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Printed in Italy Società Industriale Costruzione Macchine Agricole No part of this manual shall be reproduced, copied or disseminated by any means without SICMA joint-stock company prior authorization in writing. SICMA joint-stock company reserves the right to make any necessary changes without giving prior notice in order to optimize the quality and safety of its products and without committing itself to update this manual every time a change takes place.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) INDEX General information Symbols Page 6 Identification plates Page 6 Allowed use Page 7 Main parts Page 7 Improper use Page 8 Technical features Page 8 Safety labels Page 9 Safety Safety in the workplace Page 10 Operator’s requirements...
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) GENERAL INFORMATION Information, descriptions and pictures herein contained reflect the state-of the-art achieved at that moment when the machine is distributed. The Manufacturer retains the right to carry out, at any time, possible modifications on the machines, in order to meet technical or commercial requirements.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) ALLOWED USE The TB shredder has been designed exclusively for agricultural use and is suitable for shredding grass, shrubs and branches up to approx. 3 cm, depending on the specific type of tool the machine is provided with.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) IMPROPER USE When using SICMA shredders it is particularly forbidden: The attachment to vehicles of unsuitable power or weight. To assemble the machine without securing the rebound tie rods of the three-point hitch of the tractor’s elevator.
Make sure that the labels are always present and legible, should this not be the case contact your nearest SICMA dealer to replace the missing or illegible ones. Attention: read carefully all Use a 540 rpm power takeoff.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) SAFETY SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE Most of the accidents which take place while the operator is using the machine or the equipment or during their maintenance or repair are caused by a lack of compliance with the basic safety precautions.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) GENERAL SAFETY RULES Always consider the features of the area where work is taking place: When the equipment is running, it is forbidden to stand within the field of action of the shredder or of the other accessories of which it is provided with.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) Should the machine undergo any arbitrary modification, Sicma Spa shall decline all responsibility for damages or injuries which might affect users, third parties or objects. Sicma Spa cannot envisage every improper use, reasonably unpredictable, which might cause a possible danger.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) ROAD TRANSPORT When moving the machine by road transport, it is of fundamental importance to comply with the rules of the road in force in the Country where the machine is transported, by paying particular attention to the advancing speed.
It is necessary to read up this instruction manual and the manuals of the tractor and cardan shaft manufacturer. All SICMA shredders have been manufactured to be attached to any tractor provided with hydraulic elevator and universal three-point hitch. According to the specific equipment chosen by the user when purchasing the machine, the shredder can be connected to the tractor by means of a PTO shaft running at 540 r/m or 1000 r/m, but always keeping a suitable weight and power.
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Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) Pic. 1 Pic. 2 Pic. 3 To connect the shredder to the front PTO of the tractor, proceed as follows: Loosen the (A) bolts that locks the tube into place and place them on the rear connection (Pic.1-3)
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Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) After executing the above-mentioned activities it is always good to check that all bolts and nuts of your shredder are tightened strongly (refer to the bolts and nuts tightening table described in this booklet). Before attaching the equipment to the tractor, set both on a flat and smooth ground and make sure that nobody is standing between them.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) ATTACHMENT TO THE CARDAN SHAFT Before assembling the cardan shaft, it is very important to check out that its number of revolutions and direction of rotation match those of the tractor. Moreover, read carefully the instruction manuals of the cardan shaft and the tractor manufacturers.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) centimetres by using the tractor’s lifter. Then it is possible to start the engine, connect the PTO, lower the shredder to its working height and go. Similarly, when changing direction, turning and reversing, lift the cylinder a few centimetres off the ground, after disconnecting the PTO in order to prevent damages to the structure.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) SCRAPPING When scrapped, the machine has to be disposed of in appropriate dumps, always complying with the laws in force. Before scrapping, it is necessary to separate plastic and rubber parts, as well as electric and electronic components.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) ADJUSTMENTS WORKING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT The machine’s working height is determined by the vertical position of the rear roller. By lifting the roller, the blades get close to the soil, whereas lowering them the cutters get far from it.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) SIDE SHIFT ADJUSTMENT TB shredders are provided with side shift, both manual (picture 3) and hydraulic (picture 4). To adjust side shift on the machines provided with worm screw shift (picture • Unscrew and remove screw A •...
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) ADJUSTMENT OF BELTS TENSIONER The rotor supporting the cutters is moved by means of a drive belt with automatic spring tensioner. To adjust the drive belts tensioner, proceed as follows (picture 5): Unscrew nut B with a 32 mm spanner.
ADAPTATION TO TRACTORS WITH PTO AT 1000 rpm If the shredder is equipped to suit tractors with PTO at 540 rpm but has to be used on tractors with PTO at 1000 rpm, it is necessary to contact an authorized SICMA service. CUTTERS...
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) MAINTENANCE Maintenance is a fundamental operation to extend life and performances of any agricultural vehicle; taking care of the machine grants you not only a good work execution, but also a longer life of the whole equipment and a greater safety on the workplace.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) Before injecting lubricating grease into the nipples, clean them accurately to prevent mud, dust or other foreign matters from mixing up with grease, thus diminishing the lubrication effect When making oil feed or change it is better to use the same oil type, in order to avoid mixing oils with different features.
For any cutter or hammer replacements please contact the nearest SICMA authorized service. Before starting the inspection of cutters and hammers, stop engine, pull parking brake and disengage power takeoff;...
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) When a tool (cutter/hammer) has to be replaced, it is advisable to replace the whole set. The use of non-original tools might cause irregular vibrations on the machine. If replacing operations are carried out with the machine lifted up, do not rely only on the hydraulic lifter of the machine: it is recommended to place mechanic props or trestle supports between the machine and the soil, thus preventing the head from suddenly and dangerously falling down.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) REPLACEMENT OF OLEODYNAMIC PIPES When replacing pipes, make sure to operate in compliance with the safety measures to be taken for maintenance interventions. After closing the valves of the hydraulic system, make sure to have no pressure inside the pipes and unscrew the connections of the damaged pipe, bewaring of possible oil leaks.
Sicma S.p.A. Miglianico (CH) SPARE PARTS ORDERING To order spare parts, please consult the catalogue. Request of spare parts must be made to the retailer or to the nearest service centre and must always be completed with the following information: Type and width of the equipment.
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