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Palax KS45s

Translation

1-2017

USER MANUAL

KS45S

Serial number

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Year of manufacture

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PALAX

Lahdentie 9

FI-61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND

Tel. +358 6 4745100

Fax. +358 6 4740790

www.palax.fi

Summary of Contents for KS45S

Page 1: ...2017 USER MANUAL KS45S Powered by tractor Powered by electric motor Serial number _________________ Year of manufacture _________________ PALAX Lahdentie 9 FI 61400 Ylistaro FINLAND Tel 358 6 4745100 Fax 358 6 4740790 www palax fi ...

Page 2: ...e work position Figs 2 6 2 7 2 8 and 2 9 16 2 5 Bringing the in feed conveyor into the work position Fig 2 9 17 2 6 Lifting and moving the machine Figs 2 10 2 11 17 3 Using the firewood processor description of operation 18 3 1 Operating controls Figs 3 1 18 3 2 Setting up the machine for operation 18 3 3 Testing the machine 18 3 4 Electric drive start and emergency stop 19 3 5 Starting the electr...

Page 3: ...edy 26 5 5 Re splitting the logs safely 27 5 6 Operation of the splitting mechanism 27 6 Maintenance of the machine 28 6 1 Changing the angular gear oil Fig 6 3 29 6 2 Coupling for electric motor Fig 6 4 30 6 3 Oil change 30 6 4 Maintenance of the valve 30 6 5 Detent end of valve 31 6 6 Lubricating the spool shifter 31 6 7 Structure of the detent end and the correct order of parts Fig 6 8 32 6 8 D...

Page 4: ...e 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 ...

Page 5: ...by 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...

Page 6: ...g long trees we recommend using a specific log lifting deck with rollers or hydraulic feed 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 Reversing the in feed conveyor Feeding with the in feed conveyor Interrupting the splitting Launch of splitting Adjusting the splitting wedge height Perm...

Page 7: ...son Keep clear of the machine s moving parts Beware of the PTO shaft The danger zone around the machine is 5 metres See instructions for cutting the last billet in the manual Disconnect the machine from the power source before servicing Adjustment of discharge conveyor speed Emergency stop only in machines powered by electricity ...

Page 8: ...clamp Using the hydraulic log deck Dropping plate in use Dropping plate not in use Manual operation of the dropping plate Adjusting the saw bar speed Lifting point Adjusting the chain oil flow Reversing the in feed conveyor Sawing Advancing the in feed conveyor ...

Page 9: ...tor Voltage 230 380 V or 380 600 V may vary depending on the country Output 22 kW current 50A The sign is located in the connecting box of the electric motor 1 6 The main dimensions and models of the machine Item Tractor powered Tractor Electrically powered Output 22 kW Fuse size 50A Weight 1 390 kg 1 490 kg Height width length 2510 x 1240 x 3250 mm Crosscut deck Length 2 500 mm Height of crosscut...

Page 10: ...nd the conveyor before starting the operation 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 450 500 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 machi...

Page 11: ...ited The machine must never be operated under the 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 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 t...

Page 12: ...rranty does not cover Defects due to normal wear faulty operation or negligent maintenance The saw bar the drive wheel 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 conside...

Page 13: ...ed 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 1 In feed conveyor extension 2 In feed conveyor 3 Cover for splitting area 4 Control panel 5 Saw bar cover 6 Controls for the starting stopping and emergency stopping of a machine powered by electricity 7 Cover for splitting area 8 Wi...

Page 14: ...11 Log clamp 12 Crosscut saw blade 13 Wood length limiter 14 splitting wedge 15 Table extension leg 16 Three point linkage 17 Exit opening for sawdust 17 Electric socket 18 PTO shaft 19 Additional hydraulic circuit for example for a log deck 20 Lifting point ...

Page 15: ...ity Only use fresh clean oil because smooth operation of the machine is highly dependent on the purity of the oil Regularly check the oil level in the level glass 1 2 3 Checking and topping up the saw chain oil Fig 2 5 Regularly check the level of the saw chain oil in the level hose 1 Top up oil as necessary The oil level must reach to at least the lower edge of the gauge at all times The volume o...

Page 16: ...nsport position is done in the same manner as bringing it into the work position but in reverse order NOTE Only lift the conveyor when it has been swung to the centre position When it is lifted up the conveyor must always be in the centre position If the conveyor is in a swung position while lifted up it may hit the surrounding structures and get damaged While the conveyor is in the transport posi...

Page 17: ...ace the support leg C in the slot D when you swing the table into the work position 2 6 Lifting and moving the machine Figs 2 10 2 11 Lifting the machine is allowed With a forklift truck by the lifting points A in the front and rear under the machine s frame When moving the machine by tractor ensure that the transfer lifting capacity of the tractor is sufficient with respect to the machine s weigh...

Page 18: ...cordance 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...

Page 19: ...rd L1 L2 L3 N ja PE to operate NOTE Electric work may only be carried out by a professional person 3 5 Starting the electric motor using the Y D starter Fig 3 2 Press the start button A In the Y position the motor starts rotating at slow speed with low output The start phase takes several tens of seconds As the engine speed increases the D position is automatically switched on and the motor quickl...

Page 20: ... 3 B Start the tractor and switch on its PTO at low revolutions after that increase the revolutions to 450 500 r p m The machine comes with towing pins of 28 mm 3 8 The machine is equipped with a system to prevent simultaneous operation in two modes Fig 3 3 When the cover plate A is turned down it is possible to connect the extension cord When the cover is raised up it is possible to connect the P...

Page 21: ... hydraulic operation to make handling of the trees easier Always keep the belt at a suitable tightness Make sure that the belt does not chafe against the edges of the deck and adjust as necessary While replacing the belt make sure that the new belt rotates in the right direction 3 11 How the safety features affect the operation of the machine The machine is equipped with devices that ensure operat...

Page 22: ...and to the right in direction A Fig 4 1 Lift up the log clamp by simultaneously pulling back the lever of the log clamp Lower the log clamp onto the trunk as soon as the head of the trunk has passed by the clamp When the log reaches the length limiter stop the in feed belt by returning the joystick to its initial position Ensure that the log stays on the in feed conveyor throughout the feed operat...

Page 23: ...lways execute the sawing movement by pulling the handle completely to the rear The lowering speed of the saw bar is automatically adjusted in accordance with the cutting speed of the saw chain You can increase the cutting speed by adjusting the turning force of the saw bar Keep the lever in its extreme position until the log is cut Always make sure that the cut off log aligns with the chute Return...

Page 24: ... 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 operation 4 5 Adjusting the oil feeding rate NOTE Always switch off the machine before adjusting the oil flow The adjustment screw a 4 mm hexagon socket screw Fig 4 4 A is located in the pump body The correct ad...

Page 25: ...he force requirement is reduced the machine adopts a lower splitting force which means the splitting speed is increased 5 2 Splitting wedges Keep the splitting wedge sharp and observe during handling that the logs do not contain anything which could damage it The height of the splitting wedge can be adjusted hydraulically using the lever in the control panel Standard wedge The 2 6 wedge for splitt...

Page 26: ...n first and drops the billet into the splitting chute before the saw bar starts going up again This allows the billet to settle in the splitting chute before the automatic stroke is launched The dropping plate can be operated manually via the control lever 5 irrespective of the position of the ON OFF lever 2 NOTE When you saw large trunks or knotty trunks with diameter near the maximum allowed we ...

Page 27: ...hanism has automatic operation but it can be operated manually as well Automatic launch of the splitting stroke The splitting stroke is launched as soon as the saw bar is lifted up after the cutting operation The splitting stroke starts when the saw bar comes close to its upper position Manual start Fig 5 2 The splitting stroke is launched by turning its control lever A momentarily to its extreme ...

Page 28: ...he attachment nuts 1 of the saw bar Fig 6 2 and turn the tightening bolt 2 clockwise To remove the saw chain turn the tightening bolt 2 counter clockwise until the chain slackens The chain needs to be tightened enough to prevent it from sagging under the saw bar Finally tighten the attachment nuts of the saw bar Check the chain for tightness at regular intervals 6 2 1 2 Working with a blunt or dam...

Page 29: ... 6 3 Loosen the attachment screws of the lower cover at the rear of the machine and remove the cover The oil plugs are located in the side of the angular gear Filling 1 and drainage 2 Fig 6 3 The angular gear must be demounted for the oil change or the used oil must be drained for example by means of suction drainage Fill up with about 1 litre of new oil The upper limit is at the lower edge of the...

Page 30: ...e oil tank is drained by opening the bottom plug under the tank The filters 2 pcs must also be changed because of the contaminants extracted from the hydraulic system which end up in the filters We recommend changing the filters for the first time soon after the start up because the largest impurities come loose from the hydraulic system shortly after the start up 6 4 Maintenance of the valve The ...

Page 31: ...ess 2 3 times for about 1 2 seconds at a time The oil spreads smoothly on the moving parts of the detent end NOTE Do not use Vaseline spray because this congeals in severe frost and the valve will not then operate properly 6 6 Lubricating the spool shifter 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...

Page 32: ...perly in position during assembly of the detent end B apply a small amount of Vaseline to the holes in the side of the detent end B Ensure that part A comes into the correct position as illustrated in the picture 6 8 Discharge conveyor The conveyor is equipped with hydraulic transmission The conveyor chains are equipped with automatic spring tensioning The bearings at the top of the conveyor are l...

Page 33: ... period of time Lubricate the machine after washing Note Do not direct the water jet onto electric devices or bearings 6 11 Storing the machine The machine is intended for outdoor use but it is recommended to keep it under cover for longer standstills to avoid corrosion or malfunctions For storing outdoors cover the machine with a tarpaulin of suitable size Note Always ensure after the service tha...

Page 34: ...nge X X X Volume 135l E g Esso Univis 32 Neste Hydrauli 32 Oil filters 1 Change 2 Change X X X FIO 100 3 2 pcs The filters must always be changed in connection with the oil change Bearings requiring lubrication Lubrication X Ball bearing lubricant Splitting valve Lubrication X Lubrication oil spray At least once a month All levers Lubrication X Lubrication oil Crosscut saw blade Sharpening As requ...

Page 35: ... position of the wedge 2 A large branch at the splitting point 3 Exceeds the upper limit for the machine 4 The oil pressure has dropped 1 Adjust the height of the wedge 2 Stop the machine open the splitting cover rotate the log and close the splitting cover 3 Maximum thickness 43 cm 4 Check the hydraulic system The crosscut saw cuts poorly 1 The blade is dull 1 Sharpen or replace the chain The saw...

Page 36: ...he electric motor stops easily and the thermo relay trips 1 Incorrect setting of the thermo relay 2 Re adjust the thermo relay The electric motor rotates in the wrong direction 1 Two phase conductors in the wrong order 1 Switch the positions of two of the conductors in the plug Leave the work to an expert The oil gets very warm 1 Too little oil 2 The cylinder hits the bottom but the pressure is no...

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