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- Page 1 Operating Instructions SpaltAxt 8 Spezial D1010398 - V001 *D1010398-V001* English Copyright by Posch Gesellschaft m.b.H., Made in Austria...
- Page 2 Machine number:................Serial number:..................POSCH Austria: 8430 Leibnitz, Paul-Anton-Keller-Strasse 40, telephone: +43 (0) 3452/82954, fax: +43 (0) 3452/82954-53, e-mail: leibnitz@posch.com POSCH Germany: 84149 Velden/Vils, Preysingallee 19, telephone: +49 (0) 8742/2081, fax: +49 (0) 8742/2083, e-mail: velden@posch.com...
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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 Protective guards Screw fittings Electrical cables Hydraulic lines Tool guide Oil level Maintenance Tool guide Oil changing Petrol engine Cleaning Additional equipment 10.1 Cross-type splitter 10.2 Timber support table, large 10.3 Wheelset 400 Troubleshooting Technical data Service EC Declaration of Conformity...
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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 - POSCH - 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 - SpaltAxt 8 Spezial - is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a diameter of 10 - 50 cm and a length of 10 - 55 cm / 110 cm. -
Page 10: Incorrect Use
Safety information Incorrect use Any incorrect use or use other than that specified under "Proper use" is expressly forbidden. -
Page 11: General
Hour counter for machines with petrol engine Description The SpaltAxt 8 Spezial machine is suitable solely for splitting logs with a maximum length of 10 - 55 cm / 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 or by a petrol engine. -
Page 12: Important Parts Of The Machine
General Important parts of the machine Support table Attachment point Splitting knife Electric motor Timber retaining tip Switch/plug Spring buckle Vent screw Clamping jaw Transport handle Two-hand control Shut-off bar Pressure plate Knife guide Rating plate Clamp unit Wheel... -
Page 13: 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 14: Set-Up
General 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. -
Page 15: 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. Driven by electric motor (type E) 4.1.1 Machines with 230 V motor... - Page 16 Start-up Green press button (ON) Red press button (OFF) Note the rotation direction of the electric motor (see arrow on motor). If the motor is rotating in the wrong direction: 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˚).
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Page 17: Driven By Tractor Via Universal Joint Shaft (Type Pzg)
Start-up Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft (type PZG) ▪ 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. ▪... -
Page 18: Driven By Petrol Engine (Type B)
Start-up – The transmission must not lean more than 45° from the vertical, otherwise oil may escape from the ventilation screw. ▪ 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. ▪... -
Page 19: 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). Splitting process Only one person may operate the machine at a time. Ensure that no other people are in the vicinity of the machine. -
Page 20: Setting The Splitting Distance (Stroke)
Operation Setting the splitting distance (stroke) Clamping unit Shut-off rod The splitting stroke can be adjusted for shorter lengths of timber with the aid of a shut-off rod: ▪ Fully retract the splitting blade. ▪ Turn off the machine. – See:Switching off the machine [➙ 22] ▪... - Page 21 Operation Mounting: 1. Advance the splitting knife approx. 30 cm and switch the machine off. 2. Pull the timber retaining tip downwards out of the splitting knife. 3. Slide the special knife with rollers over the splitting knife. 4. Slide the timber retaining tip back into the splitting knife.
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Page 22: Switching Off The Machine
Switching off the machine Switching off the machine Before switching off the machine, depressurise all hydraulic functions by placing all control levers in the neutral position. Driven by electric motor (Type E) Move the switch to the 0 position. Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft (type PZG, PZ) Disengage the universal joint shaft on the tractor. -
Page 23: Transport
Transport Transport It is vital that the drive is stopped before transport. Disconnect the machine from the mains. ▪ In addition, pull out the plug of the device. Disengage the universal joint shaft on the tractor. ▪ Before disengaging, turn the manual throttle to minimum. The splitting blade must be retracted before transporting the machine. - Page 24 Transport (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 axle Wheelbase of the tractor Distance between centre of the rear axle and centre of the lower link balls Distance between centre of the lower link balls and the machine's centre of gravity...
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Page 25: Checks
Checks Checks Before carrying out any checks on the machine, the drive unit MUST be switched off! Disconnect the machine from the mains. ▪ In addition, pull out the plug of the device. Disengage the universal joint shaft on the tractor. ▪... - Page 26 Checks 8.6.1 Hydraulic oil level Ventilation screw Oil sight glass When the oil sight glass is filled, the oil level is at its maximum. When the oil level is in the centre of the oil sight glass, the oil level is at its minimum. If this is the case, the hydraulic oil must be topped up immediately.
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Page 27: 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 - POSCH - spare parts. Tool guide Apply grease with a brush. - Page 28 Maintenance Changing procedure: Ventilation screw Oil sight glass ▪ Retract the splitting blade before changing the oil. ▪ Remove the ventilation screw. ▪ Tip the machine backwards. ▪ 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.
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Page 29: Petrol Engine
Maintenance 9.2.2 Changing the transmission oil The first oil change should be carried out after 100 operating hours, further oil changes should then be carried out every 500 operating hours or yearly. Oil inlet screw Oil drain screw Oil level screw ▪... -
Page 30: Cleaning
Maintenance Cleaning Before carrying out any cleaning work on the machine, the drive unit MUST be switched off! Disconnect the machine from the mains. ▪ In addition, pull out the plug of the device. Disengage the universal joint shaft on the tractor. ▪... -
Page 31: Additional Equipment
Additional equipment Additional equipment 10.1 Cross-type splitter The log is split into four parts in one splitting operation. For uniform billets up to a max. diameter of 30 - 35 cm. Not suitable for knotty or crooked wood. Cross-type splitter Splitting knife Timber retaining tip Mounting:... -
Page 32: Wheelset 400
Additional equipment Screw the timber support table to the frame using the coach bolts, washers and self-locking hexagon nuts. 10.3 Wheelset 400 For easier manual movement. Wheel mount Washer Wheel Split pin Mounting: 1. Slide the wheel mount onto the frame and screw it tight. 2. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before carrying out any troubleshooting operations on the machine it is essential to switch the drive off. Disconnect the machine from the mains. ▪ In addition, pull out the plug of the device. Disengage the universal joint shaft on the tractor. ▪... - Page 34 Troubleshooting Hydraulic cylinder Sealing sleeve worn Renew sealing sleeves leaking Piston rod guide loose Retighten piston rod guide Piston rod damaged Renew piston rod 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...
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Page 35: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Type E5.5 Drive Drive type Electric motor Electric motor Electric motor Output 5.5 S6 ** 3 S6 ** 3 S6 ** Voltage Fusing Motor speed 1440 2880 2890 pto speed Splitting system Splitting force Cylinder stroke Max. - Page 36 Technical data Type PZGE5.5 B4.8 Drive Drive type PTO/Electric Petrol engine motor Output 4.3 / 5.5 S6 ** Voltage Fusing Motor speed 1440 3600 pto speed Splitting system Splitting force Cylinder stroke Max. pressure Max. log length Max. log diameter Advance speed cm/s 8 / 7...
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Page 37: Service
Service Service POSCH- 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 38: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
This Declaration is not valid for any modifications to the machine which are not approved by us. Wood splitter - SpaltAxt 8 Spezial Item no.: M6145 , M6146 , M6147 , M6162 , M6163 , M6165 , M6166 , M6167 , M6168 Serial no.:... - Page 40 Your Posch-Dealer...
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