Palax KS 50s Manuel utilisateur
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PALAX KS 50s
powered by tractor
powered by electricity
swing conveyor of 4.0-metres with hydraulic
motor
SERIAL NUMBER
_______________________
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
_______________________
Palax
Lahdentie 9
FI-61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND
Tel. +358 6 4745100
Fax. +358 6 4740790
www.palax.fi
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CONTENTS
1 Basic specifications and responsibilities...................................................................1
1.1 Foreword...........................................................................................................1
1.2 EU Declaration of Conformity..........................................................................2
1.3 Intended use of the machine..............................................................................4
1.4 Warning signs ...................................................................................................4
1.5 Instruction signs................................................................................................4
1.6 Signs for operating controls..............................................................................5
1.7 Type markings...................................................................................................6
1.8 The main dimensions and models of the machine............................................7
1.9 Safety instructions.............................................................................................7
1.10 Noise emission and vibration............................................................................8
1.11 Responsibilities of the operator.........................................................................8
1.12 Operating conditions.........................................................................................8
1.13 Terms of warranty.............................................................................................9
2 Taking delivery and assembly of the machine..........................................................9
2.1 State of delivery and acceptance control...........................................................9
2.2 Main parts of the machine, Figs. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4....................................10
2.3 Installing the winch, Figure 2.5 ......................................................................12
2.4 Topping up hydraulic oil, Fig. 2.6...................................................................12
2.5 Checking and topping up the saw-chain oil, Fig. 2.7......................................12
2.6 Bringing the discharge conveyor into the work position, Figures 2.8-2.10....13
2.7 Bringing the conveyor into the transport position ..........................................14
2.8 Bringing the in-feed conveyor to the work position, Fig. 2.1.........................14
2.9 Changing the splitting wedge, Fig. 2.11 .........................................................14
2.10 Lifting and moving the machine, Figures 2.12, 2.13, 2.14.............................15
3 Driving power .........................................................................................................15
3.1 Powered by a tractor........................................................................................15
3.2 Selecting the operating mode: powered by tractor or electricity (Figures 3.1
and 3.2) ..........................................................................................................16
3.3 Electric drive, start and emergency stop.........................................................16
3.4 Starting ..........................................................................................................17
3.5 Emergency stop of an electric-motor-powered machine ................................17
3.6 Starting the electric motor in frost ..................................................................17
4 Using the firewood processor, description of operation .........................................18
4.1 Operating controls, Fig. 4.1 and 4.2................................................................18
4.2 Setting up the machine for operation..............................................................18
4.3 Adjusting the log length, Fig. 4.2....................................................................19
4.4 How the safety devices affect the operation of the machine, Figure 4.4........19
5 Use of the firewood processor, crosscut operation .................................................20
5.1 During the operation .......................................................................................20
5.2 Placing the wood on the deck .........................................................................20
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5.3 Crosscut operation...........................................................................................21
5.4 Disturbances during crosscut operation and their remedy..............................21
6 Use of the firewood processor, splitting operation .................................................22
6.1 Splitting speed and force.................................................................................22
6.2 Splitting wedges..............................................................................................22
6.3 Flap, Fig. 6.1 ...................................................................................................22
6.4 Disturbances during the splitting operation and their remedy........................23
6.5 Re-splitting the logs safely..............................................................................23
7 Operation of the splitting mechanism.....................................................................23
7.1 Automatic start, Fig. 7.1..................................................................................24
7.2 Manual start.....................................................................................................24
7.3 Parts of the splitting valve, Figure 7.2 ............................................................24
8 Maintenance of the machine ...................................................................................24
8.1 Crosscut saw-blade..........................................................................................24
8.1.1 Changing and tightening the saw-chain, Figures 22 and 23..............24
8.1.2 Servicing the saw-chain.....................................................................25
8.1.3 Servicing the saw-bar.........................................................................26
8.2 Changing the angular gear oil, Fig. 8.2...........................................................26
8.3 Lubricating the machine..................................................................................26
8.4 Coupling for electric motor, Fig. 28 ...............................................................26
8.5 Oil change .......................................................................................................27
8.6 Maintenance of the valve................................................................................27
8.7 Detent end of valve .........................................................................................27
8.8 Lubricating the spool shifter ...........................................................................28
8.9 Structure of the detent end and the correct order of the parts, Fig. 8.7...........28
8.10 Basic settings of the splitting valve.................................................................29
8.11 Adjusting the end stopper for the launch rod..................................................30
8.12 Adjusting the launch lever pusher gap............................................................30
8.13 Adjusting the start moment of splitting...........................................................30
8.14 Adjusting the safety devices ...........................................................................31
8.14.1 Adjusting the safety wedge and the safety shaft................................31
8.14.2 Adjusting the safety rod for the saw-shaft.........................................31
8.14.3 Centring lever for the splitting valve.................................................32
8.15 Discharge conveyor.........................................................................................33
8.16 Adjusting the pusher clearance .......................................................................33
8.17 Cleaning the machine......................................................................................33
8.18 Washing the machine......................................................................................34
8.19 Storing the machine.........................................................................................34
9 Maintenance schedule.............................................................................................35
10 Malfunctions and their remedy...............................................................................35
11 Electric diagrams.....................................................................................................38
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1 BASIC SPECIFICATIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
1.1 Foreword
This Instruction Manual is intended for a professional operator of the machine.
The operator must have usual general knowledge and skills. For example, the
buyer of a tractor-powered machine is expected to master the use of power
take-off shaft transmission.
Before the installation and operation, the operator of the machine must become
thoroughly familiar with the contents of the manual. The operator is also obliged
to gain familiarity with the operating controls of the machine and the emergency
stop mechanism.
NOTE! Keep this manual with the machine at all times.
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1.2 EU Declaration of Conformity
Directive 2006/42/EC
Manufacturer: Ylistaron Terästakomo Oy
www.palax.fi
Lahdentie 9
FI-61400 Ylistaro
Finland
+358 6 474 5100
Product: Palax KS 50s Firewood Processor with discharge conveyor
of 4 m.
Powered by: Tractor PTO. or electric motor
Models: TR Powered by tractor equipped with own
hydraulic system
TR/SM Powered either by tractor or electric motor
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________
We hereby certify that the machine meets the requirements of the Government
Decree 12.6.2008/400 on safety of machinery through which the Machine
Directive 2006/42/EC has been put into effect, and that during the
manufacturing process the following harmonized standards have been applied.
SFS-HANDBOOK 93-series, SFS-EN 349-1+A1, SFS-EN 609-1+A1,
SFS-EN 618, SFS-EN 620, SFS-EN 953+A1, SFS-EN 954-1, SFS-EN
982+A1, SFS-EN 4254-1, SFS-EN 11684, SFS-EN 12100-1+A1, SFS-
EN 12100-2, SFS-EN 13850, SFS-EN 13857, SFS-EN 14121-1, SFS-EN
14121-2 SFS-EN 60204-1+A1.
Ylistaron Terästakomo Oy
29.12.2009
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Martti Vaurio
Managing Director
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1.3 Intended use of the machine
This Firewood Processor with Conveyor is intended for the purpose of
producing firewood primarily of round timber, but of logs as well.
Use of the machine for any other purposes is prohibited.
Note! Max. capacity of the machine
For cutting, the maximum diameter of the tree is about 48 cm.
The maximum length of the log to be processed is 4–5 metres. If the logs
are longer than this, a log-deck shall be used
1.4 Warning signs
Read the
instruction
manual
Beware of
the crosscut
saw-bar
Wear
clothes,
which do
not hang
loosely
Always use
eye guards
and hearing
protectors
Wear safety
shoes
Risk of
getting
squeezed
Beware of power take
-
off shaft
Disconnect the
machine from the
electric supply before
taking to any service
measures
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Safe distance from the conveyor 5 m
Stay away from moving
parts
The machine may only be operated by one
person
1.5 Instruction signs
Lifting point, for a
forklift truck
Lifting point, hook
Direction of rotation of
the motor
Rotational speed of the
PTO-shaft
Saw
-
chain oil tank
Adjustment of oil flow
to the saw-chain
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1.6 Signs for operating controls
Sideways adjustment of the
discharge conveyor
Height adjustment of the discharge
conveyor
Starting and stopping
the discharge
conveyor belt
Height adjustment of
the splitting wedge
Emergency stop, only
in machines powered
by electricity
Manual start of the
splitting cylinder
/
Reversing the
pusher
Stopping the splitting
/
Automatic splitting
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