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- Page 1 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND MAINTENANCE FIREWOOD PROCESSOR RCA 330 JOY 03/2018-ENG Ver.: 1.9 Please, read these Operating Instructions carefully before installing and using this machine!
- Page 2 MANUFACTURER’S ADDRESS Tajfun Planina d.o.o. Planina pri Sevnici 41a, 3225 Planina pri Sevnici, Slovenia T: +386 (0)3 746 44 00, F: +386 (0)3 579 10 16 E-mail: export@tajfun.com W: www.tajfun.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
4.2. Connecting RCA 330 JOY 4.3. Connecting to the mains circuit 4.4. Additional equipment setup 5. MACHINE START-UP 5.1. In-feed conveyor setup 5.2. Operating the RCA 330 JOY 6. MACHINE OPERATION 6.1. Conveyor 6.2. Log feeding 6.3. Sawing 6.4. Splitting 6.5. - Page 4 7. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE 7.1. Maintenance plan 7.2. Troubleshooting 7.3. Cutting chain replacement 7.4. Tensioning a cutting chain 7.5. Angles used for sharpening the cutting chain 7.6. Power Mate sprocket 7.7. Changing the hydraulic system oil 7.8. Replacing the oil filter 7.9.
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Page 5: Introduction
• when requesting product information about RCA 330 JOY or ordering spare parts, please provide the type and number of the product; •... -
Page 6: Guarantee Limitations
1.1. GUARANTEE LIMITATIONS Before using this machine carefully read these operating instructions. The manufacturer does not assume any liability for damages or faults if the machine was not used in accordance with the operating instructions. The guarantee of the unit manufacturer and their liability shall be non-valid in the following cases: •... -
Page 7: Security Rules
2. SECURITY RULES UVOD 2.1. GENERAL SAFETY RULES To protect you from the risk of personal injury, electric shock, and fire hazard, the following instructions must be followed when using the machine. Carefully read the following instructions before starting work! •... -
Page 8: Additional Safety Precautions For The Rca Machine
2.2. ADDITIONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR THE RCA MACHINE The manufacturer, Tajfun Planina d.o.o., provides the declaration of conformity and risk estimation only for the machines operated by a single person that has sufficient overview over the entire surrounding area, and applies to the machine’s entire operating area. -
Page 9: Other Dangers
2.7. APPLICATION The firewood processor RCA 330 JOY is a machine for preparing firewood. It is intended exclusively for the cutting of logs with a diameter of 5 to 33 cm and splitting with a splitting force up to 110 kN per several logs, with adjustable length of logs (from 20 to 40 cm). -
Page 10: General
3. GENERAL 3.1. DESCRIPTION The firewood processor RCA 330 JOY is used for preparing firewood. The operation process includes the following stages: 1. Loading logs on the log deck (optional), which allows the feeding of the logs transversally and longitudinally, as well as synchronously with the in-feed conveyor. -
Page 11: Specifications
3.3. SPECIFICATIONS RCA 330 JOY Cutting length 20 - 40 cm (7,9” - 15,75”) Cutting diameter 5 - 33 cm (2” - 13”) Saw bar Oregon 16”, b = 1,5 mm Chain 3/8” Oregon DuraCUT Splitting force 110 kN (≈ 11 T) Machine width 5360 mm (211”) -
Page 12: Type Plate
3.4. TYPE PLATE The type plate contains product and manufacturer information and is attached to the body of the machine. Year of manufacture RCA 330 joy 2020 XXXXX - XXXXX FIREWOOD PROCESSOR Factory number 20 - 40 cm 5 -33 170/250 16"... - Page 13 Control handle (joystick) functions. Automatic stopping of the machine after lifting the cover. Machine working area. The working area extends in a 3 m radius around the machine. Read operating instructions. Wear hearing Wear protection gloves. protectors and safety Wear forestry boots. glasses.
- Page 14 Scheme of the deck’s hydraulic pipes according to its position. Chainsaw lubrication oil reservoir. Hydraulic oil reservoir. Lubrication of the chainsaw’s saw bar. Proper direction of the PTO shaft rotation. Approved rotational speed range. Danger of cutting chain contact.
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Page 15: Machine Setup
When using our machines, we recommend Tajfun PTO Shafts: Model Dimensions Compatibility EP 12 (RCA 330 JOY, RCA 380, RCA 400 JOY, PTO Shaft C Line-T 6BR + KK560 1 3/8’’ Z6 – 1 3/8’’ Z6; LKK = 560 RCA 480 JOY) -
Page 16: Connecting To The Mains Circuit
• PTO shaft (grooved shaft 13/8” Z6 – DIN 9611A) must comply with the required engine power of the machine (Specifications). • The tractor PTO shaft must rotate clockwise. In case of EP12 (Electric Power Unit) the shaft must also rotate clockwise. •... -
Page 17: Machine Start-Up
STOP switch (EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN); • follow the RCA 330 JOY operating instructions. When the outdoor temperature drops under 0°C leave the machine idling for 5 minutes to allow the hydraulic system to warm-up to reach the operating temperature (the hydraulic pipes feel warm). -
Page 18: Operating The Rca 330 Joy
5.2. OPERATING THE RCA 330 JOY TURNING ON THE RCA 330 JOY CONTROL The protective cover of the machine must be closed. Press the Start / Stop button located behind the control handle and hold it for about 3 seconds. Then press the green button (RESET) on the main control handle. -
Page 19: Machine Operation
6. MACHINE OPERATION 6.1. CONVEYOR The conveyor is lifted and lowered by means of a manual winch, and at the desired height, it is secured by a load chain to distribute the weight of the conveyor between the wire rope and the supporting chain. -
Page 20: Sawing
During feeding, the trapdoor rises and stays in a horizontal (support) position until the sawing stage is completed or until you close the cover and press the green button (RESET). The trapdoor remains in the support position even when the cover is opened. To lower it, close the cover and press the green button twice. -
Page 21: Splitting
REMOVING SAWDUST The RCA 330 JOY has sawdust discharge canal, where you can connect the suction unit for extraction of wood chips and dust (XE 10). -
Page 22: Proper Use Of Splitting Wedge
ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF THE SPLITTING WEDGE AND REPLACING THE SPLITTING WEDGE Lift or lower the splitting wedge by pressing the yellow buttons on the main control handle. By doing so you place the splitting wedge to the center of the log and ensure the optimum size of the firewood. - Page 23 3. The log in the splitting chute must always be centred on the vertical blade of the splitting wedge. This prevents overloading of the side blades of the splitting wedge. 4. Ensure that the splitting chute and splitting wedge are never obstructed. Always remove any wedged pieces of wood.
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Page 24: Machine Cover With A Safety Switch
6.6. MACHINE COVER WITH A SAFETY SWITCH If disturbances occur during splitting, the splitting process must be stopped immediately. The machine cover is connected to the safety switch, which means that all main machine functions are disengaged if the machine cover is lifted: the feeding and the conveyor are stopped, and the splitting cylinder and the saw bar return to the home position. -
Page 25: Maintenance And Service
7. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE Regular machine maintenance ensures reliable operation and long lifetime of the machine. Any work on the electric circuit can only be performed by a qualified electrician. 7.1. MAINTENANCE PLAN Turn off the machine and disconnect the PTO shaft when performing service or maintenance! WHAT? WHEN? HOW? -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
7.2. TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Connect the cable to the tractor The power cable is not connected. outlet. The power cable is connected Switch on the tractor lights, check however, there is no voltage on the fuses (inside the machine’s and the socket or the polarity of the tractor’s distribution board) and the The machine does not react to... - Page 27 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No hydraulic components is The connection between the Replace the sprocket that connects functioning and the valve indicator multiplication gear and the the multiplication gear and the lights turn on when you move the hydraulic pump was terminated. pump (service).
- Page 28 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION The splitting cylinder moves The position of the switch must be completely forward, but fails to The end position inductive switch set to detect the end position of return automatically. The splitting failed to trigger a signal to return the the cylinder.
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Page 29: Cutting Chain Replacement
More demanding procedures must only be performed by a qualified service. 7.3. CUTTING CHAIN REPLACEMENT Before replacing the cutting chain disconnect the machine drive! • Disconnect the PTO shaft; • remove the protective cover; • loosen the cutting chain tensioning screw; Screw for adjusting the cutting chain tension •... -
Page 30: Tensioning A Cutting Chain
7.4. TENSIONING A CUTTING CHAIN (See chapter: Cutting chain replacement); • Loosen both nuts on the fixing plate • tighten the tensioning screw until the chain is properly tensioned*; • re-tighten both nuts on the fixing plate. *The cutting chain is properly tensioned when it clings to the bottom side of the saw bar when cold and can still be lifted on the upper side of the saw bar (somewhere in the middle) for approximately three fourths of the gear teeth height. -
Page 31: Changing The Hydraulic System Oil
7.7. CHANGING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM OIL To prevent pollution dispose of the spent oil in a suitable manner! • Change oil after 5,000 hours of operation or once every two years; • the oil drain plug is located on the bottom side of the reservoir; •... -
Page 32: Lubrication Of The Cutting Chain
7.10. LUBRICATION OF THE CUTTING CHAIN Never operate the machine without lubricating the chain first! Lubrication of the cutting chain on RCA 330 JOY is automatic. Check the oil level in the tank. Chain lubrication oil reservoir volume: 9 L. -
Page 33: Replacing The Cutting Chain Belt
7.11. REPLACING THE CUTTING CHAIN BELT • Disconnect the machine from the drive; • remove the protective covers; • loosen the belt: loosen the tensioning screw and the screws of the hydraulic motor holder; Tensioning screw Screws of the hydraulic motor holder •... -
Page 34: Belt Tensioning
7.12. BELT TENSIONING Tighten the belt only when the machine is switched off! • Loosen the belt: loosen the tensioning screw and the screws of the hydraulic motor holder: (See chapter: Replacing the cutting chain belt); • belt tensioning process: Tighten the tensioning screw so that the tension in the belt is 250 N - use a tension gauge. -
Page 35: Indications Of Improper Use
7.14. INDICATIONS OF IMPROPER USE Some damages that are caused before the end of the service life of machine’s exposed components may indicate overload or improper operation of the machine. Manufacturer’s warranty does not cover these types of damages: • Torn or damaged conveyor or in-feed conveyor belt •... -
Page 36: Spare Parts Ordering
7.16. SPARE PARTS ORDERING When ordering spare parts provide the following information: • Machine type and factory number; • catalogue no., name and quantity of spare part; • customer’s correct address. The manufacturer shall provide spare parts and service for 10 years after the purchase of the machine. -
Page 37: Transporting With A Tractor
[kg] Minimum mass of the front weights F,min [kg] Total mass of the machine attached at the rear (800 kg - RCA 330 JOY + TT 330) [kg] Front axle load of an empty tractor [kg] Weight of an empty tractor... - Page 38 EC - Declaration of conformity Manufacturer: TAJFUN Planina, proizvodnja strojev d.o.o., Planina pri Sevnici 41a, 3225 Planina pri Sevnici declares with full responsibility that the product mentioned hereafter: FIREWOOD PROCESSOR Type: Factory number: RCA 330 JOY 246939 - XXXXX covered by this declaration complies with the requirements of: Machinery Safety Rules –...
- Page 39 CERTIFICATE OF GUARANTEE THE WARRANTY DOES NOT EXCLUDE THE CONSUMER’S LEGAL RIGHTS RESULTING FROM THE SELLER’S LIABILITY FOR PRODUCT DEFECTS. We hereby declare: • to guarantee a flawless operation of the product during the warranty period, if product is used in accordance with the accompanying instruction manual; •...