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Palax Power 100S
Translation
1-2017
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PALAX Power 100
powered by tractor
powered by electricity
swing conveyor of 4.3-metres with hydraulic motor
SERIAL NUMBER
_______________________
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
_______________________
Palax
Lahdentie 9
FI-61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND
Tel. +358 6 4745100
Fax. +358 6 4740790
www.palax.fi
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  • Page 1 Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PALAX Power 100 powered by tractor powered by electricity swing conveyor of 4.3-metres with hydraulic motor SERIAL NUMBER _______________________ YEAR OF MANUFACTURE _______________________ Palax Lahdentie 9 FI-61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND Tel. +358 6 4745100 Fax.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 CONTENTS Basic specifications and responsibilities ................. 4       Foreword ..........................4   EU Declaration of Conformity .................... 5       Intended use of the machine ....................6   Warning signs ........................6  ...
  • Page 3 Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 Use of the firewood processor, splitting operation ............27     Splitting cylinder ......................... 27     Splitting wedges ......................... 27     Height adjustment of the splitting wedge ............... 27     Disturbances during the splitting operation and their remedy ........27  ...

  • Page 4: Basic Specifications And Responsibilities

    The operator is also obliged to gain familiarity with the operating controls of the machine and the emergency stop mechanism. For more infor- mation about our products, please visit our website at www.palax.fi. NOTE !

  • Page 5: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    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 Power 100 s a firewood processor with 4,3-m discharge conveyor Powered by: Tractor P.T.O. or electric motor...

  • Page 6: Intended Use Of The Machine

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 Intended use of the machine This Firewood Processor with Conveyor is intended to be used for production of firewood from round timber. Use of the machine for any other purposes is prohibited. Maximum size of the wood Crosscut capacity, the max.
  • Page 7 Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 Feeding with the Launch of splitting. Interrupting the Reversing the in- infeed conveyor splitting feed conveyor Lifting point of the Revolutions range Read the User Beware of PTO machine of the PTO shaft Manual for the ma-...

  • Page 8: Nameplates

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 Dismantle the blade using the Take care that the log is not in an upright position key delivered with the machine when being fed for splitting Adjusting the discharge conveyor's speed Adjusting the crosscut saw- blade's lowering speed Refer to pages 13 and 14, chapter 2.4 “Main parts of the machine”, for a description of...

  • Page 9: The Main Dimensions And Models Of The Machine

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 1.6 The main dimensions and models of the machine Machine model Power 100 s DRIVING POWER Weight 1,780 kg 1,850 kg Height/width/length Transport position 2.55 m / 1.75m / 3.2m In-feed conveyor Length 2.4m Height 0.9 m...

  • Page 10: Noise Emission And Vibration

    We recom- mend using either the Palax Mega log-deck or the Palax Log log-stand. The most suitable temperature range for operation is approximately - 20 to +30 de- ...

  • Page 11: Terms Of Warranty

    For parts changed during the warranty period, the warranty expires at the same time as  the warranty period of the machine. 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.

  • Page 12: Taking Delivery And Setting Up The Machine For Operation

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 2 TAKING DELIVERY AND SETTING UP THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION 2.1 Lifting the machine Lifting points Fig. 1 The machine can be lifted with a forklift truck from both sides. There are guide rails for lift- ing forks under the chassis.

  • Page 13: Main Parts Of The Machine

    4. Operating lever for launching the splitting cylinder 5. Operating lever, hydraulic control of the saw-blade and the infeed conveyor as well as the automatic start of the splitting cylinder. 6. Scale for the Palax Optimi system 7. Winch for conveyor...
  • Page 14 Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 Fig. 3 8. Clamp 9. Cutting length limiter 10. Pusher 11. Splitting chute 12. splitting wedge 13. Grate 14. Dropping plate 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Fig. 4 15. Control of log-deck 16. Dropping plate 17.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Machine For Operation And Transportation

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 21. Multi-function lever: Controls the machine’s main functions 3 SETTING UP THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION AND TRANSPORTATION 3.1 Table extension Pull the handle of the fixing device, swing the table extension (Fig. 5) into the working posi- tion and place the stay B in the slot C.

  • Page 16: Bringing The Conveyor In Work Position

    1-2017 Fig. 6 The Power 100S is equipped with a special Palax Optimi cutting length adjuster, which ad- justs the stroke length of the splitting cylinder in accordance with the actual cutting length. The cutting length is adjusted hydraulically using the control lever in the centre and the scale (Fig.
  • Page 17 Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 Fig. 9 3. Adjust the conveyor to a suitable height for working. WARNING! Make sure that there is nobody under the conveyor as you per- form the height adjustment. Always hold by the winch handle as you perform the height adjustment of the conveyor.

  • Page 18: Bringing The Conveyor In Work Position

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 3.4 Bringing the conveyor in work position 1. Use the winch to lower the conveyor until the tip wheel touches the ground. 2. Put the conveyor chain holder in place. 3. Remove the locking cotters from the conveyor.

  • Page 19: Powered By A Tractor

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 4 POWERED BY A TRACTOR The tractor-powered machine must always be connected to the tractor’s lifting arm.  This ensures that the distance between the firewood processor and the tractor stays correct. If it changes during operation, severe damage might result.
  • Page 20 Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 Figs. 12 and 13 2. Fix the bracket (Fig. 13) that is located under the frame pipe to the M12 lock bolts. 2 pcs. of M12 Nyloc-nuts and 2 pcs. of 12 mm washers are required for the attach- ment.

  • Page 21: Emergency Stop Switch For A Tractor-Powered Machine

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 Only use fault-free PTO shafts and always attach the chains for the shaft-guard to the  machine (Fig. 16). Before starting up the PTO shaft, always ensure that the shaft is properly fastened, and ...

  • Page 22: Required Measures In An Emergency Situation

    Switch the Rapid Stop Device back to the operation position before en- gaging the transmission of the tractor. 4.4 Transporting the machine by trailer (Fig. 19) The maximum towing speed of the Palax trailer is 30 km/h. The stipulations of the Na-  tional Road Traffic Act must, however, be followed.

  • Page 23: Operating The Firewood Processor

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 5 OPERATING THE FIREWOOD PROCESSOR 5.1 Electric drive, start and emergency stop. The power output of the motor is 15 kW and the speed is 1500 rpm.  The machine is equipped with a starter with an emergency stop switch.

  • Page 24: Operating The Crosscut Saw, Before The Operation

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 Never leave the machine, which is easy to start, unattended.  5.4 Operating the crosscut saw, before the operation Clean any protective grease off the new circular saw-blade, because a greasy blade accu- mulates resin easily, causing it to get hot, lose its tension and change shape.

  • Page 25: Cutting The Last Log

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 5.8 Cutting the last log Fig. 21 Always observe the remaining length of the log.  If you intend to cut pieces of firewood 30 cm in length, then you must cut the so-called ...

  • Page 26: Disturbances During Crosscut Operation And Their Remedy

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 5.10 Disturbances during crosscut operation and their remedy Crooked trees: 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.

  • Page 27: Use Of The Firewood Processor, Splitting Operation

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 6 USE OF THE FIREWOOD PROCESSOR, SPLITTING OPERATION 6.1 Splitting cylinder The machine can be equipped with a splitting cylinder of either 10 tons or 16 tons.  6.2 Splitting wedges Standard wedge: The 2/6 wedge for splitting the wood in 2 or 6 ways.

  • Page 28: Re-Splitting The Logs Safely

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 6.5 Re-splitting the logs safely If you want to produce small-sized pieces of firewood from large logs, then even wood  split once may still be too large in size. Proceeding in the following way will help you to split the wood safely into even smaller ...

  • Page 29: Maintenance Of The Machine

    Always stop the machine and disconnect it from the power source be- fore performing any service measures. NOTE ! To clean up the guide rails for the pusher, drive the Palax Optimi once a day to its extreme position (55 cm) and after that, return it to the desired cutting length.

  • Page 30: Sharpening The Blade, Hard-Metal Blade

    Leave the prestressing of the hard-metal blade to a professional.  7.4 Tightening the V-belts, angular gear /centre shaft The Palax Power 100S is equipped with automatic tightening devices for the belts.  7.5 Tightening the V-belts, centre shaft/ saw-blade shaft The Palax Power 100S is equipped with automatic tightening devices for the belts.

  • Page 31: Tightening Of The Infeed Conveyor Belt

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 7.8 Tightening of the infeed conveyor belt Fig. 23 There are tightening screws between the infeed conveyor and the extension deck,  which can be used for tightening the belt. As you tighten the belt, make sure that the belt travels in the centre of the roller.

  • Page 32: Changing The Oil In The Angular Gear

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 1. Swing the extension table of the infeed conveyor into the transport position. 2. Remove the support leg A. 3. Remove the lower bearing bracket of the clamp. This makes it possible to turn the clamp to the side B.

  • Page 33: Tightening The Conveyor Chain

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 detent end Screw Fig. 25 Fig. 26 1. Only open the cover on the spool detent end. 2. When the cover is removed, the spool must not be shifted, as the balls inside the detent bushing can easily fall out and get lost.

  • Page 34: Maintenance Schedule

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Object Task Daily Service inter- Material /Method hours Angular gear Check SAE 80 0,9 l 1 Change 2 Change 1000 Hydraulic oil Check Hydraulic oil (x) 1 Change ISO VG 32 2 Change...

  • Page 35: Malfunctions And Their Remedy

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 9 MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REMEDY Disturbance Cause Remedy The saw-blade speed drops 1. The blade is blunt 1. Sharpen the saw- while cutting 2. V-belts have worn out blade 2. Replace the V-belts The saw-blade starts to wob- 1.

  • Page 36: Electric Diagrams

    Palax Power 100S Translation 1-2017 10 ELECTRIC DIAGRAMS...
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