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Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017
Contents
1. Oberview......................................................................................................................................4
1.1. Foreword ...............................................................................................................................4
1.2. EU Declaration of Conformity ...............................................................................................5
1.3. Intended use of the machine ................................................................................................6
1.4. Warning signs ........................................................................................................................6
1.5. Nameplates ...........................................................................................................................9
1.6. The main dimensions and models of the machine ...............................................................9
1.7. Safety instructions...............................................................................................................10
1.8. Noise emission and vibration ..............................................................................................11
1.9. Responsibilities of the operator..........................................................................................11
1.10. Operating conditions .......................................................................................................11
1.11. Terms of warranty ...........................................................................................................12
1.12. Operating instructions for the winch ..............................................................................12
2. Acceptance and setting up the machine for operation.............................................................13
2.1. State of delivery and acceptance control............................................................................13
2.2. Topping up hydraulic oil, Fig. 2.4 ........................................................................................15
2.3. Checking and topping up the saw-chain oil, Fig. 2.5...........................................................15
2.4. Bringing the conveyor into the work position, Figs. 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9 ..........................16
2.5. Bringing the in-feed conveyor into the work position, Fig. 2.9...........................................17
2.6. Lifting and moving the machine, Figs. 2.10, 2.11................................................................17
3. Using the firewood processor, description of operation...........................................................18
3.1. Operating controls, Figs. 3.1 ...............................................................................................18
3.2. Setting up the machine for operation.................................................................................18
3.3. Testing the machine ............................................................................................................18
3.4. Electric drive, start and emergency stop. ...........................................................................19
3.5. Starting the electric motor using the Y/D starter, Fig. 3.2 ..................................................19
3.6. Emergency stopping of an electrically powered machine, Fig. 3.2.....................................19
3.7. Powered by tractor..............................................................................................................20
3.8. The machine is equipped with a system to prevent simultaneous operation in two modes,
Fig. 3.3 ............................................................................................................................................20
3.9. Adjusting the log length, Fig. 3.4.........................................................................................20
3.10. In-feed conveyor, Fig. 3.5 and 3.6 ...................................................................................21
3.11. How the safety features affect the operation of the machine .......................................21
4. Use of the firewood processor, crosscut operation ..................................................................22
4.1. During the operation...........................................................................................................22
