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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 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Connecting a log table’s in-feed rollers to the in-feed conveyor ..........26 4.4. Log splitting ............................. 27 4.4.1. Jamming of wood on the splitting blade ................. 27 4.4.2. Resplitting or splitting without cutting ................... 28 Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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Washing and cleaning ........................44 5.10. Storage ............................44 5.11. Maintenance table ........................45 5.12. Failures and remedial measures ....................46 Guarantee terms ........................47 EC Declaration of Conformity for the machine ................. 48 Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Keep this manual in the immediate vicinity of the machine. 1.2. Purpose of use The Hakki Pilke 43 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 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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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 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Only lift the machine by the indicated lifting points (Figures 1a and 1b) or with the lifting equipment of the tractor. Figure 1a. Lifting points for a forklift (2 pcs). Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Note! Incorrect lifting may cause a hazardous situation or damage the machine. 2.3. Main components of the machine The Hakki Pilke 43 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.
Before arranging the machine for operation and using it, ensure that the operating conditions, detailed in Section 1.4, are met and review the safety instructions in Section 1.5. Note! Inspect and clean the machine according to Sections 4.3 and 5.8 before arranging it for transport. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Figure 4. Note! Make sure that the in-feed conveyor’s support leg settles properly into place. Figure 4. 4. Remove cotter pin B and pull out locking pin A (Figure 5). Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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5. Turn the log guide plate to the operating position and lock locking pin A into place with cotter pin B (Figure 5). Place the in-feed conveyor in the transport position in reverse order. Figure 6. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
5. Lock the upper section of the conveyor into place with latch C and cotter pin D, as shown in Figure 6. Turn the support bar (E in Figure 9) of the conveyor belt to the Figure 9. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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Ensure that lock A connects firmly. Ensure that the protective strip of the splitting groove is retracted in the front. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
C. Control lever for guide plates that guide falling wood pieces (see Section 4.3.5) Upper position: AUTO: the guide plates are in automatic mode, i.e. the plates go up and down automatically according to the movement of the saw bar Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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In addition, the wood measuring device is moved out of the way, the log press is pressed against Figure 11. Joystick the log and the guide plates are raised (if in AUTO position). Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Finally, ensure that all connections are safe and secure. 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 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Note! If the extension cord does not have a phase switch, the electrical work related changing the phase must only be Figure 15. The machine’s remote starter performed by an electrician. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
18 / 48 3.2.3. Adjusting the log length The Hakki Pilke 43 has a hydraulic measuring device for cutting firewood, with an adjustment value of approx. 20 to 60 cm. When sawing, the limiter plate for logs (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 jammed and is able to freely fall on top of the guide plates or, alternatively, directly into the splitting groove.
3.2.4. Using the out-feed conveyor The Hakki Pilke 43 firewood processor’s out-feed conveyor belt is driven by a hydraulic motor. To change the speed of the belt, use adjuster H (Figure 10). The conveyor can be turned sideways hydraulically with lever E (Figure 10) as follows: Lever forwards: the conveyor turns to the left.
The blade can be lowered to the lowest position in one go by raising the blade to the upper position and clearing the space under the blade. The machine must be shut down and disconnected from its power source for the duration of the cleaning. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Note! When turning on the machine in cold weather (-5°C or colder), it is recommended that you use a separate heater for oil (accessory). In addition to this, the machine needs to be idled without work motions until the oil temperature has increased sufficiently. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Note! Ensure that the log's centre of gravity stays on the conveyor. Note! If the machine has a larger out-feed conveyor, use of the log lifter is prohibited, as the control valve uses a motor spool. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
4.3.1. Feed assist mechanism The Hakki Pilke 43 firewood processor is equipped with a feed assist mechanism, which helps you process logs of equal length by automatically feeding logs forwards whenever the machine’s splitting beam moves forwards. By using the mechanism, you do not have to feed logs with joystick F (Figure 10). You can turn the feature on/off as necessary by using switch B (Figure 10).
You can set the guide plates to rise manually before the last log is fed into the splitting groove to make it more likely that the very last piece will fall into the correct position. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation...
A and B in Figure 20. Connect the accessory hose (marked in red) to quick coupling 2. Use the additional hydraulics with controller E in Figure 10. Figure 20. OR if the machine is equipped with a Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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 21. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
The new piece will then push the jammed piece past the blade. Lower the blade by approx. 10 cm and repeat step 3. Repeat step 4 until the jammed log has passed the blade, piece by piece. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Adjusting the stroke length of the splitting motion In the Hakki Pilke 43 firewood processor, the splitting cylinder is controlled electrically with sensors A and B in Figure 23. 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 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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. 4. Clean the machine. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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 43 Pro Translation...
5.1.1. Replacing and tensioning the saw chain The Hakki Pilke 43 firewood processor comes standard with a patented AC10™ automatic cutting chain tensioner. When the machine is running, the hydraulic cylinder pushes the saw motor backwards with a constant force, keeping the cutting chain’s tension optimal. The operator does not need to worry about the cutting chain’s tension.
B, twist it into the groove and loosely attach the saw bar bolts (A) and fastening Figure 26. plate C. 5. Install the cutting chain in place according to steps 4–6 of Section 5.1.1. Figure 27. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
You can check the oil level through oil level gauge F (Figure 29). 6. Put the protective plates Figure 29. (A, C and D) and the lifting arms’ pins (B) in Figure 28 back in place. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
6. Install a new filter in place and close the filter cover with the bolts circled in Figure 30. 7. Use gauge B (Figure 30) to make sure that the oil level is near maximum. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
5 cm when the conveyor is in the operating position. excessively tight belt may be damaged more easily, and it Figure 41. places unnecessary strain on the bearings of the conveyor. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
10. The guard’s second hinge nipple in Figure 51. (every 50 hours) 11. Grease nipples of the measuring device (2 pcs) and the guide plate (2 pcs) in Figure 52. (every 50 hours) Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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Figure 53. (every 50 hours) 13. Grease nipple of the hydraulic in-feed roller bearing in Figure 53 a. (every 200 hours) Figure 42. Figure 43. Figure 44. Figure 45. Figure 47. Figure 46. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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39 / 48 Figure 48. Figure 49. Figure 51. Figure 50. Figure 52. Figure 53 a. Figure 53. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Install a new, full canister in place by following these steps in reverse order. Check that the hoses and the pump outputs are free of air bubbles. (See following section.) Figure 55. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
(when the screw is tightened, the pressure increases and vice versa). Finally, tighten the locking nut. The relief valves and solenoid valves of the Hakki Pilke 43 are shown in the following figures: A.
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7.0 mm visible in relation to its head (under a protective cup). Figure 57. K. Solenoid valve of the splitting function. L. Solenoid valve of the log press. Figure 58. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
The safety device connected to the guard mesh is located behind the relay housing (Figure 59, item A). The easiest way to access the safety device is to detach the relay housing, opening the screws circled in Figure 59 and lifting the relay housing out. Figure 59. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
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 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
(Figure 60). 2. Guard open or sensor fault 3. Check the connections 3. Connection or grounding Upper right in Figure fault in the tractor. 23. Determine the cause Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
above. Indirect costs. Travel costs resulting from guarantee repairs. The guarantee for parts replaced during the guarantee period of the machine expires at the same time as the machine’s guarantee. Hakki Pilke 43 Pro Translation Version 6-2018...
Name: Timo Jussila Address: Valimotie 1, FI-85800 Haapajärvi, Finland The aforementioned person assures that Hakki Pilke 43 Pro firewood processor Serial number: ………………………… is compliant with the applicable regulations of the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC). Location and date: Haapajärvi, 25 September 2017...
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