Palax KS50s Translation 1-2012
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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
