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USER MANUAL KS45S Powered by tractor Powered by electric motor Serial number _________________ Year of manufacture _________________ PALAX Lahdentie 9 FI-61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND Tel. +358 6 4745100 Fax. +358 6 4740790 www.palax.fi Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
In-feed conveyor, Fig. 3.5 and 3.6 ................... 21 3.11. How the safety features affect the operation of the machine ........21 Use of the firewood processor, crosscut operation ..............22 4.1. During the operation ......................22 Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
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Discharge conveyor ......................32 6.9. Cleaning the machine ......................33 6.10. Washing the machine ...................... 33 6.11. Storing the machine......................33 Maintenance schedule ....................... 34 Malfunctions and their remedy ....................35 Electric diagrams ........................37 Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
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. Register at https://info.palax.fi...
+358 6 474 5100 The person in charge of Technical Construction File: Kai Koskela, kai.koskela@palax.fi Product: Palax KS 45 Firewood Processor with discharge conveyor of 4.3 m. Powered by: Tractor PTO or electric motor Models: Powered by tractor equipped with own hydraulic system...
Use eye guards and hearing protectors Adjusting the splitting wedge height. Wear safety shoes Direction of rotation Opening the protective net for the splitting Permissible revolutions of the motor/PTO chute interrupts the splitting range of the PTO shaft shaft Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
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Beware of the PTO Disconnect the shaft machine from the power source before servicing See instructions for cutting the last billet in the manual Adjustment of discharge conveyor speed Emergency stop (only in machines powered by electricity) Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
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Dropping plate in use Dropping plate not in use Manual operation of the dropping plate Adjusting the saw-bar speed Lifting point Adjusting the chain oil flow Reversing the in-feed conveyor – Sawing – Advancing the in-feed conveyor Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
Gauge 1,6 mm; pitch 0,404”; 71 Saw-chain links Max. diameter of the log 43 cm Max. length of the log to be split 55 cm The 4.3 m firewood conveyor is included in the dimensions and weight. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
Exercise particular caution when cutting knotty or crooked logs, because, as faulty cutting might roll the log over or twist the saw-bar with enough force to break it. Keep the working space clean and clear of foreign objects. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
All the safety-related devices are necessary to ensure a sufficient level of safety. The Palax KS 45 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.
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.fifor more detailed operating instructions for the winch. Palax KS45s Translation...
Main parts of the machine, Figs. 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 In-feed conveyor extension In-feed conveyor Cover for splitting area Control panel Saw-bar cover Controls for the starting, stopping and emergency stopping of a machine powered by electricity Cover for splitting area Winch Discharge conveyor Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
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13 Wood length limiter 14 splitting wedge 15 Table extension leg 16 Three-point linkage 17 Exit opening for sawdust 17 Electric socket 18 PTO shaft 19 Additional hydraulic circuit, for example, for a log-deck 20 Lifting point Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
level hose 1. Top up oil as necessary. The oil level must reach to at least the lower edge of the gauge at all times. The volume of the tank is about 1.5 litres. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
Fig. 2.8, 1. In the transport position, the conveyor must be locked into place using the chain. Hook the chain in the slot in the winch stand. Fig. 2.9 Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
With a forklift truck, by the lifting points A in the front and rear under the machine's frame. When moving the machine by tractor, ensure that the transfer/lifting capacity of the tractor is sufficient with respect to the machine’s weight. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
The machine must always be tested before starting its use. NOTE! Stop the machine and disengage the power take-off of the tractor or disconnect the power cord from the socket to locate and repair a possible fault in the machine! Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
Fig. 3.2 Push down the emergency stop button D. Turn the pushbutton clockwise to release it. The emergency stop button can be locked by a key. The locking prevents the use of the machine Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
3.9. Adjusting the log length, Fig. 3.4 The length of the log is adjusted by shifting the log length limiter. Remove the bolt A, and shift the log length limiter to the desired position on the scale Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
All the safety-related devices are necessary to ensure a sufficient level of safety. Do not remove any of the safety features from the machine. The machine operator is responsible for the flawless operation of the safety-related devices. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
The operator must take into account the weight of the large logs, and ensure that he does not get injured while lifting them. We recommend using a log-deck, such as Palax Mega or Palax Midi, to make the work easier. To transfer the log for cutting, shift the control lever ...
Ensure that the log is travelling at the rear edge of the in-feed deck. Only cut one log at a time. Make sure that the log is kept firmly in position under the clamp during sawing. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
The correct adjustment directions are shown on the decal affixed to the machine (Fig. 4.4, B). The oil flow is increased by turning the screw counter-clockwise, and it is decreased by turning it clockwise. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
The 2/8 wedge for splitting the wood in 2 or 8 ways. The 2/10 -wedge for splitting the wood in 2 or 12 ways. The 2/12 -wedge for splitting the wood in 2 or 12 ways. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
The Palax KS 45 is equipped with a specific dropping plate that helps to transfer the billet being controlled into the splitting chute after the cut-off operation.
Parts of the splitting valve, Figure 5.3 1 Valve rod 2 Spool shifter 3 Valve Ball joint – detent end of the valve, which locks the spool in the splitting position Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
Cutting teeth Use only special saw-chain files! Saw-chain pitch 0.404"; gauge 1.6 mm; length 71 links. Checking the saw-chain pitch: t = the distance over three rivets divided by two. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
If the machine is left standing for a longer period of time, it is important that the bearings always be provided with clean lubricant. If the machine is used regularly, lubricate the bearings once a week. Oil the moving joints daily. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
Lubrication of the valve is particularly important if the machine is left standing for several months. If the parts of the detent have become rusty, the machine will not operate flawlessly. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
1. Lift up the edge of the protective rubber of the spool shifter. 2. Spray lubricant on both sides of the pin and down on the ball joint. 3. At the same time, check that the rubber is intact. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
The bearings at the top of the conveyor are lubed-for-life so they do not require any maintenance. The bearing at the lower end of the conveyor shall be lubricated every 100 hours. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
Note. Always ensure after the service that the machine's operating controls and protective devices are operating properly. All the protective covers that were removed from the machine for the service must be returned to their places after the service measures. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
Bearings Lubrication Ball-bearing lubricant requiring lubrication Splitting valve Lubrication Lubrication oil, spray At least once a month. All levers Lubrication Lubrication oil Crosscut saw- Sharpening As required blade Machine Cleaning Electric motor Cleaning Electric Cleaning equipment Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
2. Stroke of the pusher is too 2. Check the stroke length of the short. pusher. The log clashes with the 1. The conveyor stands too 1. Reduce the rise angle of the bottom of the conveyor. upright. conveyor. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...
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1. Top up oil. 2. The cylinder hits the 2. Adjust the cylinder stroke and bottom but the pressure is swing. not relieved, so the oil 3. Check the oil pump. circulates via the relief valve. Palax KS45s Translation 1-2017...