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OHJEKIRJA Powered by tractor Powered by electric motor SERIAL NUMBER AND YEAR OF MANUFACTURING_______________________ Lahdentie 9 61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND Tel. +358 6 4745100 palax.fi Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
IG TREES ....................24 UTTING OF SMALL TREES WITHOUT SPLITTING ............24 ISTURBANCES DURING THE SPLITTING OPERATION AND THEIR REMEDY ......................... 24 SPLITTING THE LOGS SAFELY ACCESSORIES FOR THE FIREWOOD PROCESSOR ................. 24 ............................24 PLITTING CYLINDER Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
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IGHTENING AND LUBRICATION OF THE CONVEYOR CHAIN 9.21 ..........................30 LEANING THE CONVEYOR 9.22 ..........................30 ASHING THE MACHINE 9.23 ..........................30 TORING THE MACHINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................... 31 MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REMEDY ...................... 32 ELECTRIC DIAGRAMS ............................. 33 Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
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. NOTE ! Keep this manual with the machine at all times.
Lahdentie 9 FI-61400 Ylistaro Finland +358 6 474 5100 The person in charge of Technical Construction File: Kai Koskela, kai.koskela@palax.fi Product: Palax C750 Ergo, Palax C750 Pro, Palax C750 Pro+ a firewood processor with 4,3-m discharge conveyor Powered by: Tractor P.T.O.
For cutting, the maximum diameter of the tree is about 25 cm. The maximum length of the log is 4-5 m. When handling long trees, we recommend using a specific log-lifting deck with rollers or hydraulic feed. Warning signs Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
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Lubrication point (SM) shaft Safe distance from the conveyor Interrupting the splitting Launch of splitting. Lifting point of the Beware of PTO Read the User Revolutions range of the machine shaft Manual for the PTO shaft machine Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
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V-belts Adjustment of cutting length Take care that the log is not in an upright position when being fed for splitting The explanations of the markings for the machine control functions are discussed in chapter 4. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
Nameplates on the electric drive 3-phase motor. Voltage 230/380 V or 380/600 V, may vary depending on the country. Output 10,4 kW. The main dimensions and models of the machine Machine model PALAX C750 Ergo PALAX C750 Pro, Pro+ DRIVING POWER TR/SM TR/SM Weight...
Danger! Stay away from moving parts. Noise emission and vibration Equivalent continuous A-weighted sound-pressure level at the workstation is 88.5 dB (A) and the sound power level is 108.5 dB (A). The vibration emission values do not exceed 2.5 m/s2. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
All the safety-related devices are necessary to ensure a sufficient level of safety. The PALAX C750 is a very safe machine provided that the instructions supplied are properly followed, the regular maintenance routines are duly executed and the work is carried out without haste.
Consult your dealer about matters related to the warranty. 1.12 Operating instructions for the winch Please refer to the user manual of the winch or visit our website at www.palax.fi for more detailed operating instructions for the winch. TAKING DELIVERY AND SETTING UP THE MACHINE FOR...
5 6 7 8 Operating controls of the machine, Fig. 2 1. Optional hydraulics 2. Electric motor 3. Y/D starter 4. Manual start of the splitting cylinder 5. Adjustment of proceeding speed of the crosscut saw-blade 6. Log-clamp Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
Release the locks B, Figs. 4 and 5. Unwind the winch wire a few rounds. Pull out the conveyor and leave it supported by the winch rope. Lower the conveyor to the ground using the winch. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
Ensure that lock A is properly locked. Raise the conveyor using the winch. Tighten the winch wire lightly in order to prevent it uncoiling from the spool. Lock the conveyor to the transport support using the lock, the chain and the pin. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
To check the direction of rotation, run the motor for a short while and then stop it suddenly. The motor A and the starter B are located under the protective cover. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
When the cover plate C is turned down, it is possible to connect the extension cord. When the cover is turned up, it is possible to connect the PTO shaft. Suspension hook A for the power take-off shaft. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
The size of the heater carpet is 200 x 300 mm. Capacity 300 W. Equipped with thermostat. Strongly adherent glue for attachment of the carpet. NOTE ! Only a skilled craftsman is allowed to carry out electrical work for the heater. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
FULLY HYDRAULIC CONTROL OF THE PALAX C750 Pro and Pro+, Fig 13 Cross-cutting, start of the splitting and operation of the in-feed conveyor are effortlessly controlled using the fully hydraulic joystick-valve 1, Fig.13. Mastering the safety devices 1. The crosscut blade does not come down - close the protective net for the splitting chute.
Press the lever to the right to launch the splitting. Press the lever to the left to stop the splitting and to reverse the cylinder. MECHANICAL CONTROL OF THE PALAX C750 Ergo USING THE MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER The crosscut operation, launching the splitting and operation of the infeed conveyor are effortlessly controlled using multi-function lever 3, Fig.
This is important with slender logs and, generally, when the last piece is being cut and the log is short and lightweight. Cut very crooked trees where they bend. Doing so makes the crosscut operation significantly easier. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
Cut crooked trees where they bend. As you cut crooked trees, make sure that the log is leaning against the support roller. Big trees If the cutting sound is soft, the cutting speed and the saw-blade revolutions are correct. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
The machine can be equipped with a splitting cylinder of either 4 tons or 6 tons. Automatic high-speed valve The PALAX C750 model is equipped with automatic high-speed valve as standard. The valve reduces the splitting speed only when the pressure exceeds 120 bar.
1. Retighten the V-belts the first time after 4-8 hours of operation. 2. Check the belts for tightness at regular intervals. 3. The tightness is correct when the belt on the underside sags by 10-15 mm when pressed down by a force of about 2-3 kg. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
If the machine is equipped with an electric motor, loosen the attachment of the motor and move the motor outward as much as is necessary to slip the belts between the claws of the claw clutch. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
9.12 Changing the oil in the angular gear 1. Remove the oil plug, Fig. 20, and drain the used oil, for example, by using a suction drainage device or removing the angular gear in its entirety. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
9.15 Servicing the main valve, Fig. 24 To withstand and operate flawlessly, the detent end A, the spool shifter joint B and the ball joint of the control valve require regular lubrication. Lubrication of the valve is Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
A of the detent. This ensures the balls stay properly in position during assembly. Make sure that parts D and E line up in the right way, as shown in the picture, and that the condensed-water drain holes always point downward. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
Note! Do not direct the water jet onto electric devices or bearings. 9.23 Storing the machine. The machine is intended for outdoor use, but it is recommended to keep it under cover or in doors for longer standstills to avoid corrosion and related malfunctions. Palax C750 Translation 1-2018...
1. Crosscut blade not in its upper 1. Start the machine and lift the cannot be opened position blade using the joystick- Palax Pro ja Pro+ valve. 2. See point 4. 1-4 Splitting cannot be launched Protective cover for the chute is open...