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HYDRAULIC LOG SPLITTER Translation of the original operation manual HOS‐5N IMPORTANT NOTICE! Log splitters with 5 t splitting force are mainly used in the private sector. For ecological reasons, always place the hydraulic log splitter on a firm, dense base to prevent contamination of the ground. ATTENTION! As a matter of principle, the venting screw on the oil tank must always be loosened before the machine is put into operation. This enables the hydraulic tank to be ventilated and de‐aerated. Both the model number and serial number can be found on the nameplate on the machine. You should keep both numbers safe so that you can refer to them in the future. This manual explains the functions and ...
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Overview 17. Maintenance and repair work 1. Preface 17.1 Operating materials 1.1 Information on the user manual 17.2 Checking oil level, hydraulic oil 1.2 Limitation of liability 17.3 Sharpening splitting wedge 1.3 Machine designation 17.4 Cleaning the work surface 1.4 Copyright protection 17.5 Storage 1.5 Reservations 18. Disposal 2. Intended use 18.1 Decommissioning 3. Environment 18.2 Disposal of electrical equipment 4. ...
Preface 1.3 Machine designation Read the entire text of the operation The designation machine replaces the trade name manual before assembly and of the object to which this user manual ‐ see cover commissioning. Use these instructions to sheet ‐ refers. familiarise yourself with the machine, its correct use as well as the safety instructions.
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Safety Any other use is contrary to the intended use. Unintended use, modifications to the machine or the use of parts that have not been tested and This section provides a comprehensive overview of approved by the manufacturer can cause all important safety aspects, for adequate unforeseeable damage! ...
4.2 Safety instructions Operating personnel WARNING! WARNING! Persons who are not familiar with the user manual, Familiarise yourself with the machine. Proper children, young people under the age of 18 as well training is a prerequisite for safe operation of this as persons under the influence of alcohol, drugs or machine. Incorrect operation or operation by medication must not operate the machine. Young untrained personnel may present a danger. people from the age of 16 may use the machine under the supervision of a trained person. ...
Do not reach into the running machine during the tool is at a standstill. In the event of a malfunction, function test of the splitting stroke. operation must always be switched off. Never work without protective devices. The Use only original – LUMAG – spare parts and effectiveness of the safety and protective devices accessories. The use of other spare parts and must not be inadmissibly influenced or cancelled. accessories may increase the risk of accidents. Any liability for damages resulting from this is excluded. ...
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– Safety goggles with side protection to protect Neglecting ergonomic principles eyes from dust or splinters. Negligent use of personal protective equipment – Work gloves made of strong leather, to protect (PPE) against sharp edges, splinters or excessive Careless use or omission of personal protective vibration. equipment can result in serious injury. – Safety shoes or boots with steel caps to protect → Wear the prescribed protective equipment. against uneven, sharp‐edged surfaces or falling ...
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Warning and information → Clean up spilled liquid immediately with oil binding agent and dispose of according to symbols used regulations. There are symbols on the machine that represent Other hazards important information about the product and Slipping, tripping or falling of persons instructions for use. On unstable and uneven surfaces, tripping can ...
Machine overview Venting the hydraulics! The hydraulic system must be carefully ventilated before and during commissioning. Disconnect the power supply before carrying out repairs, maintenance or cleaning. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. The machine may only be operated by one person. ...
Technical data The mains connection must be fused with 16 A. Rubber cables for electrical connection must comply with EN60245 and be marked with the symbol Model number HOS‐5N H07RN. The labelling of cables is required by law. Motor (230V ~50Hz) S3 80%* IP54 Extension cables must have 3 conductors a Input power 1.5 kW minimum cross‐section of 2.5 mm² and must not Splitting power 5 t exceed a length of 10 metres. Splitting length max. 150~ 520 mm Splitting Ø max. ...
WARNING! If you have any questions or problems with the machine, please contact us. You can reach us by Danger to life due to falling load! email: Falling loads or parts of loads can kill people. info@lumag‐maschinen.de or by telephone at +49 – Never stand under a suspended load. 8571/92 556‐0. – Do not enter the swivel area of lifting gears during operation. ...
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– Always remove the transport lock during – Drive the forks of the forklift truck between or mounting. under the rails of the pallet until the forks protrude on the opposite side. – Secure the pallet with the transport goods with Personnel tension belts so that the pallet with the transport goods cannot tip over, if necessary –...
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Forwarding to the place of work Storage conditions Place or store the log splitter in a safe, dry and lockable room out of the reach of children. The machine must not be stored outdoors. WARNING! Storage temperature: +5°C to +45°C For electrically driven machines: Always Max. humidity: 60% disconnect the mains plug before changing the Before ...
Adequate lighting of the workplace must be ensured. Make sure that there is enough freedom of Fig. Attaching the machine on the LUMAG base movements to work. frame (optional) Place the machine level on a workbench or on the ...
Hydraulics Drive types 13.1 Electric drive Note on hydraulics The hydraulic oil tank is located at the base frame of the log splitter. The oil tank is filled with hydraulic oil from the factory. WARNING! Work on the electrical installation and electrical equipment may only be carried out by qualified IMPORTANT NOTICE! electricians. The hydraulic system is a closed system with oil tank, oil pump and a pressure relief valve (20). This must Switching the electric motor on / off not be changed or manipulated. ...
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Commissioning cable cross‐section of at least 2.5 mm². The cable extension must be completely unwound. The machine may only be operated via a mains Only operate the log splitter when it is supply protected by a residual current circuit installed in a stable position. In addition, breaker ≤ 30 mA. ...
14.1 Work preparation Recommended size of the splitting material IMPORTANT NOTICE! HOS‐5N Splitting length max. 150~ 520 mm Tighten the venting screw (9) again after splitting to Splitting Ø max. 50~ 250 mm avoid unnecessary oil loss during transport. Checking the two‐hand control IMPORTANT NOTICE! The machine is equipped with a two‐hand control. This serves to ensure that the operator cannot The diameter of the splitting material is only a guide reach into the splitting area under any value. ...
Operation IMPORTANT NOTICE! Fig. Two‐hand control: Splitting At outside temperatures below 5°C, the hydraulic oil is in a viscous state. To avoid damage to the 5. By releasing both controls, the pressure plate hydraulic system, the machine must be run at idle returns to its original position. for at least 5 minutes at such temperatures so that ...
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15.4 Loosening jammed splitting material WARNING! Do not remove jammed splitting material with your hands! Never let other people help you remove jammed pieces of wood. 1. Release both controls (2+16) and let the Fig. Stroke limitation pressure plate (3) return to its original position. 2. After the pressure plate has come to a ...
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15.5 Instructions on splitting 15.6 Stop splitting 1. Tighten the venting screw (9) again after The splitting material must have a straight cut splitting so that no oil can leak out. surface. 2. Disconnect the machine from the power supply. 3. Lift the machine slightly by the lifting handle (7) until the wheels touch the ground and pull it to the desired place. Fig. Splitting material ...
Then regularly retighten and / or check all screws and nuts. Use only original LUMAG spare parts. Other parts may cause unpredictable damage and injury. Replace lost screw connections. Work on the electrical equipment may only be Check all hydraulic screw connections and hoses ...
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CAUTION! A second person is required to raise and hold the machine. Check oil level 1. Unscrew the oil dipstick (10) and wipe it with a clean lint‐free cloth. Fig. Lubrication plan 2. Insert the oil dipstick as far as it will go and pull it out again. The oil level must be between the min. and max. marks. If necessary, top up with 17.2 Checking oil level, hydraulic oil hydraulic oil. The hydraulic system is a closed system with oil 3. Check seal for damage and replace if necessary. tank, oil pump and control valve. Never operate the 4. Screw in the oil dipstick and tighten only slightly machine without oil and / or with too little oil. If air to avoid damage to the thread of the cylinder ...
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Disposal WARNING! If the machine is no longer serviceable and is to be The hydraulic oil is under pressure! scrapped, it must be deactivated and dismantled, There is therefore a risk of injury from escaping i. e. it must be brought into a condition in which it hydraulic oil. The hydraulic hoses must be visually can no longer be used for the purposes for which it inspected regularly. was designed. CONTROL WORK concerning point 16.1 / 16.2 must be observed. Disposal of the machine must be carried out by ...
Fig. Circuit diagram 230V Troubleshooting WARNING! Any faults on the machine or motor requiring major intervention must always be repaired by your LUMAG workshop or authorised specialist workshops. The warranty becomes void in the event of improper intervention. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE PROPOSED REMEDY Faulty supply line Have the supply line checked by a specialist Have the cable checked by a specialist or replace it Cable (supply line) is defective (cross‐section 2.5 mm²) Electric motor does not start or switches off ...
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LUMAG guarantees perfect quality and, without 12.00 p.m. and 1.00 p.m. ‐ 5.00 p.m. prejudice to the statutory warranty, provides a Friday from 7.30 a.m. ‐ 12.30 p.m. warranty in the event of material or manufacturing Phone: +49 / 8571/92 556‐0 defects. The guarantee for LUMAG products is 24 Fax: +49 / 8571/92 556‐19 months in the case of exclusively private use, and 12 Email: info@lumag‐maschinen.de months from the date of delivery in the case of ...
CE Declaration of conformity In accordance with the provisions of the EC Directives Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC EMC Directive 2014/30/EU the company LUMAG GmbH Rudolf‐Diesel‐Straße 1a D‐84375 Kirchdorf a. Inn Phone: +49 8571 / 92 556‐0 Fax: +49 8571 / 92 556‐19 explains that the product Designation: Hydraulic log splitter Type designation: HOS‐5N complies with the essential protection requirements of the above‐mentioned EC directives. Conformity is based on the following standards: EN 60204‐1:2006/A1:2009+AC:2010 Safety of machinery ‐ Electrical equipment of machines ‐ Part 1: General requirements (IEC 60204‐1:2005/A1:2008) EN 609‐1:2017 Agricultural and forestry machinery ‐ Safety of log splitters ‐ Part 1: Wedge splitters EN 55014‐1:2017 Electromagnetic compatibility ‐ Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus ‐ Part 1: Emission EN 55014‐2:2015 Electromagnetic compatibility ‐ Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus ‐ Part 2: Immunity ...
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Components HOS‐5N WARNING! All repairs to the machine must be carried out by authorised qualified personnel. Have any necessary electrical work carried out only by an approved specialist. 27 ...
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Subject to change without notice! Version HOS5N (01.19 D) LUMAG dealer can be found at www.lumag‐maschinen.de LUMAG GmbH Rudolf‐Diesel‐Str. 1a D‐84375 Kirchdorf a. Inn Germany Internet: www.lumag‐maschinen.de ...
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