Palax C700 COMBI Operating Instructions Manual

Powered by tractor powered by electricity powered by combustion engine swinging conveyor of 4.3-metres with hydraulic motor
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1-2018
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PALAX C700
powered by tractor
powered by electricity
powered by combustion engine
swinging conveyor of 4.3-metres with hydraulic
motor
SERIAL NUMBER
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE
PALAX
LAHDENTIE 9
FI-61400 YLISTARO, FINLAND
TEL. +358 6 4745100
WWW.PALAX.FI
COMBI
_______________________
_______________________
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  • Page 1 1-2018 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PALAX C700 COMBI powered by tractor powered by electricity powered by combustion engine swinging conveyor of 4.3-metres with hydraulic motor SERIAL NUMBER _______________________ YEAR OF MANUFACTURE _______________________ PALAX LAHDENTIE 9 FI-61400 YLISTARO, FINLAND TEL. +358 6 4745100 WWW.PALAX.FI...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1-2018 CONTENTS Basic specifications and responsibilities ..............1 Foreword ......................1 EU Declaration of Conformity ................2 Intended use of the machine ................3 Warning signs ....................3 Type markings ....................4 The main dimensions and models of the machine ..........5 Safety instructions .....................
  • Page 3 1-2018 Disturbances during crosscut operation and their remedy......18 Use of the firewood processor, splitting operation ..........19 Splitting cylinder ..................... 19 An automatic high-speed valve is available as an option ....... 19 Splitting wedges ....................19 Manual adjustment of the splitting wedge, Figure 15 ........20 Hydraulic height adjustment of the splitting wedge Fig.
  • Page 4 1-2018 Maintenance schedule ..................... 32 Malfunctions and their remedy ................33 10 Electric diagrams ....................34 translation...
  • Page 5: 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 information about our products, please visit our website at www.palax.fi. NOTE! Keep this manual with the machine at all times. translation...
  • Page 6: 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 C700 Combi a firewood processor with 4,3-m discharge conveyor Powered by: tractor PTO, electric motor or combustion engine...
  • Page 7: Intended Use Of The Machine

    1.3 Intended use of the machine This Firewood Processor with Conveyor is intended for the purpose of producing firewood primarily of round timber, but of logs as well. Use of the machine for any other purposes is prohibited. Note! Max. capacity of the machine For cutting, the maximum diameter of the tree is about 25 cm.
  • Page 8: Type Markings

    Hydraulic height Manual start of the Stay away from moving adjustment of the splitting cylinder partsof the machines splitting wedge, optional Beware of PTO- Disconnect the machine from the The machine may shaft electric supply before taking to any only be operated service measures by one person Power switch for the...
  • Page 9: The Main Dimensions And Models Of The Machine

    1.6 The main dimensions and models of the machine Item TR /operated Powered by Powered by tractor by electricity combustion engine Output 7.5 kW 13 hp Fuse size 16 A Weight 660 kg 720 kg 710 kg Height/width/length 2400 mm x 2,830mm x 1,450mm Length 950 mm, with extension table Crosscut deck 1,950 mm...
  • Page 10: Noise Emission And Vibration

    Release the crosscut chute from its transport position before launching the crosscut operation. Only use a fault-free power take-off drive shaft and attach the chain for the shaft- guard. Max. 450 r.p.m. Only operate the machine on a sufficiently firm and level surface. Only operate the machine in an adequately lit space.
  • Page 11: Operating Conditions

    The C700 Combi is a very safe machine provided that it is operated carefully following the instructions and that it is serviced regularly. 1.10 Operating conditions Always place the machine on as level a surface as possible. Prevent risks, such as slipping in winter, by organising the work sit–e in a due manner.
  • Page 12: Operating Instructions For The Combustion Engine And The Winch

    1.12 Operating instructions for the combustion engine and the winch Refer to the manuals on our website at www.palax.fi for detailed operating and servicing instructions for the combustion engine and the winch. In matters related to the combustion engine turn to the nearest Honda dealer.
  • Page 13: Taking Delivery And Assembly Of The Machine

    2 TAKING DELIVERY AND ASSEMBLY OF THE MACHINE 2.1 State of delivery and acceptance control The machine is delivered almost ready-assembled and test driven. In order to prevent transport damage, the adjustment lever for splitting wedge 12, the operating lever for log-stop 10 and the protective net for crosscut saw-blade 9 have been removed and packed separately.
  • Page 14: Assembly Of The Log-Stop, Figure 3

    Put the crown nut in place, adjust the lever to a suitable tightness and put the splint in place. NOTE! Do nut lubricate the friction plate A! Fig. 2. Installing the adjustment lever Fig. 3. Installing the log-stop, for the splitting wedge, 2.4 Assembly of the log-stop, Figure 3 1.
  • Page 15: Bringing The Conveyor Into The Transport Position

    5. Pull open lock A (Fig. 4). 6. Swing down the top of the conveyor. 7. Remove the support bar B for the conveyor chain (Fig. 5) and attach it to the holes C at the edge of the conveyor. 8.
  • Page 16: Lifting And Transferring The Machine, Figures 6A And 6B

    2.8 Lifting and transferring the machine, Figures 6A and 6B Lifting the machine is allowed: Using the forks of a forklift truck placed under the frame beams of the machine in the front or rear, observing the centre of gravity of the machine..
  • Page 17: Driving Power

    3 DRIVING POWER The Palax C700 Combi firewood processor may be driven by a tractor, an electric motor or a combustion engine. 3.1 Powered by a tractor Always connect the machine to the tractor’s three-point linkage and ensure that the space reserved for the PTO-shaft and its guard is sufficient.
  • Page 18: Automatic Tightening Of The V-Belts (Figure 8)

    3.4 Automatic tightening of the V- belts (Figure 8) As the switch is released, the tightening wheel, affected by spring C, presses the V-belts on the slack side and the V-belts of the angular gear and the blade shaft automatically remain at correct tightness.
  • Page 19: Electric Drive, Start And Emergency Stop

    3.7 Electric drive, start and emergency stop The power output of the motor is 7,5 kW at a speed of 1450 r.p.m. The machine is equipped with an automatic Y-D starter with an emergency stop feature. All electric installations must be completed. In the 380 V-system the fuse size is 16 A slow.
  • Page 20: Honda Petrol Engine, Start, Stop And Emergency Stop

    3.11 Honda petrol engine, start, stop and emergency stop Refer to the engine’s instruction manual for detailed operating and servicing instructions. Check the oil level in the engine and top it up if necessary. NOTE: petrol is highly flammable! Use 95E petrol in the combustion engine. Always stop the machine for refuelling.
  • Page 21: Use Of The Firewood Processor, Crosscut Operation

    4 USE OF THE FIREWOOD PROCESSOR, CROSSCUT OPERATION 4.1 Preparations before the use of the machine, all models Position the conveyor as instructed in point 2.6. Re-attach the lock chain in the slot. Open the locking of the table extension and pull out the table. Lock the extension table in position.
  • Page 22: Placing The Wood On The Deck

    4.4 Placing the wood on the deck WARNING! A wrongly positioned log may be pressed by the cutting force against the deck and twist the saw- bar so badly that it will break. Wrong, the log is not supported by the rollers, Figure 13A Right, the log is supported by the rollers, Figure 13B...
  • Page 23: Use Of The Firewood Processor, Splitting Operation

    5 USE OF THE FIREWOOD PROCESSOR, SPLITTING OPERATION 5.1 Splitting cylinder The machine can be equipped with a splitting cylinder of either 3,5 tons or 5,6 tons. 5.2 An automatic high-speed valve is available as an option An automatic high-speed valve, with splitting motion normally at high- speed, is available as an option.
  • Page 24: Manual Adjustment Of The Splitting Wedge, Figure 15

    5.4 Manual adjustment of the splitting wedge, Figure 15 The machine is equipped with a manual system for height-adjustment of the wedge. The lever with friction plate A for stepless adjustment keeps the wedge at the correct height at all times. The stiffness of the lever movement can be adjusted by tightening the cup springs B of Fig.
  • Page 25: Re-Splitting The Logs Safely

    If the log does not split, depress the splitting cylinder emergency stopper pedal to reverse the cylinder and lock up the control valve. This makes it safe to remove the log. Open the protective net and hit the stuck wood loose using another piece of wood. If the log has a big branch, make the branch split by turning the log and pushing it towards the wedge with the root end first.
  • Page 26: Operation Of The Splitting Mechanism

    6 OPERATION OF THE SPLITTING MECHANISM 6.1 Solitting sensor, Fig. 19 The splitting sensor is placed in the splitting chute so that the falling log always hits it straight on. Small logs are also capable of starting the splitting motion. 9 10 Fig.
  • Page 27: Hand-Start Of The Splitting Motion, Figure 21

    6.4 Hand-start of the splitting motion, Figure 21 The splitting motion can also be started with the hand-start lever by pushing the lever in the direction of the arrow. The manually operated launch lever affects the control lever 9 for manual start (Fig. 20), which depresses the bevel surface of the launch rod 7.
  • Page 28: Maintenance Of The Machine

    7 MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE Note! Always stop the machine before servicing. 7.1 Crosscut saw-blade 7.1.1 Removing the crosscut saw-blade (Figures 23 and 24) 1. Loosen the side plate of the sawdust trough A (a 17 mm spanner). 2. Remove the side plate of the saw-blade cover (13 mm spanner) and the blade cover (17 mm spanner).
  • Page 29: Guide For Crosscut Saw-Blade (Figure 25)

    7.2 Guide for crosscut saw- blade (Figure 25) The guide A for the crosscut saw- blade A at the side of the sawdust trough prevents the blade from coming into contact with the edge of the sawdust trough in case of malfunction.
  • Page 30: Changing The Oil In The Angular Gear

    7.5 Changing the oil in the angular gear The oil plug is at the side of the angular gear. The angular gear must be demounted for the oil change, or the used oil must be drained, for example, by means of suction drainage. Fill up with about 0,5 litres of new oil.
  • Page 31: Clutch For Hydraulic Pump, Fig. 29

    7.7 Clutch for hydraulic pump, Fig. 29 Check the clutch rubber A at regular intervals. For example, every time the shaft bearings are lubricated. If the clutch clearly shows play, change the rubber. If the clutch makes an unusual rattle, the rubber has worn out and Fig.
  • Page 32: Detent End Of Valve

    7.10 Detent end of valve There is a small hole in the middle of the end plate of the detent end of the valve for spraying lubricant onto the moving parts of the valve. The screw in the middle of the cover plate must be removed first.
  • Page 33: Initial Settings Of The Valve (Figures 35 And 36)

    Fig. 34. Structure of the valve’s detent end 7.13 Initial settings of the valve (Figures 35 and 36) The valve has been adjusted and test run at the factory. The initial settings do not usually change so there is rarely any need for readjustment.
  • Page 34: Adjustment Of Launch Bar Clearance

    7.14 Adjustment of launch bar clearance The value for rough adjustment is about 34 mm (Figure 36). Fine adjustment: 1. Loosen lock screw B on the shaft (17 mm spanner, Figure 36). 2. Turn control lever E so much that clearance A (Figure 35) of about 3-4 mm is formed between the front edge of the square hole and launch rod D.
  • Page 35: Washing The Machine

    7.18 Washing the machine Wash the machine occasionally with a high-pressure cleaner. This is especially important if the machine is left standing for a longer period of time. Lubricate the machine after washing. Note! Do not direct the water jet onto electric devices or bearings. 7.19 Storing the machine.
  • Page 36 8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Object Task Daily Service Service Service Material /Method interval interval interval 100 t 500 h 1000 h Angular gear Check SAE 80 0.5 l TR–powered 1 Change Suction drainage 2 Change Angular gear Check SAE 30 0.5 l Machine powered 1 Change Suction drainage...
  • Page 37 9 MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REMEDY Disturbance Cause Remedy Splitting is not operational 1. Protective net for chute is 1. Close the protective net open 2. Release the lock, see 5.9 2. Emergency stop lock is engaged The crosscut saw-blade is 1.
  • Page 38 10 ELECTRIC DIAGRAMS translation...
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