Palax C900.2, Instruction Manual, Page: 15 / 38

15 1-2020
Translation
2.8
Adjusting the cutting length, Fig. 6
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The machine is equipped with a special Palax Optimi cutting length adjuster, which ad-
justs the stroke length of the splitting cylinder in accordance with the desired cutting
length.
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Adjust the cutting length using the control lever (OPTIMI, Fig.11) and the scale on the
machine’s frame (Fig. 6).
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As the crosscut blade lowers, the log-stop automatically turns away from the log, allow-
ing it to fall down freely.
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The log-stop is equipped with one shear-pin.
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The shear-pin is intended for protecting the log-stop structure against damage that may
occur if a tree of excess length ends up in the splitting chute and the pusher pushes it
to a vertical position against the log-stop.
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Bolt size M6 x 50, partial thread, strength class 8.8, M6 Nyloc nut.
3 OPERATION OF THE FIREWOOD PROCESSOR POWERED BY
DIFFERENT POWER SOURCES
3.1 Testing the machine
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When starting the machine in severe frost, allow it first to idle at low speed for about 5
minutes; this warms up the oil.
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While the motor is running, check that the hydraulic system and the controls for shut-
ting off are operational.
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Test that the safety limit switches are operating when the cover is opened. Once the
cover is open, the hydraulic valves cannot be operated with the exception of the fire-
wood conveyor.
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If you observe even a minor malfunction in the operation of the machine, find out the
cause and repair it!
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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!
3.2 Powered by a tractor
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The PTO shaft must be able to transmit an output of about 26 kW: for example,
BONDIOLI 143, WALTERSCHEID W 2300 or EGT40.
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Always attach the machine to the tractor lifting gear and make sure that there is
sufficient space for the PTO shaft and its guard. Make sure that the PTO shaft can-
not reach the bottom when lifting the machine.
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Check the PTO shaft operating manual for dimensioning the PTO shaft.
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No safety clutch is required for the PTO shaft. If the machine is operated with a modern
tractor equipped with a PTO brake, it would be good to use a PTO shaft with a free-
wheel. In this case, stopping the PTO will not strain the machine's power transmission.