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- Page 1 Operating Instructions SpaltFix K-600 Vario D1010524 - V001 *D1010524-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 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 (harvester) 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...
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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. 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: Safety Instructions For Cut-Splitters
Safety information 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
With every machine, some risks still remain. Therefore you should always be very careful when working. It is up to the operating personnel to ensure that work is carried out safely. Proper use The SpaltFix K-600 Vario is a cutting and splitting machine for logs with a diameter of 10–60 cm. -
Page 11: Incorrect Use
Safety information The machine cuts logs to a length of 20–50 cm and splits them into uniform sections with a splitting force of 16t. The wood is automatically cut, and the feed allows infinitely variable adjustment for an edge length between 5 - 10 cm. The machine may only be used to process firewood. -
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-600 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 600. -
Page 13: Major Machine Components
General Major machine components PowerCut 600 Longitudinal chain conveyor (optional) AutoSplit 600 Base... - 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 600 Cable remote control Protective door left Access doors Master switch / plug Extractor chute Frame Protective cover Mounting for forklift Conveyor belt connection Moving panel - adjustable Splitting stroke adjustment Feed Protective door right Switch Splitting blade Base Rope winch Plug connection...
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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 Wood stop control Pressure from saw feed Z2001247 Wood size (coarse/fine) Z2001282...
- Page 18 General Main control AUTO Feed (forwards) Feed (back) Feed table Manipulator arm (forwards) Manipulator arm (back) Raise log Z2001414 Push back log Cross conveyor (forwards) 10 Cross conveyor (back) Operation - conveyor belt (swing left – right) Operation - conveyor belt (raise - lower) Operation - conveyor belt (on - off) Stickers on belt conveyor Danger zone...
- Page 19 General Lubrication point Z2050400 Stickers on the cross-conveyor Danger zone Z2001162 Lubrication point Z2050400...
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Page 20: 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 21: 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 [➙ 38]". 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 22 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. Control voltage Switching on the electrical system: ▪...
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Page 23: 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 24 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 25 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 26 Operation Set saw advance rate ▪ 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 [➙ 31] 6.1.1.3 Set log length Disconnection tube...
- Page 27 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 28 Operation 6.1.2 AutoSplit 600 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 29 Operation Automatic mode Automatic - on Excess pressure (not working) The machine can be switched to automatic mode using the control lever - automatic. To stop the machine, move the control lever to the neutral position. Setting the billet size It is possible to adjust the feed rate and the billet size: Faster feed (large billet): Turn the throttle anti-clockwise.
- Page 30 Operation 6.1.2.3 Setting the splitting distance (stroke) Shift lever forward - short splitting Shift lever back - long splitting stroke stroke The splitting stroke can be adjusted to different lengths of timber with the aid of the shift lever. ▪ Lift the shift lever, push it in the required direction and allow it to re-engage. –...
- Page 31 Operation ▪ The green signal lamp (control voltage) lights up if the system is in operation and the safety circuit is closed. ▪ Using the green button (strip log), any log that is jammed can be stripped by the splitting blade.
- Page 32 Operation ▪ Close the access doors. ▪ Start the machine. See ….. Start-up [➙ 21] Stop function: The stop function is triggered by opening the protective cover, the protective doors (left, right) or by pressing the red button (system off) on the cable remote control. By activating the stop function, the feed and splitting processes are stopped.
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Page 33: 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. ▪ Start the machine. See ….. Start-up [➙ 21] 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 34 Work operation 7.2.1 Splitting instructions Only use logs up to a diameter of 15–60 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...
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Page 35: 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 36: 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 600 Mounting for forklift... - Page 37 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.
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Page 38: 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 39: 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 40: Cutting Equipment (Harvester)
Checks ▪ See: Changing the hydraulic oil [➙ 43] 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 41 Checks 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.
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Page 42: 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 43: Oil Changing
Maintenance Lubrication interval Item What/where Quantit daily (every 8 operating On the central lubricating point - splitting hours - or more frequently blade guide (3x) depending on use) weekly (every 40 Cutting head on saw unit operating hours - or more Housing bearing on feed frequently depending on use) - Page 44 Maintenance AutoSplit 600 Vent screw Oil drain screw Oil sight glass ▪ Retract the splitting blade before changing the oil. ▪ Unscrew the ventilation screw and/or the oil filter cover. ▪ Open the oil drain screw. The oil drain screw is located on the base of the oil tank. ▪...
- Page 45 Maintenance 11.2.2 Oil filter Filter cover Filter insert 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. ▪...
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Page 46: Cutting Equipment (Supercut)
Maintenance 11.3 Cutting equipment (Supercut) 11.3.1 Cleaning the check-valve (outlet) Check-valve key Lubricating oil pump Check-valve 1. Remove hose and elbow fitting from the lubricating oil pump. 2. Remove the check-valve with the check-valve key. 3. Check the check-valve for deposits and clean or replace if necessary. 4. - Page 47 Maintenance 11.3.3 Sharpening the saw chain When sharpening the chain the following dimensions should be borne in mind to achieve optimum chain sharpness. The following dimensions refer to the chain used on this machine. ▪ Oregon 18HX-100 Only use a chain and guide bar made by the same manufacturer. Top plate angle The top plate angle is 35°.
- Page 48 Maintenance The top plate cutting angle is 60°. ▪ When sharpening using the file guide this angle is automatically created. File guide When sharpening the file must be parallel to the tooth point and moved at an angle of 110° to the side of the chain links.
- Page 49 Maintenance Depth gauge The depth gauge determines the depth of bite into the wood, i.e the thickness of chips. ▪ The depth is 1.2 mm. After sharpening the teeth the depth gauge is reduced. This must then be checked using a special file gauge.
- Page 50 Maintenance 11.3.5 Changing the chain Guide bar Guide screw Locking button Chain Chainwheel Slackening button Wear protective gloves when working on the chainsaw to prevent cuts. Only use a chain and guide bar made by the same manufacturer. ▪ Press the slackening button to relieve the clamping pressure in the chain. ▪...
- Page 51 Maintenance ▪ Pull on the chain briefly, so that the chain locking button disengages and release the chain slowly back onto the guide bar. – Chain tension is established automatically during operation. 11.3.6 General chain care Before fitting a new chain, soak it overnight in lubricating oil, allowing it to penetrate all links. After sharpening clean the chain thoroughly in petrol to remove any swarf caused by filing.
- Page 52 Maintenance 11.3.8 Replacing chainwheel Nord-Lock ! Acorn hexagon head bolt Chain catcher Nord-Lock washer Chainwheel 1. Remove the chain. 2. Undo the acorn hexagon head bolt. 3. Remove the Nord-Lock washer and the chain catcher. – The chainwheel can now be removed. 4.
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Page 53: Splitting Blade Guide
Maintenance 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°. 11.5 Feed belt 11.5.1 Notes regarding the conveyor belt... -
Page 54: Cleaning
Maintenance ▪ Align the return drum by tightening both tensioning screws evenly. ▪ Lock the lock nuts on both tensioning screws. 11.5.3 Tensioning the belt The conveyor belt may become slack over time as a result of wear and tear. If this happens, the belt must be retensioned. -
Page 55: Additional Equipment
Additional equipment Additional equipment 12.1 Conveyor belt Keep clear of the danger zone! ▪ See ..Stickers on belt conveyor 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 500 cm... - Page 56 Additional equipment 12.1.2 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 57 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 58 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. ▪...
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Page 59: Chain Conveyor
Additional equipment 12.2 Chain conveyor 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. Keep clear of the danger zone! ▪... - Page 60 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;...
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Page 61: 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 62 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 the latter from dust and dirt.
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Page 63: 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 64 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: ▪...
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Page 65: 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 66: 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 [➙ 39] does not move in hydraulic system Poor quality hydraulic Change hydraulic oil... -
Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: 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-600 Vario Item no.: M7065+M7075 Model: V, X Serial no.:... - Page 72 Your Posch-Dealer...
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