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Instruction manual Palax Active Powered by tractor Powered by electric motor Powered by combustion engine Serial number ___________________________ Year of manufacture ___________________________ PALAX Lahdentie 9 FI-61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND Tel. +358 6 4745100 Fax. +358 6 4740790 www.palax.fi...
3.9. How the safety features affect the operation of the machine ..........24 Use of the firewood processor, crosscut operation ..............25 4.1. Adjusting the log length ......................25 4.2. During the operation ......................25 Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
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Discharge conveyor ......................39 8.12. Cleaning the machine ......................40 8.13. Washing the machine ......................40 8.14. Storing the machine......................40 Maintenance schedule ....................... 41 10. Malfunctions and their remedy ....................42 11. Electric diagram.......................... 43 Palax D270 Active 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...
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 Active is a firewood processor equipped with either a 2.6-m discharge conveyor or a 0.7-m out-take trough. Powered by:...
Wear protective clothing Opening the safety net Direction of rotation of stops the operation of the motor the machine Use eye guards and hearing protectors Wear safety shoes Lifting point for forklift Lifting point truck Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
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The danger zone around the conveyor is 5 metres Maximum speed of the towable platform Beware of the PTO shaft See instructions for cutting the last billet in the manual Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
Nameplates on the electric drive 3-phase motor Voltage 230/380 V. Output 4 kW, current 16 A. The plate is located in the connecting box of the electric motor. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
A light transport platform is available as an option. Weight PM, conveyor and platform 490kg A transport platform that requires registering is available as an option. Weight PM, conveyor and platform 500kg Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
Keep the working space clean and clear of foreign objects. Always stop the machine and disconnect the power supply cable or the PTO shaft before servicing. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
processed where the logs are ready at the level of the in-feed deck. Hence, unnecessary lifting may be avoided and the work can proceed much faster. We recommend using the Palax Log log- stand. The most suitable temperature range for operation is approximately - 20 to +30 degrees ...
Indirect expenses and/or travel costs incurred while making repairs under warranty. For parts changed during the warranty period, the warranty expires at the same time as the warranty period of the machine. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
If the product shows transport damage, contact the transport company and your dealer immediately. Main parts of the machine, Figs. 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 In-feed deck extension Leg for in-feed deck extension Chain oil canister In-feed deck Log-clamp Operating lever Protective net Out-take trough Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
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12 14 Lifting triangle for tractor-driven machine 13 15 Exit opening for sawdust 14 Attachment pin of the PTO shaft 15 Protective cover for the PTO drive 16 Rear leg 17 Drawbar of the lifting triangle Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
Top up the oil, as necessary. The canister 2 should always be filled with oil at least to a third. The bottom of the saw-chain oil canister 1, also makes a lifting point for a forklift truck. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
This prevents the discharge conveyor from starting while in the transport position, Fig. 2.9A. Lift the protective net slightly, and turn the locking iron down into position B. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
Pull the handle 1 of the locking device. Swing the extension table into the work position. When swinging the table into the work position, place the support leg 2 in the slot 3. 2.10 Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
By tractor by the lifting triangle C of the three-point lift. When moving the machine by tractor, ensure that the tractor's transfer/lifting capacity is sufficient with respect to the machine’s weight. 2.11 2. 1 2 2.12 Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
Fig. 2.18. Wrench the nut suitably tight so that the splitting wedge will move when the lever is being pulled. After this, insert the cotter in the hole in the bolt. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
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! Turn the shut-down switch of the Honda engine of the PM model to position 0! Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
To stop the machine, press the red stop button on the starter box, Fig. 3.1 B. The Palax Active is equipped with a plug that enables switching of the phase, Fig. 3.2 A. This feature enables changing the direction of rotation of the electric motor if the motor is running in the wrong direction.
The return hose must be connected to the free flow connector of the tractor. The oil return hose is equipped with a non-return valve, Fig. 3.4 B, which prevents use of the machine when the hoses are connected in the wrong order. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
Take care not to spill petrol on the hot engine. If the engine is to be left unused for over three months, we recommend using special petrol intended for small machines during its final use before being left. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
3.8. In-feed deck The Palax Active is equipped with a 300-mm wide and 825-mm long in-feed deck (Fig. 3.6 C) with a hydraulically driven feed roller. Fig. 3.6 A. The in-feed deck is fitted with an adjustable log clamp with return spring. Fig. 3.6 B. The clamp ...
The operator must take into account the weight of large logs, and take care to avoid getting injured while lifting them. To make the work easier, we recommend using a log-stand with the Palax Active firewood processor. WARNING! The trunks must not be loaded on the in-feed deck using a timber crane.
When cutting crooked trees, make sure that the log is properly supported by the in-feed deck. Big trees Make sure that the rotational speed of the saw-blade is correct. Min. 400 r.p.m, max .450 r.p.m. Make sure that the saw-chain is sharp and properly lubricated. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
In this way, air will be more efficiently removed from the pump, and the oil supply to the saw will remain constant. After this, remember to turn the oil flow adjustment screw back to its initial setting. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
Doing it this way requires the least power. If the billet rises up during splitting, open and shut the protective net to reverse the pusher into its initial position. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
6.2. Discharge conveyor As an option, the machine can be equipped with an hydraulically-driven 2.6 m-long discharge conveyor. Each individual machine is equipped for the discharge conveyor, so the conveyor can even be retro-fitted. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
Note! When working using the mobile platform, remember to disconnect the machine from the towing vehicle/ATV, and lower the support legs. 7.1. Light platform As an option, the Palax Active can be equipped with a light platform, which is intended for transferring the machine within a closed area by means of –...
Fig 8.2. After this, remove the cover by pulling it. The attachment screws need not be taken away for removal of the protective covers. 8.2. Crosscut saw-bar Changing and tightening the saw- chain Open the protective net. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
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The required sharpening results can be met only after sufficient and constant practice. Use a file holder! As required, turn to a professional. Servicing the saw-bar Always turn the saw-bar over, file its side and clean its groove when necessary. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
The oil tank is drained by opening the bottom plug under the tank. The filter shall be changed for the first time soon after the start-up, because the largest impurities come loose from the hydraulic system shortly after the start-up. Palax D270 Active 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 D270 Active 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. 8.10 Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
When the machine is left standing for longer periods, it pays to lubricate the chain properly to prevent it from rusting. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
Note! After servicing, always ensure 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 D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
Bearings requiring Lubricatio Ball-bearing lubrication lubricant Splitting valve Lubrication oil, Lubricatio spray At least once a month. All levers Lubricatio Lubrication oil Crosscut saw-blade Sharpenin As required Machine Cleaning Electric motor Cleaning Electric equipment Cleaning Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
1. Correct the position of the log. splitting. 1. Two phase conductors in the The electric motor rotates in 1. Switch phases by turning the the wrong direction. wrong order. phase switch in the plug. Palax D270 Active Translation 1-2017...
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