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Products sold after 1995-01-01 are to be CE-marked and in conformance with the machine directive confirmed by EU. The manufacturer (importer) holds responsibility for this in the EU and/or EES area. EuroTest ® ® ® ® Certificate The EUROTEST mark indicates that the product has been inspected by a testing station that is independent of the maker of the product, ie, third party certification.
Limitation of application Slagkraft’s flails can be mounted on other carriers than Slagkraft cranes. Slagkraft’s tilting mounts are therefore available in a variety of designs. It is essential that the base machine is inspected after fitting to ensure satisfactory stability. To inspect stability, run the crane boom and horizontal flail to maximum tilting moment, ie, maximum extended mode at right angles to the direction of travel for the machine, just above ground level.
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Study the entire instruction manual before using the flail. Before mounting it, study the section “connecting to carrier” and section “Safety rules.” If the horizontal flail is included in bush clearing machine Compact or Motor package study also the instruction manual for Compact, Motor package and Crane respectively.
ENERAL DESCRIPTION Identification The horizontal flail consists mainly of safety cover, hub and hydraulic motor and chain magazine, chain curtain, protective rubber mat, and wear plates. The type designation of the horizontal flail consists of a number of parts describing the configuration of the flail. How this designation is built up and what it means is shown below.
Direction of rotation Flail have clockwise rotation seen from above. Wear plates, the hood and other protections are designed for this rotation. This rotation requires that the pressure line to the hydraulic motor is connected to the hydraulic motor connection marked “A”.
Bushes and thickets are slashed and the vegetation is disintegrated into chips. The horizontal flail can be operated using different chain diameters recommended by Slagkraft, 10 or 13mm. Note that the chain magazine shall only be filled with one dimension at a time. 10 and 13mm chain may never, under any circumstances, be mixed in the same magazine.
Flail chains are available in two sizes 10 and 13mm. Article number 1046 010 and 1046 002 respectively. To facilitate identification of flail chain from Slagkraft it is painted blue and identification marked according to Slagkraft’s instructions. When buying chain, save the identification marking until the chain is used up.
Replace the back plate when there is 2mm metal left at the thinnest position. The responsibility of Slagkraft (CE and ET-markning) is not available if there is used other flailchain, chainlock or chainmagazine or other not...
AFETY RULES See also safety rules for crane and where applicable also for Compact and Motor package. General safety rules The contents of this chapter are a summary of rules that must always be followed in connection with the horizontal flail. These rules do not, however, free the operator from the obligation to observe statutory or other current national regulations with regard to road safety and industrial safety.
Beware of the fire hazard when working in terrain that is dry and flammable. It is important to know the risks when using hot work processes (such as grinding, welding, sawing/cutting) on products painted with polyurethane colours. If heated above 200° C, dangerous amounts of isocyanates may be released, and this will require personal protective equipment, and that the place of work has a ventilation system that works well.
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Detected faults are to be corrected before further operation so as to avoid personal injury or material damage. • Use only Slagkraft’s genuine spares and parts subjected to wear. The outermost chain links are subjected to wear when operating the flail. When a chain link becomes worn out the flail and its diesel engine must be stopped.
Observe the warning decal that is to be found undamaged on top of the cover. If the warning decal is illegible, order a new one from Slagkraft and fix it on the well-cleaned surface. Article number of the warning decal is 5013 889 for the...
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Operate with the wear runners against the ground to ensure maximum safety. ALWAYS use genuine flail chain from Slagkraft. Replace the protective rubber mat when worn. Replace the chain curtain if damaged. The engine of the wheel-mounted loader must be switched off when connecting or disconnecting hydraulic fittings or electric connectors.
Lifting points The horizontal flail has four points that are to be used when lifting. These lifting points are marked with decals as illustrated below. Type plate The type plate on the machine is as illustrated below. Address to Product name Cranab AB Machine type designation...
ONNECTING TO CARRIER Slagkraft’s horizontal flail can be mounted on other carriers than Slagkraft cranes. Slagkraft’s tilting mounts are therefore available in a variety of designs. It is essential that an inspection is made after fitting to ensure satisfactory stability. To inspect, extend the crane boom and flail to maximum reach, at right angles to the direction of travel of the base machine, just above the ground.
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• Connect the pressure and return together (ie, “short-circuit”) and run the flow a couple of minutes to flush the leads clean (especially important if new hoses are used). • Prime the hydraulic motor housing through the drain lead connection before starting.
• Always start at low revs, then slowly increase to working revs. Mode of operation The right way of working with Slagkraft’s flails is to always keep the wear runners resting against the ground. This gives the best clearing results and minimises the risk of flying stones, etc.
Hints for light clearing • Use 10mm flail chain, approved by Slagkraft, for light clearing and clearing of grass. • Mowing grass: Operate at lower rate of flow / revs than normal and keep the flail as close to the ground as possible to achieve best results.
Check after long-term parking / storage • All oil and fluid levels. • That hydraulic hoses are free from cracks. Cracks in the outer layer of rubber can easily result in rust on steel reinforcement of the hose. • Tension of all belts. •...
To check for any leakage, use a piece of paper or cardboard, etc, not your hand! Consult Slagkraft for advice if there is any doubt concerning suitable action in connection with daily service. Lubricate regularly according to the lubrication schedule.
Electric welding Any repair-welding of the safety cover is to be done in conformance with Slagkraft’s instructions. If the flail is connected to a vehicle the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions must also be followed in connection with repairs. The following measures are to be taken in connection with welding.
Maintenance schedule / Lubrication schedule The table below is a summary of inspection, service and maintenance measures. It is of major significance for operational reliability and long useful life of the flail that the maintenance is carried out. Detected faults are to be corrected before continuing operation.
Retightening of bolted joints - Table Inspect all bolted joints regularly. Torque-tighten the bolts according to the table below. In spare part catalogue can you find more detailed information about torque on each bolt. Inspect all bolted joints after the first 10 hours of operation. Item Dimension Bolt class Torque (Nm) Location Hydraulic motor - Hub...
Lubrication schedule These points are to be greased daily (every 8 hours of operation). Use a grease gun filled with universal grease. The grease must at least fulfil the norm SIS 155130. Pump 1-2 strokes of the grease gun. Thoroughly clean the grease nipples before greasing.
Lubricating the drive axle The drive axle must be greased every day to ensure lubrication between the motor axle and the drive axle • Unscrew the plug at the back of the hub. • Rotate the chain magazine / drive axle by hand until you see the lubricant nipple.
Before loading chain into the magazine, make sure that you have the correct size of chain lock. Use only chain and locks that are approved by Slagkraft. • Turn the magazine to “1 o’clock”. • Then start to feed in chain through the upper opening.
Protective rubber mat SH110-TWMin. 300 mm Protective rubber mat SH150-TWMin. 300 mm Protective rubber mat SH125 Min. 300mm Protective rubber mat SH150 Min. 300mm Protective rubber mat SH170 Min. 325mm Protective rubber mat SH190 Min. 325mm Protective rubber mat SH210 Min.
Retightening bolted joints 600Nm Inspect after the first ten hours of operation. Inspect all bolted joints on the flail at regular intervals. Torque tighten bolted joints at 600Nm. Other bolts and screws – see table. Inspecting slot-and-wedge bolt joints Wedge Drive When the flail is new it is essential that Slot bolt...
Inspecting bearings Too much play in the hub bearings normally makes it difficult to balance the flail. Bearings should be replaced after 1500 hours of operation. • Check play in the bearing by trying to “lift” the magazine in direction A, ie, radially.
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