PALAX® C750
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Powered by tractor Powered by electric motor SERIAL NUMBER AND YEAR OF MANUFACTURING_______________________ Lahdentie 9 61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND Tel. +358 6 4745100 palax.fi

OPERATION OF THE FIREWOOD PROCESSOR POWERED BY DIFFERENT POWER SOURCES 16 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9

Basic specifications and responsibilities 1.1 This Instruction Manual is intended for a professional operator of the machine. The operator must have usual general knowledge and skills. For example, the buyer of a tractor-powered machine is expected to master the use of power take-off shaft transmission. Before the installation and operation, the operator of the machine must become thoroughly familiar with the contents of the manual. 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...

Ylistaron Terästakomo Oy www.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 C750 Ergo, Palax C750 Pro, Palax C750 Pro+ a firewood processor with 4,3-m discharge conveyor Tractor P.T.O. or electric motor TR Powered by tractor equipped with own hydraulic system TR/SM Powered by tractor or electric motor Serial number of the machine: We hereby certify that the machine meets the requirements of the Government Decree 12.6.2008/400 on safety of machinery through which 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 25 cm. The maximum length of the log is 4-5 m. When handling long trees, we recommend using a specific log-lifting deck with rollers or hydraulic feed. 1.4 Warning signs

Read the instruction manual: Do not wear loosely hanging clothes: Use eye guards and hearing protectors: Wear safety shoes: wear work gloves Lifting point of the machine The protective net for the splitting chute cannot be opened unless the crosscut saw-blade is in its upper position Lubrication point Direction of rotation of the blade/PTO shaft Safe distance from the conveyor Revolutions range of the PTO shaft Lifting point of the machine Read the User Manual for the machine

Beware of rotating blade Reversing the infeed conveyor Stay away from moving parts of the machine Disconnect the machine from the electric supply before taking to any service measures Feeding with the in-feed conveyor Take care that the log is not in an upright position when being fed for splitting The machine may only be operated by one person Stopping the functions of the machine by slackening the V-belts Adjustment of cutting length The explanations of the markings for the machine control functions are discussed in chapter 4.

1.5 Nameplates Nameplate on the machine □ Name and address of the manufacturer. □ Mark showing type of machine. □ Total weight of the machine. □ Diameter of the crosscut saw-blade 750 mm, the hole 35 mm. □ The highest permitted rotational speed 1500 r.p.m □ Max. hydraulic pressure 200 bar. □ Serial number and year of manufacture. □ 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 10,4 kW. 1.6 The main dimensions and models of the machine □ The 4.3 m firewood conveyor is...

□ Never remove any safety-related devices from the machine. □ The width of the machine equipped with the 4,3-m conveyor is about 2.83 m. This means that, depending on the size of the tractor, the transport width of the conveyor may extend outside the rear wheel on the right-hand side. The operator □ Every person operating the machine, must thoroughly study the entire user manual. □ Always use eye guards and hearing protectors. □ Always wear protective shoes. □ Always wear work gloves. □ Do not wear loosely-fitting clothing. Before use □ Always carry out the required preparations on both the...

1.9 Responsibilities of the operator □ The machine may only be used to produce firewood. □ All the safety-related devices are necessary to ensure a sufficient level of safety. □ The PALAX C750 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. □ It is the responsibility of the operator to ensure before the work is started that all the safety-related devices are in perfect order and the machine has been serviced in a due manner. □ The operator is responsible for...

longer be considered to correspond to its original configuration. □ Other possible expenses or financial claims due to the above-mentioned measures. □ any indirect costs and/or travel expenses incurred from making repairs under the guarantee. □ For parts changed during the warranty period, the warranty expires at the same time as the warranty period of the machine. □ 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...

Operating controls of the machine, Fig. 2 Optional hydraulics Electric motor Y/D starter Manual start of the splitting cylinder Adjustment of proceeding speed of the crosscut saw-blade Log-clamp

7. Hydraulic height adjustment of splitting wedge 8. Joystick valve for controlling the cutting, launching of splitting and infeed conveyor operations 2.6 Table extension, Fig. 3 1. Disconnect the rubber strap A. 2. Pull open the locking lever B. 3. Swing the conveyor down and place the leg into the opening C in the frame. Reconnect the rubber strap. 2.7 Bringing the conveyor into the work position, Figs. 4, 5, 6 and 7 □ Remove the locking pins A for the conveyor, Fig. 4 and 5. □ Release the locks B, Figs. 4 and 5. □ Unwind the winch wire a few rounds. □ Pull out the conveyor and leave it...