
2.5 Noise 9
2.6 Remaining risks 10
2.7 Proper use 10
2.8 Incorrect use 10
3General 11
3.1 Scope 11
3.2 Description 12
3.3 Major machine components 13
3.4 Stickers and their meaning 14
3.5 Set-up 15
4Start-up 16
4.1 Electric motor drive 16
4.2 Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft 18
5Operation 19
5.1 "Autospeed" 19
5.2 Splitting blade - hydraulic height adjustment 20
5.3 Lifting device 20
5.4 Cylinder 22
5.5 Setting the splitting distance (stroke) 23
5.6 Timber support 24
5.7 Changing the splitting blade 26
6Splitting process 28
6.1 Splitting instructions 29
7Put out of operation 30
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7.1 Put drives out of operation 30
8Transport 31
8.1 Transporting by three-point linkage on the tractor 31
8.2 Transportation using the chassis 32
9Checks 34
9.1 Protective guards 34
9.2 Screw fittings 34
9.3 Electrical equipment 34
9.4 Hydraulic lines 35
9.5 Tool guide 35
9.6 Two-hand controller 35
9.7 Oil level 35
9.8 Rope winch 36
10 Maintenance 37
10.1 Lubrication 37
10.2 Oil changing 38
10.3 Cleaning 39
11 Special equipment 41
11.1 Rope winch 41
11.2 Oil cooler 45
12 Additional equipment 47
12.1 Splitting blade variants 47
12.2 Hour meter (PTO drive) 47
12.3 Hour counter (electrical drive) 48
13 Troubleshooting 49
13.1 Disposal 50
14 Technical data 51
15 Service 52
EC Declaration of Conformity 53
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.
Crushing hazard
Injury hazard entailing trapping of lower 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
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Z2001304
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 [➙
34]".
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 log splitter
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.
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
Always 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 255 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 70 dB(A), 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.
2.3
Z2001488
2.4
2.5
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 - SplitMaster 30 - is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a diameter of
10–80 cm and a length of 50–125 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.
2.6
2.7
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
M8450 SplitMaster 30 - PZG PTO
M8455 SplitMaster 30 - E7.5 Electric motor
M8460 SplitMaster 30 - E15 Electric motor
M8465 SplitMaster 30 - PZG-E7.5 PTO/Electric motor
M8470 SplitMaster 30 - PZG-E15 PTO/Electric motor
*.....The item number is stamped on the machine's rating plate.
Models
.....N Model N (2017)
.....G tested safety
Special equipment
.....Y with "Easy" splitting blade instead of 4-billet splitting blade
.....C With oil cooler
.....S higher splitting speed (with 26 T splitting force)
.....HW Rope winch type 750, manually operated, 20 m rope, 750 kg traction
.....FH Rope winch type 750, radio-controlled/manually operated, 20 m rope,
750 kg traction
No GS symbol in machines with radio-controlled rope winch!
.....T Tractor chassis, 10 km/h (not approved for use in road traffic)
.....L with light, removable (lighting board)
Additional equipment
F0004131 Splitting tray extension
F0004150 Push-on lighting unit
F0004148 Grabber 650 to rope winch
F0004149 Grabber 800 to rope winch
F0002605 Chain to rope winch with log hooks
F0003141 "Easy" splitting blade with lumber pick
F0003074 2-billet splitting blade
F0003044 6-billet splitting blade
F0003069 8-billet splitting blade
F0004130 Central lubrication, manually with the hand pump
F0002179 Hour counter for machines with electric motor
F0001806 Hour counter for machines with Z motor
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3.1
General
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Description
The SplitMaster 30 machine is suitable solely for splitting logs with a maximum length of
125 cm.
The cylinder stroke can be adjusted to shorter logs.
The "Autospeed" function ensures a very high splitting speed.
The splitter is driven hydraulically; the hydraulic system is driven either by an electric motor
or by a PTO shaft.
The machine is operated via a two-hand safety controller.
As soon as the control levers of the safety circuit have been pulled back simultaneously,
the pressure plate is advanced.
As soon as you release one of the two control levers, the pressure plate halts. If you push
both control levers away from you, the pressure plate returns to its starting position.
The pressure plate presses the log against the splitting knife when working and splits it.
The height of the splitting knife can be adjusted hydraulically, enabling it to be adapted to
any log diameter.
3.2
General
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Major machine components
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1Timber support 10 Electric motor
2 Splitting blade 11 Rating plate
3 Tool guide 12 Cylinder
4 Rear safety grille 13 Shut-off rod
5 Pusher 14 Oil filter
6 Side safety grille 15 Oil drain screw
7 Three-point linkage connection 16 Control lever for lifting device and
splitting blade
8 PTO shaft 17 Control lever for splitter
9 Splitting blade base 18 Lifting unit
3.3
General
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Stickers and their meaning
1The splitting process may only be triggered by one person!
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!
2,5 m
Z2001303
Danger zone
Z2001304
Crushing hazard to lower limbs
Z2001083
Do not lift here!
Z2001084
Lift here
540 min
-1
Z2001161
PTO speed
Z2001220
Rotational direction of motor
Z2001220
Rotational direction of PTO
Z2001260
Grease tool guide
Z2001328
Safety lock - lifting device
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Z2001360
Oil level
Z2001435
Oil drain point
Z205 0010
Phase inverter
Z2050400
Lubrication point
Z2050561
Oil filling point
Z2001444
max.
750 kg
Operation - rope winch operation 750 kg
Z2050865
Operation - lifting device and knife adjustment
Z2050871
Operation - splitter
Stickers on travel gear
Z2050330
max. 3,5 bar
Tyre pressure
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 [➙
34]".
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 E7.5
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 4 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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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.
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 10 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.
▪ Switch on the master switch (on the plug).
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2
1Plug 2 Master switch
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▪ 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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1 Neutral position 3 Delta position
2 Star position
If the electric motor will not start (red light for rotational direction detection is on):
Procedure as for type 1.
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: 25 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:
▪ 540 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.
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).
"Autospeed"
"Autospeed" enables pressure-controlled switching between the two feed speeds.
▪ "Autospeed" responds to the required splitting pressure and automatically adjusts the
splitting speed.
The advantages:
Automatic pressure-controlled switching between the two feed speeds gives a faster
working speed.
▪ This in turn leads to a 30% increase in splitting performance.
The smooth, gentle switchover ensures the minimum of hydraulic wear.
II
0
I
Position "0"
Control levers in home position, pusher does not move.
Position "I"
When both control levers are simultaneously placed in position "I", the pusher is extended.
▪ The splitting speed is matched to the splitting pressure.
Position "II"
When both control levers are simultaneously placed in position "II", the pusher returns to its
home position and then goes back to position "0".
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5.1
Operation
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Splitting blade - hydraulic height adjustment
II
I
Position Function
IIf the control lever is pressed to the left, the spitting blade will move up.
II If the control lever is pressed to the right, the spitting blade will move
down.
This enables the splitting blade to be set in the optimum position for the timber diameter.
Lifting device
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2
3
1Lifting unit 3 Securing wedge
2 Spring cotter
Use the lifting device to lift the log into the splitting trough.
You must lower the lifting device before working with the machine.
Crushing hazard to lower limbs.
When lowering, take care to ensure that you never place a foot below the lifting device.
Working position:
▪ Remove the spring pin and lift up the securing wedge.
▪ Lower the lifting device by hand until it is held by the lifting cylinder.
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Operation
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