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Splitters for Short Logs English translation of the original operating instructions Copyright by Binderberger GmbH Carefully read these operating instructions before starting up the machine!
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These operating instructions are valid for: Type Article number H6 E KH-M6-1 H8 E KH-M8-1 H8 EZ KH-M8-2 H8 K Z KH-M8K-1 H8 K E KH-M8K-2 H8 K EZ KH-M8K-3 Type Article number SP8 Z KH-MSP-1 SP8 E KH-MSP-2 SP8 EZ KH-MSP-3 Version of this operating manual: Short Log Splitter 1.0...
Table of Content Declaration of EC Conformity ............. 6 Safety instructions ..............7 Meaning of symbols and hints..........7 Meaning of icons ..............8 General safety instructions ..........10 Proper use ................ 10 Required operator qualification ........11 Technical modifications to the machine ......11 Description of the machine ............
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Prepare the SP8 type ............22 Change the H8K type for processing meter logs ....23 Operation .................. 24 Safety instructions concerning operation ......24 Important instructions concerning operation ....26 Function of the two-hand safety handling ....... 27 The movement range setting ........... 27 Movement range setting for SP8 type ......
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Replacing the hydraulic oil ..........40 Lubrication and cleaning ..........41 Oil change at the transmission gearbox ......41 Replacing the hydraulic hoses .......... 41 Maintenance schedule ............. 42 Help in case of breakdowns ..........43 10.1 Safety instructions ............43 10.2 Troubleshooting ...............
We hereby declare that this machine Identification Short Logs Splitter H6 E, H8 E, H8 EZ, H8 K Z, H8 K E, H8 K EZ, Types SP8 Z, SP8 E, SP8 EZ in all its available technical versions, complies with the regulations of Machine Directive 2006/42/EG, with EN 1870-6 and with all directly connected standards.
2. Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Meaning of symbols and hints Please observe the meaning of the symbols and hints illustrated hereafter. They are classified according to danger levels and comply with ISO 3864-2. D A N G E R Points to an immediately threatening danger.
2. Safety instructions Meaning of icons • Carefully read the operating instructions before starting up the machine! • Always wear ear protection and eye protection during operation! • Always wear steel-toed safety shoes during operation! • Always wear working gloves during operation! •...
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2. Safety instructions Danger of injury from stumbling / tripping Danger of injury from slipping Lubrication spots Before starting work tighten the hand wheel bolts! Load hook with attachment Version: 1.0 2017-12 page 9...
2. Safety instructions General safety instructions This machine may only be operated by persons who have been trained, instructed and authorized. These persons must be familiar with the operating instructions and must act accordingly. The competences of the operating personnel must be determined clearly.
This is also true for welding work on supporting parts. All planned technical changes must be authorized beforehand in writing by manufacturer Binderberger GmbH. Only use original spare parts / original wear parts / original accessory parts – these parts have been designed especially for the machine.
3. Description of the machine 3 Description of the machine Operating mode The firewood splitter is driven hydraulically. The hydraulic circuit is propelled either by an electric motor or a combustion motor, or by a PTO shaft pump or by the tractor’s hydraulic system.
3. Description of the machine Overview H8 K SP 8 Version: 1.0 2017-12 page 13...
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3. Description of the machine Position Description Splitting knife Two-hand safety operation Transport handle Socket Electric motor Splitting pan Control valve Hydraulic oil tank Three-point adapter Splitting table for meter logs Transport cart Deposit table Pusher Splitting knife Height adjustment for splitting knife Foldable log deposit table Version: 1.0 2017-12...
3. Description of the machine Technical data Type E / Z E / Z E / Z Splitting force (tons) Max log length in cm 55/110 Gross weight in kg Electric motor output kW Working speed rpm 1500 1400 1400 1400 PTO speed rpm Combustion motor...
4. Transporting the machine 4 Transporting the machine Safety instructions concerning transport W A R N I N G Danger of injury during transport! • Make sure that no persons stay within the danger zone and that a sufficient safety distance is kept at all times! •...
4. Transporting the machine Manual transport Activities BEFORE starting manual transport of the “H” types: • Uncouple the machine from the tractor drive or disconnect the power supply. • Release the machine from the 3- point linkage. • Remove any tripping hazards (objects) from the transport path and establish a stable position for the machine.
5. Installing the machine 5 Installing the machine Safety instructions concerning machine installation W A R N I N G Danger of injury from improper installation of the machine! • Always check the machine for transport damage before installing it! •...
5. Installing the machine A T T E N T I O N Danger of injury from rotating PTO drive shaft! • Secure the PTO drive shaft protection against rotation. A T T E N T I O N Use suitable PTO drive shafts only! •...
5. Installing the machine Electric supply (splitter types E and E-Z) The fuse and the dimension of the electric supply line must be determined according to national standards and according to the cable length by a skilled electrician! Plug the five-poles, 400 V / 16 A CEE cable into the machine socket. The splitter must be connected to a mains supply which is secured by a 30 mA ground fault circuit interrupter.
5. Installing the machine Coupling the PTO shaft drive (E and E-Z drives) • Position the tractor close to the splitter. • Couple the splitter to the 3-point linkage of the tractor. • Turn the tractor’s engine OFF. • Now connect the splitter’s PTO shaft drive to the tractor. A T T E N T I O N •...
5. Installing the machine Prepare the SP8 type • First of all, bring splitting pan (12) into working position. You can flap it downwards without using any tools. • Afterwards you flap the lateral log deposit table (16) upwards. Secure it with the square pipe (17) to the machine, establishing a right angle towards the machine.
5. Installing the machine Change the H8K type for processing meter logs To change the H8K type from processing short wood to processing meter logs, you simply need to remove the splitting table. • First of all, unhinge the small table. Start with extracting both cotter pins (18), then pull out the table upwards.
6. Operation 6 Operation Safety instructions concerning operation D A N G E R Danger of injury from getting caught or dragged in by moving machine components! • Always keep a sufficient safety distance towards moving machine components! W A R N I N G Danger of injury during operation! •...
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6. Operation A T T E N T I O N Stumbling / tripping on objects lieing about! • Remove all objects that are not part of the machine from its vicinity. A T T E N T I O N Danger of injury from missing personal protecting equipment! •...
6. Operation Important instructions concerning operation A D V I C E • The operator always has to take care that no unauthorized persons stay within the working area of the machine. • Get information about the proper measures in case of malfunctions before you start up the machine.
6. Operation Function of the two-hand safety handling • The splitting movement will only start when BOTH hand levers (2) are held in DOWN position, or are pulled forward at the SP8 model. • Actuating only one hand lever will not cause a movement. •...
6. Operation Movement range setting for SP8 type • Use both hand levers to bring the splitting knife to the desired starting height. • Release one of the hand levers: The knife stops in the current position. • With your free hand you push the small square pipe (20) backwards on the switch-off rod, then secure the pipe with a cotter pin as illustrated on...
6. Operation If a log will not remain in upright position on the splitting table, but rather topple, proceed in these steps: • Move one hand lever protector towards the splitting knife. • Position the log with the other hand on the table, in a way that it will lean on the log claw (24).
6. Operation Splitting process for meter logs (H 8 K type) To be able to split meter logs, the height adjustment must be set to maximum height. Please proceed as described in chapter “Movement range adjustment (H6, H8, H8K types)”. •...
7. Machine shutdown 7 Machine shutdown Safety instructions concerning shutdown D A N G E R Danger of injury from getting caught or dragged in by moving machine components! • After turning the machine OFF, wait until all moving components have come to a standstill! •...
7. Machine shutdown Shutting down the log splitter • Release the hand levers to bring the splitting knife into initial position. • Disconnect the machine from its energy supply. • Bring all the tables of the splitter into an upright position. Version: 1.0 2017-12 page 32...
8. Servicing 8 Servicing Safety instructions concerning servicing D A N G E R Danger of severe injury by starting the drive during repair work! • Turn the machine OFF! • Secure the machine against restart! A T T E N T I O N Danger of slipping because of oil residue during servicing work (oil exchange)! •...
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8. Servicing A T T E N T I O N Danger of chemical burns from contact with lubricants! • Avoid skin and eye contact! • Do not swallow or aspirate! • Use proper protecting equipment (protecting gloves, eye protection). A T T E N T I O N Danger of injury: Getting caught by the rotating joint shaft!
8. Servicing Important instructions concerning servicing A D V I C E • Immediately replace all faulty machine parts. • Use original spare parts only. • Make sure that suitable collecting bins are available for any groundwater endangering media (oils, cooling agents).
8. Servicing Instructions for working on electric equipment As a matter of principle, any work on electric equipment may only be carried out by skilled electricians. • Review electric equipment at regular intervals. • Fasten any loose connections. • Replace damaged cables and wires immediately. •...
8. Servicing Duties before ending the servicing work After the servicing steps have been executed and before machine restart, these tasks must be observed: • Verify whether all bolt connections loosened before have been retightened properly. • Verify whether all protecting devices, covers, container lids etc. have been installed properly again.
9. Maintenance 9 Maintenance Safety instructions concerning maintenance D A N G E R Danger of severe injury by starting the drive during maintenance work! • Turn the machine OFF! • Secure the machine against restart! • Disconnect the machine from the energy supply! A T T E N T I O N Danger of slipping because of oil residue during maintenance work (oil exchange)!
9. Maintenance A T T E N T I O N Danger of chemical burns from contact with lubricants! • Avoid skin and eye contact! • Do not swallow or aspirate! • Use proper protecting equipment (protecting gloves, eye protection). A T T E N T I O N Danger for the environment! •...
9. Maintenance Replacing the hydraulic oil The oil change is due after every 250 operating hours or once a year. The required quantity of oil for your specific log splitter is indicated at the “Technical Data” section. Use hydraulic oil of class HLP 32 or equal quality only. •...
9. Maintenance Lubrication and cleaning Clean the machine from all dirt and residue at regular intervals. H6, H8 and H8K types: Regrease the knife rods slighty after cleaning. Oil change at the transmission gearbox (only valid for log splitters driven by PTO drive shafts) The first gear oil change is due after 100 operating hours.
9. Maintenance Maintenance schedule Regular maintenance is the best way to achieve efficient and economic operation of your splitting machine. The machine has already been tested and adjusted carefully by the manufacturer. After 10 hours New machine Every 250 hours, at after 50 hours least once a year I-shape beam...
10. Help in case of breakdowns 10 Help in case of breakdowns 10.1 Safety instructions D A N G E R Danger to life by starting the drive after a breakdown occurred! • Turn the machine OFF! • Secure the machine against restart! A T T E N T I O N Danger of injury: Scalding on hot machine components and media!
10. Help in case of breakdowns 10.2 Troubleshooting Fault Possible causes Remedy measures Wrong motor rotation direc- Switch the phase inverter in Splitting knife does tion (electric motor only) the socket not move Not enough hydraulic oil Check / correct the oil level inside the system Apply a suitable fuse (16 A Fuse blown...
11. Guarantee, warranty 11 Guarantee, warranty Terms of guarantee 950601: Manufacturer Binderberger Maschinenbau GmbH extends its warranty to a period of 2 years for parts which do not perform properly because of material deficiencies or faulty manufacturing. Components we have purchased before, like tyres, axles and valves, are subject to a one-year warranty issued by our suppliers.
12. Proper reaction in case of accidents 12 Proper reaction in case of accidents Take care of a periodic information update concerning the available facilities and means for First Aid. In case of an accident including injured persons, damage to machines or to buildings / structures you must first provide initial treatment for the injured person, then inform the person in charge as soon as possible.
13. Notes 13 Notes Notice Manufacturer Binderberger GmbH permanently works on the improvement of its products. We reserve the right to execute updates of the illustrations and descriptions of this operating manual and of the spare parts list. The customer cannot deduce a claim for changes / updates to machines that have already been delivered.
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13. Notes Dealer’s stamp: ü Type label: Maschinenbau GmbH Fillmannsbach 9 A-5144 St. Georgen am Fillmannsbach Tel: +43 / 7748 / 8620 Fax: +43 / 7748 / 8620 – 20 office@binderberger.com Version: 1.0 2017-12 page 48...
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