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- Page 1 Operating Instructions SpaltAxt 8 D1100535-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 D1100535-V001...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
English Contents Contents 1 Foreword ............................. 1.1 Copyright notice .......................... 1.2 Liability for defects ........................1.3 Reservations ..........................1.4 Definitions ........................... 1.5 Operating instructions ......................... 2 Safety information ..........................2.1 Explanation of symbols ....................... 2.2 General safety information ......................Safety information (log splitter) ....................10 2.3 Noise ............................ - Page 4 Contents English 9.1 Tool guide ........................... 30 9.2 Oil changing ..........................31 9.3 Cleaning ............................32 10 Accessories ............................33 10.1 Special knife with rollers......................33 10.2 Wheelset 400 ..........................33 10.3 Hour meter (PTO drive)....................... 34 10.4 Hour counter for machines with petrol engine................34 11 Troubleshooting...........................
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Page 5: Foreword
English Foreword | 1 1 Foreword Thank you for buying our product. This machine has been built in conformity with applicable European standards and regula- tions. 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 mainte- nance of the machine must have read and understood: •... -
Page 6: Operating Instructions
1 | Foreword English The operating personnel (operators) are those entrusted by the operator to operate the ma- chine. 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
English Safety information | 2 2 Safety information 2.1 Explanation of symbols The following symbols and instructions in this manual provide warnings about possible per- sonal injury or property damage or give useful information about working with the machine. DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 8: General Safety Information
2 | Safety information English Wear protective gloves 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. - Page 9 Never leave the machine running unattended. Switch off the machine's drive unit before carrying out any adjustments. Only use original - POSCH - spare parts. There may be no changes or manipulations made to the machine! Work on electrical equipment must only be carried out by qualified electricians.
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Page 10: Safety Information (Log Splitter)
2 | Safety information English Safety information (log splitter) The machine is designed to be operated by one person; however, another person may also assist in the operation, e.g. by refilling the machine. Do not hold the log with your hand while splitting. Do not reach into the splitting area. -
Page 11: Proper Use
It is up to the operating personnel to ensure that work is carried out safely. 2.5 Proper use The machine - SpaltAxt 8 - is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a diameter of 8-40 cm (3.1-15.7) and a length of 10-55 cm (3.9-21.7). -
Page 12: General
Hour counter for machines with petrol engine 3.2 Description The SpaltAxt 8 machine is suitable solely for splitting logs with a maximum length of 10-55 cm (3.9-21.7). 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 13: Main Machine Components
English General | 3 3.3 Main machine components Log support Pressure plate Transport handle Frame Lifting eye Holding magnet Knife guide Restraint point Shut-off rod Rating plate Clamp unit Wheel Splitting blade Jockey wheel Timber retaining tip Electric motor (depending on type) Clamping jaw Switch/plug (depending on type) Spring buckle... -
Page 14: Stickers And Their Meaning
3 | General English 3.4 Stickers and their meaning Caution, moving tools! Crush Hazard. Only one person may operate the machine! Moving parts Always read the user manual before operating the machine! can crush. Keep clear of Wear goggles and ear defenders! moving parts. -
Page 15: Set-Up
English General | 3 Grease tool guide Z2001260 Oil level Z2001360 PTO shaft speed 400 ... 430 min Z2040070 Phase inverter Z205 0010 Fuel: petrol ROZ/RON Z2050300 Maximum efficiency max. 16 l/min Z2050470 3.5 Set-up Ensure the machine is stable before starting it. Set up the machine on a horizontal, level, firm and clear work surface. - Page 16 3 | General English Positions of the log support Log support Star-grip screw Holding magnet Mount The pieces of wood can be conveniently positioned on the log supports on both sides. Working position: • Remove the log support from the holding magnets. •...
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Page 17: Start-Up
English Start-up | 4 4 Start-up Check the machine for potential damage prior to every use. • When doing so, pay particular attention to inspection activities in section "Checks [} 27]“. 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 18 4 | Start-up English • Circuit-breaker 16 A • For the feed, a cable cross-section of at least 2.5 mm² (0.0039 in²) 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. •...
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Page 19: Driven By Tractor Via Universal Joint Shaft
English Start-up | 4 If the motor is rotating in the wrong direction: Procedure as for type 1. 4.2 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: 5 kW (6.8 hp) •... - Page 20 4 | Start-up English The process for starting the petrol engine is described in the engine operating instructions. Type B4.1 Engine information: Engine Fuel Consumption ap- prox. Briggs&Stratton 4.1HP Regular unleaded petrol 0.8–1.3 l/h (0.21-0.34 gph) • Tank capacity: 1.1 l (0.3 gal) For further information, refer to the engine operating instructions.
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Page 21: Operation
English Operation | 5 5 Operation At outdoor temperatures below 0 °C (32 °F), let the machine idle for approximately five minutes to allow the hydraulic system to reach the correct operating temperature (the hy- draulic pipes will then be warm to the touch). 5.1 Splitting process Do not reach under the splitting tool;... -
Page 22: Setting The Splitting Distance (Stroke)
5 | Operation English 5.1.1 Notes on splitting Never split angle-cut wood! Logs must always be split lengthways. Position the log to be split so that the knothole is closer to the splitting knife. Splitting extremely crooked wood: • split the billets from the edge. Remove jammed wood from the splitting blade with a striking tool. -
Page 23: Put Out Of Operation
English Put out of operation | 6 6 Put out of operation Before switching off the machine, depressurise all hydraulic functions Position all controls in neutral or switch these off. 6.1 Put drives out of operation Driven by electric motor (Type E) Type E3 Neutral position On position... - Page 24 6 | Put out of operation English Before disengaging, turn the manual throttle to minimum. • Shut down the tractor. • Remove the universal joint shaft from the tractor. Driven by the tractor's hydraulic system (type PS) • Turn the control valve on the tractor to the "Off" position. •...
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Page 25: Transport
English Transport | 7 7 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 power supply when it has come to a standstill: •... - Page 26 7 | Transport English 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)
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Page 27: Checks
English Checks | 8 8 Checks Before carrying out checks on the machine, it is absolutely essential to switch off the drive unit and to ensure that it cannot be switched on accidentally or started up by unauthorised persons. Disconnect the machine from the power supply when it has come to a standstill: •... -
Page 28: Hydraulic Lines
8 | Checks English • Where appropriate, recording of the temperature of relevant electrical operating re- sources. In the case of moveable electrical operating resources, the tests must cover the following, as a minimum: • Visual inspection of correct condition •... - Page 29 English Checks | 8 Belüftungsschraube Ölschauglas If this is the case, the hydraulic oil must be topped up immediately. • See ..Changing the hydraulic oil [} 31] D1100535-V001...
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Page 30: Maintenance
Wear protective gloves and protective shoes (safety class S3) and close-fitting work clothes during maintenance work. Never work without the protective guards in place. Only use original - POSCH - spare parts. 9.1 Tool guide • Apply grease with a brush. -
Page 31: Oil Changing
English Maintenance | 9 9.2 Oil changing Old oil must be disposed of in an environment-friendly manner. Find out about the environ- mental regulations in your country. 9.2.1 Changing the hydraulic oil The first oil change should be carried out after 500 operating hours or annually. Belüftungsschraube Ölschauglas •... -
Page 32: Cleaning
9 | Maintenance English Recommended hydraulic oils Manufacturer Oil specification HYD HLP M10 SHELL Tellus T 15 TOTAL AZOLLA ZS 10 ESSO Nuto H10 CASTROL Hyspin AWH 10 ARAL Vitam DE10 GENOL HLP 10 FUCHS Renolin B3 *..biological hydraulic oils 9.3 Cleaning Before cleaning 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 unautho-... -
Page 33: Accessories
English Accessories | 10 10 Accessories 10.1 Special knife with rollers The log is split into two parts in one splitting operation. The rollers on the splitting knife prevent the split log from becoming jammed on the return. Special knife with rollers Timber retaining tip Splitting blade Mounting:... -
Page 34: Hour Meter (Pto Drive)
10 | Accessories English 10.3 Hour meter (PTO drive) Button – "Info" Display – PTO shaft speed Display – Operating hours Display - Battery voltage Function: The rotation speed is shown on the display as soon as the machine is operational. Pressing the "Info"... -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
English Troubleshooting | 11 11 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 power supply when it has come to a standstill: •... -
Page 36: Disposal
11 | Troubleshooting English Petrol engine does not Petrol tank empty Refill with petrol start Petrol engine stalls Petrol tank empty Refill with petrol Running too slowly Increase the speed Not enough oil pressure Refill with engine oil Hydraulic cylinder leak- Sealing sleeve worn Renew sealing sleeves Piston rod guide loose... -
Page 37: Technical Data
English Technical data | 12 12 Technical data Type E5.5-460 Turbo E3-240 E3-460 Drive Drive type Electric motor Electric motor Electric motor Output 5.5 (7.5) S6 ** 3 (4.1) S6 ** 3 (4.1) S6 ** (hp) Voltage Fusing Motor speed 1,720 3,450 3,450... - Page 38 12 | Technical data English *..the dimensions and weights (rounded) stated are guide figures and apply to the basic model; these can differ considerably for the different models. The ac- tual weight is specified on the rating plate. **..Power rating S6: continuous-operation periodic duty with related load changes – the percentage value is shown on the rating plate. Type B4.1 Drive...
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Page 39: Service
English Service | 13 13 Service POSCH- Produkt When ordering spare parts or servicing your machine please contact your local dealer di- rectly. 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: https://www.posch.com/kundendienst/download/... -
Page 40: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
What is more, the machine complies with the EC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Direc- tive 2014/30/EU. This Declaration is not valid for any modifications to the machine which are not approved by Wood splitter - SpaltAxt 8 Item no.: M6140N , M6141N , M6142N , M6162N , M6166N , M6167N , M6168N Serial no.:... - Page 41 English D1100535-V001...
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