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Log splitter 1100-12

D1010396 - V001
*D1010396-V001*
English
Copyright by Posch Gesellschaft m.b.H., Made in Austria

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Log splitter 1100-12 D1010396 - V001 *D1010396-V001* English Copyright by Posch Gesellschaft m.b.H., Made in Austria...
  • Page 2 Manufacturer Manufacturer POSCH Gesellschaft m.b.H. Paul-Anton-Keller-Strasse 40 A-8430 Leibnitz Tel.: +43 (0) 3452/82954 Fax: +43 (0) 3452/82954-53 E-mail: leibnitz@posch.com 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Foreword Copyright notice Liability for defects Reservations Definitions Operating instructions Safety information Explanation of symbols General safety information Safety instructions for log splitter Noise Remaining risks Proper use Incorrect use General Scope Description Important parts of the machine Stickers and their meaning Set-up Start-up...
  • Page 4 Contents Electrical equipment Hydraulic lines Tool guide Oil level Two-hand controller Log retaining tip Maintenance Tool guide Oil changing Cleaning Additional equipment 10.1 Splitting cross 10.2 Splitting table 10.3 Lifting unit Troubleshooting 11.1 Disposal Technical data Service EC Declaration of Conformity...
  • Page 5: Foreword

    Foreword 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: ▪...
  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    Foreword 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.
  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information 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. DANGER Warning about danger zones Instruction regarding safe working, where non-compliance entails the risk of serious or fatal injury.
  • Page 8: General Safety Information

    Never leave the machine running unattended. Switch off the machine's drive unit before carrying out any adjustments. Only use original - Paldu - spare parts. Do not modify or tamper with the machine. Work on electrical equipment must only be carried out by qualified electricians.
  • Page 9: Noise

    It is up to the operating personnel to ensure that work is carried out safely. Proper use The machine - Log splitter 1100-12 - is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a diameter of 10 - 80 cm and a length of 15 - 110 cm.
  • Page 10: General

    F0002710 Mechanical lifting device Description The Log splitter 1100-12 machine is suitable solely for splitting logs with a maximum length of 15 - 110 cm. The splitter is driven hydraulically; the hydraulic system is driven by the tractor's hydraulic system or by an electric motor or by a PTO shaft.
  • Page 11: Important Parts Of The Machine

    General Important parts of the machine Cylinder PTO pump Guide rod Identification plate Two-hand controller Oil sight glass Splitting blade Switch/plug Guard bracket Grease nipple Retaining tip Electric motor Tool guide Ventilation screw Floor plate Control valve Oil drain screw Oil filter Three-point linkage...
  • Page 12: Stickers And Their Meaning

    General Stickers and their meaning Only one person may operate the machine at a time Only carry out repair, set-up, maintenance and cleaning work when the drive is switched off and the tool is stationary. Wear protective gloves Wear safety shoes Wear goggles and ear defenders Caution, moving tools Always read the user manual before operating the machine...
  • Page 13: Set-Up

    General Stickers on controls Using the splitter 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.
  • Page 14: Start-Up

    Start-up Start-up 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.
  • Page 15: Driven By Tractor Via Cardan Shaft (Type Z)

    Start-up 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 cardan shaft (type Z) ▪...
  • Page 16: Operation

    Operation 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). Two-hand controller Position "0" Control levers in home position, splitting blade does not move.
  • Page 17: Splitting Process

    Operation Hexagon nut The machine is supplied with the cylinder in the retracted position. Before starting work, the cylinder must be extended and fixed. When extending and retracting the cylinder, make sure the hydraulic hoses are not trapped! ▪ Press the control levers downwards. –...
  • Page 18 Operation If the wood presses against the guard bracket during the splitting process, the guard bracket jumps out of the detent position and swings downwards. This means that the guard bracket is not damaged. Before starting a new splitting process, the guard bracket must be pressed back up again into the working position.
  • Page 19: Put Out Of Operation

    Put out of operation Put out of operation Before switching off the machine, depressurise all hydraulic functions by placing all control levers in the neutral position. Switching off the machine Driven by electric motor (Type E) Type E5.5 ▪ Move the switch to the 0 position. Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft (type PZG) ▪...
  • Page 20: Transport

    Transport Transport Before transport, it is vital to switch off the drive and secure it so it cannot be switched on accidentally or started-up by unauthorised persons. Disconnect the machine from the mains. ▪ In addition, pull out the plug of the device. ▪...
  • Page 21 Transport c + d F x b 0,2 x E x b F,min a + b (kg) Empty weight of the tractor (kg) Front axle load of the empty tractor (kg) Rear axle load of the empty tractor (kg) Total weight of the machine (kg) Total weight of the front load Distance between front load's centre of gravity and centre of the front...
  • Page 22: Checks

    Checks Checks Before control work on the machine, it is vital to switch off the drive and secure it so it cannot be switched on accidentally or started-up by unauthorised persons. Disconnect the machine from the mains. ▪ In addition, pull out the plug of the device. ▪...
  • Page 23: Hydraulic Lines

    Checks Hydraulic lines After the first hour of operation, check that all hydraulic connections are secure and are not leaking. Check that all hydraulic connections are secure and are not leaking after every further 100 hours of operation. ▪ Damaged hydraulic lines must be replaced immediately. Tool guide The tool guide must always be well greased.
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    ▪ Remove the universal joint shaft from the tractor. Work on electrical equipment must only be carried out by qualified electricians. Never work without the protective guards in place. Only use original - Paldu - spare parts. Tool guide Grease nipple Grease brush Lubricate the grease nipple on the tool guide with lubricating grease every 10 hours.
  • Page 25 Maintenance ▪ Open the oil drain screw. The oil drain screw is located at the rear of the base of the column. ▪ Drain the old hydraulic oil into a container. ▪ Screw the oil drain screw back into the tank and fill with new hydraulic oil through the ventilation screw opening.
  • Page 26: Cleaning

    Maintenance Cleaning Before cleaning work on the machine, it is vital to switch off the drive and secure it so it cannot be switched on accidentally or started-up by unauthorised persons. Disconnect the machine from the mains. ▪ In addition, pull out the plug of the device. ▪...
  • Page 27: Additional Equipment

    Additional equipment Additional equipment 10.1 Splitting cross Splitting cross Splitting blade Locking clip During the splitting process the log is split into four billets. For uniform billets with maximum log diameter of 30-35 cm. Not suitable for knotty or deformed wood (danger of jamming). Fitting: 1.
  • Page 28: Splitting Table

    Additional equipment 10.2 Splitting table Splitting table Fixing lever The splitting table is for splitting short logs up to 55 cm in length. Fitting: Place the splitting table on the base plate. When fitting the splitting table, be careful not to put your head under the splitting blade or injure your head on the splitting blade.
  • Page 29 Additional equipment The logs which are to be split are lifted into the splitting position by means of the lifting device. The lifting device must only be used when the machine is attached to the three-point linkage. Mounting: ▪ Remove the right-hand guard bracket ▪...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before rectifying faults on the machine, it is vital to switch off the drive and secure it so it cannot be switched on accidentally or started-up by unauthorised persons. Disconnect the machine from the mains. ▪ In addition, pull out the plug of the device. ▪...
  • Page 31: Disposal

    Troubleshooting Control lever does not Latch seat in control Turn the latch seat stay in return position valve is worn Latch seat is worn Replace latch seat 11.1 Disposal Disposal must be carried out in accordance with the relevant national applicable regulations and/or guidelines.
  • Page 32: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Type PZGE5.5 Drive Drive type PTO/Electric Tractor hydraulics motor Output 7 / 5.5 S6 ** Voltage Fusing Motor speed 1500 PTO shaft speed Splitting system Splitting force Cylinder stroke Max. pressure Max. log length Max. log diameter Advance speed cm/s 16 / 10...
  • Page 33: Service

    Service Service Paldu- Product To order spare parts for your machine please contact your local dealer directly. If you require a replacement parts list for your machine, you can download this at any time by entering the serial number at the following link:...
  • Page 34: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    The machine furthermore complies with the EC Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC and the EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC. This Declaration is not valid for any modifications to the machine which are not approved by us. Wood splitter - Log splitter 1100-12 Item no.: M6602 , M6604 , M6600 Serial no.:...
  • Page 36 Your Paldu-Dealer...

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