Posch HydroCombi 18 User manual

Operating Instructions

HydroCombi 18

D1010209 - Edition - 1001

*D1010209-1001*

English

Manufacturer

POSCH Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Paul-Anton-Keller-Strasse 40

A-8430 Leibnitz

Tel.: +43 (0) 3452/82954

Fax: +43 (0) 3452/82954-53

E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.posch.com

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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: [email protected]

POSCH Germany:

84149 Velden/Vils, Preysingallee 19, telephone: +49 (0) 8742/2081, fax: +49 (0) 8742/2083, e-mail: [email protected]

Manufacturer

Contents

1 Foreword 5

1.1 Copyright notice 5

1.2 Liability for defects 5

1.3 Reservations 5

1.4 Definitions 5

1.5 Operating instructions 6

2 Safety information 7

2.1 Explanation of symbols 7

2.2 General safety information 8

2.3 Safety instructions for log splitter 8

2.4 Safety instructions for rope winches 9

2.5 Noise 9

2.6 Remaining risks 9

2.7 Proper use 9

3 General 10

3.1 Scope 10

3.2 Description 10

3.3 The most important components of the machine 11

3.4 Labels and their meanings 12

3.5 Set-up 13

4 Start-up 14

4.1 Driven by electric motor (type E) 14

4.2 Driven by tractor via cardan shaft (type PZG) 15

4.3 Driven by the tractor's hydraulic system (type PS) 15

4.4 Driven by tractor with shaft-mounted pump (type PZ) 15

5 Operation 17

5.1 "Autospeed" 17

5.2 Extending the cylinder 18

5.3 Splitting 18

5.4 Lifting device 20

6 Switching off the machine 22

7 Transport 23

7.1 Transporting by three-point linkage on the tractor 23

7.2 Transportation using the travel gear 23

8 Checks 25

Contents

8.1 Protective guards 25

8.2 Screw fittings 25

8.3 Hydraulic lines 25

8.4 Tool guide 25

8.5 Oil level 25

8.6 Two-hand controller 25

8.7 Log retaining tip 26

9 Maintenance 27

9.1 Tool guide 27

9.2 Oil changing 27

9.3 Cleaning 29

10 Special equipment 30

10.1 Greater wood length (V) 30

10.2 Rope winch 30

10.3 Tractor travel gear 33

10.4 Road travel gear 34

11 Additional equipment 36

11.1 Splitting cross 36

11.2 Special blade with rollers 36

11.3 Splitting table 37

11.4 Push-fit floor grate 38

12 Troubleshooting 39

13 Technical data 40

14 Service 41

EC Declaration of Conformity 42

Contents

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:

▪ 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.

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

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

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

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.

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"

1.5

Foreword

Safety information

Explanation of symbols

The following symbols and instructions warn against possible injuries or damage to property

or are intended to assist you in your work.

DANGER

Hazard warning

This symbol appears next to instructions relating to safety at work wherever a hazard to

life and limb exists if the instructions are not complied with.

Follow these instructions at all times and exercise particular care and attention.

DANGER

Warning of dangerous electrical voltage

Contact with live parts can result in immediate death.

Protective covers and enclosures marked with this sign may only be opened by qualified

electricians after the electricity supply has been turned off.

DANGER

Crushing hazard

Risk of injury through upper limbs getting trapped.

DANGER

Danger of tipping over

Risk of serious injury if the machine tips over.

NOTICE

Note

This symbol appears next to instructions for correct use of the machine.

Non-observance can lead to malfunctions 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.

2.1

Safety information

Further information

Symbol for further information on parts acquired from third parties.

Info

Information relating to the action being performed.

General safety information

The machine must only be used by individuals who are familiar with its operation and

dangers and who have read and understood the operating instructions.

▪ The operator must train his personnel accordingly.

Ensure the machine is stable before starting it.

Minimum age of operator: 18 years.

Only one person may operate the machine at a time.

Ensure that your work area is well lit, as poor lighting considerably increases the risk of

injury.

Never work without the protective guards in place.

Do not carry out any repair, set-up, maintenance or cleaning work unless the drive unit is

switched off and the tool is at rest.

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.

Never use damaged cables.

Machines with electric motors must not be used in the rain as this can lead to a malfunction

of the switch or the motor.

Machines with shaft-mounted pump (type PZ):

When the machine is at rest, always fix the transmission on the pin of the three-point linkage

and secure with the chain.

Safety instructions for log splitter

Never hold the log with your hand when splitting.

Never reach under the splitting tool; always grip log from the side.

Only use the machine outdoors.

Wear safety shoes and close-fitting clothes when working with this device.

Never split logs that are cut at an angle.

Keep the working area free from shavings and wood remnants.

Switch off the drive unit before removing any log pieces that have become jammed.

Max. log length 10 - 110 cm

Always retract the splitting tool fully during transport and when the machine is at rest.

The working pressure of the hydraulic system must not exceed 225 bar.

2.2

2.3

Safety information

Safety instructions for rope winches

The rope winch may only be used when the machine is connected to the three-point linkage

of the tractor!

Noise

The workplace-related noise level is 70 dB(A), measured at the ear of the operator.

In the case of machines with a PTO drive, the noise level depends on the noise of the tractor.

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 work 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 machine - HydroCombi 18 - is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a diameter of

10 - 80 cm and a length of 10 - 110 cm.

The machine may only be used to process firewood.

Any other or improper use is expressly forbidden.

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

Safety information

General

Scope

These operating instructions apply to the following machines:

Machine type

Item no.* Type Drive

M6190 HydroCombi 18 - PS Tractor hydraulics

M6192 HydroCombi 18 - PZG PTO shaft

M6194 HydroCombi 18 - E4 Electric motor

M6196 HydroCombi 18 - PZGE4 PTO/electric motor

M6198 HydroCombi 18 - PZ Shaft-mounted pump

*...... The item number of the machine is stamped on its identification plate.

Standard model

.....L Standard mechanical lifting device

.....O No mechanical lifting device

.....R "Autospeed"

Special equipment

.....V For wood length 130 cm

.....LH Hydraulic lifting device

.....WH Manually-operated rope winch

.....WF Radio-controlled rope winch

.....SA Road travel gear

Additional equipment

F0002539 Splitting cross

F0002540 Special blade with rollers

F0002538 Splitting table

F0002556 Push-on floor grate

F0002179 Hour counter for machines with electric motor

F0001806 Hour counter for machines with PTO drive

Description

The machine HydroCombi 18 is designed exclusively for splitting logs with a maximum

length of 10 - 110 cm.

The splitter is driven hydraulically; the hydraulic system is driven by the tractor's hydraulic

system or by an electric motor or by a PTO shaft.

The machine is operated via a two-hand safety controller. When you press the control levers

of the safety controller down at the same time, the splitting blade moves down.

When you release the control levers, the splitting blade stops moving. If you press the control

levers up, the splitting blade returns to the starting position.

3.1

3.2

General

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