Spaltfix K-550
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1. Operating Instructions Spaltfix K 550 D1010416 Edition 1001 English Manufacturer Manufacturer POSCH Gesellschaft m b H Paul Anton Keller Strasse 40 A 8430 Leibnitz Tel 43 3 3452 82954 Fax 43 0 3452 82954 53 E mail Kan com http www posch com Copyright by POSCH Gesellschaft m b H Made in Austria Please be sure to fill this in before starting Then you can be sure that this document relates to your machine so if you have any queries you will be given the correct information 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 Pascal ENA 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 2 3 Safety instructions for cut splitters 2 4 Safety instructions for conveyor belts 2 5 Noise 2 6 Remaining risks 2T Proper use 2 8 Incorrect use 3 General 3 1 Scope 3 2 Description 3 3 Major machine components 3 4 Stickers and their meaning 3 5 Set up 4 Start up 4 1 Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft type PZG 4 2 Powered by diesel engine Type D 5 Operation 5 1 Wo2. 10 3 4 Conveyor belt set central running Ifthe 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 Loosen the lock nuts on both tensioning screws Align the return drum by tightening both tensioning screws evenly Tighten the lock nuts again Tighten the fastening screws on both sides 10 3 5 Tension conveyor belt 1 2 Fastening screw 3 Tensioning screw Lock nut The conveyor belt may become slack over time as a result of wear and tear If this happens the belt must be retensioned Move the conveyer belt to the working position Slightly loosen the fastening screws on each side of the conveyor belt Loosen the lock nuts on both tensioning screws Tension the upper part of the conveyor belt by tightening both tensioning screws evenly After the belt has been tensioned sufficiently lock the tensioning screws again using the lock nuts Tighten the fastening screws on both sides Pasa ENA 48 Additional equipment 11 Additional equipment 11 1 Splitting blade variants DLR 1 Standard blade 4 billet 4 13 to 19 cm 2 1 Standard blade 6 billet 6 17 to 27 cm 3 Standard blade 8 billet 8 18 to 30 cm 4 Ring bl
3. allowing it to penetrate all links Ensure that the cutting edges of the parts on the upper side of the rail point towards the guide bar head 9 Pull on the chain briefly so that the chain locking button clicks into place and release the chain slowly back onto the guide bar Chain tension is established automatically during operation 9 5 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 Then lubricate the chain in an oil bath When cleaning or sharpening check the chain for tears in the links or damaged rivets Replace any damaged or worn parts The new parts must be of the same size and format as the existing chain parts During long periods of disuse the chain should be cleaned with a brush and placed in an oil petroleum bath Each new chainsaw requires a short running in time of approx 2 3 minutes before cutting work can begin 9 6 Replacing the guide bar 1 Remove the chain 2 Undo the guide screws on the rail holder and remove the guide bar 3 Fit anew guide bar and retighten guide screws Pasa ENA 40 Maintenance 9 7 Replacing chainwheel 9 8 9 8 1 PS Nord Lock x y 1 Acorn hexagon head bolt 3 Chain catcher 2 Nord Lock washer 4 Chainwheel Remove the chain 2 Undo the acorn hexago
4. drain screw 2 Oil level screw Unscrew the oil inlet and oil drain screw Let the old oil drain out then replace the oil drain screw Add the new transmission oil Check oil level Total filling capacity 0 5 litres Any other transmission oil can be used so long as it is in viscosity class SAE 90 Recommended transmission oils Manufacturer Oil specification OMV Gear Oil MP SAE 85W 90 GENOL Gear oil MP 90 FUCHS Titan Gear Hypoid SAE 90 Diesel engine For maintenance operations refer to the engine operating instructions Cleaning Before carrying out any cleaning work on the machine the drive unit MUST be switched off Clean the machine regularly to ensure proper operation Only wash new machines during the first 3 months with a sponge LEIBNITZ Maintenance The paint is not yet completely set so cleaning with a high pressure cleaner may damage the finish Pascal ENA 44 Special equipment 10 Special equipment 10 1 Stabiliser feet Raise front right stabiliser foot 5 Raise rear right stabiliser foot Lower front right stabiliser foot 6 Lower rear right stabiliser foot 7 8 Raise front left stabiliser foot Raise rear left stabiliser foot Lower front left stabiliser foot Lower rear left stabiliser foot AJOIN gt Lower stabiliser feet 1 Lower the hydraulic stabiliser feet using the control leve
5. if necessary 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 18HY 86E P Only use a chain and guide bar made by the same manufacturer Top plate angle The top plate angle is 35 This must be the same on all cutting teeth lt P Different cutting angles can lead to a raw uneven chain action and increased wear on the chain POQSCH LEIBNITZ Maintenance 9 3 2 Side plate angle as OLE 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 9 3 3 Top plate cutting angle The top plate cutting angle is 60 When sharpening using the file guide this angle is automatically created 9 3 4 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 Past LEIBNITZ Maintenance 38 9 3 5 Sharpening the cutting edge 9 3 6 2 R W Ir 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 lt P The cutting edges must always be filed from the ins
6. non compliance entails the risk of serious or fatal injury Always observe these instructions and ensure that you work with particular caution and care Crushing hazard Risk of injury through upper limbs getting trapped NOTICE Instruction Symbol for proper use of the machine Non observance can result in malfunctions by or damage to the machine Noise Symbol for an area where noise levels can exceed 85 dB A Non observance can cause hearing problems or deafness Further information Symbol for further information relating to a bought in part Information Action related information General safety information The machine may only be operated by persons who are familiar with the machine s operation and hazards and with the user manual It is the operator s responsibility to provide appropriate staff training Persons under the influence of alcohol drugs or pharmaceutical products that impair responsiveness must not operate or maintain the machine Pascal ENA Safety information 2 3 2 4 The machine may only be operated if it is in perfect working condition Only operate the machine if it is in a stable position Minimum age of operative 18 years Only one person may operate the machine at a time Take regular breaks to ensure concentration Ensure that your workplace is adequately illuminated since poor lighting can significantly increase the risk of injury Never work without
7. pressure max 3 5 bar Observe the road traffic regulations when driving on public highways Maximum transport speed 80 km h F When the machine is uncoupled from the tractor it must be placed on a firm level surface POSCH LEIBNITZ 8 1 2 3 gt gt gt 8 4 1 8 4 2 Checks Checks Before carrying out any checks on the machine the drive unit MUST be switched off Protective guards All the protective guards covers safety grilles etc must be in place Screw fittings Tighten all screws and nuts after the first hour of operation Tighten the screws and nuts after every 100 hours of operation Replace missing screws and nuts 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 Oil level To check the oil level place the machine on an even surface lt P Check the oil level with the pusher retracted Hydraulic oil level When the oil sight glass is filled above halfway the oil level is at its maximum When the oil level is towards the bottom of the oil sight glass the oil level its at its minimum If this is the case the hydraulic oil must be topped up immediately See Changing the hydraulic oil gt 41 lt P The oil filter only needs
8. s 22 22 Return speed cm s 46 46 Chainsaw Guide bar Type Oregon 752HSFL 114 Oregon 752HSFL 114 Cut diameter cm 55 55 Chain Type Oregon 18HY 86E Oregon 18HY 86E Chainwheel Type Oregon OR C12 Oregon OR C12 Dimensions Length cm 830 730 Width cm 250 250 Height cm 300 300 Weight kg 9500 10200 The stated dimensions and weights are for guidance purposes and apply to the basic equipment PQSTH LEIBNITZ 51 Service 52 14 Service POSCH product To order spare parts for your machine please contact your local dealer directly John Deere To order spare parts for your John Deere diesel engine please contact the service company directly Country Contact Germany Diesel und Getriebeservice GMBH Werner von Braun Strasse 11 55129 Mainz Germany Tel 49 0 6131 58070 Fax 49 0 6131 58717 E mail tmoritz dgs mainz de Country Contact Switzerland MATRA Bernstrasse 160 3052 Zollikofen Switzerland Tel 41 0 31 9191222 Fax 41 0 31 9191232 POSCH LEIBNITZ EC Declaration of Conformity EC Declaration of Conformity We hereby declare that the following machine its design and manufacture comply with the health and safety requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC This Declaration is not valid for any modifications to the machine which are not approved by us Cut splitter Spaltfix K 550 Item no M3705 M3745 Serial no from 1001001A To im
9. the protective guards in place Only carry out repair setup maintenance and cleaning work when the drive is switched off and the tool is stationary f the machine has a PTO drive the universal joint shaft must be removed from the tractor 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 Machines with combustion engines Carbon monoxide formation Suffocation hazard a Never operate machines in confined spaces Safety instructions for cut splitters Do not remove offcuts or other parts of the workpiece from the cutting area while the machine is running Never reach towards the chainsaw with gloves Only use the machine outdoors Should the machine be used indoors however a local extractor unit extraction at source is required The machine must always be properly maintained and must be kept free of waste material such as chips and sawn off pieces of wood Wear safety shoes and close fitting clothes when working with this device Wear protective gloves Use respiratory protection to reduce the risk of inhaling harmful dust When turning off the machine always be careful of the tool runout until the machine has come to a standstill The working pressure of the hydraulic system must not exceed 300 bar Safety instructions for conveyor belts Persons must ke
10. to be checked when the oil is changed Chain lubrication oil Never work without chain lubrication The oil level can be monitored as the tank is transparent LEIBNITZ Checks 8 4 3 8 5 32 Recommended chain lubrication oil Manufacturer Type Fuchs Plantotac Bio Total filling capacity 30 litres 13 litres for machines with crane Any other biologically degradable chain lubrication oil can be used provided it is of the following viscosity 50 75 at 40 C 10 20 at 100 C Transmission oil level 2 1 Oil level screw 1 inlet screw 3 Oil drain screw If the oil seeps out of the hole of the oil level screw when the machine is on level ground the maximum oil level has been reached If the oil level is below the hole this is the minimum oil level If this is the case the transmission oil must be topped up immediately See Changing the transmission oil gt 43 Cutting equipment harvester Daily Fastenings and hydraulic hoses That no damage or breakages have occurred to the saw unit Saw chain check Chain lubrication oil tank level check Check every 8 20 operating hours regardless of operating conditions POSCH LEIBNITZ 8 6 8 6 1 8 6 2 Checks Saw unit lubrication at lubrication point with mineral oil based grease Chainsaw Saw chain Check the cutting performance of the chain f the cha
11. to continual change and are therefore not in any circumstances binding in relation to the supplied machine We accept no liability for printing and typesetting errors Definitions Operator The operator is the party which operates the machine and uses it for its intended purpose or causes it to be operated by suitable trained personnel Operating personnel Pasa i ENA Foreword 1 5 The operating personnel operators are those entrusted by the operator to operate the machine Technical personnel Technical personnel are persons entrusted by the operator ofthe machine with specialtasks 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 Machine The term machine replaces the commercial designation of the object to which these operating instructions relate see cover sheet Operating instructions This manual is a translation of the original operating manual Pasa ENA 2 Safety information Safety information 2 1 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
12. up Start up Before starting to operate the machine please check that the protective and safety systems are working and also the hydraulic hoses and oil level Driven by tractor via universal joint shaft type PZG Attach the universal joint shaft and secure with the safety chain Clockwise rotation of the tractor PTO shaft Turn the tractor s manual throttle to minimum Slowly engage the tractor PTO shaft and allow the machine to start moving Set the required PTO speed using the manual throttle Maximum PTO shaft speed 480 rpm The maximum PTO shaft speed must on no account be exceeded otherwise the oil will become too hot This leads to premature wear and leaks in the pump cylinder and hydraulic pipes Before disengaging the universal joint shaft set the manual throttle of the tractor to minimum The universal joint shaft must be stored in the universal joint shaft linkage when it is disconnected Connecting the power supply Connect the 7 pin plug to the tractor Supply voltage 12 V 16 A continuous current 20 A continuous current for machines with crane Switch on lights on tractor depending on model Powered by diesel engine Type D Check the oil level before starting the engine LEIBNITZ Start up gie OOOO D Sl LI 1 Mode switch 4 Preheat indicator 2 Speed regulator 5 Fuel gauge 3 Ignition switch 6 Engine display 1 Insert and turn on the
13. up hydraulic oil if necessary Total filling capacity of the hydraulic system Quantity 350 litres Our hydraulic system is filled with high quality OMV ATF II transmission fluid This oil has an extremely high viscosity index exhibits excellent foaming and aging characteristics and excellent flow properties at low temperatures and protects reliably against wear and corrosion Viscosity class ISO VG 46 This high quality oil comes highly recommended when changing the oil A mixture of products of the same quality poses no problem 9 8 1 1 Recommended hydraulic oils Manufacturer Oil specification OMV ATF Il SHELL Donax TA ELF Hydrelf DS 46 ESSO Univis N46 CASTROL Hyspin AWH M 46 ARAL Vitam VF46 GENOL Hydraulic oil 520 FUCHS Platohyd 32S Renolin B46 HVI se biological hydraulic oils 9 8 2 Oil filter 1 Filter cover 2 Filter insert The filter insert should be changed every time the oil is changed Any aluminium particles can be disregarded as these occur when the pump is running in Pasdt 42 Maintenance Do not wash out the filter insert with petrol or paraffin products as these damage it 9 8 3 Changing the transmission oil 9 8 3 1 The first oil change should be carried out after 100 operating hours further oil changes should then be carried out every 500 operating hours or yearly 1 Oil inlet screw 3 Oil
14. 550 D100 Diesel engine The article number is stamped on the machine s rating plate Models Special equipment S0380 Tractor chassis 10 km h with hydraulic stabiliser feet S0390 o chassis 10 25 km h with hydraulic stabiliser feet and air brake S0381 e 80 km h with hydraulic stabiliser feet and ABS brake S0384 Conveyor belt 2 5 m hydraulic drive S0438 Conveyor belt 3 5 m hydraulic drive S0385 Conveyor belt 5 m hydraulic drive S0389 Conveyor belt 6 m hydraulic drive Additional equipment F0002549 Tank heating F0001678 Splitting knife 4 section F0001674 6 billet splitting blade F0001694 8 billet splitting blade F0001679 Ring splitting knife 210 12 section F0001680 Ring splitting knife 250 15 section F0001672 Ring splitting knife 250 18 section F0001673 Ring splitting knife 300 18 section Description The Spaltfix K 550 machine is a firewood processing machine which is used to cut and then split firewood The log is cut in a horizontal position and is held in place with the claw while being cut The log is then cut to length by the hydraulically driven Harvester chainsaw The chainsaw is lubricated with chainsaw oil during the cutting process Once the log has been cut it is tipped forwards by the tilting mechanism and drops into the splitting trough The ram of the hydraulic splitter advances and presses the log against the spli
15. ade 210 12 billet 12 25 to 39 cm 5 Ring blade 250 15 billet 15 29 to 45 cm 6 Ring blade 250 18 billet 18 29 to 45 cm 7 Ring blade 300 18 billet 18 33 to 50 cm The log is split into 2 4 6 8 12 15 or 18 pieces billets in one splitting process LEIBNITZ Troubleshooting 12 Troubleshooting Before carrying out any troubleshooting operations on the machine it is essential to switch 50 the drive off Fault Possible cause Remedy See page Electrical faults No electrical functions Eliminating faults See gt 25 Pusher does not extend Switch elements Check switch elements jamme Not enough hydraulic oil Change hydraulic oil See gt 41 in hydraulic system Pusher does not extend PTO shaft rotates in Change PTO shaft See gt 17 wrong direction rotation direction Hydraulic pil getting too Not enough hydraulic oil Check hydraulic oillevel See gt 31 ho in hydraulic system Poor a hydraulic Change hydraulic oil See gt 41 ol Oil filter unclean or Change filter insert See gt 42 blocked Machine loses power Hydraulic oil getting too See Hydraulic oil hot getting too hot Not enough hydraulic oil Change hydraulic oil See gt 41 in hydraulic system Sawing r quiras alotof Saw chain is blunt Sharpen the saw chain See gt 36 omo Saw chain is coated in Clean saw chain witha See gt 40
16. battery main switch This is located in the engine compartment on the battery cover plate Set the mode switch to Manual Set the speed regulator to Minimum Turn the ignition switch to ON Preheating takes place automatically indicator lights up When the indicator goes off turn the ignition switch to Start 6 When the engine starts let go of the ignition switch 7 Set the desired speed with the speed regulator or switch to Automatic mode In automatic mode the engine automatically goes to maximum speed when a hydraulic function is activated Engine information Engine Fuel Tank capacity Consumption approx D100 diesel 180 litres 8 to 10 I h For further information refer to the operating instructions supplied with the engine Pasdt 18 Operation 5 Operation F 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 5 1 Work operation Only one person may operate the machine at a time Ensure that no other people are in the vicinity of the machine 1 Start the machine 2 Turn on the main switch at the switch cabinet See Switch cabinet gt 23 3 Turn on the controller Start system See Control box gt 24 5 1 1 Operation of claw saw and tilting mechanism 1 Tilt 3 Saw 2 Cla
17. egulations 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 the operating instructions the safety instructions the safety information given in the individual chapters To avoid operator error and ensure problem free operation the operating instructions must be available to the operating personnel at all times Copyright notice All documents are protected by the law of copyright Documents including excerpts thereof may not be distributed or reproduced nor may their content be communicated without express permission Liability for defects Read these operating instructions through carefully before putting the machine into operation We accept no liability for damage or disruptions caused by failure to observe the operating instructions Claims for liability must be reported as soon as the defect is identified Claims are null and void for example in the following cases improper use faulty attachments and drives not supplied with the machine failure to use original spare parts and accessories conversions or modifications where not agreed with us in writing We are not liable for defects of wearing parts Reservations Technical data dimensions illustrations of the machine and safety standards are subject
18. engths in excess of 50 cm the conveyor belt must be lowered until it is horizontal to prevent damage to the conveyor belt Where the log length exceeds 50 cm only 4 6 and 8 section splitting knives may be used 5 1 5 Log manipulator ENA Operation 1 Log manipulator arm 4 Lock Working position Rotate the lock to the rear until it engages Transport position Rotate the lock to the front until it engages The log manipulator arm is secured against accidental lowering Log manipulator operation 1 Retract log manipulator arm 2 Advance log manipulator arm Use the control lever Advance retract log manipulator arm to move the log to the right position 5 1 6 Electrical functions 5 1 6 1 Switchgear cabinet Se el o 1 Master switch 6 LED splitter at front 2 LED control voltage present 7 LED tilting mechanism default position 3 LED safety loop OK 8 Counter splitting operations 4 LED splitting knife position 9 Counter splitting operations 5 LED splitter at rear The following functions are available on the front of the switchgear cabinet The master switch 1 for supplying power to the 12 V electrics LEIBNITZ Operation LED 2 lights up ifthe 12 V power supply is available LED 3 lights up ifthe safety loop is available The loop is closed if no emergency stop function has been actuated LED 4
19. ep 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 Only use the machine outdoors Pasa ENA 2 5 2 6 2 8 Safety information Wear safety shoes and close fitting clothes when working with this device Wear protective gloves The working pressure of the hydraulic system must not exceed 300 bar Noise In machines with an internal combustion engine an A rated emission sound pressure level of 95 dB A measured at the operative s ear should be expected The workplace related A rated emission sound pressure level is 80 dB A when idling or 95 dB A when sawing measured at the operative s ear In the case of machines with a PTO drive the noise level depends on the noise of the tractor Ear protection is therefore necessary The stated values are emissions values and thus do not necessarily represent reliable values for the work area Although there is a correlation between emission and pollutant levels it is not possible to deduce reliably from that whether or not additional precautionary measures are necessary Factors that influence the level of pollutants present in the work area include the individual nature of the work area other sources of noise e g the number of machines and other wo
20. erating the machine 8 Caution moving tools 9 Wear safety shoes 10 Chain oil 11 Lubrication point 12 Log diameter 13 Grease tool guide 14 Danger zone at belt conveyor 15 Tyre pressure 16 Operation stabiliser feet Q P wo w Fosu 12 General 17 Rotational direction of pto 18 Maximum pto speed 3 4 1 Stickers on controls aD 1 Advance cross conveyor chain 15 Lock claw on lever 2 Claw to left 16 Retract cross conveyor chain 3 Advance tilting mechanism 17 Log manipulator downwards 4 Lock claw advance on lever 18 Split 5 Retract conveyor belt 19 Splitting knife downwards 6 Raise cross conveyor 20 Safety grille downwards 7 Raise conveyor belt 21 Retract tilting mechanism 8 Open conveyor belt 22 Splitting knife to right 9 Close conveyor belt 23 Shorter wood 10 Lower conveyor belt 24 Longer wood 11 Lower cross conveyor 25 Splitting knife to left 12 Conveyor belt on 26 Raise splitting knife 13 Claw to right 27 Raise safety grille 14 Saw 28 Raise log manipulator POSCH LEIBNITZ 13 General 14 3 4 2 Stickers on control unit Splitter manual automatic Start machine Advance splitter Retract splitter Operating pressure of splitter on ram side Operating pressure
21. g the chain D 1 Guide bar 5 Guide screw 2 Locking button 6 Chain 3 Slackening button 1 7 Slackening button 2 4 Chainwheel Wear protective gloves when working on the chainsaw to prevent cuts 1 Press the slackening button 1 lower button on rear and the slackening button 2 on the right of the plate at the same time to slacken the chain 2 Pull on the chain The guide bar is slackened 3 Press the locking button top button on the rear and pull on the chain until the locking button clicks into place 4 Now the chain can be removed 5 Blow out the oil supply holes and the chain rail in the guide bar with compressed air 6 Check the depth of the chain rail LEIBNITZ Maintenance The minimum depth for the chain rail is 7 mm This prevents the drive links from grinding on the base of the rail If this the depth falls below this minimum the guide bar must be replaced 7 Reinstall the guide bar having turned it round 180 This prevents the guide bar from becoming worn on one side as it is exposed to the most wear on the underside 8 Place the new chain on the guide bar New chains should never be placed on a broken in used chainwheel The chainwheel must be changed after a maximum of two chains Recommended chains Oregon 18HY 86E Drive link thickness 2 mm Number of drive links 86 F Before fitting the chain soak it overnight in lubricating oil
22. ide to the outside All cutting teeth must be of the same length Because of the form of the tooth point i e sloping downwards front clearance angle if the teeth are of different lengths then teeth will also be of different height Teeth of different heights can lead to a rough chain action and possible chain breaks The shortest tooth must therefore be measured and sharpened first The remaining teeth must then be filed back to this length All teeth are first filed on one side then on the other Work quickly Ensure that you only file on the forwards stroke When drawing back the file must be lifted up The connecting and drive links must never be filed F In order to prevent the file from becoming worn on one side it should be turned frequently It is preferable to sharpen more often taking away a little metal at a time Only two or three strokes are required when sharpening 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 Pasa ENA Maintenance Ifthe depth extends over the file gauge it must be filed back using a flat or triangular file 9 3 7 Automatic chain sharpeners Automatic chainsaw sharpeners can be purchased at your specialist dealer These offer precise chain sharpening 9 4 Changin
23. in is not properly sharpened cutting performance will be compromised Dull chains produce sawdust sharp chains produce chips Posch chainsaw The chain tension should be such that the chain can be raised by 4 5 mm in the centre of the chain bar Supercut chainsaw Chain tension is established automatically during operation 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 Pasa i ENA Maintenance 9 Maintenance Before carrying out any maintenance on the machine the drive unit MUST be switched off Never work without the protective guards in place Only use original POSCH spare parts 9 1 Lubrication Dispose of oily and greasy parts and oil residues in accordance with legal regulations 9 1 1 Lubrication schedule Mes Mineral oil grease 2 Multi purpose grease 3 Spray oil Lubrication intervals Item What where Daily A Guides on the splitter central lubricating header B Cutting head on saw unit Weekly every 40 operating C All lubricating points on the gripper hours or less depending on application Fosu 34 Maintenance Lubrication intervals Item What where D The sliding surfaces on the splitting blade adjuster Monthly every 160 E On the feed table the cylinder mounting and the operating hours or less feed table m
24. l equipment Operation conveyor belt 1 Raise conveyor belt 4 Close conveyor belt 2 Lower conveyor belt 5 Conveyor belt on 3 Open conveyor belt 6 Retract conveyor belt Open conveyor belt Before opening unplug and remove the light barrier 1 Release the conveyor belt stabiliser feet spring cotter 2 Actuate the control lever for opening 3 Alternately actuate the second control lever for lowering and the control lever for opening until the conveyor belt comes to a halt on its stabiliser feet The angle when in its working position must not exceed 35 For log lengths in excess of 50 cm the conveyor belt must be lowered until it is horizontal to prevent damage to the conveyor belt Raise the belt conveyor slightly fasten the long stabiliser feet to the belt conveyor lower the short feet and lower the belt conveyor onto them Close conveyor belt Proceed as described above but in reverse order Switch conveyor belt on Switch the conveyor belt on using the control lever Conveyor belt on Notes regarding the conveyor belt Check that the belt is running centrally The belt drive dogs must not move f they do the belt must be corrected so it runs centrally by adjusting the drive pulley or return drum lt P From time to time remove the material that drops down underneath the conveyor belt to prevent damage to the belt drive dogs Pasa j ENA Special equipment
25. lights up if the splitting knife is in the range of the side adjustment This position is monitored to prevent damage to the splitting knife or mount LED 5 lights up if the splitter is at the rear LED 6 lights up if the splitter is at the front LED 7 lights up if the tilting mechanism is in the centre position If itis notin this position no splitting stroke is initiated The counter 8 counts the splitting operations performed by the machine The counter 9 counts the operating hours worked by the machine 5 1 6 2 Control unit 24 ALS 1 Switch manual automatic splitter 3 Button yellow retract splitter operation 2 Button green start machine 4 Button yellow advance splitter The control unit has one switch and 3 buttons Press button 2 to switch the electrical system on The button lights up green if not see page gt 25 You can choose between operating the splitter in manual or automatic mode with switch 1 Manual mode In manual mode you can move the splitter in stages using buttons 3 and 4 e g if a log is jammed Automatic mode Once you have actuated the Split gt 20 control lever the splitter automatically advances to its end position and then retracts to its starting position Pasa ENA Operation 5 1 6 3 Stop function 1 Stop button 3 Guard bar 2 Roll grille 5 The machine has 3 Stop functions Act
26. n head bolt 3 Remove the Nord Lock washer and the chain catcher The chainwheel can now be removed 4 Fit the new chainwheel 5 Carefully clean the acorn hexagon head bolt and the threaded hole in the shaft or the saw engine 6 Apply some Loctite 243 to the acorn hexagon head bolt 7 Fit the chain catcher back on and tighten the acorn hexagon head bolt with the Nord Lock washer CT Itis essential to use the Nord Lock washer no other type of lock washer must be used Oil changing Old oil must be disposed of in an environment friendly manner Find out about the environmental regulations in your country Changing the hydraulic oil Carry out the first oil change after 500 hours of operation Thereafter change the oil at least once per year lt P An oil change is not required any earlier as we carry out a secondary flow filtration during the final check where all dirt particles are removed Cleanliness test in line with ISO 4406 cleanliness class 14 11 fineness 1 2 ym oil load low Changing procedure Retract the pusher before changing the oil LEIBNITZ Maintenance Open the filler cap Open the oil drain screw P The oil drain screw is located on the base of the oil tank Drain the old hydraulic oil into a container Screw the oil drain screw back into the tank and fill with new hydraulic oil Turn on the machine and allow it to run for a short while Check the oil level and top
27. of splitter 2nd cylinder Operating pressure of chainsaw o IS Jolo zr olw Counter splitting operations o Control voltage present 10 Counter operating hours 11 Speed of saw advance 12 Safety loop OK 13 Splitter at front 14 Splitter at rear 15 Splitting knife in adjustment range 16 Default position tilting mechanism Past Po LEIBNITZ General 3 4 3 Labels on the cross conveyor 1 Lubricating point 2 Maximum weight load 3 Danger zone 3 4 4 Stickers on belt conveyor POSCH LEIBNITZ General 3 5 A 3 5 1 3 5 2 3 5 3 3 5 4 3 5 5 16 1 Lubrication point 2 Danger zone 3 Max angle of conveyor belt 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 Lower stabiliser feet Please see Stabiliser feet gt 45 Working position Conveyor belt See Conveyor belt gt 46 Working position Cross conveyor See Cross conveyor gt 45 Unlock log manipulator Please see Log manipulator gt 22 Lower safety bar Please see Safety bar gt 26 Pasdt LEIBNITZ 4 4 1 4 1 1 4 2 Start
28. ounting depending om application F The housing bearings and chainwheels on the cross conveyor not The cylinder mounting and the housing bearings illustrated on th conveyor belt P The lubrication points are marked with the lubricate symbol Recommended lubricating greases Manufacturer Type Genol Multi purpose grease Fuchs Multi purpose grease 5028 9 2 Cutting equipment Supercut 9 2 1 Cleaning the check valve outlet 1 Check valve key 3 Lubricating oil pump 2 Check valve Remove hose and elbow fitting from the lubricating oil pump Remove the check valve with the check valve key Check the check valve for deposits and clean or replace if necessary Ensure that there is no dirt in the lubricating oil pump Refit the check valve OF Or PO INS Fit the hose and elbow fitting back on LEIBNITZ Maintenance 36 9 2 2 Cleaning the inlet filter and check valve inlet 9 3 9 3 1 So 1 Filter Check valve inlet 2 Compression spring Allen key 4 mm 3 Plug Remove hose from the plug Clean or replace filter if necessary Refit the removed components ar O PO INS Replace hose Sharpening the saw chain Undo plug using a 32 mm screwdriver Remove compression spring and filter Undo the check valve inlet with a4 mm Allen key and take it out Clean the check valve or replace
29. plement the health and safety requirements mentioned in the EC Directives the following standards are applied EN ISO 12100 1 2 General design principles EN 13857 Safety distances to prevent danger zones from being reached by the upper and lower limbs EN 349 Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body EN 609 1 Safety of log splitters EN 982 Safety requirements Hydraulics EN 620 Continuous handling equipment and systems Internal measures ensure that this series of devices always complies with the requirements of the EC Directives and the applied standards Below is the name and address of the person who signs the above EC Declaration of Conformity and is authorised to compile the technical documentation les fale Posch Gesellschaft m b H Paul Anton Kellerstrasse 40 E Cok 8430 Leibnitz Austria Ing Johann Tinnacher Managing Director W PQStH StH 53 Pe LEIBNITZ LEIBNITZ EuscH LEIBNITZ EuscH 7 PQSTH EA Your Posch Dealer
30. resin removing agent Machine is noisy PTO shaft running too Adhere to specified See gt 17 fast speed Machine is noisy Oil filter unclean or Change filter insert See gt 42 aan not being No lubricating oil in tank Fill lubricating oil tank See gt 31 ne Check valve or inlet Clean check valve or See gt 35 filter blocked inlet filter Diesel engine does not Diesel tank empty Refill with diesel Sta Diesel engine stalls Diesel tank empty Refill with diesel Running too slowly Increase the speed Not enough oil pressure Refill with engine oil Hyaraulte cylinder Sealing sleeve worn Renew sealing sleeves eang 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 gt 31 does not move in hydraulic system Poor quality hydraulic Change hydraulic oil See gt 41 ol Conveyor belt too slack Tension the belt See gt 48 Conveyor belt jerks or does not move PQSTH LEIBNITZ 13 Technical data Technical data Type PZG D100 Drive Drive type PTO shaft Diesel engine Power kW 90 100 Voltage V Fuse A Motor speed rpm 1800 PTO speed rpm 480 Hydraulic system Splitting force t 41 41 Max pressure bar 300 300 Max log length cm 100 100 Max log diameter cm 55 55 Forward speed cm
31. rk operation 5 2 Safety bar 5 3 Change splitting knife 6 Switching off tne machine 7 Transport 7 1 Retract stabiliser feet 7 2 Transport position Conveyor belt 7 3 Transport position Cross conveyor 7 4 Raise safety bar 7 5 Lock log manipulator Pasdt LEIBNITZ Contents o a a a A o Oo O oo oo SI sa na 2 a O0 oO O as i O N a na A N NON N N a gt NO o N N N N NNN oo O O O O Contents 7 6 8 1 8 2 8 3 8 4 8 5 8 6 9 1 9 2 9 3 9 4 9 5 9 6 97 9 8 9 9 9 10 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 11 11 1 12 13 14 Transportation using the travel gear Checks Protective guards Screw fittings Hydraulic lines Oil level Cutting equipment harvester Chainsaw Maintenance Lubrication Cutting equipment Supercut Sharpening the saw chain Changing the chain General chain care Replacing the guide bar Replacing chainwheel Oil changing Diesel engine Cleaning Special equipment Stabiliser feet Cross conveyor Conveyor belt Additional equipment Splitting blade variants Troubleshooting Technical data Service EC Declaration of Conformity Pasdt LEIBNITZ 29 31 31 31 31 31 32 33 34 34 35 36 39 40 40 41 41 43 43 45 45 45 46 49 49 50 51 52 53 1 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 Foreword Foreword Thank you for buying our product This machine has been built in conformity with applicable European standards and r
32. rk operations being carried out in the vicinity Equally permissible values for a work area may vary between different countries However this information should enable the user to estimate the dangers and risks more accurately Remaining risks Even if all safety precautions are observed and the machine is used in accordance with the instructions some risks still remain Touching of revolving parts or tools Injury caused by flying logs or log pieces Risk of burns if the engine is not properly ventilated Hearing loss if ear protection is not worn when working Human error e g due to excessive physical exertion mental strain etc 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 550 is a cutting and splitting machine for logs with a diameter of 10 55 cm It splits logs with a splitting force of 36 t or 41 t into 2 to 18 sections The section length is adjustable from 25 100 cm The machine may only be used to process firewood Incorrect use Any incorrect use or use other than that specified under Proper use is expressly forbidden Pascal ENA General 10 3 3 1 General Scope This user manual applies to the following machines Machine type Item no Type Drive M3705 Spaltfix K 550 PZG PTO shaft M3745 Spaltfix K
33. rn the manual throttle to minimum Powered by diesel engine Type D Set the diesel engine to idle and let it run for a few minutes to allow the engine to cool down then switch it off see engine operating instructions Pasa ENA 28 7 7 1 7 2 7 3 7 4 7 5 7 6 Transport Transport Retract stabiliser feet Please see Stabiliser feet gt 45 Transport position Conveyor belt See Conveyor belt gt 46 Transport position Cross conveyor See Cross conveyor gt 45 Raise safety bar Please see Safety bar gt 26 Lock log manipulator Please see Log manipulator gt 22 Transportation using the travel gear Tractor travel gear Attach the towbar to the tractor Crank up the jockey wheel Release the parking brake Check tyre pressure max 3 5 bar Plug the lighting system plug into the tractor Check that the lighting system is working properly Observe the road traffic regulations when driving on public highways Maximum transport speed 6 km h 10 km h Observe local regulations LF When the machine is uncoupled from the tractor it must be placed on a firm level surface Pasdt LEIBNITZ Transport 30 Lorry travel gear Attach the towbar to the tractor Crank up the jockey wheel Plug the lighting system plug into the tractor Check that the lighting system is working properly Check tyre
34. rs 2 Keep lowering until the machine is lifted off its wheels and is aligned horizontally Retract stabiliser feet Proceed as described above but in reverse order 10 2 Cross conveyor Several logs can be placed on the cross conveyor at once 10 2 1 Lower cross conveyor 1 Unlock the cotter pin for the transport bracket Withdraw the spring cotter for the transport bracket pull down the cotter pin and fit the spring cotter again 2 Withdraw the cotter pin for the stabiliser foot To do so remove the spring cotter for the stabiliser foot 3 Swing the stabiliser foot out and relocate the cotter pin in the bore Refit the spring cotter 4 Using the control lever lower the cross conveyor to the ground Pasa ENA Special equipment 10 2 2 Operation cross conveyor 1 Cross conveyor chain retract 3 Cross conveyor lower 2 Cross conveyor chain advance 4 Cross conveyor raise Using the control lever Cross conveyor advance move the log into the claw trough 10 2 3 Raise cross conveyor Proceed as described above for lowering the cross conveyor but in reverse order 10 3 Conveyor belt 10 3 1 Conveyor belt types Conveyor belt type Conveyor belt length Conveyor height Belt width 2 5 250 cm 140 cm 80 cm 3 5 350 cm 190 cm 80 cm 5 500 cm 260 cm 80 cm 6 600 cm 310 cm 80 cm LEIBNITZ 10 3 2 10 3 3 Specia
35. switch es faulty or cable break 5 2 Safety bar Cross conveyor 3 Safety bar Clip pin 4 Cotter pin Lower safety bar 1 2 3 4 Lower the cross conveyor Release the right clip pin Raise the safety bar slightly and withdraw the cotter pin Lower the safety bar as far as the stop Raise safety bar Proceed as described above but in reverse order PQSTH LEIBNITZ Operation 5 3 Change splitting knife 1 Piece of wood 4 Connecting panel 2 Cylinder screw 5 Lift bracket 3 Cylinder 6 Eye 1 Place a piece of wood under the splitting knife 2 Lower the splitting knife onto the wood The piece of wood should be high enough to ensure that the cylinder screw is in the centre of the slot 1 Remove the connecting panel by releasing the 4 screws 2 Loosen the 4 screws on the lift bracket 3 Pull the entire lift bracket forwards 4 The splitting knife can be withdrawn upwards by connecting a crane or front loader etc to the lifting eye F Grease the new splitting knife before fitting it LEIBNITZ Switching off the machine 6 Switching off the machine lt P Before switching off the machine depressurise all hydraulic functions by placing all control levers in the neutral position Driven by tractor via cardan shaft type PZG Disengage the cardan shaft on the tractor Before disengaging tu
36. tilt button the roll grille closes The splitting knife can be adjusted to set the split centre point Read off the log diameter at the claw and set using the control lever Splitting knife up down according to the scale at the splitting knife Set the centre point of the splitting knife from the side adjustment area using the control lever Advance retract splitting Knife Pasdt 20 Operation 5 1 2 1 Left over wood 1 Retract tilting mechanism If the left over wood is too short to split it can be ejected to the rear using the tilt function Eject the left over wood by pressing the control lever 1 to the left P Machines with a crane do not have a left over wood ejection facility 5 1 2 2 Notes on splitting Only use logs up to a diameter of 10 55 cm Remove jammed wood from the splitting blade with a striking tool 5 1 3 Set saw advance rate Increase advance rate Turn the throttle anti clockwise Reduce the advance rate Turn the throttle clockwise LEIBNITZ Operation 5 1 4 Set log length 1 Long log 2 Short log The log length is infinitely variable within the range 25 100 cm Set the desired log length using the control lever Long short log The log length can be read off on the length scale Se N NN NN N N mn amp kS BBUuuuuaua aaa ua u AAA TAI IRA LT NN N R Machines with conveyor belt For log l
37. tting knife The hydraulically height adjustable splitting knife allows the optimum setting to be achieved in any operating situation A choice of options is available for discharging the split logs e g via a conveyor belt POQSCH LEIBNITZ Operation of the hydraulic ram is semi automatic General The cutting and splitting tool is hydraulically driven The machine is driven by a pto or a diesel engine 3 3 Major machine components 1 Wood trough 14 Light barrier 2 Chain conveyor 15 Splitting knife 3 Hydraulic tank 16 Tilting mechanism 4 Rating plate 17 Splitter 5 Chainsaw oil tank 18 Base 6 Controls 19 Wheel 7 Guard bar 20 Diesel engine switchgear cabinet 8 Chainsaw 21 Controller switchgear cabinet 9 Claw 22 Steps 10 Log diameter display 23 Diesel engine 11 Safety grille 24 Hydraulic stabiliser foot 12 Conveyor belt 25 Base frame 13 Belt conveyor stabiliser foot 26 Drawbar PQSTH LEIBNITZ 11 General 3 4 Stickers and their meaning n 440 min n 480 min Hydraulic oil Hydraulic oil level Wear goggles and ear defenders Wear protective gloves Only carry out repair setup maintenance and cleaning work when the drive is switched off and the tool is stationary 6 Only one person may operate the machine at a time 7 Always read the user manual before op
38. uating the Stop function switches off all safety related drives This affects the Chainsaw Splitter 1st stop function by operating the Stop button on the control panel 2nd stop function by opening the splitter system roll grille 3rd stop function by raising the safety bar at the rear of the machine Before you can continue working with the machine the Stop function must first be deactivated Unlock the Stop button close the roll grille lower the safety bar Press the Start machine gt 24 button button lights up green machine is ready 5 1 6 4 End switches The inductive end switches have an LED for monitoring purposes Green LED 12 V control voltage present Yellow LED switching state on 5 1 6 5 Malfunctions Fault Cause No 12V supply voltage present With type PZG plug not connected to tractor Fuses F1 F2 in switchgear cabinet faulty Supply cable to switchgear cabinet faulty Machine cannot be switched on No 12V supply voltage present vege safety end switches er nae stop utton roll grille safety bar for contact and cable break Splitter does not advance Tilting mechanism not in centre position Splitting knife not in adjustment range of side adjustment The inductive end switches do not light up No 12V supply voltage present LEIBNITZ Operation 26 Fault Cause End switch es not set correctly gap 3 5 mm End
39. w left 4 Claw right Using the control lever Claw right move the log as far as the wood stop ET There are also additional functions available at the control lever lf you press the right tilt key the claw advance is locked to hold the log more firmly If you press the left tilt key the claw is locked to retract the log Pull the control lever towards you Saw and saw through the log The chain is lubricated with chainsaw oil at the same time Never work without chain lubricating oil Hold the lever towards you until the log has been completely sawn through CT The saw advance rate can be adjusted to the wood being cut Please see Set saw advance rate gt 21 Use the control lever Tilt to move the sawn log to the splitting area Ensure that the log is configured longitudinally to the splitting knife Pasdt i LEIBNITZ Operation 5 1 2 Operating the splitter and splitting knife 1 Splitting knife up 4 Splitting knife retract 2 Splitting knife down 5 Splitting knife advance 3 Split Use the control lever Split to initiate a splitting stroke push the lever briefly to the right The log is pressed against the splitting knife and split ET There are also additional functions available at the control lever If you press the left tilt button the roll grille opens e g to align the log If you press the right
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