46 HOW THE SAFETY DEVICES AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE, ALL MODELS...... 206.1 PROTECTIVE NET FOR SPLITTING CHUTE A, FIG. 25............................................................................................. 206.2 ACTIVE WOOD CLAMP B, FIG. 25 ........................................................................................................................ 206.3 SPRING-LOADED LOG-CLAMP, FIG. 26................................................................................................................. 206.4 LOG-CLAMP WITH HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, FIG. 27.............................................................................................. 207 OPERATION OF CUTTING, SPLITTING AND THE INFEED CONVEYOR, ERGO MODEL .............. 217.1 DENOMINATION OF PARTS, ERGO MODEL, FIG. 28 .............................................................................................. 217.2 OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF CUTTING, SPLITTING AND THE INFEED CONVEYOR, ERGO MODEL .............................. 217.3 CUTTING ............................................................................................................................................................. 217.4 SPLITTING ........................................................................................................................................................... 217.5 FEEDING THE TREE .............................................................................................................................................. 217.6 HAND-START AND STOPPING OF THE SPLITTING OPERATION................................................................................ 218 OPERATION OF CUTTING, SPLITTING AND THE INFEED CONVEYOR, S MODEL........................ 228.1 DENOMINATION OF PARTS, S MODEL, FIG. 30..................................................................................................... 228.2 OPERATION OF JOYSTICK-VALVE, S MODEL, FIG. 31 .......................................................................................... 228.3 CUTTING ............................................................................................................................................................. 228.4 SPLITTING ........................................................................................................................................................... 228.5 FEEDING THE TREE .............................................................................................................................................. 229 MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE.............................................................................................................. 239.1 OPENING THE PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES, OBJECTS, FIG. 32 ................................................................................ 239.2 COVERS THAT NEED TO BE OPENED FOR MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE SAW-BAR, FIGS. 32 AND 33. .................. 239.3 COVERS THAT NEED TO BE OPENED FOR MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, FIG. 32 AND 34. . 239.4 CHANGING THE GEARBOX OIL ............................................................................................................................. 239.5 CHANGING THE HYDRAULIC OIL AND THE FILTER, FIG. 35 .................................................................................. 249.6 SERVICING THE VALVE, FIG. 36 .......................................................................................................................... 249.7 DETENT END OF THE VALVE, FIG. 37................................................................................................................... 249.8 LUBRICATING THE SPOOL SHIFTER, FIG. 38......................................................................................................... 249.9 STRUCTURE OF THE DETENT END AND THE CORRECT ORDER OF PARTS, FIG. 39.................................................. 259.10 INITIAL SETTINGS OF THE VALVE.................................................................................................................... 259.11 CHANGING THE SAW-CHAIN ........................................................................................................................... 259.12 OPENING THE SAW-BAR COVER, SEE POINT 9.2............................................................................................... 259.13 CHANGING THE SAW-CHAIN, FIG. 40.............................................................................................................. 269.14 SHARPENING THE CHAIN IN THE MACHINE, FIG. 40B ...................................................................................... 269.15 SHARPENING THE CHAIN IN A VICE, FIGS. 41 AND 42 ..................................................................................... 269.16 CONVEYOR CHAINS, FIG. 43........................................................................................................................... 279.17 BEARINGS AT THE LOWER END OF THE CONVEYOR, FIG. 44 ........................................................................... 279.17 CLEANING THE MACHINE................................................................................................................................279.18 WASHING THE MACHINE................................................................................................................................. 279.19 STORING THE MACHINE. ................................................................................................................................. 2710 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................................................................................................... 2811 MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REMEDY..................................................................................................... 2812 ELECTRIC DIAGRAMS..................................................................................................................................... 29<strong>Palax</strong>_KS_35_<strong>Ergo</strong>+S_v4_07_EN.doc
51 ForewordCongratulations 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 that you will be satisfied with this firewood processor which meets all theessential safety regulations issued by the EU. As a proof of this the CE-sign has beenaffixed to the machine and the EU Declaration of Conformity accompanied by theOperator´s manual will follow the machine.Ylistaron Terästakomo Oy1.1 EU Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: Ylistaron Terästakomo OyLahdentie 9FI-61400 YlistaroFinlandProduct:<strong>Palax</strong> KS 35 <strong>Ergo</strong> is a Firewood Processor equipped with a chain-saw andmechanical control.<strong>Palax</strong> KS 35 s is a Firewood Processor equipped with a chain-saw and fullhydrauliccontrol.The machines feature a 4,3-m swinging discharge conveyor.Powered by:Tractor P.T.O. or electric motorModels: KS 35 TR Powered by tractor equipped with own hydraulic systemKS 35 SM Powered by electric motorThe following standards and instructions have been applied in manufacturing the machine.SFS-EN 292-2+A1 Safety of machinery. Basic concepts, general principles for designEN 609-1Log splittersEN 620Continuous handling equipment and systemsEN 1553Power- take-off shaftsEN 1870-6 Circular sawing machinesSFS-EN 60204-1 Electrical equipment of machinesSFS-EN ISO 14982 Electro-magnetic combatibilitySFS-ISO 11684 Safety signs and hazard pictorialsSFS-handbook 93 Safety of machinesEN 982HydraulicsType approvalBLB-2007/002Ylistaron Terästakomo OyMartti VaurioManaging Director<strong>Palax</strong>_KS_35_<strong>Ergo</strong>+S_v4_07_EN.doc
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