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Palax C750

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1-2018

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Intended use of the machine

This Firewood Processor with Conveyor 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 25 cm.
The maximum length of the log is 4-5 m.
When handling long trees, we recommend using a specific log-lifting deck with rollers or
hydraulic feed.

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Warning signs

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Summary of Contents for C750 Ergo

Page 1: ...ax C750 Translation 1 2018 SERIAL NUMBER AND YEAR OF MANUFACTURING_______________________ Lahdentie 9 61400 Ylistaro FINLAND Tel 358 6 4745100 palax fi OHJEKIRJA Powered by tractor Powered by electric motor ...

Page 2: ...IVE START AND EMERGENCY STOP FIG 10 17 3 6 STARTING THE ELECTRIC MOTOR 18 3 7 EMERGENCY STOP OF A MACHINE POWERED BY ELECTRIC MOTOR FIGURE 10 18 3 8 THE MACHINE IS EQUIPPED WITH A SYSTEM TO PREVENT SIMULTANEOUS OPERATION IN TWO MODES FIG 11 18 3 9 OPERATION UNDER COLD CONDITIONS 19 4 FULLY HYDRAULIC CONTROL OF THE POWER 70 S FIREWOOD PROCESSOR FIG 13 20 4 1 MASTERING THE SAFETY DEVICES 20 4 2 JOYS...

Page 3: ...R GEAR CENTRE SHAFT 26 9 9 TIGHTENING THE ÍNFEED CONVEYOR BELT FIG 19 27 9 10 REPLACEMENT OF THE INFEED CONVEYOR BELT 27 9 11 DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF THE BELT 27 9 12 CHANGING THE OIL IN THE ANGULAR GEAR 27 9 13 CHANGING THE HYDRAULIC OIL FIG 21 28 9 14 LUBRICATING THE MACHINE REFER TO THE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 28 9 15 SERVICING THE MAIN VALVE FIG 24 28 9 16 DETENT END OF THE VALVE FIG 24 A 29 9 1...

Page 4: ...red 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 information about our products please visit our website a...

Page 5: ...or 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 harmonized standards have been applied SFS HANDBOOK 93 series SFS EN 349 1 A1 SFS EN 609 1 A1 SFS EN 618 ...

Page 6: ...ction 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 25 cm The maximum length of the log is 4 5 m When handling long trees we recommend using a specific log lifting deck with rollers or hydraulic feed 1 4 Warning signs ...

Page 7: ...e The protective net for the splitting chute cannot be opened unless the crosscut saw blade is in its upper position Lubrication point Emergency stop SM Direction of rotation of the blade PTO shaft Interrupting the splitting Launch of splitting Safe distance from the conveyor Revolutions range of the PTO shaft Lifting point of the machine Beware of PTO shaft Read the User Manual for the machine ...

Page 8: ...machine Disconnect the machine from the electric supply before taking to any service measures The machine may only be operated by one person Stopping the functions of the machine by slackening the V belts Reversing the in feed conveyor Sawing Feeding with the in feed conveyor Take care that the log is not in an upright position when being fed for splitting Adjustment of cutting length ...

Page 9: ...r of the log Max cutting diameter of the log 30 cm Max min length of the log The maximum length of log that can be split is 55 cm The 4 3 m firewood conveyor is included in the weight 1 7 Safety instructions General regulations and restrictions The maximum length of the log to be cut is 4 metres Danger of turning over If no log stand or log deck is used The machine is exclusively intended for the ...

Page 10: ... the PTO shaft and its guard Always check that all the covers are intact and properly fastened Always check that the crosscut saw bar is intact 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...

Page 11: ...the maximum speed for about 5 to 10 minutes 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 either the Palax Mega log deck or the Palax Log l...

Page 12: ...ne can be lifted with a forklift truck from both sides There are guide rails for lifting forks under the chassis 2 2 The transport set up and unpacking The machine is delivered almost ready assembled and with the conveyor attached In order to avoid damage during transportation the machine is delivered partly dismantled so that all the protruding levers and the hitching parts of a tractor powered m...

Page 13: ...erating controls of the machine Fig 2 1 Optional hydraulics 2 Electric motor 3 Y D starter 4 Manual start of the splitting cylinder 5 Adjustment of proceeding speed of the crosscut saw blade 6 Log clamp 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 14: ...ll open the locking lever B 3 Swing the conveyor down and place the leg into the opening C in the frame Re connect the rubber strap 2 7 Bringing the conveyor into the work position Figs 4 5 6 and 7 Remove the locking pins A for the conveyor Fig 4 and 5 Release the locks B Figs 4 and 5 Unwind the winch wire a few rounds Pull out the conveyor and leave it supported by the winch rope Lower the convey...

Page 15: ... conveyor 2 8 Bringing the conveyor into the transport position Fig 4 5 6 and 7 Release the locks for the conveyor Lower the conveyor to the ground and connect the support bar B for the conveyor chain Fig 7 Pull lock A open and lift up the conveyor top Ensure that lock A is properly locked Raise the conveyor using the winch Tighten the winch wire lightly in order to prevent it uncoiling from the s...

Page 16: ... SOURCES 3 1 Powered by a tractor The PTO shaft must be able to transmit an output of about 26 kW for example BONDIOLI 143 WALTERSCHEID W 2300 or EGT40 No safety clutch is required for the PTO shaft Only use fault free PTO shafts and always attach the chains for the shaft guard to the machine When you disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor hang it in the hook on the machine If the power take of...

Page 17: ...r cold conditions When starting the machine in severe frost allow it first to idle at low speed for about 5 minutes this warms up the oil Warming up the oil reduces wear on the hydraulic system significantly and prevents damage 3 5 Electric drive start and emergency stop Fig 10 The power output of the motor is 12 6 kW and the speed is 1 480 rpm The machine is equipped with an automatic Y D starter...

Page 18: ...s switched on and the motor quickly reaches full speed As the motor reaches full revolutions the signal light on the starter illuminates NOTE The machine must not be operated until the motor is running at full speed 3 7 Emergency stop of a machine powered by electric motor Figure 10 Push down the emergency stop button B Turn the pushbutton clockwise to release it 3 8 The machine is equipped with a...

Page 19: ...ght from the start of operation Suitable oils are for example ISO VG22S multigrade oil or synthetic hydraulic fluid Electric heater for oil tank Fig 12 A 300 W electric heater carpet with adhesive tape attachment and thermostat is available as an option for the hydraulic oil tank The starter comes as standard equipped with operating switch for the heater Fig 10C Heating the oil for 1 2 hours is su...

Page 20: ...osscut blade is not in the upper position 3 The splitting operation cannot be launched with manual control close the protective net for the splitting chute The machine does not operate if the protective net is open 4 2 Joystick valve No 1 Fig 13 Push the joystick forward and move it in direction B D the conveyor feeds the log against the log stop Push the joystick forward and move it in direction ...

Page 21: ...he safety devices 1 The crosscut blade does not come down close the protective net for the splitting chute The machine does not operate if the protective net is open 2 The protective net for the splitting chute cannot be opened press the multi function lever completely to the right The protective net cannot be opened unless the multi function lever is positioned completely to the right 3 The split...

Page 22: ...re the operation Cleanse the new saw blade of any protective grease because a greasy blade accumulates resin easily making it heat up The blade then loses its tension and starts to jerk 6 2 During the operation Exercise caution always keep your hands away from the saw blade Do not cut slender logs more than one at a time because if many logs are being cut at the same time some of them may twist th...

Page 23: ... light weight trees so that the tree cannot roll 6 4 Feeding the last log for splitting Using the conveyor feed the last log onto the pusher without delay as the pusher is still splitting the previous log As the pusher reverses the log falls into the splitting chute and the splitting operation can be launched manually immediately This notably speeds up processing of the firewood WARNING Make sure ...

Page 24: ... retry the splitting by manual operation Changing the position of the log helps in many cases If the log will not split open the cover and knock the stuck log loose using another log If there is a big branch on the log turn the log around so you are able to split the branch by pushing the log against the wedge with the butt end first Doing it this way requires the least power 7 5 Re splitting the ...

Page 25: ...f the cover net a 13 mm wrench 2 Swing the large cover net open 3 Insert pin A Fig 17 into the hole in the V belt pulley to prevent the blade from rotating and twist off the blade nut right hand thread a 36 mm wrench The thread on the nut is M 24 x 2 4 Carefully clean the surfaces of the flanges before re installation of the blade 5 Before installing the blade make sure that the pin which prevents...

Page 26: ...sharpened using an appropriate grinding machine with a diamond disc 9 5 Setting the saw blade hard metal blade Stressing faults do not usually occur in hard metal blades But especially when a blunt saw blade is used for cutting and it gets very hot stressing faults can occur Leave the prestressing of the hard metal blade to a professional 9 6 Spare blade If you process a lot of firewood obtain a s...

Page 27: ...aminants from entering the hoses 3 The infeed conveyor is attached by 5 screws Remove the screws and lower the conveyor to the ground on wooden supports 4 Loosen the tightening screws for the belt 5 Change the belt Note Only use a conveyor belt obtained from an authorised dealer 6 Put the conveyor back in place connect the hydraulic hoses and tighten the belt 9 11 Direction of rotation of the belt...

Page 28: ...ic hydraulic fluid because a machine with electric drive works at full speed right from the start of operation Observe particular cleanliness during the oil change because the flawless operation of the machine is highly dependent on the purity of the oil 9 14 Lubricating the machine refer to the Maintenance Schedule Nipples for bearings on the multi purpose shaft 2 pcs Fig 22 A Nipples for multi p...

Page 29: ... 17 Lubricating the spool shifter Fig 24 B The spool shifter is equipped with a pin and a ball joint that require regular maintenance and lubrication 1 Lift up the edge of the protective rubber of the spool shifter 2 Spray lubricant on both sides of the pin and on the ball joint 3 At the same time check that the rubber is intact 9 18 Structure of the detent end and the correct order of the parts F...

Page 30: ...o ensure its trouble free operation Especially in winter it is important that the conveyor is always cleaned at the end of every working session The conveyor can also be washed with a high pressure washer 9 22 Washing the machine Wash the machine occasionally with a high pressure cleaner This is especially important if the machine is left standing for a longer period of time Lubricate the machine ...

Page 31: ...ns Check 1 Change 2 Change X X X Volume 40 l E g Esso Univis 32 Neste Hydrauli 32 Oil filter 1 Change 2 Change X X FIO 60 3 Blade shaft bearings Lubrication X Ball bearing lubricant Valve Lubrication X Lubrication oil spray All levers Lubrication X Lubrication oil V belts Angular gear Blade shaft Check and tighten as required SPA 1732 SPA 1457 Crosscut saw blade Sharpen as required 750 35 0 degree...

Page 32: ...ctric motor does not start 1 Emergency stop button has been depressed 2 Makes loud noise but does not start 1 Reset the emergency stop 2 The fuse has blown replace it The motor stops several times and the thermo relay trips 1 The blade is dull 2 Incorrect setting of the thermo relay 1 Sharpen the saw blade 2 Contact the manufacturer of the electric motor Whining sound during the sawing operation a...

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