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Operating Instructions
SpaltFix K-650 Vario
D1010525 - V001
*D1010525-V001*
English
Copyright by Posch Gesellschaft m.b.H., Made in Austria

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions SpaltFix K-650 Vario D1010525 - V001 *D1010525-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...

  • 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 cut-splitters Safety instructions for conveyor belts Safety instructions for rope winches Noise Remaining risks Proper use Incorrect use General Scope Description...
  • Page 4 Contents Lifting with a crane Checks 10.1 Protective guards 10.2 Screw fittings 10.3 Electrical equipment 10.4 Hydraulic lines 10.5 Oil level 10.6 Cutting equipment 10.7 Chainsaw Maintenance 11.1 Lubrication 11.2 Oil changing 11.3 Cutting equipment (Supercut) 11.4 Splitting blade guide 11.5 Feed belt 11.6...

  • 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. Warning about danger zones Instruction regarding safe working, where non-compliance entails the risk of serious or fatal injury.

  • Page 8: General Safety Information

    ▪ 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.

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions For Cut-Splitters

    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.

  • Page 10: Safety Instructions For Rope Winches

    Safety information 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.

  • Page 11: Proper Use

    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.

  • Page 12: General

    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.

  • Page 13: Major Machine Components

    General Major machine components PowerCut 650 Base AutoSplit 650...
  • Page 14 General 3.3.1 PowerCut 650 Rating plate Electric motor Cover Plug with master switch Feed table Log manipulator Chainsaw Hydraulic tank Protective doors – chain saw Frame Claw Controls Oil tank – chain saw Switch – electric motor Feed Guard plate - extractor chute...
  • Page 15 General 3.3.2 AutoSplit 650 Cable remote control Switchgear cabinet Access doors Hydraulic pump Extractor chute Frame Protective cover Mounting for forklift Hydraulic connection – conveyor belt Moving panel Protective doors - right Feed Splitting blade Base Protective doors - left Plug connection Oil filter Emergency stop...

  • Page 16: Stickers And Their Meaning

    General Stickers and their meaning Only operate with all guards and protective equipment in place Do not open or remove guards or protective equipment while the machine is in operation Caution, tool runs on Only carry out repair, set-up, maintenance and cleaning work when the drive is switched off and the tool is stationary.
  • Page 17 General Rotational direction of motor Z2001220 Lifting point for forklift Z2001311 Slacken the chainsaw Z2001342 Oil level Z2001360 Lubrication point Z2050400 Oil filling point Z2050561 Chain oil Speed of saw advance Z2001193 Pressure from saw feed Z2001247 Feed (forwards) Feed (back) Feed table Manipulator arm (forwards) Manipulator arm (back)
  • Page 18 General Stickers on belt conveyor Danger zone Z2001162 Lubrication point Z2050400 Sticker on chain conveyor Danger zone Z2001162 Lubrication point Z2050400 Stickers on the cross-conveyor Danger zone Z2001162 Lubrication point Z2050400...

  • Page 19: Set-Up

    Set-up 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.

  • Page 20: Start-Up

    Start-up 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.
  • Page 21 Start-up Neutral position Delta position Star position If the electric motor will not start (red light for rotational direction detection is on): Reverse two phases in the plug. Changing the rotational direction may only be done by qualified electrical personnel. AutoSplit 650 The AutoSplit 650 does not have a star-delta switch like with the PowerCut 650, therefore this is operated using the button (Start motor) on the control unit.

  • Page 22: 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). Controls and functions 6.1.1 PowerCut 650 6.1.1.1 Chip chute...
  • Page 23 Operation 6.1.1.2 Controls Control lever – feed, saw and feed Throttle – saw feed pressure table Control lever – log manipulator Throttle – saw feed speed Control lever – cross conveyor Measurement connection – saw feed (option) pressure Control lever – raise or push back log Emergency stop Feed, saw and feed table Feed table...
  • Page 24 Operation Operation: Manipulator arm – forward Manipulator arm – back Use the control lever (log manipulator arm forward/back) to move the log to the right position. ▪ Then move the manipulator arm back to its central position. Raise or push back log Raise log Push back log Raise log: if the log tilts downwards when cutting the last piece of wood (cut length is longer...
  • Page 25 Operation Saw feed speed ▪ Increase advance rate: Turn throttle anti-clockwise. ▪ Reduce the advance rate: Turn throttle clockwise. The feed speed can therefore be perfectly adjusted to the different types of wood. Emergency stop See ..Safety circuit 6.1.1.3 Set log length Disconnection tube Stop bolt...
  • Page 26 Operation 6.1.1.4 Tilting mechanism Safety guard Throttle The speed of the tilting mechanism can be adjusted to optimise the log transfer to the splitting area. ▪ Open the rear protective doors. ▪ Set the desired speed on the throttle. – To do this, loosen the threaded pin on the throttle.
  • Page 27 Operation 6.1.2 AutoSplit 650 6.1.2.1 Feed Feed Snap-in lock Rope winch Moving panel ▪ Using the rope winch, move the feed to the required height. Adjusting moving panel The moving panel can be adjusted to the log length: ▪ Open the two snap-in locks. ▪...
  • Page 28 Operation Manometer - splitting pressure The splitting pressure on the manometer can be read off during splitting. Emergency stop See ..Safety circuit 6.1.2.3 Electrical functions Switchgear box Signal lamp (red) - Detecting the direction of rotation The lamp detecting the direction of rotation illuminates if the electric motor is rotating in the wrong direction.
  • Page 29 Operation Touchscreen Description of function When the machine is started up, voltage is automatically supplied to the control unit (10 - 30 V - DC), there is no additional On/Off button on the device. Significance of the keys and the display: Basic display after switch-on Function key –...
  • Page 30 M010 Operating hours counter User settings Language selection You can access the ‘Language selection’ menu by touching the [POSCH] symbol on the touchscreen. The control unit can be operated in three languages: German English French ▪...
  • Page 31 Operation Input field ▪ Touch the input field approximately in the centre of the touchscreen (under parameter P001, feed). – An input menu will appear. Enter ▪ Enter the desired target value of the feed and confirm by pressing [Enter]. –...
  • Page 32 [EXIT] ▪ Touch the [POSCH] symbol on the basic display. ▪ Touch the [POSCH] symbol repeatedly until you reach the central lubrication page. ▪ Touch the [AUTO] field in order to switch to [ON]. ▪ Leave the menu by pressing [EXIT].
  • Page 33 Some may be of interest to the user (e.g. the page containing the splitting information). ▪ Touch the [POSCH] symbol on the basic display. ▪ Touch the [POSCH] symbol repeatedly until you reach the page with the desired information (e.g. splitting information).
  • Page 34 Operation Notification Cause Rectification Incomplete splitting The log could not be split Repeat the splitting operation! procedure in a different location on the log (manually) No signal from proximity Sensor plug loose Secure the sensor plug sensor of wood holder! Distance between sensor Check/set distance (6–...
  • Page 35 Operation Malfunctions Fault Cause Rectification Electrical system cannot be No power supply Connect [➙ 20] the power switched on supply Main switch on the plug not Switch on [➙ 20] master switched on switch Emergency stop function Deactivate [➙ 35] active Stop function active Deactivate [➙...

  • Page 36: Work Operation

    Work operation Work operation Only one person may operate the machine at a time. Ensure that no other people are near the machine. Sawing ▪ Using the control lever (Infeed - front), move the log as far as the log stop. Do not operate at full feed speed against the log stop (do not press the control lever down all the way)! ▪...
  • Page 37 Work operation 7.2.1 Splitting instructions Only use logs up to a diameter of 15–65 cm. Logs must be pushed longitudinally towards the splitting blade. ▪ If necessary, correct the positioning and only then start the splitting process. 7.2.2 Faulty operation when splitting Protective cover Handle - protective cover If an intervention in the splitting area is necessary, the splitting process can be stopped by...

  • Page 38: Put Out Of Operation

    Put out of operation Put out of operation Before switching off the machine, depressurise all hydraulic functions. Position all controls in neutral or switch these off. Put drives out of operation Driven by electric motor (Type E) Type E22 ▪ Move the switch to the 0 position. ▪...

  • Page 39: Transport

    Transport Transport Before transportation, it is vital that the drive is switched off and secured to ensure that 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. Transport with forklift truck AutoSplit 650 Mounting for forklift...
  • Page 40 Transport PowerCut 650 Lifting gear Lifting eye When using a crane, only lift the machine by the lifting eyes. Only lifting gear with the permitted load capacity may be used.

  • Page 41: Checks

    Checks Checks Before control work is carried out on the machine, it is vital that the drive is switched off and secured to ensure that it cannot be switched on accidentally or started up by unauthorised persons. Disconnect the machine from the mains. ▪...

  • Page 42: Hydraulic Lines

    Checks 10.4 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. 10.5 Oil level To check the oil level place the machine on an even surface.

  • Page 43: Cutting Equipment

    Checks ▪ See: Changing the hydraulic oil [➙ 48] The oil filter only needs to be checked when the oil is changed. 10.5.2 Chain lubrication oil Never work without chain lubrication. The oil level can be monitored as the tank is transparent. Recommended chain lubrication oil: Manufacturer Type...
  • Page 44 Checks Chain tension is established automatically during operation. 10.7.2 Chainwheel If the chain wheel shows signs of digging-in on the teeth it requires replacing. Otherwise the service life of the chainsaw will be reduced.

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    ▪ In addition, pull out the plug of the device. 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. 11.1 Lubrication Dispose of oily and greasy parts and oil residues in accordance with legal regulations.
  • Page 46 Maintenance 11.1.2 Lubrication schedule AutoSplit 650 Lubrication interval Item Where What Quantit Monthly (every 160 Feed, left side Housing bearing on both operating hours – or sides more frequently Feed, right side Housing bearing on both depending on sides application) Daily check, fill if Protective door on Lubrication pump...
  • Page 47 Maintenance Lubrication pump (PoliPUMP) Container - lubricating grease (2 Lubrication pump control unit litres) Lubrication line Lubrication nipple for filling ▪ Fill the container to "MAX" with lubricating grease. It must be filled using the grease press on the lubrication nipple (do not open the upper cover under any circumstances).

  • Page 48: Oil Changing

    Maintenance You can find all information and settings in the supplied user manual for the lubrication pump. 11.2 Oil changing Old oil must be disposed of in an environment-friendly manner. Find out about the environmental regulations in your country. 11.2.1 Changing the hydraulic oil The first oil change should be carried out after 500 operating hours, all further oil changes should then be carried out after every 1000 operating hours or annually.
  • Page 49 Maintenance ▪ Screw the ventilation screw and/or the oil filter cover into the tank. ▪ Turn on the machine and allow it to run for a short while. ▪ Check the oil level and top up hydraulic oil if necessary. Total filling capacity of the hydraulic system: Quantity 100 litres for PowerCut 650 / 92 litres for AutoSplit 650...

  • Page 50: Cutting Equipment (Supercut)

    Maintenance Filter cover Filter insert Filter insert Display - Filter dirty (red) Filter container The filter insert should be changed every time the oil is changed. Oil filter with optical display: The optical display indicates when the filter insert must be changed. ▪...
  • Page 51 Maintenance 5. Refit the check-valve. 6. Fit the hose and elbow fitting back on. 11.3.2 Cleaning the inlet filter and check-valve (inlet) Filter Check-valve (inlet) Compression spring Allen key 7 mm Plug 1. Remove hose from the plug. 2. Undo plug using a 32 mm screwdriver. 3.
  • Page 52 Maintenance Side plate angle The cutting edge sloping away from the tooth point is called the side plate. ▪ On the Oregon chainsaw this angle is 85°. ▪ When sharpening using the file guide this angle is automatically created. Top-plate cutting angle The top plate cutting angle is 60°.
  • Page 53 Maintenance Sharpening the cutting edge A file guide is recommended when sharpening by hand. This ensures the file remains at the right angle in relation to the tooth. ▪ Only special chain files with a diameter of 5.5mm may be used. The cutting edges must always be filed from the inside to the outside.
  • Page 54 Maintenance If the depth extends over the file gauge it must be filed back using a flat or triangular file. Automatic chain sharpeners Automatic chainsaw sharpeners can be purchased at your specialist dealer. These offer precise chain sharpening. 11.3.4 Tensioning the saw chain Supercut chainsaw: Chain tension is established automatically during operation.
  • Page 55 Maintenance ▪ You can now remove the chain. ▪ Blow out the oil supply holes and the bar groove in the guide bar with compressed air. ▪ Check the depth of the bar groove. – The minimum depth of the bar groove is 7 mm. This prevents the drive links from grinding on the base of the rail.
  • Page 56 Maintenance 11.3.7 Replacing the guide bar Chain Rail holder Guide screw Guide bar 1. Remove the chain. 2. Undo the guide screws on the rail holder and remove the guide bar. 3. Fit a new guide bar and retighten guide screws. Only use a chain and guide bar made by the same manufacturer.

  • Page 57: Splitting Blade Guide

    Maintenance It is essential to use the Nord-Lock washer – no other type of lock washer must be used. 11.4 Splitting blade guide ˚ 1 8 0 Figure as above, depending on the design Should the splitting blade display too much lateral play (lack of lubrication, heavy contamination, etc.), the blade guides can be rotated by 180°.

  • Page 58: Cleaning

    Maintenance If the feed belt is not running centrally on the drive and/or return drum, it is possible to adjust the direction of travel. ▪ Loosen the lock nuts on both tensioning screws. ▪ Align the return drum by tightening both tensioning screws evenly. ▪...

  • Page 59: Additional Equipment

    Additional equipment Additional equipment 12.1 Conveyor belt Keep clear of the danger zone! ▪ See ..Stickers on belt conveyor 12.1.1 Conveyor belt types Conveyor belt type Conveyor belt length Conveyor height Belt width 200 cm 190 cm 55 cm 400 cm 290 cm 55 cm...
  • Page 60 Additional equipment 12.1.3 Operation - Conveyor belt Mechanically adjustable Variante 1 Variante 2 Spring cotter Rear fixing hole Cotter pin Wheels unit Front fixing hole Rope winch ▪ Pull out the spring pin. ▪ Pull the cotter pin out of the front fixing hole. ▪...
  • Page 61 Additional equipment Conveyor belt - on Conveyor belt - raise Conveyor belt - retract Conveyor belt - swing right Conveyor belt - lower Conveyor belt - swing left With remote control: Red button – conveyor belt off Down button – tilt conveyor belt down Green button –...
  • Page 62 Additional equipment Conveyor belt - set central running Fastening screw Tensioning screw Lock nut If the conveyor belt is not running centrally on the drive and/or tail pulleys, it is possible to adjust the direction of travel. ▪ Slightly loosen the fastening screws on each side of the conveyor belt. ▪...

  • Page 63: Chain Conveyor

    Additional equipment 12.2 Chain conveyor Figure as above, depending on the design The logs are laid on the chain conveyor and fed hydraulically into the machine. The support for the logs on the chain or roller conveyor must cover more than 75% of the length of the wood.
  • Page 64 Additional equipment 12.2.2 Connector – chain conveyor Hydraulic connector Dust cap – red Hydraulic sleeve Ball valve Dust cap - green ▪ Connect the hydraulic hoses of the chain conveyor to the machine. – Connect the hydraulic connectors to the hydraulic sleeves. Ensure that colours match;...

  • Page 65: Transverse Feeder

    Additional equipment 12.3 Transverse feeder Figure as above, depending on the design The logs are laid on the cross conveyor and fed hydraulically to the chain or roller conveyor. The support for the logs on the cross conveyor must cover more than 75% of the length of the wood.
  • Page 66 Additional equipment Connect the hydraulic connectors to the hydraulic sleeves. Ensure that colours match; blue dust caps (flow) and yellow dust caps (return) go with one another. If the cross conveyor is not connected, the dust caps must be put on the connectors and sleeves to protect them from dust and dirt.

  • Page 67: Base

    Additional equipment 12.4 Base Bases are available in open and U arrangements (depending on the configuration of the saw and the splitter). Following installation of the base, the plug for the access doors (safety switch) must be connected to the plug connection for the splitter. ▪...
  • Page 68 Additional equipment ▪ Clockwise rotation of the tractor PTO shaft. ▪ Turn the tractor's manual throttle to minimum. ▪ Slowly engage the tractor PTO shaft and allow the unit to start moving. ▪ Set the required PTO shaft speed using the manual throttle. Maximum PTO shaft speed: ▪...

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before rectifying faults on the machine, it is vital that the drive is switched off and secured to ensure that it cannot be switched on accidentally or started up by unauthorised persons. Disconnect the machine from the mains. ▪...

  • Page 70: Disposal

    Troubleshooting Hydraulic cylinder Sealing sleeve worn Renew sealing sleeves leaking Piston rod guide loose Retighten piston rod guide Piston rod damaged Renew piston rod Conveyor belt jerks or Not enough hydraulic oil Check hydraulic oil level See [➙ 42] does not move in hydraulic system Poor quality hydraulic Change hydraulic oil...

  • Page 71: Technical Data

    Technical data Technical data Type 2xE22 Drive Drive type Electric motor Output 2x22 S6 ** Voltage Fusing Motor speed 1500 PTO shaft speed Hydraulic system Splitting force Max. pressure Max. log length Max. log diameter Advance speed cm/s Reverse speed cm/s Chainsaw Guide bar...

  • Page 72: 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 73: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    What is more, the machine complies with the EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EU. This Declaration is not valid for any modifications to the machine which are not approved by us. Splitting knife - SpaltFix K-650 Vario Item no.: M7065+M7085 Model: V, X Serial no.:...
  • Page 76 Your Posch-Dealer...

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