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
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Only cut one log at a time.
Danger! Stay away from moving parts.
Never leave the machine unattended while it is running.
1.8.Noise emission and vibration
Equivalent continuous A-weighted sound-pressure level at the workstation is 89.5 dB (A) and the
sound power level is 100.5 dB (A).
The vibration emission values do not exceed the limit 2,5m/s2.
1.9.Responsibilities of the operator
The machine may only be used to produce firewood.
All the safety-related devices are necessary to ensure a sufficient level of safety.
The Palax Active is a very safe machine, provided that the instructions supplied are properly
followed, the regular maintenance routines are duly executed, and the work is carried out
without haste.
It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure before the work is started that all the safety-
related devices are in perfect order and the machine has been serviced in a due manner.
The operator is responsible for ensuring that no one else is subjected to any danger.
Modifying the construction of the machine is prohibited.
The machine must never be operated under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
As the operator, remember that you are responsible for any injuries caused if safety-related
devices have been removed from the machine.
1.10.Operating conditions
Always place the machine on as level a surface as possible.
Prevent risks, such as slipping in winter, by organising the work site in a due manner.
When starting the machine in severe frost, allow it to idle at about 1/4 of the maximum speed
for about 5 to 10 minutes in order to warm up the oil and make it less viscous.
Only operate the machine in an adequately lit space.
It is recommended that a suitable stand be purchased or made that enables the trees to be
processed where the logs are ready at the level of the in-feed deck. Hence, unnecessary lifting
may be avoided and the work can proceed much faster. We recommend using the Palax Log log-
stand.
The most suitable temperature range for operation is approximately - 20 to +30 degrees
Centigrade. Otherwise, the weather conditions do not set any restrictions on the operation.
Make sure that no other people, especially children, are present inside the operating range.
Never use the machine indoors, owing to the risk of dust generation or the danger of exhaust
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1.11.Terms of warranty
The warranty period runs for 12 months from the date of purchase.
The parts that affect the safety or the adjustment of the machine are sealed. The seal
must not be broken without the consent of the manufacturer or the dealer. Breaking
the seal voids the warranty, and transfers the liability from the machine's
manufacturer to the person, who broke the seal.
The warranty covers
Parts which have been damaged during normal operation of the machine due to any defects in
material or workmanship.
The reasonable repair cost as set forth in the agreement between the buyer and the
manufacturer.
A new part delivered as a replacement for the defective one.
The warranty does not cover
Defects due to normal wear, faulty operation or negligent maintenance.
The saw-bar, the drive wheel and the saw-chain are wear parts that are not covered by the
warranty.
Defects in the machine due to any modifications which the buyer has made or ordered from a
third party and which have affected the machine in such a way that it can no longer be
considered to correspond to its original configuration.
Other possible expenses or financial claims due to the above-mentioned measures.
Indirect expenses and/or travel costs incurred while making repairs under warranty.
For parts changed during the warranty period, the warranty expires at the same time as the
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2. Acceptance and setting up the machine for operation
2.1.State of delivery and acceptance control
The machine is delivered almost ready-assembled, adjusted and test driven.
Check the delivered goods without delay.
If the product shows transport damage, contact the transport company and your dealer
immediately.
Main parts of the machine, Figs. 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
2.1
1 2 3 4567 8
1In-feed deck extension
2Leg for in-feed deck extension
3Chain oil canister
4In-feed deck
5Log-clamp
6Operating lever
7Protective net
8Out-take trough

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2.2
9 10 11
9Starter box for electric drive
10 Hydraulic oil tank cap
11 Sticker that indicates the distance to the crosscut saw
2.3
12
13
14
15
16
17
12 14 Lifting triangle for tractor-driven machine
13 15 Exit opening for sawdust
14 Attachment pin of the PTO shaft
15 Protective cover for the PTO drive
16 Rear leg
17 Drawbar of the lifting triangle

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2.2.Topping up hydraulic oil

The hydraulic oil volume is 28 litres.
Filling cap for hydraulic oil, Fig. 2.2 part 12.
The oil should be Univis 32, Shell Tellus 32, NESTE
HYDRAULI 32 or of equivalent quality.
Only use fresh, clean oil, because smooth operation of
the machine is highly dependent on the purity of the oil.
Check the oil level regularly by means of the dipstick of
the filling cap. Fig. 2.4 A. If the oil level is lower than the
tip of the dipstick, top up the oil in the tank.
2.3.Checking and topping up saw-chain oil
Regularly check the level of the saw-chain oil.
Top up the oil, as necessary. The canister 2 should always
be filled with oil at least to a third.
The bottom of the saw-chain oil canister 1, also makes a
lifting point for a forklift truck.
2.5
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2.4.Bringing the conveyor into the work position
Lower the support leg at the rear part of the
machine (on the splitting side), Fig. 2.6 A. Make sure that
the leg is standing on a hard and even surface.
Remove the locking cotter for the conveyor
support, Fig 2.7 2, and open the latch.
Turn the attachment hook, Fig. 2.7 1, away
from the edge of the conveyor.
Bring the discharge conveyor into the work
position by holding it all the time. Be careful not to allow the
conveyor to fall down too quickly. Fig. 2.8
The iron, that prevents the discharge conveyor
from starting, remains in its upper position, leaving the
protective net slightly ajar. This prevents the discharge
conveyor from starting while in the transport position, Fig.
2.9A. Lift the protective net slightly, and turn the locking iron
down into position B.
2.7
1
2
2.8
2.6
A
2.9
A
B

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2.5.Bringing the extension table into the work position
Pull the handle 1 of the locking
device.
Swing the extension table into the
work position.
When swinging the table into the
work position, place the support
leg 2 in the slot 3.
2.10
1
2
3

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2.7.Lifting and transferring the machine
Lifting the machine is allowed:
With a forklift truck, by the lifting points A
in the front and rear under the machine's
frame.
By means of hooks by the lifting points B at
both ends of the frame.
By tractor by the lifting triangle C of the
three-point lift.
When moving the machine by tractor,
ensure that the tractor's transfer/lifting
capacity is sufficient with respect to the
machine’s weight.
2.11
A
2.12
B
2.
1
2
C

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2.8.Height adjustment of splitting wedge (option)
The lever for adjusting the height is included in the delivery of the 2/4 splitting wedge. Fig. 2.7
2.14
2.15
A
2.16
A
B
C
D
2.17
A
Installing the lever: Remove the attachment screw of the splitting wedge and lift away the used
wedge. Fig. 2.15. A. Parts of the lever, Fig. 2.16; Friction plate A, Spring washers B, Attachment
nut C, Safety cotter D.
Remove the cotter and twist open the nut; remove the spring washers. Lift the 2/4 wedge in
place, and after this, install the height adjustment lever into position leaving the friction plate
between the lever and the frame, Fig 2.17A. Place the pin at the end of the lever in the slot at
the lower end of the splitting wedge.
2.18
2.19
A
Place the spring washers face-to-face between the attachment screw of the adjustment lever
and the frame before twisting the nut into position, as shown in Fig. 2.18. Wrench the nut
suitably tight so that the splitting wedge will move when the lever is being pulled. After this,
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3. Using the firewood processor, description of operation
3.1. Transmission
All actuators for the machine – including the in-feed roller, the discharge conveyor and the
chain-saw – are equipped with hydraulic motors.
The hydraulic pump of the tractor-driven machine is equipped with a gearbox and a PTO drive.
In the electric-powered and combustion engine-powered machines, the pump is connected
directly to the motor/engine.
In the TR/TR model, the machine is driven by the tractor's own hydraulics.
3.2.Setting up the machine for operation
Place the firewood processor by the log-stand or the pile of logs to be split so that access and
working with the machine is completely unobstructed. A suitable distance from the log-stand to
the in-feed deck is about 1/4–1/3 of the length of the trunks.
Set up the discharge conveyor and the extension table into the work position in accordance with
the guidelines presented above.
Before starting up, check the condition of the operating controls and the safety devices.
Before starting up, always check the levels of the hydraulic oil and the chain oil.
3.3.Testing the machine
When starting the machine in severe frost, allow it first to idle at low speed for about 5 minutes;
this warms up the oil.
While the motor is running, check that the hydraulic system and the controls for shutting off are
operational.
Test that the safety limit switches are operating when the cover is opened. The cutting or
splitting operations of the machine cannot be launched with the cover open.
Check the oil supply to the saw-chain. You may have to adjust the oil flow to the saw-chain, for
example, if the oil is too cold or too warm.
If you observe even a minor malfunction in the operation of the machine, find out the cause and
repair it!
The machine must always be tested before starting its use.
NOTE ! Stop the machine and disengage the power take-off of the tractor or disconnect the power
cord from the socket to locate and repair a possible fault in the machine! Turn the shut-down
switch of the Honda engine of the PM model to position 0!