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- Page 1 Operating Instructions HydroCombi 18 GS D1010438 - V001 *D1010438-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 Major machine components Stickers and their meaning Set-up Start-up Driven by electric motor (type E) - Page 4 Contents Checks Protective guards Screw fittings Electrical cables Hydraulic lines Tool guide "Fixomatic" Two-hand controller Log retaining tip Oil level Maintenance Tool guide Oil changing Cleaning Additional equipment 10.1 Push-fit floor grate Troubleshooting 11.1 Disposal 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 - HydroCombi 18 GS - is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a diameter of 10 - 60 cm and a length of 15 - 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 PTO drive Description The HydroCombi 18 GS 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 12: Major Machine Components
General Major machine components Cylinder Oil drain screw Guide rod Three-point linkage Vent screw PTO pump Shut-off rod Lubrication nipple Two-hand control Rating plate Splitting knife with timber holder Oil sight glass function Guard bar “Fixomatic” operating lever Retaining tip Switch/plug Tool guide Control valve... -
Page 13: Stickers And Their Meaning
General Floor plate Electric motor Lifting unit Oil filter 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... -
Page 14: Set-Up
General 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 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. Please check the operation of the wood grip in particular! If a fault occurs during operation, the machine must be shut down immediately. -
Page 16: Driven By Tractor Via Universal Joint Shaft (Type Pzg)
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 universal joint shaft (type PZG) ▪... -
Page 17: Driven By Tractor With Shaft-Mounted Pump (Type Pz)
Start-up Driven by tractor with shaft-mounted pump (type ▪ Assemble the machine on the three-point linkage of the tractor. ▪ Attach the transmission to the tractor PTO shaft and secure with the chain to prevent twisting. – The chain must not be more than 30° to the vertical. –... -
Page 18: 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). "Autospeed" "Autospeed" enables pressure-controlled switching between the two feed speeds. ▪... -
Page 19: Extending The Cylinder
Operation Extending the cylinder 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! ▪... -
Page 20: Shut-Off Rod
Operation Shut-off rod Lower splitting knife section Guard bar “Fixomatic” operating lever Timber retaining tip ▪ Place the log upright under the splitting knife. ▪ Align the log as required and pull the “Fixomatic” operating lever. – The lower splitting knife section is lowered onto the log. –... -
Page 21: Lifting Device
Operation 5.3.1 Notes on splitting Never split angle-cut wood. Logs must always be split lengthways. Splitting extremely crooked wood: ▪ split the billets from the edge. Remove jammed wood from the splitting blade with a striking tool. Lifting device... - Page 22 Operation Lifting arm Lifting chain Detent lever Safety bar Mounting plate 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: ▪...
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Page 23: 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. "Fixomatic" Lower splitting knife section Gas spring upper splitting knife section Before switching off the machine always bring the lower splitting knife section together with the upper splitting knife section to prevent damage to the gas spring (piston rod) or its seal (rust, ice, etc.). -
Page 24: 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 cylinder must be lowered before transporting the machine. - Page 25 Transport In order to test the overall stability, the following formula can be used to calculate the minimum weight on the front side I with a minimum front axle load of 20% of the empty F,min weight of the tractor: c + d F x b 0,2 x...
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Page 26: 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 27: Two-Hand Controller
Checks Two-hand controller Check the joints of the two-hand controller to make sure they move easily and lubricate if necessary. Check that the rocker moves freely. Log retaining tip Log retaining tip If the end of the log retaining tip breaks off, it can easily be reground with an angle-grinder. Oil level To check the oil level place the machine on an even surface. -
Page 28: 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 Lubrication nipple Grease brush Lubricate the grease nipple on the tool guide with lubricating grease every 10 hours. - Page 29 Maintenance ▪ Remove the ventilation screw. ▪ 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.
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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 Push-fit floor grate Floor grate Hexagon nut Coach bolt Floor plate Washer The floor grate prevents wet or frosty logs from slipping off the floor plate. Mounting: ▪ Screw the floor grate to the floor plate using the coach bolts. -
Page 32: 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 33: 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 34: Technical Data
Technical data Technical data Type E5.5 Drive Drive type Tractor hydraulics Electric motor Output 5.5 S6 ** Voltage Fusing Motor speed 1440 pto speed Splitting system Splitting force Cylinder stroke Max. pressure Max. log length Max. log diameter Advance speed cm/s Retraction speed cm/s... -
Page 35: 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 36: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
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 - HydroCombi 18 GS Item no.: M6190M , M6192M , M6194M , M6196M , M6198M Serial no.:... - Page 40 Your Posch-Dealer...
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