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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
C900.2
Powered by tractor
Powered by electric motor
SERIAL NUMBER _______________________
YEAR OF MANUFACTURE _______________________
PALAX
Lahdentie 9
FI-61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND
Tel. +358 6 4745100
www.palax.fi

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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL C900.2 Powered by tractor Powered by electric motor SERIAL NUMBER _______________________ YEAR OF MANUFACTURE _______________________ PALAX Lahdentie 9 FI-61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND Tel. +358 6 4745100 www.palax.fi...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1-2020 CONTENTS Foreword ..........................4 EU Declaration of Conformity..................... 5 Intended use of the machine ....................6 Warning signs ......................... 6 Nameplates ........................... 8 The main dimensions and models of the machine ............9 Safety instructions ........................ 9 Noise emission and vibration ................... 10 Responsibilities of the operator ..................
  • Page 3 1-2020 Cutting to equal length and feeding into the splitting chute ........23 Feeding the last log for splitting ..................24 Disturbances during crosscut operation and their remedy ......... 24 Crooked trees ........................24 Big trees..........................24 Cutting of small trees without splitting ................24 Disturbances during the splitting operation and their remedy ........

  • Page 4: Foreword

    The operator is also obliged to gain familiarity with the operating controls of the machine and the emergency stop mechanism. For more infor- mation about our products, please visit our website at www.palax.fi. NOTE ! Keep this manual with the machine at all times.

  • Page 5: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    FI-61400 Ylistaro Finland +358 6 474 5100 The person in charge of Technical Construction File: Timo Jussila, timo.jussila@tpsilva.fi Product: Palax C900.2 a firewood processor with 4,3-m discharge conveyor Powered by: Tractor PTO or electric motor Models: Powered by tractor equipped with own hydraulic system...

  • Page 6: Intended Use Of The Machine

    1-2020 Business Director 1.3 Intended use of the machine This firewood processor with conveyor is intended to be used for production of firewood from round timber. Use of the machine for any other purposes is prohibited. Maximum size of the wood: For cutting, the maximum diameter of the tree is about 37 cm.
  • Page 7 1-2020 Read the instruction manual: Do not wear loosely hanging clothes: Use eye guards and hear- ing protectors: Wear safety shoes: wear work gloves Lifting point of the ma- chine The protective net for the splitting chute cannot be opened un- less the crosscut saw-blade is in its upper position Emergency stop Direction of rotation of the blade/PTO...

  • Page 8: Nameplates

    1-2020 Disconnect the machine from Beware of rotating blade Stay away from The machine may the electric sup- moving parts of the only be operated by ply before taking machine one person to any service measures Stopping the func- Reversing the in- Sawing Feeding with tions of the machine...

  • Page 9: The Main Dimensions And Models Of The Machine

    1-2020 Output 15 kW  1.6 The main dimensions and models of the machine Models C900.2 DRIVING POWER TR/SM Weight 1,450 kg 1,550 kg Height/width/length Transport position 2.55 m / 1.4 m / 2.83 m In-feed conveyor Length 2.2 m Height 0.9 m Diameter of blade/hole 900 mm/ 40 mm Max.

  • Page 10: Noise Emission And Vibration

    All the safety-related devices are necessary to ensure a sufficient level of safety.  The C900.2 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 11: Operating Conditions

    Consult your dealer about matters related to the warranty.  1.12 Operating instructions for the winch Please refer to the user manual of the winch or visit our website at www.palax.fi for more detailed operating instructions for the winch. Translation...

  • Page 12: Taking Delivery And Setting Up The Machine For Operation

    1-2020 2 TAKING DELIVERY AND SETTING UP THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION 2.1 Lifting the machine The machine can be lifted with a forklift truck from both sides. The places for the lifting forks are marked with decals. There is also a lug for lifting the machine on the upper part of the machine frame.

  • Page 13: Bringing The Table Extension Into The Work Position, Fig. 2

    1-2020 4. Lifting lug 5. Splitting chute cover 6. Discharge conveyor 7. Splitting chute 8. Operating panel 9. Hydraulic connectors for log-table 2.5 Bringing the table extension into the work position, Fig. 2 1. Disconnect the rubber strap A. 2. Pull open the locking lever B. 3.

  • Page 14: Bringing The Conveyor Into The Work Position, Fig. 5

    1-2020 Fig. 3 and 4 WARNING! Always hold by the winch handle as you lower the conveyor. 2.7 Bringing the conveyor into the work position, Fig. 5 1. Lower the conveyor to the ground and connect the support bar B for the conveyor chain (Fig.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Cutting Length, Fig. 6

    1-2020 2.8 Adjusting the cutting length, Fig. 6 The machine is equipped with a special Palax Optimi cutting length adjuster, which ad-  justs the stroke length of the splitting cylinder in accordance with the desired cutting length. Adjust the cutting length using the control lever (OPTIMI, Fig.11) and the scale on the ...

  • Page 16: Suitable Revolutions Range For The Pto Shaft

    1-2020 Only use fault-free PTO shafts and always attach the chains for the shaft-guard to the  machine. When you disconnect the PTO shaft from the tractor, hang it on the hook on the ma-  chine. The suitable range of speeds for the PTO shaft is from min. 450 to max. 480 r.p.m. ...

  • Page 17: Starting Under Cold Conditions (Machine Powered By A Tractor)

    1-2020 3.6 Starting under cold conditions (machine powered by a tractor) When starting the machine in severe frost, allow it first to idle at low speed for about 5  minutes; this warms up the oil. Warming up the oil reduces wear on the hydraulic system significantly and prevents ...

  • Page 18: Emergency Stopping Of An Electrically Powered Machine, Fig. 8

    1-2020 Fig. 8 NOTE ! The machine must not be operated until the motor is running at full speed. 3.9 Emergency stopping of an electrically powered machine, Fig. 8 Push down the emergency stop button D.  Turn the pushbutton clockwise to release it. ...

  • Page 19: Operation Under Cold Conditions

    1-2020 Fig. 9 WARNING! Never remove from the machine the plate that prevents the simultane- ous operation in two modes. Always remove the PTO shaft before operating the machine by electricity. 3.11 Operation under cold conditions When an electrically powered machine is operated in a temperature below -10 degrees Centigrade, we recommend using less viscous hydraulic oil, such as ISO VG22S multi- grade oil or synthetic hydraulic fluid, because a machine with electric drive takes full revo- lutions right from the start of operation.

  • Page 20: Full-Hydraulic Control

    As the protective net for the splitting chute is opened, the crosscut saw-blade cover is activated and the operation of the cross- cut saw-blade, the pusher, the wood length adjuster (Palax Optimi) and the adjustment of the splitting wedge are impeded.
  • Page 21  read out from the scale. 6. Additional operation, if provided 7. Control lever for the log-deck Use the operating lever for the Palax Mega log-deck to operate the stepfeeder and  the transfer chains on the deck. Fig. 11A...
  • Page 22 1-2020 8. Adjustment of discharge conveyor speed (Fig 11B) Speed control valve is located on the top of the discharge conveyor hydraulic motor  Adjust the out-feed conveyor speed by turning screw 2. The locking knob 1. locks the  adjusting screw to the desired position.

  • Page 23: Use Of The Firewood Processor, Crosscut Operation

    1-2020 5 USE OF THE FIREWOOD PROCESSOR, CROSSCUT OPERATION NOTE ! The machine is intended for operation by one person only. Never leave the machine, which is easy to start, unattended. 5.1 Operating the crosscut saw, before the operation Cleanse the new circular saw-blade of any protective grease, because a greasy blade ac- cumulates resin easily, making it heat up, lose its tension and start to jerk.

  • Page 24: Feeding The Last Log For Splitting

    1-2020 5.4 Feeding the last log for splitting Feed the last log the usual way to the splitting chute as soon as the pusher has re-  turned to its rear position. Start the splitting movement manually.  WARNING! Make sure that the tree always remains under the clamp during cutting. The minimum length for the log is 25 cm.

  • Page 25: Disturbances During The Splitting Operation And Their Remedy

    1-2020 7 DISTURBANCES DURING THE SPLITTING OPERATION AND THEIR REMEDY 7.1 Stuck wood As the logs are big and have big branches, the cylinder force may not be sufficient.  If the log sticks to the wedge, reverse the cylinder using the manual control. ...

  • Page 26: Accessories For The Firewood Processor

     wedge is performed at high speed. 8.3 Splitting wedges Standard wedge: The Palax C900.2 model is equipped as standard with a 2/4 wedge for splitting the  wood in 2 or 4 ways. Accessories for the Palax C900.2 model: X-Aim automatic height adjustment of the splitting wedge ...

  • Page 27: Maintenance Of The Machine

    NOTE ! Always use genuine spare parts prescribed by the manufacturer. NOTE ! To clean up the guide rails for the pusher, drive the Palax Optimi once a day to its extreme position (55 cm) and after that, return it to the desired cutting length.

  • Page 28: Tightening The V-Belts

    1-2020 9.2 Tightening the V-belts The Palax C900.2 is equipped with automatic tightening devices for the belts.  9.3 Replacement of the V-belts, centre shaft / saw-blade shaft 1. Remove the crosscut blade as instructed in point 9.1. 2. Slacken the tightening device of the belt.

  • Page 29: Tightening The In-Feed Conveyor Belt, Figs. 18 And 19

    1-2020 9.8 Tightening the in-feed conveyor belt, Figs. 18 and 19 There are tightening screws A and B at the end of the infeed deck table extension,  which can be used for tightening the belt. As you tighten the belt, make sure that the belt travels in the centre of the roller. ...

  • Page 30: Replacing The In-Feed Conveyor Belt

    1-2020 There is an adjustment screw at the blade side end of the in-feed conveyor with which  you can change the path of the belt and make it run straight. 9.9 Replacing the in-feed conveyor belt 1. Remove the bearing of the pusher on the operator’s side from the frame. 2.

  • Page 31: Change Of The Hydraulic Oil

    1-2020 Fig. 22 9.12 Change of the hydraulic oil The normal hydraulic oil volume is 80 litres. In professional use, the oil volume can be  120 litres. The quality of oil should be ISO VG 32, e.g. Univis 32, SHELL Tellus 32, NESTE ...

  • Page 32: Servicing The Main Valve, Fig. 26

    1-2020 Fig. 25 9.14 Servicing the main valve, Fig. 26 To withstand and operate flawlessly, the detent end A, the spool shifter joint B and the  ball joint of the control valve require regular lubrication. Lubrication of the valve is par- ticularly important if the machine is to be left standing for several months.

  • Page 33: Structure Of The Detent End And The Correct Order Of The Parts, Fig. 27

    1-2020 Fig. 26 9.15 Structure of the detent end and the correct order of the parts, Fig. 27 Keep cover C of the detent end depressed while opening screws C, as the stiff springs  can throw the cover off. This can also make the springs and balls of the detent fly off. In connection with assembly of the detent end, apply a small amount of Vaseline to ...

  • Page 34: Tightening And Lubrication Of The Conveyor Chain

    1-2020 9.16 Tightening and lubrication of the conveyor chain The conveyor is hydraulically driven and equipped with automatic tightening of the  chain. Lightly lubricate the chain every day.  9.17 Cleaning the conveyor Keep the conveyor free of debris to ensure its trouble-free operation. ...

  • Page 35: Maintenance Schedule

    1-2020 10 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Object Task Daily Service in- Service Service Material /Method terval interval interval 100 h 500 h 1000 h Angular gear Check SAE 80 0.5 l 1 Change 2 Change Hydraulic oil Check Volume 80 l Normal conditions 1 Change E.g.

  • Page 36: Malfunctions And Their Remedy

    1-2020 11 MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REMEDY Disturbance Cause Remedy The crosscut saw-blade is heavy 1. The blade is dull. 1. Sharpen the saw-blade. 2. Too much resin in the blade. on power and gets hot. 1. Clean the blade. The saw-blade wobbles. 1.

  • Page 37: Electric Diagrams

    1-2020 12 ELECTRIC DIAGRAMS Translation...
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