Operating The Machine; Performing A Test Run On The Machine - Hakki Pilke 55 PRO Manual

4. Operating the machine

4.1. Performing a test run on the machine

The machine may not be used before a test run has been performed and all the functions of the machine
have been tested. Both the test run and testing can only be performed by a person who has studied the
machine's manual.
Note! When turning on the machine in cold weather (-5°C or colder), it is recommended that you use a
separate heater for oil (accessory). In addition to this, the machine needs to be idled without work motions
until the oil temperature has increases to at least +10°C.
Before the test run, all the components of the firewood processor must be checked. If any faults or wear
and tear that may affect the safe use of the machine are discovered, the processor must not be used until
the faulty or worn component is replaced and safe use can be ensured.
1. During start-up, always test the machine's guards until the guard icons on the display turn green
(Figure 15).
2. Ensure that all of the machine's guards are closed.
3. Ensure that the in-feed conveyor is in the working position.
4. Make sure that the splitting groove is empty.
5. Make sure that you are familiar with the functions of the machine's controls. If necessary, see
Section 3.2.
6. Activation.
a. Tractor drive: Insert the connector for the electric control device into the tractor's electrical
socket. Start the tractor and connect the output, starting with a slow speed and increasing the speed
from a minimum of 450 rpm to a maximum of 500 rpm.
b. Electrical drive: Connect the cable to the socket of the firewood processor, start the
machine by pressing the start button and wait until the electric motor operates at full speed.
7. Start the splitting motion by pressing button C on joystick J shown in Figure 9. The splitting motion
must be normal.
8. Make sure that the saw and the lubrication on the cutting chain work as follows: (If necessary,
see Section 7.0)
a. Perform a few sawing cycles without wood by pressing down button D (Figure 10).
b. Make sure that the saw bar is lowered all the way down during the sawing cycle, then
automatically raised back up when button D is released, and that the saw chain rotates for
the entire time that button D is pressed down.
c. Turn off the machine and disconnect it from the power source.
d. Open the guard and see if the saw chain has been supplied with oil.
9. Start the splitting cycle and stop it by opening the guard mesh. Ensure that the display shows the
icon indicating that the guard mesh has been opened. Make sure that the splitting beam returns
to its initial position when the guard mesh is closed.
10. Test run the input conveyor's feed and return motion with joystick J in Figure 9.
11. Start the out-feed conveyor by pushing lever E in Figure 9 to the front position. Make sure that
the conveyor belt stops when lever E is placed in the middle position and that the feed is reversed
when lever E is in the back position. Set the conveyor belt to a suitable speed with controller F
(Figure 9).
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