Tajfun RCA 330 JOY Instructions For Use And Maintenance Manual Download

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FIREWOOD PROCESSOR

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND

MAINTENANCE

RCA 330 JOY

Ver.: 1.9

03/2018-ENG

Please, read these Operating Instructions carefully before installing and

using this machine!

Summary of Contents for RCA 330 JOY

Page 1: ...FIREWOOD PROCESSOR INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE RCA 330 JOY Ver 1 9 03 2018 ENG Please read these Operating Instructions carefully before installing and using this machine ...

Page 2: ...MANUFACTURER S ADDRESS Tajfun Planina d o o Planina pri Sevnici 41a 3225 Planina pri Sevnici Slovenia T 386 0 3 746 44 00 F 386 0 3 579 10 16 E mail export tajfun com W www tajfun com 2 ...

Page 3: ...L 10 3 1 Description 10 3 2 Machine s main components 10 3 3 Specifications 11 3 4 Type plate 12 3 5 Machine labels and their meaning 12 4 MACHINE SETUP 15 4 1 User s competence 15 4 2 Connecting RCA 330 JOY 15 4 3 Connecting to the mains circuit 16 4 4 Additional equipment setup 16 5 MACHINE START UP 17 5 1 In feed conveyor setup 17 5 2 Operating the RCA 330 JOY 18 6 MACHINE OPERATION 19 6 1 Conv...

Page 4: ... 7 8 Replacing the oil filter 31 7 9 Lubrication of the multiplication gear 31 7 10 Lubrication of the cutting chain 32 7 11 Replacing the cutting chain belt 33 7 12 Belt tensioning 34 7 13 Cleaning and replacing the air filter 34 7 14 Indications of improper use 35 7 15 Wear and tear parts 35 7 16 Spare parts ordering 36 8 LOADING AND TRANSPORTING 36 8 1 Loading with a forklift 36 8 2 Loading wit...

Page 5: ...f moving parts and thus the potential for damage always use lubricants of the prescribed qualities contamination with lubricants and oils increases the risk of an accident for all necessary professional advice our after sales service is available while our service department can help with maintenance when requesting product information about RCA 330 JOY or ordering spare parts please provide the t...

Page 6: ... was managed by a person who was not professionally qualified for this work use of unsuitable connectors and drives that are not supplied with the machine use of non original replacement parts or accessories partial or complete failure to observe the instructions for use rework and modification carried out without manufacturer s prior written agreement extraordinary examples The manufacturer canno...

Page 7: ...ny modification of these protective parts is prohibited Always wear personal protective equipment safety glasses hearing protectors gloves and forestry boots When troubleshooting replacing the chain cleaning or any other service procedure always disengage the PTO shaft and shut down the power unit tractor or unplug the power cord from the mains EP 12 Do not wear loose clothing Keep the operating a...

Page 8: ...egularly remove the sawdust and wood residues The operating pressure of the hydraulic system must not exceed 230 bars 8 2 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CONVEYOR Observe the working area of the machine located in the near vicinity of the moving parts as well as under the entire construction along the conveyor belt and not only on the discharge conveyor The transported material can fall off the conv...

Page 9: ... s improper use or lack of use human errors overstraining mental stress etc 2 7 APPLICATION ThefirewoodprocessorRCA330JOYisamachineforpreparingfirewood Itisintendedexclusively for the cutting of logs with a diameter of 5 to 33 cm and splitting with a splitting force up to 110 kN per several logs with adjustable length of logs from 20 to 40 cm The machine is intended for outdoor use only 2 8 IMPROP...

Page 10: ...ing with the chainsaw according to the set cutting length 4 Splitting The use of suitable splitting wedge allows adjusting the log size cross section 5 Transporting logs with the adjustable conveyor adjustable height The quality of the logs as well as the machine capacity diminishes when using pre split wood 3 GENERAL 3 2 MACHINE S MAIN COMPONENTS 1 In feed conveyor 8 Manual winch 2 Log holder 9 C...

Page 11: ...sport Required tractor outlet voltage 12 V Electric fuse 20 A PTO shaft speed min 400 min RPM max 430 min RPM Maximum splitting pressure 250 bar Oil reservoir volume 70 l 18 5 gal Chain lubrication oil reservoir volume 9 l 2 4 gal Operating noise level max 92 dB A Weight without conveyor 680 kg 2866 lbs Conveyor TT 330 Conveyor length 3000 mm 118 Conveyor belt width 300 mm 11 8 Maximum speed 60 cm...

Page 12: ...as been designed and manufactured in accordance with the European Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC on the basis of European standard SIST EN 12100 The manufacturer has also issued the required Declaration of Conformity for this machine 12 CONTROL PANEL 1 Live deck log loader control 2 STOP switch 3 Turn electrical system on off Start Stop switch 4 Conveyor belt speed Conveyor TT 340 1 2 3 The type p...

Page 13: ...cover 1 Machine working area The working area extends in a 3 m radius around the machine 2 Read operating instructions Wear forestry boots Wear hearing protectors and safety glasses Wear protection gloves 1 2 Cutting length setting scheme Remaining log length on the in feed conveyor scheme ...

Page 14: ...pipes according to its position Chainsaw lubrication oil reservoir Hydraulic oil reservoir Lubrication of the chainsaw s saw bar Proper direction of the PTO shaft rotation Approved rotational speed range Danger of cutting chain contact ...

Page 15: ...nts After PTO shaft installation the length of the pipes must be shorter for approximately 20 mm If the PTO shaft is too long reduce the length as follows Use a saw to cut both ends of the steel and plastic pipes to the same length Then file down clean and grease the edges 4 MACHINE SETUP Model Dimensions Compatibility PTO Shaft C Line T 6BR KK560 1 3 8 Z6 1 3 8 Z6 LKK 560 EP 12 RCA 330 JOY RCA 38...

Page 16: ...t current of 16 A must be provided on the power source otherwise the electrical system may be malfunctioning Minimum cross section of the cables from the power source should be 2 5 mm Always unplug the power cord after finishing work otherwise the battery in your machine may discharge 4 4 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT SETUP 16 Use quick couplings to connect the hydraulic pipes live decks or log loaders and...

Page 17: ...ain lubrication set the manual tractor throttle to minimum lift the machine cover to disengage the safety switch and disable all the main functions of the machine engage the PTO shaft drive and start the machine manually add throttle to set the required PTO shaft rotational speed 420 min install the machine cover check the function of the emergency STOP switch EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN follow the RCA 330...

Page 18: ...g up the cutting chain which is followed by the chainsaw movement Forward splitting push the handle in the forward direction briefly do NOT hold it in this position The control handle buttons Yellow buttons moving the splitting wedge up down Red button returning the splitting cylinder home from any position Green button RESET function opening the trapdoor manually After each machine shut down lift...

Page 19: ... the log reaches the cutting length limiter by pushing the handle to home neutral position To activate the feeding in the opposite direction push the control handle to the left 19 The conveyor is lifted and lowered by means of a manual winch and at the desired height it is secured by a load chain to distribute the weight of the conveyor between the wire rope and the supporting chain When using and...

Page 20: ...rce used by the cylinder to push the saw bar is factory set and must not be modified The saw bar operation speed is also set to a fixed value The sawing speed varies depending on the sharpness of the cutting chain and type or diameter of wood Prior to sawing always check the sharpness and tension of the chain and the level of the chain lubrication oil The wood must remain in the fixed position dur...

Page 21: ...ally move in both directions forward and backward The adjustable switch located under the machine cover returns the cylinder Before splitting always check the correct position of the log inside the splitting chute The splitting cylinder can be returned at any time by pushing the red button on the main control handle by lifting the protective cover or by pushing the safety STOP switch The cut piece...

Page 22: ...tting wedge remove the wood to prevent damage to the lifting mechanism To replace the splitting wedge 1 Clean the space under the blades 2 remove the bolt at the top of the splitting wedge 3 lower the splitting wedge to the end thereby releasing the lifting mechanism 4 pull out the splitting wedge and replace it with a new one 5 then slightly lift the mechanism to fasten the splitting wedge in the...

Page 23: ... are never obstructed Always remove any wedged pieces of wood 5 Adjust the height of the splitting wedge to be slightly less than the mechanism permits This allows the splitting wedge to still breathe during the splitting so as not to burden the mechanism and the lower blades of the wedge Failure to observe the instructions may result in mechanical damage to the wedge and the machine that is not s...

Page 24: ...he machine is closed because the safety switch is turned on To restore all functions it is necessary to close the machine cover and press the green RESET button on the main control handle 6 7 CLEANING DURING OPERATION In certain areas sawdust and wood residues begin to compile during the operation and must regularly be removed 1 Wood residues under the machine If you fail to clean the wood residue...

Page 25: ...c system After 5 000 hours of operation or once every two years See chapter Changing the hydraulic system oil Replace the oil filter cartridge After first 200 hours of operation Later after every 1000 hours of operation When changing the oil or if the filter gauge indicator is in the red zone Replace the oil filter cartridge Change the multiplication gear oil After the first 50 hours of operation ...

Page 26: ...auge is in the red zone when the oil is warm Replace the oil filter cartridge The PTO shaft rotational speed is too high resulting in increased flow and loss which causes the heating of the oil Verify that the PTO shaft rotational speed is between 400 and 430 RPM The splitting cylinder cannot fully return to the home position due to the excessive accumulation of sawdust and wood particles behind t...

Page 27: ...nsioned Tension the belt The log is too heavy and is getting stuck Cut the log to shorter pieces The belt is pulled to one direction Applicable to both the in feed and the discharge conveyors Improper setting of the driven cylinders Set the driven cylinder to allow the conveyor belt to run in the center Leakage of the hydraulic cylinder The seal is damaged Replace the seal service The piston rod i...

Page 28: ...xed Replace the belt The gear bearing is blocked Replace the damaged bearings service The saw bar does not move but the log holder and the chainsaw are operating A foreign body got jammed inside the throttle between the hydraulic cylinder and hydraulic block thus blocking the oil intake Remove the foreign body by unscrewing the coupling which holds the saw gauge Here a throttle is located inside a...

Page 29: ...ce the machine controls replace the cutting chain by carrying out the above steps in the reverse order but do not forget to tension the chain at the end See chapter Tensioning a cutting chain remove sawdust from the saw bar holder lubrication grove and the saw bar Wait 2 to 3 minutes for the new cutting chain to run in Afterwards recheck the cutting chain tension Do not install a new cutting chain...

Page 30: ...ree fourths of the gear teeth height Always wear gloves when checking the chain tension to prevent cutting your fingers on the sharp chain 7 5 ANGLES USED FOR SHARPENING THE CUTTING CHAIN Picture shows the angles for sharpening the DuraCUT 3 8 chain which is used for firewood processors 1 Cutting depth 0 025 0 65 mm difference between the height of the blade and teeth depth 2 Prong angle 3 Sharpen...

Page 31: ...Vickers I 286 S M 2950 S Cincinnati Milacron P 68 P 69 P 70 7 8 REPLACING THE OIL FILTER First replacement of the oil filter after 200 hours of operation then after every 1000 hours of operation The filter cartridge is not washable Reduced filter permeability can be observed on the filter gauge if the gauge indicator is in the red zone when the oil is heated to the operating temperature if gauge i...

Page 32: ...omatic Check the oil level in the tank Chain lubrication oil reservoir volume 9 L Approximate oil consumption 0 6 1 0 L h High quality chain lubrication oils with viscosity grade of 95 mm s at 40 C are recommended Never operate the machine without lubricating the chain first Do not use spent oil ...

Page 33: ...w belt install the belt on the pulley belt tensioning process Tighten the tensioning screw so that the tension in the belt is 250 N use a tension gauge If you don t have a tension gauge tighten the belt so that you can rotate it by a maximum of 90 Tighten the screws of the motor holder after one hour of test run recheck the belt tension first disconnect the machine from the drive Afterwards rechec...

Page 34: ...EPLACEMENT Disconnect the machine from the drive remove protective covers unscrew the screw with the plastic handle and remove the air filter cover air filter and the drive cover replace the filter with a new one clean the interior and reattach the drive cover CLEANING THE FILTER Remove sawdust and waste from the top of the filter the cover to allow free air flow to the inside of the saw drive Reg...

Page 35: ...Damages to the splitting wedge holder Damaged or broken splitting wedge Clogged or damaged air filter 7 15 WEAR AND TEAR PARTS The machine incorporates the following wear and tear parts which are replaced by the customer if necessary These parts are not covered by warranty defined under the warranty statement Chain Drive sprocket Chain guide saw bar Chain drive belt Conveyor wire rope In feed conv...

Page 36: ...d quantity of spare part customer s correct address The manufacturer shall provide spare parts and service for 10 years after the purchase of the machine 8 LOADING AND TRANSPORTING 8 1 LOADING WITH A FORKLIFT The loading with a forklift can be carried out from two sides 8 2 LOADING WITH THE HELP OF LIFTING STRAPS Longitudinally Transversely ...

Page 37: ... calculate the weight mass IF min use the following formula IF min kg Minimum mass of the front weights IR kg Total mass of the machine attached at the rear 800 kg RCA 330 JOY TT 330 TF kg Front axle load of an empty tractor TE kg Weight of an empty tractor a m Distance between the center of gravity of the front weight and the center of the front axle b m Tractor wheelbase c m Distance between the...

Page 38: ...quirements of Machinery Safety Rules Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia No 75 2008 Directive 2006 42 EC in compliance with the following standards EN ISO 4254 1 2009 EN ISO 12100 2010 EN ISO 13857 2008 EN 349 1993 A1 2008 EN 609 1999 A2 2009 ISO 4413 2010 Authorized person for technical documents operating at the manufacturer s location is also the signee of this statement Planina 20 05 ...

Page 39: ... receipt This warranty applies to defects in material or workmanship The guarantee expires is no longer valid if an unforeseen intervention in the system of the product has been performed by an unauthorized person or if a previous repair has been performed by an unauthorized person or if any non original spare parts have been used Our warranty does not apply in the case of If these operating instr...

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