KS45S
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Powered by tractor Powered by electric motor Serial number _________________ Year of manufacture _________________ PALAX Lahdentie 9 FI-61400 Ylistaro, FINLAND Tel. +358 6 4745100 Fax. +358 6 4740790

1. Oberview 1.1. Foreword 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 PTO 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 products, please visit our website...

1.2. EU Declaration of Conformity Directive 2006/42/EC Manufacturer: TP Silva Oy www.palax.fi Lahdentie 9 FI-61400 Ylistaro Finland +358 6 474 5100 The person in charge of Technical Construction File: Timo Jussila timo.jussila@tpsilva.fi Product: Palax KS 45 Firewood Processor with discharge conveyor of 4.3 m. Tractor PTO or electric motor Serial number: Powered by tractor equipped with own hydraulic system Powered either by tractor or electric motor We hereby certify that the machine meets the requirements of the Government Decree 12.6.2008/400 on safety of machinery through which the...

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 43 cm.  The maximum length of the log is 4 m.  When handling long trees, we recommend using a specific log-lifting deck with rollers or hydraulic feed. Read the instruction manual Reversing the in-feed conveyor Beware of the moving saw-bar Feeding with the in-feed conveyor Wear protective clothing Use eye guards...

Lifting point for forklift truck The machine may only be operated by one person Keep clear of the machine’s moving parts The danger zone around the machine is 5 metres Beware of the PTO shaft Disconnect the machine from the power source before servicing See instructions for cutting the last billet in the manual Adjustment of discharge conveyor speed Emergency stop (only in machines powered by electricity)

Lifting the hydraulic log-clamp Using the hydraulic log-deck Manual operation of the dropping plate Adjusting the saw-bar speed Lifting point Adjusting the chain oil flow Reversing the in-feed conveyor – Sawing – Advancing the in-feed conveyor Palax KS45s

1.5. Nameplates Nameplate on the machine  The name and address of the manufacturer  Designation of the machine type  Serial number and year of manufacture  Total weight of the machine  The sign is located at the same end of the machine as the in-feed conveyor.  Always mention the serial number and year of manufacture when ordering spare parts. Nameplates on the electric drive 3-phase motor Voltage 230/380 V or 380/600 V, may vary depending on the country. Output 22 kW, current 50A. The sign is located in the connecting box of the electric motor. 1.6. The main dimensions and models of...

General regulations and restrictions The maximum length of log that can be cut is 4 metres. If no log-stand or log-deck is used. The machine is exclusively intended for the production of firewood. The machine may only be operated by one person. The danger zone around the machine is 5 metres to the sides and away from the conveyor. Lift and lock the in-feed deck and the discharge conveyor in the transport position for transportation. Never remove any safety-related devices from the machine. Transport width of the machine is 3.2 m. The machine must not be transported on public roads hitched...

Always stop the machine and disconnect the power supply cable or the PTO shaft before servicing. Only cut one log at a time. Danger! Stay away from moving parts. 1.8. Noise emission and vibration  Equivalent continuous A-weighted sound-pressure level at the workstation is 89.5 dB (A) and the sound power level is 100.5 dB (A). The vibration emission values do not exceed the limit 2.5m/s2. 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 KS 45 is a very safe machine provided that the instructions...

1.11. Terms of warranty The warranty period runs for 12 months from the date of purchase. The parts that affect the safety or the adjustment of the machine are sealed. The seal must not be broken without the consent of the manufacturer or the dealer. Breaking the seal voids the warranty, and transfers the liability from the machine's manufacturer to the person, who broke the seal. The warranty covers Parts which have been damaged during normal operation of the machine due to any defects in material or workmanship. The reasonable repair cost as set forth in the agreement between the buyer...

2. Acceptance and setting up the machine for operation 2.1. State of delivery and acceptance control    The machine is delivered almost ready-assembled, adjusted and test driven. Check the delivered goods without delay. 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 conveyor extension In-feed conveyor Cover for splitting area Control panel Saw-bar cover Controls for the starting, stopping and emergency stopping of a machine powered by electricity Cover for splitting area Winch...

Hydraulic oil tank Log-clamp Crosscut saw-blade Wood length limiter splitting wedge Table extension leg Three-point linkage Exit opening for sawdust Electric socket PTO shaft Additional hydraulic circuit, for example, for a log-deck Lifting point

The hydraulic oil volume is 135 litres. Filling cap 2 for the hydraulic oil. The oil should be Univis 32, Shell Tellus 32, NESTE HYDRAULI 32 or of equivalent quality. Only use fresh, clean oil, because smooth operation of the machine is highly dependent on the purity of the oil. Regularly check the oil level in the level glass. 1 2.3. Checking and topping up the saw-chain oil, Fig. 2.5 Regularly check the level of the saw-chain oil in the level hose 1. Top up oil as necessary. The oil level must reach to at least the lower edge of the gauge at all times. The volume of the tank is about 1.5...