Palax Power 100S User manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PALAX Power 100
powered by tractor
powered by electricity
swing conveyor of 4.3-metres with hydraulic motor
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE _______________________
Palax
Lahdentie 9
FI-61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
www.palax.fi

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CONTENTS
1Basic specifications and responsibilities .........................................................................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...........................................................................................................................8
1.6The main dimensions and models of the machine.........................................................9
1.7Safety instructions................................................................................................................9
1.8Noise emission and vibration...........................................................................................10
1.9Responsibilities of the operator .......................................................................................10
1.10Operating conditions......................................................................................................10
1.11Terms of warranty...........................................................................................................11
1.12Operating instructions for the winch............................................................................11
2Taking delivery and setting up the machine for operation..........................................12
2.1Lifting the machine.............................................................................................................12
2.2The transport set-up and unpacking...............................................................................12
2.3Acceptance inspection......................................................................................................12
2.4Main parts of the machine................................................................................................13
3Setting up the machine for operation and transportation............................................15
3.1Table extension..................................................................................................................15
3.2Setting the log-stop............................................................................................................15
3.3Bringing the conveyor in work position...........................................................................16
3.4Bringing the conveyor in work position...........................................................................18
4Powered by a tractor.........................................................................................................19
4.1Installation...........................................................................................................................19
4.2Emergency stop switch for a tractor-powered machine...............................................21
4.3Required measures in an emergency situation.............................................................22
4.4Transporting the machine by trailer (Fig. 19) ................................................................22
5Operating the firewood processor..................................................................................23
5.1Electric drive, start and emergency stop........................................................................23
5.2Control of the machine......................................................................................................23
5.3Use of the firewood processor, crosscut operation......................................................23
5.4Operating the crosscut saw, before the operation........................................................24
5.5During the operation..........................................................................................................24
5.6Placing the wood on the deck..........................................................................................24
5.7Crosscut operation.............................................................................................................24
5.8Cutting the last log.............................................................................................................25
5.9Feeding the last log for splitting.......................................................................................25
5.10Disturbances during crosscut operation and their remedy ......................................26

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6Use of the firewood processor, splitting operation.......................................................27
6.1Splitting cylinder.................................................................................................................27
6.2Splitting wedges.................................................................................................................27
6.3Height adjustment of the splitting wedge.......................................................................27
6.4Disturbances during the splitting operation and their remedy ....................................27
6.5Re-splitting the logs safely................................................................................................28
7Maintenance of the machine...........................................................................................29
7.1Replacing the crosscut saw-blade, Fig. 22....................................................................29
7.2Sharpening the blade, hard-metal blade........................................................................30
7.3Setting the saw-blade, hard-metal blade........................................................................30
7.4Tightening the V-belts, angular gear /centre shaft........................................................30
7.5Tightening the V-belts, centre shaft/ saw-blade shaft..................................................30
7.6Replacement of V-belts, angular gear /centre shaft.....................................................30
7.7Replacement of the V-belts, centre shaft / saw-blade shaft........................................30
7.8Tightening of the infeed conveyor belt............................................................................31
7.9Replacing the ínfeed conveyor belt, Fig. 24..................................................................31
7.10Changing the oil in the angular gear............................................................................32
7.11Change of the hydraulic oil............................................................................................32
7.12Lubricating the machine ................................................................................................32
7.13Tightening the conveyor chain......................................................................................33
7.14Cleaning the conveyor...................................................................................................33
7.15Washing the machine ....................................................................................................33
7.16Storing the machine.......................................................................................................33
8Maintenance schedule .....................................................................................................34
9Malfunctions and their remedy........................................................................................35
10Electric diagrams...............................................................................................................36

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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 opera-
tor 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. For more infor-
mation about our products, please visit our website at www.palax.fi.
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
[phone]:
The person in charge of Technical Construction File: Kai Koskela, [email protected]
Product: Palax Power 100 s
a firewood processor with 4,3-m discharge conveyor
Powered by: Tractor P.T.O. or electric motor
Models: TR Powered by tractor equipped with own hydraulic system
SM Powered by electric motor
Serial number of the machine: _______________
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 harmo-
nized 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 847-1+A1, SFS-EN 847-2+A1, SFS-EN 847-3, SFS-EN
953+A1, SFS-EN 954-1, SFS-EN 982+A1, SFS-EN 1870-3+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, ISO/TR 14121-2, SFS-EN 60204-1+A1.
Ylistaron Terästakomo Oy
11.2.2015
Pekka Himanka
Managing Director