Palax COMBI M Instruction Manual

Palax COMBI M Instruction Manual

Firewood processor
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PALAX COMBI M
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Powered by electric motor
Featuring conveyor

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PALAX COMBI M Powered by tractor Powered by electric motor Featuring conveyor...
  • Page 2 Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Emergency stop ............................... 18 USE OF THE FIREWOOD PROCESSOR, CROSS-CUT OPERATION ............19 ................ 19 REPARATIONS BEFORE THE USE OF THE MACHINE ALL MODELS ................19 PERATING THE CROSS CUT SAW BEFORE THE OPERATION Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 4 Sideways adjustment of the belt, upper end ......................27 Sideways adjustment of the belt, lower end, Figure 36 ................... 27 ..........................27 LEANING THE CONVEYOR ............................. 27 ASHING THE MACHINE ............................27 TORING THE MACHINE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................... 28 Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 5 MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REMEDY...................... 29 Remedy ..................................29 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM ..........................30 Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 6 Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 7: Foreword

    Foreword Congratulations for purchasing your new PALAX Firewood Processor. The uncompromised aim in the development of this machine has always been high quality, reliability of operation and safety. We believe you will be satisfied with this machine which meets all the safety requirement codes set out by the European Union.
  • Page 8: Intended Use Of The Machine

    Nameplate at the rear of the blade housing Nameplates on the electric drive 3-phase motor Voltage 230 / 380 V or 380 / 600 V, may vary depending on the country. Output 7.5 kW. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    All the safety-related devices included in the machine are necessary to ensure a sufficient level of safety. The PALAX 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.
  • Page 10: Operating Conditions

    + MOBIL B Single axle platform with brakes for trailing at 80 km/h PALAX belt conveyor of 3,5 m with manual winch PALAX belt conveyor of 4,5 m with manual winch 1.10 Terms of warranty The warranty period runs for 12 months from the date of purchase.
  • Page 11: The Warranty Does Not Cover

    Check the delivered goods without delay. If the product shows transport damage, contact the transport company and your dealer immediately. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 12: Main Parts Of The Machine

    Fix the limiting bolt (13 mm spanner). 2.5 Assembly of the conveyor support, Figure 2 Place the conveyor support 1 in the sleeve at the machine frame. Wrench the screws 2 tight (19 mm spanner). Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 13: Protective Cover Of Cross - Cut Saw - Blade , Figure 3

    Oil type Univis 32, SHELL Tellus 32, NESTE HYDRAULI 32 or equivalent. Only use fresh, clean oil. Observe particular cleanliness during the oil change, because the smooth operation of the machine is highly dependent on the purity of the oil. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 14: Installing The V- Belt , Figure 6

    If you are processing firewood onto a trailer with high sides, then fix the wires in the top holes. If you are processing firewood in, for example, a low transport cage, then fix the wires in the lowest holes. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 15: Figure 11

    A machine equipped with a 3.5 m conveyor may be over 4 m high when fitted to the three-point linkage of a tractor. The machine with a 4.5-metre conveyor is intended for stationary use only. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 16: Operation Of The Firewood Processor Powered By Different Power Sources

    3 Operation of the firewood processor powered by different power sources The Palax Combi M firewood processor may be driven by a tractor, an electric motor or a combustion engine. 3.1 Powered by a tractor Always hitch the machine to the three-point linkage of the tractor.
  • Page 17: Required Measures In An Emergency Situation

    V-belts and the conveyor belt can become so cold and stiff that the motor cannot be started. Therefore it is possible to disengage the angular gear and the firewood conveyor in order to make the starting easier. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 18: Selecting The Power Source, Electricity Or Tractor, Figure 15 And 16

    Shift the gas lever to idling. Switch off the engine with the key-switch. We recommend keeping the V-belts tightened during transportation, to prevent the engine from “jumping”. Emergency stop Switch off the engine with the key-switch. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 19: Use Of The Firewood Processor, Cross-Cut Operation

    Wrong, the log is not supported by the rollers, Figure 17. WARNING! Wrongly positioned trees may get turned on the deck by the cutting force. Thus they may twist the blade badly, causing it to break. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 20: Right, The Log Is Supported By The Rollers, Figure 18

    3.5 tons or 5.6 tons. 5.2 Manually-operated high-speed valve, Figure 20 As standard, the machine comes equipped with a manually-operated high-speed valve (Figure 20) which increases the splitting speed by about 30%. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 21: Automatic High-Speed Valve

    The splitting blade may also be adjusted hydraulically by means of the lever on the cross-cut deck. For hydraulic adjustment a small side flow is diverted from the main oil flow by means of a flow regulation valve. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Speed Of The Splitting Blade Adjustment Cylinder

    5.10 How the safety features affect the operation of the machine Foot pedal, Figure 24 The machine does not operate unless the lock-up device A of the foot pedal is in the open-position and the pedal B is not in the upper position. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 23: Protective Cover Of Splitting Trough, Figure 25

    The hand-start lever affects the control lever 5 (Figure 27) which pushes the slanting surface of the launch rod 7. Thus the launch rod comes up from behind the limiter bearing 3 and the splitting motion starts. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 24: Controls Of The Hydraulic Valve

    The hard-metal blade can be sharpened "lightly" using a diamond file. Depending on the cleanliness of the wood, as many as 500...1,000 bulk cubic metres of wood can be processed with a hard-metal saw-blade without resharpening. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 25: Pre-Stressing The Saw-Blade, Hard-Metal Blade

    2 kg. Note! Because new belts always stretch slightly, re-tighten the belts of the tractor-powered model after a few hours of operation. After the first tightening, re-tighten as necessary Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 26: Replacement Of The V-Belts, Angle Gear, Figure 33

    Adjust both adjustment screws as much as is necessary to prevent the belt from pulling to the either side. The tightness is suitable if you are able to lift the belt about 5 cm with your hand. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 27: Sideways Adjustment Of The Belt, Upper End

    If a machine powered by a diesel engine is left standing for several months, the battery should be removed and regularly recharged. Also check the battery fluid level and top up as necessary. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 28: Maintenance Schedule

    SPA 1320, 3 pcs Combustion engine XPA 1320, 3 pcs. Conveyor A 136, 1 pc. Cross-cut saw- Sharpening blade Machine Cleaning Electric motor Cleaning Combustion engine Service Instruction manual of engine Electric equipment Cleaning Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 29 Whining sound during the 1. V-belts are slack. 1. Tighten the belts. sawing operation and the revolutions drop. The Honda engine dies. 1. Out of fuel. 1. Refuel 2. Oil level low. 2. Top up engine oil. Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 30 Electrical diagram Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...
  • Page 31 Ohjekirja Palax combi M 2004.1 En...

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