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Palax D410 Pro+

Translation

1-2020

Swinging the conveyor ........................................................................................................ 24

Powered by tractor .......................................................................................................... 25

Electrically powered machine .......................................................................................... 25

Warming up the oil tank of an electrically powered machine ........................................ 26

Heater carpet for the oil tank .......................................................................................... 26

Using the firewood processor, splitting operation ........

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PowerSpeed cylinder ........................................................................................................... 27

Hydraulic adjustment of the splitting wedge, s model ....................................................... 28

Malfunctions during the splitting operation and how to remedy them ............................. 28

How do the safety-related devices affect the machine's functionality ..................................... 29

Protective net for the splitting chute .................................................................................. 29

Active log-clamp .................................................................................................................. 29

Log-clamp with a hydraulic cylinder .................................................................................... 30

Operation of the cutting, the splitting and the in-feed conveyor ............................................. 31

Operation of the Joystick valve ........................................................................................... 32

Maintenance of the machine ..................................................................................................... 33

Opening the protective structures ...................................................................................... 33

Protective covers that need to be opened for service ........................................................ 33

Protective covers that need to be opened for maintaining the hydraulic system ............. 34

Changing the gearbox oil ..................................................................................................... 34

Changing hydraulic oil and filter ......................................................................................... 35

Maintenance of the valve .................................................................................................... 35

Detent end of the valve ....................................................................................................... 35

Lubricating the spool shifter ............................................................................................... 36

Structure of the detent end and the correct order of the parts ......................................... 36

Initial settings of the valve ............................................................................................... 36

Changing the saw-chain ................................................................................................... 36

Sharpening the saw-chain in the firewood processor ..................................................... 38

Lubricating the tip wheel ................................................................................................. 38

Sharpening the saw-chain in a vice ................................................................................. 38

Conveyor chains ............................................................................................................... 39

Cleaning the machine ...................................................................................................... 39

Washing the machine ...................................................................................................... 39

Storing the machine. ........................................................................................................ 39

Maintenance schedule ............................................................................................................... 40

Summary of Contents for D410 Pro+

Page 1: ...1 Palax D410 Pro Translation 1 2020 INSTRUCTION MANUAL D410 Powered by PTO Powered by electric motor SERIAL NUMBER_______________________ Lahdentie 9 61400 Ylistaro FINLAND Tel 358 6 4745100 palax fi ...

Page 2: ...nd acceptance control 13 Lifting and transferring the machine 13 Main parts of the machine 14 Oil cooler optional 15 Optional hydraulics all models 16 Main parts 16 Main parts 17 Topping up hydraulic oil 17 Topping up saw chain oil 18 Bringing the conveyor into the work position 18 Bringing the conveyor into the transport position 19 Using the firewood processor description of operation 19 Transmi...

Page 3: ...0 Operation of the cutting the splitting and the in feed conveyor 31 Operation of the Joystick valve 32 Maintenance of the machine 33 Opening the protective structures 33 Protective covers that need to be opened for service 33 Protective covers that need to be opened for maintaining the hydraulic system 34 Changing the gearbox oil 34 Changing hydraulic oil and filter 35 Maintenance of the valve 35...

Page 4: ...4 Palax D410 Pro Translation 1 2020 Malfunctions and their remedy 41 Wiring diagrams 42 ...

Page 5: ... of PTO shaft transmission Before installing and operating the machine the user of the machine must thoroughly familiarise himself with this manual This manual shall be kept for future reference Before starting the operation the user must also familiarise himself with the operating controls of the machine and the emergency stop mechanism For more information about our products please visit our web...

Page 6: ...ctor or by 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 MANUAL 93 series SFS EN 349 1 A1 SFS EN...

Page 7: ...hen handling long trunks we recommend using a specific log lifting deck with rollers or hydraulic feed Warning signs Read the instruction manual Beware of the moving saw bar Wear protective clothing Wear eye protection Opening the safety net stops the operation of the machine Reversing the infeed conveyor Feeding with the infeed conveyor Interrupt the splitting Launching the splitting Adjusting th...

Page 8: ...hine 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 in feed conveyor end of the machine 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 or 380 600 V may vary depending on the count...

Page 9: ...use size min 25 A slow Recommendation 32 A slow Height width length In transport position 243 cm 118 cm 285 cm In feed conveyor Length 2 2 m Height 0 9 m Saw bar saw chain 16 325 1 3 mm 66 drive links Max diameter of the log Max cutting diameter of the log 38 cm Max min length of the log Max length of the log that can be split 55 cm The 4 3m long firewood conveyor is included in the weight ...

Page 10: ...tside the work area 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 Operate the machine on a sufficiently firm and level surface Only operate the machine in an adequately lit space Keep the tractor powered machine connected to one of the drawbars Ensure that sufficient space is provided for the PTO shaft a...

Page 11: ...he influence of alcohol or drugs Remember that as the operator you are responsible for any injuries caused if safety related devices have been removed from the machine Operating conditions Always place the machine on as level a position as possible Prevent risks such as slipping in winter by organising the work site in a due manner Otherwise the weather conditions do not set any restrictions on th...

Page 12: ...arranty does not cover Defects due to normal wear faulty operation or negligent maintenance The saw bar the drive sprocket the saw chain and the in feed conveyor belt 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 con...

Page 13: ...for operation heck the delivered goods without delay If the product shows transport damage contact the transport company and your dealer immediately Lifting and transferring the machine The machine may be lifted by the following points see Fig 2 all models By means of a sling or chain by the lifting points A at the ends of the machine Using a forklift truck by points B on both sides under the fram...

Page 14: ...draulics valve 7 In feed deck 8 Touch screen for X AIM 9 Hydraulic log clamp 10 Manual start of the splitting operation 11 Controls for the optional hydraulics valve 12 Joystick hydraulic control of the in feed conveyor and the crosscut saw bar 13 Adjusting the splitting wedge height 14 Saw bar cover 15 Hydraulic height adjustment of the splitting wedge 16 Swing lock for the conveyor 17 Discharge ...

Page 15: ...electrically driven models The oil cooler should be used if the machine is constantly operating under warm conditions The cooler is controlled by a thermostat In a tractor driven machine the voltage of 12V is taken from the light outlet of the tractor and in an electrically driven machine it is taken from the main electric centre Figure 4 ...

Page 16: ...ose as illustrated in the picture when disconnecting the optional work attachment Connectors on the optional hydraulics valve Fig 5 part B The optional hydraulics valve is intended for example for controlling the beams of the log deck The piece of optional equipment connected to the connectors is controlled via the control levers of the optional hydraulics valve Fig 3 part 11 Figure 5 Main parts 1...

Page 17: ...The oil quality should be Univis 32 Shell Tellus 32 NESTE HYDRAULI 32 or equivalent Only use fresh clean oil Observe particular cleanliness when changing the oil as the machine s smooth operation is highly dependent on the purity of the oil The oil level must be at least about two centimetres higher than the lower edge of the dipstick on the filling cap Figure 8 1 Hydraulic oil filters 2 Filling o...

Page 18: ...conveyor into the work position 1 Release the lock A and the lock chain B for the conveyor Fig 9 2 Unwind the winch wire a few rounds 3 Pull out the conveyor and leave it supported by the winch rope 4 Lower the conveyor to the ground by means of the winch 5 Pull open the lock A Fig 10 6 Swing down the top of the conveyor 7 Remove the support bar B for the conveyor chain Fig 10 and attach it to the...

Page 19: ...in and the pin WARNING Always hold the winch handle when lowering the conveyor Using the firewood processor description of operation Transmission of the machine The machine s all actuators including the in feed conveyor the discharge conveyor and the chain saw are equipped with hydraulic motors In a tractor powered machine the twin pump of the hydraulic system is driven via a gearbox and a PTO sha...

Page 20: ...eving pressure from the clamp for feeding in small or lightweight trees or reversing on malfunction Lever B for starting and stopping the splitting operation Normally the splitting operation starts and stops automatically The manual lever is required in case of malfunction or for launching the splitting of the last log Joystick control C Lever D for hydraulic operation of the splitting wedge Using...

Page 21: ...sized piece while there is still sufficiently material for two or three more pieces of appropriate size left in the billet The last log must not be longer than the adjusted cut off length Use the scale at the edge of the in feed deck as an aid Feeding the last log for splitting Once the pusher has returned to its rear position feed the last log into the splitting chute the normal way Start the spl...

Page 22: ...rd full with oil NOTE The oil volume is sufficient for lubricating the chain properly under normal conditions If you cut a lot of thick trees it advisable to increase the oil volume Temporarily the oil volume can be increased by lifting up the crosscut saw bar and immediately after that resuming the cutting operation Adjusting the oil volume Turn the hexagon socket screw B in the desired direction...

Page 23: ...ans of the adjustment screw B located at the saw bar end of the in feed conveyor Fig 16 NOTE The in feed conveyor belt is a wear part but using it in the correct way increases its service life considerably How to use the belt Do not pull trees from the ground using the belt because the belt wears quickly if it slips under the tree Stop the in feed operation immediately as soon as the tree comes in...

Page 24: ...red by a hydraulic motor The conveyor has two chains and flights of polyethylene The top end of the conveyor is fitted with automatic tightening of the chains Swinging the conveyor The swing of the conveyor is locked by means of a spring loaded clamping iron To swing the conveyor release the clamping iron for the swing by depressing it with your foot Fig 18 and turn the conveyor with your hand in ...

Page 25: ...ly powered machine The output of the motor is 11 kW and its speed of rotation is about 1 450 r p m The machine is equipped with an automatic Y D starter with emergency stop Emergency stop Fig 19 4 All electric installation work has been completed Correct fuse size for the 380 V system is 25 A slow The recommended fuse size is 32 A slow The required cross section of the extension cord is 6 mm2 Befo...

Page 26: ...d machine A piece of optional equipment for cold conditions In frosty conditions the hydraulic oil is cold and quite viscous The firewood processor has parts that move during the starting phase such as the conveyor that is driven by a hydraulic motor and the two oil pumps An electric motor has a tendency to pick up speed quite rapidly Because the oil is viscous the thermo relay will trip preventin...

Page 27: ...he splitting speed When the force is low the speed is high and vice versa Once the log starts splitting and the force requirement reduces the machine switches to a lower splitting force and at the same time the splitting speed will increase In 2 4 ways option A wedge for splitting the log in two or four ways In 2 6 ways standard fig 20 A wedge for splitting the log in two or six ways In 2 8 ways o...

Page 28: ... splitting by using manual launch Changing the position of the log may often help If the log does not split open the protective net This makes the cylinder reverse and locks up the control valve after which it is safe to remove the log If the log has a big branch you can split it by turning the log around and pushing it against the wedge with its root end first Doing it this way requires the least...

Page 29: ...lic log clamp A Fig 22 is an easy to operate device that prevents the log from moving during cutting The grooved roller of the log clamp efficiently prevents the log from turning during cutting Long and straight logs stay in position on the deck by their own weight during the cutting The log clamp shall always be used when cutting short or slender trees because otherwise the saw chain could easily...

Page 30: ...hen the crosscut saw bar comes up the pressure is relieved from the log clamp cylinder and the log can be fed against the log stop for the next cutting pass The active log clamp improves safety and reduces malfunctions NOTE All the safety related devices are necessary to ensure a sufficient level of safety Any safety related devices must not be removed from the machine and the operator is responsi...

Page 31: ...ion of the cutting the splitting and the in feed conveyor Figure 23 Denomination of parts 1 Hydraulic oil filters 2 Splitting valve 3 Launch bar 4 Multi purpose shaft 5 Launch trigger 6 Spring 7 Launch lever 8 Cutting cylinder 9 Ball head valve ...

Page 32: ... and the spring loaded launch rod 3 activates the splitting valve 2 The splitting cylinder executes one stroke and then returns automatically to its initial position The chain saw will stop immediately if the lever is moved away from position 3 Feeding the log Push the joystick to the right in direction 1 to start the in feed conveyor The in feed conveyor can be reversed by pushing the joystick in...

Page 33: ...fety related devices must be put in place after the service Opening the protective structures Loosen the screw as much as is necessary to release the lock stud and lift away the protective cover You do not have to remove the screw entirely to open the cover Figure 25 Protective covers that need to be opened for service The saw bar is easily maintained by first opening the protective net for the sp...

Page 34: ...tachment screws 1 2 Undo the attachment screws 2 3 Lift the in feed conveyor extension 3 to upright position 4 Unfold the in feed deck and put the deck support in place Changing the gearbox oil The oil plug is located in the lower part of the gearbox Top up about 0 52 litres of new oil Oil type SAE 80 Note The sight glass of the large gearbox is not in use ...

Page 35: ...ll joint of the control valve require regular lubrication Lubrication of the valve is particularly important if the machine is left standing for several months If the parts of the detent end have become rusty the machine will not operate flawlessly Detent end of the valve There is a small hole in the middle of the end plate of the detent end of the valve for spraying lubricant onto the moving part...

Page 36: ... undoing the screws B Fig 33 as the stiff springs can throw away the cover Then also the springs and the balls of the detent part can be thrown away When re assembling the detent end apply a small amount of Vaseline into the holes A in the detent end This ensures the small balls will stay properly in position during the assembly Make sure that the parts D and E come in the right position as shown ...

Page 37: ...ve the attachment plate of the saw bar 5 Remove the saw bar and the chain 6 Put a new chain on the bar and the tip wheel and put the saw bar in place 7 Put the attachment plate in place and tighten it lightly 8 After that tighten the chain to a suitable tightness NOTE Re tighten the chain after cutting a few logs because a new chain always stretches slightly at the start NOTE If you process small ...

Page 38: ...line using a grease gun Sharpening the saw chain in a vice Put the saw chain on the saw bar and attach the saw bar to for instance a vice Fig 36 A Then the chain is easy to move forward it stays properly in position in the saw bar groove and is easy to file Attach the saw chain directly to the vice the chain will stay firmly in position Fig 36 B Strictly maintain the original sharpening angle of t...

Page 39: ...the conveyor free of debris to ensure its trouble free operation Especially in winter it is important that the conveyor is always cleaned at the end of every working session Washing the machine Wash the machine occasionally with a high pressure washer This is especially important if the machine is left standing for a longer period of time Lubricate the machine after the washing NOTE Do not direct ...

Page 40: ...so Univis 32 Neste Hydrauli 32 Oil filter 1 Change 2 Change X X FIO 60 3 Valve Lubrication X Lubrication oil spray All levers Lubrication X Lubrication oil spray Conveyor bearing Lubrication X Vaseline Conveyor chain Lubrication X Lubrication oil spray Crosscut saw bar Sharpening Change As required Saw bar Change As required Machine Cleaning X Electric motor Cleaning X Combustion engine Service X ...

Page 41: ...annot be launched 1 Wrong adjustment of the launch rod 1 Adjust The splitting motion starts then stops 1 The valve does not lock up 1 Check the operation of the detent end 2 Check the adjustment of the launch linkage The cylinder is moving erratically and jams 1 Malfunction of valve 1 Lubricate the detent end of the valve 2 Lubricate the spool shifter The conveyor does not start up 1 Scrapers froz...

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