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– Safety instructions – Guarantee terms The operator must read and understand these instructions before operating the machine! MAASELÄN KONE OY Valimotie 1, FI-85800 Haapajärvi, Finland Tel. +358 (0)8 772 7300 info@hakkipilke.fi www.hakkipilke.fi Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
Connecting a log table’s in-feed rollers to the in-feed conveyor ..........24 4.4. Log splitting ............................. 25 4.4.1. Jamming of wood on the splitting blade ................. 25 4.4.2. Resplitting or splitting without cutting ................... 25 Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
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Washing and cleaning ........................43 5.10. Storage ............................43 5.11. Maintenance table ........................44 5.12. Failures and remedial measures ....................45 Guarantee terms ........................46 EC Declaration of Conformity for the machine ................. 47 Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
Keep this manual in the immediate vicinity of the machine. 1.2. Purpose of use The Hakki Pilke 50 Pro firewood processor is designed for preparing firewood from pruned wood or logs. The firewood processor must not be used to process any treated wood, such as is found in construction waste.
99.0 dB (LWA). The vibration values do not exceed 2.5 m/s2. 1.7. Warning symbols Read the machine’s manual before Wear safety footwear and Wear eye and ear protection. operating the machine. work gloves. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
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The maximum permitted angle of the conveyor is 40°. Risk of crushing The danger zone around the machine is Do not walk under the 10 metres. conveyor. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
Never use faulty equipment. The pins that are used to connect the pushbars and drawbars to the machine must be of the correct size, and the appropriate locking pins must be used to secure them. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
Note! Incorrect lifting may cause a hazardous situation or damage the machine. 2.3. Main components of the machine The Hakki Pilke 50 Pro is a firewood processor with fully hydraulic controls. In other words, all of the machine's functions are controlled hydraulically with operating levers on the machine's control panel. The guard of the cutting and splitting section is interlocked with the machine's operation: Opening the guard stops the cutting and splitting functions.
(approx. 2 m). Figure 3. 2. Release lock opening the latch shown in Figure 3. 3. Use winch A to lower the in-feed conveyor to the bottom position. Figure 4. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
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Figure 5. 4. Turn log guide plate C into the working position, as shown in Figure 6. Figure 5. Place the in-feed conveyor in the transport position in reverse order. Figure 6. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
C and cotter pin D, as shown in Figure 5. Turn the support bar (E in Figure 9) of the conveyor belt to the operating position. Figure 9. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
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5. Lift the conveyor until it locks into the raised position. Ensure that lock A connects firmly. Ensure that the protective strip of the splitting groove is retracted in the front. Note! Do not stand on the out-feed conveyor! Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
The belt’s speed decreases when the adjuster is turned towards the closed position and vice versa D. Out-feed conveyor control lever Lever up/down: turns the out-feed conveyor to the right/left Lever right/left: decreases/increases the out-feed conveyor’s angle in relation to the ground Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
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Figure 11. Joystick the way and the log press is pressed against the log o Releasing the button stops the saw chain and raises the saw bar back up. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
Never use a damaged or unprotected cardan shaft. Note! Tractor-powered machines must be attached to the lifting equipment of the tractor. Note! The starter (Figure 15) only functions when the machine is powered by electricity. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
You can turn the gear with switch C in Figure 13 by rotating it 180 degrees. Figure 15. The machine’s remote starter Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
17 / 47 3.2.3. Adjusting the log length The Hakki Pilke 50 Pro features a hydraulic measuring device for cutting firewood, with an adjustment value of approx. 20 to 60 cm. When sawing, the log limiter plate (B in Figure 16) always moves approx. 5 cm backwards with the help of a hydraulic cylinder to ensure that the log does not get stuck and falls freely into the splitting groove.
3.2.4. Using the out-feed conveyor The Hakki Pilke 50 Pro firewood processor’s out-feed conveyor belt is driven by a hydraulic motor. To change the speed of the belt, use adjuster C in Figure 17. The conveyor angle can be changed...
A hydraulic sawdust blower is available as an accessory for tractor-powered machines, while an electrical blower is available for electrically powered and tractor-powered machines. The sawdust blower allows you to keep the base of the machine clean and collect sawdust for other purposes. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
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At these adjustments, the sawdust blower’s rotor speed will be roughly 2,600 rpm. Note! Excessive rotation speed (adjustment screw C is opened by more than one rotation) may damage the sawdust blower! Figure 17b. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
1. Check that the guard for the firewood processor's cutting and splitting section is down. 2. Check that the in-feed and out-feed conveyors are in the operating position. 3. Make sure that the splitting groove is empty. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
When feeding wood into the machine, make sure that it does not present a risk of your clothes, hands or other parts getting caught in the machine, such as due to the shape of the log. Do not use your hand to Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation...
4.3.1. Hydraulic log press The Hakki Pilke 50 Pro firewood processor is equipped with a hydraulic log press, which always automatically presses the log against the in-feed conveyor during the cutting motion. The log press is also locked in this position until it is released with button B (Figure 11).
3. Connect the pressure hose of the log table rollers (marked in red) to quick coupling A. 4. Connect the return hose of the log table rollers to hose B (with a female coupling). Figure 19. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
A (Figure 20). necessary, remove pieces of wood from under the blade. 3. Turn off the machine and disconnect it from the power source. Figure 20. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
Adjusting the stroke length of the splitting motion In the Hakki Pilke 50 Pro firewood processor, the splitting cylinder is controlled electrically with sensors A and B in Figure 22. The stroke length of the splitting cylinder can be adjusted as follows: 1.
B (in relation to the spring) on the side towards which you wish to align the belt better. 3. When the conveyor belt is at the correct tension and properly aligned, tighten the fastening nuts (A) on both sides. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
2. Check that the machine has not been damaged. 3. Place the out-feed conveyor into a position that allows the conveyor and firewood processor to be moved safely off the processed firewood. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
5–10 cm to either side and causes the saw bar to stop. It is a good idea to keep a replacement chain on hand, so that you do not need to interrupt your work to sharpen the chain. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
5.1.1. Replacing and tensioning the saw chain The Hakki Pilke 50 Pro firewood processor comes standard with a patented AC10™ automatic and hydraulically powered saw chain tensioner. When the machine is running, the hydraulic cylinder pushes the saw motor backwards with a constant force, keeping the saw chain’s tension optimal. The operator does not need to worry about the saw chain’s tension.
B, twist it into the groove and loosely attach the saw bar bolts (A) and fastening plate C. 5. Install the saw chain in place according to steps 4–6 of Section 5.1.1. Figure 26. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
3. Remove plug D from the drain hose in Figure 30 and drain the old oil. 4. Detach the machine’s rear cover and remove hydraulic filter C in Figure 29 by opening the filter. Figure 28. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
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A (approx. 125 litres). 6. Use gauge B (Figure 30) to make sure that the oil level is near maximum. Figure 30. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
5 cm when the conveyor is in the operating position. excessively tight belt may be damaged more easily, and it places unnecessary strain on the bearings of the conveyor. Figure 34. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
10. Grease nipples in the splitting groove support (Figure 42) and splitting blade winch (Figure 39). (according to use) 11. Grease nipple of the in-feed conveyor roller in Figure 43. (every 200 hours) 12. Grease nipples of the log press (4 pcs) in Figure 42. (every 50 hours) Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
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15. Grease nipple of the cylinder pin in Figure 47. (every 200 hours) 16. Grease nipple for the wood measuring device in Figure 48. (every 50 hours) Figure 35. Figure 36. Figure 37. Figure 38. Figure 39. Figure 40. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
The factory setting for screw A (Figure 49) is 4 turns towards the open position from the closed position. Increase or decrease the amount as necessary according to the size and type of wood, air temperature and type of oil. Figure 49. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
(when the screw is tightened, the pressure increases and vice versa). Finally, tighten the locking nut. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro’s solenoid valves are presented in Figure 51. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation...
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F. Splitting valve (controls the splitting cylinder forwards/backwards). G. In-feed conveyor stop valve (in-feed conveyor does not run forwards until the saw bar is fully in the raised position). Other valves of the machine are presented in Figures 52–54. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
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(under a protective cup). K. Speed valve. Correct adjustment value: the hex socket screw is approx. 7.5 mm visible in relation to its head (under a protective cup). Figure 52. Figure 53. Figure 54. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
Figure 55. operational. 2. When the head of bolt B is raised slightly when the guard is opened (approx. 5 mm), all electrically controlled functions (splitting and sawing) stop working. Figure 56. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
Note! The out-feed conveyor belt may shrink and tighten while in storage due to humidity. For this reason, the out-feed conveyor must be folded into the transport position while the machine is in storage. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
4. Burnt fuse in the 12 V relay fuse after repairs. box. The saw bar is not lowered fully when the cutting button 1. Saw dust or debris under the 1. Clean is pressed. saw drive end Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
If a fault or defect reported by the customer is found not to be covered by the guarantee, the manufacturer has the right to charge the customer for the troubleshooting and possible repair of the fault or defect in accordance with the manufacturer's current price list. Hakki Pilke 50 Pro Translation Version 1-2018...
Name: Timo Jussila Address: Valimotie 1, FI-85800 Haapajärvi, Finland The aforementioned person assures that Hakki Pilke 50 Pro firewood processor Serial number: ………………………… is compliant with the applicable regulations of the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). Location and date: Haapajärvi, 18 May 2018...
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