Palax Active TR/TR User manual

Instruction manual
Palax Active
Powered by tractor
Powered by electric motor
Powered by combustion engine
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. Overview ......................................................................................................................................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................................................................................................................. 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
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........................................................................................................ 15
2.3. Checking and topping up saw-chain oil................................................................................. 15
2.4. Bringing the conveyor into the work position ...................................................................... 16
2.5. Bringing the extension table into the work position ............................................................ 17
2.7. Lifting and transferring the machine..................................................................................... 18
2.8. Height adjustment of splitting wedge (option)..................................................................... 19
3. Using the firewood processor, description of operation...........................................................20
3.1. Transmission.......................................................................................................................... 20
3.2. Setting up the machine for operation................................................................................... 20
3.3. Testing the machine .............................................................................................................. 20
3.4. Electric drive, start and emergency stop .............................................................................. 21
3.5. Tractor-powered (TR/OHD)................................................................................................... 22
3.6. Operation by tractor's own hydraulics (TR/TR)..................................................................... 22
3.7. Honda petrol engine, start, stop and emergency stop ......................................................... 23
3.8. In-feed deck........................................................................................................................... 24
3.9. How the safety features affect the operation of the machine ............................................. 24
4. Use of the firewood processor, crosscut operation ..................................................................25
4.1. Adjusting the log length ........................................................................................................ 25
4.2. During the operation............................................................................................................. 25

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4.3. Sawing ................................................................................................................................... 26
4.4. Instruction for problematic situations .................................................................................. 26
4.5. Lubricating the chain-saw ..................................................................................................... 27
4.6. Adjusting the oil feeding rate................................................................................................ 27
5. Use of the firewood processor, splitting operation...................................................................28
5.1. Splitting wedges .................................................................................................................... 28
5.2. Disturbances during the splitting operation and their remedy ............................................ 28
6. Out-take trough and discharge conveyor ..................................................................................29
6.1. Out-take trough..................................................................................................................... 29
6.2. Discharge conveyor ............................................................................................................... 29
7. Mobile models ...........................................................................................................................30
7.1. Light platform........................................................................................................................ 30
7.2. Transport platform that requires registering........................................................................ 31
7.3. Bringing the mobile model into the work position ............................................................... 31
8. Maintenance of the machine.....................................................................................................33
8.1. Removing the covers............................................................................................................. 33
8.2. Crosscut saw-bar ................................................................................................................... 33
8.3. Changing oil of multiplier gear .............................................................................................. 35
8.4. Electric motor coupling ......................................................................................................... 35
8.5. Oil change.............................................................................................................................. 35
8.6. Changing the oil filter ............................................................................................................ 36
8.7. Maintenance of the valve...................................................................................................... 36
8.8. Detent end of valve ............................................................................................................... 37
8.9. Lubricating the spool shifter ................................................................................................. 37
8.10. Structure of the detent end and the correct order of parts ............................................. 39
8.11. Discharge conveyor ........................................................................................................... 39
8.12. Cleaning the machine ........................................................................................................ 40
8.13. Washing the machine ........................................................................................................ 40
8.14. Storing the machine........................................................................................................... 40
9. Maintenance schedule...............................................................................................................41
10. Malfunctions and their remedy .................................................................................................42
11. Electric diagram..........................................................................................................................43

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1. Overview
1.1.Foreword
This manual is intended for instructing you to operate the machine safely. 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 PTO 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 information about our
products, please visit our website at www.palax.fi.
Register at https://info.palax.fi to ensure that you at all times have the most recent information about
your machine at your disposal.
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, kai.kosk[email protected]
Product: Palax Active is a firewood processor equipped with either a 2.6-m
discharge conveyor or a 0.7-m out-take trough.
Powered by: hydraulic system of the tractor, tractor PTO, electric motor, combustion
engine
Models: TR/TR Tractor-powered by tractor’s hydraulics
TR/OHD Powered by tractor equipped with own hydraulic system
SM Powered by electric motor
PM Powered by combustion engine
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-HANDBOOK93-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, SFS-EN 13849.
Ylistaron Terästakomo Oy
1.6.2020
Jori Lammi
Managing Director

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1.3.Intended use of the machine
This firewood processor is intended to be used for production of firewood from round timber. Use
of the machine for any other purposes is prohibited.
Maximum size of the wood
For cutting, the maximum diameter of the tree is about 27 cm.
The maximum length of the log is 3m.
When handling long trees, we recommend using a specific log-stand with rollers.
1.4.Warning signs
Read the instruction
manual
Beware of the moving
saw-bar
Wear protective
clothing
Use eye guards and
hearing protectors
Wear safety shoes
Permissible revolutions
range of the PTO shaft
Limitation of the
hydraulic pump flow in
the TR/TR model
Opening the safety net
stops the operation of
the machine
Direction of rotation of
the motor
Lifting point
Lifting point for forklift
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Adjusting the chain oil
flow
Launch of splitting. Cutting Stop Feeding
Saw-chain oil tank
Disconnect the
machine from the
power source before
servicing
The machine may only
be operated by one
person
Risk of getting
squashed
Beware of the PTO
shaft
The danger zone around the conveyor is 5
metres
See instructions for cutting the last billet in
the manual
Maximum speed of the
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1.5.Nameplates
Nameplate on the machine
The name and address of the manufacturer
Designation of the machine type
Serial number and year of manufacture
Total weight of the machine
The plate is located at the same end of the
machine as the in-feed deck.
When ordering spare parts, always mention the
serial number and year of manufacture.
Nameplates on the electric drive
3-phase motor
Voltage 230/380 V.
Output 4 kW, current 16 A.
The plate is located in the connecting box of the electric motor.

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1.6.The main dimensions and models of the machine
Dimensions of the machine in the transport position without the discharge conveyor/out-take
trough.
Item
TR/TR
TR/OHD
SM
PM
Output
-
-
4 kW
13 hp
Fuse size
-
-
16 A
-
Weight
382 kg
395 kg
408 kg
408 kg
Height/width/length cm (in
the transport position),
with legs
168x100x185 168x100x185 168x85x185 168x116x185
Height/width/length cm (in
the transport position),
with light platform
- - 171x111x292 171x111x292
Height/width/length cm (in
the transport position),
with platform requiring
registering
- - 173x166x292 173x166x292
Out-take trough: length +48 cm
Conveyor: length with platform +55cm, without platform +75cm, height +25cm.
Saw-bar length
13”
Saw-chain
Gauge 1,3 mm; pitch 0,325”; 56 links
Max. diameter of the log
27 cm
Max. length of the log to
be split
40cm
The 0.7-m-long out-take trough is a standard feature. Weight of trough 22 kg
The 2.6-m-long discharge conveyor is available as an option. Weight of conveyor 75 kg
A light transport platform is available as an option. Weight PM, conveyor and platform 490kg
A transport platform that requires registering is available as an option.
Weight PM, conveyor and platform 500kg

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1.7.Safety instructions
General regulations and restrictions
The maximum length of log that can be cut without a log-stand is 3 metres.
The machine is exclusively intended for the production of firewood.
The machine may only be operated by one person.
The danger zone around the conveyor/out-take trough is 5 metres to the sides and away from
the conveyor.
Always lift and lock the in-feed deck and the conveyor/out-take trough in the transport position
for transportation.
Never remove any safety-related devices from the machine.
The transport width of the TR model is 2.37 m (with a 2.6-m conveyor).
The operator
Only persons over 18 years of age are allowed to operate this machine.
Every person operating the machine, must thoroughly study the entire user manual.
Always use eye guards and hearing protectors.
Always wear protective shoes.
Always wear work gloves.
Do not wear loosely-fitting clothing.
Before use
Always carry out the required preparations on both the machine and the conveyor/out-take
trough before starting the machine.
Make sure that all other people stay outside the operating range.
Only use a fault-free PTO shaft and attach the chain for the shaft-guard. The permissible
revolutions range of the PTO shaft is 400–450 r.p.m.
Only operate the machine on a sufficiently firm and level surface.
Only operate the machine in an adequately lit space.
Keep the tractor-powered machine hitched to the tractor. Ensure that sufficient space is
provided for the PTO shaft and its guard.
Always check that all the covers are intact and properly fastened.
Always ensure that the saw-chain is in perfect condition.
Always ensure that the electric conductors are intact.
Always check that all the controls are operational.
Always check the oil level and make sure that the hydraulic hoses and components are free of
damage.
Before starting the work, make sure that the machine is firmly in position.
During operation
Carelessness during the cut-off operation constitutes a major hazard!
During the cut-off operation, make sure that the log is always supported by the rear part of the
in-feed deck and the in-feed deck. Danger of rolling over!
Exercise particular caution when cutting knotty or crooked logs, because, as faulty cutting might
roll the log over or twist the saw-bar with enough force to break it.
Keep the working space clean and clear of foreign objects.
Always stop the machine and disconnect the power supply cable or the PTO shaft before
servicing.