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OPERATING MANUAL | TC-50 & TC-55 TIRE CUTTERS 800.223.4540 3451 S. 40th St., Phoenix, AZ | www.buytsi.com Fax: 602.437.5025 | Email: sales@buytsi.com May 29, 2019 Made in the USA at our plant in Monticello, MN...
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WARNING! - Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. it WARNING! - Personal Protective Equipment: Safety goggles, gloves, non-skid shoes and hearing protection. WARNING! - Keep bystanders and children out of the work area while operating this tool. WARNING! - Always keep work clean, uncluttered, and well lit.
18 HP B&S gasoline engine with electric start 10 HP, 3 Phase, 30 AMP, 230 , 60 H HP, Single Phase TC-50 ONLY 10 HP, 3 HP, Single Phase, 2 0 , 60 H Electric Wiring: Motor rotation must be clockwise when looking at end of motor. If motor runs counter-clockwise reverse the wires as indicated on the motor plate diagram.
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GENERAL INFORMATION Primary Features: Male Shear Arm Movable Hydraulic Protective Control Levers Hood 18HP Electric Start Motor Hydraulic Pressure Gauge Support Table Female Shear Blade Stationary 1/2” Allen Screws Hydraulic Reservoir Fig. 1 Mounting Base Angles Page...
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Choose a non-slip surface that is level and has at least 5 feet around the footprint of the unit to prevent injury from flying debris. To uncrate the machine, cut the bands and remove the sidewalls and top of the crate. Unbolt the unit from the pallet and remove. Check fluid levels Check engine oil level and fill fuel tank in accordance with...
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! Wear Personal Protective Gear for eye, ears, feet and hands. Care should be taken to load and unload tires to reduce bending and lifting. Use proper lifting techniques when using the Tire Cutters. • Size up the load, ask for help if needed •...
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS For maintenance shut off engine. Unplug Electric unit from power source. Follow engine manufacturers recommended maintenance requirements. Replace engine oil, oil filter, air filter and gas filter every 6 months. Replace Hydraulic oil filter element TSI# 10130E every 6 months. Drain and replace Hydraulic oil from reservoir once per year with SAE 20 or SAE 30 Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Male Shear Arm 1/2" Bolts (7 per side) Female Shear Bar (2) 1/2" Socket Head Screws & Locking Nut (6 each per side) NOTE: Extra stress is placed on machine if proper sharpness or adjustment is not maintained. Female Shear Bar Adjustment: As the steel belting from a tire starts to string out and not cut properly the original bar edges will eventually need to be adjusted.
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Use proper LOTO (Lock Out Tag Out) procedures as mandated by your company’s safety policies. Wear Personal Protective gear during maintenance procedures. Proper hand, foot and eye protection is recommended. Disposal and storage of all fluids and debri is the end users responsibility to meet local and government regulations.
SAFETY DATA SHEET Section 1. Identification Western Petroleum CHEMTREC 1-800-424-9300 1200 North Concord Technical Information 1-651-457-3305 So. St. Paul, MN. 55075 SDS Information 1-651-457-3305 Product name ATF-DM (Dexron III, Mercon) SDS no 1019-E1A0.4 Common name Automatic Transmission Fluid. Revision Date 5/1/2015 Chemical name : Lubricating Oil.
Section 4. First aid measures Description of necessary first aid measures Eye contact If material comes in contact with the eyes, immediately wash the eyes with large amounts of water for 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention. Inhalation If person breathes in large amounts of material, move the exposed person to fresh air at once.
Section 7. Handling and storage Precautions for safe handling Protective measures Put on appropriate personal protective equipment (see Section 8). Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate.
Section 10. Stability and reactivity Reactivity : No specific test data related to reactivity available for this product or its ingredients. Chemical stability The product is stable. Possibility of hazardous reactions : Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous reactions will not occur. Conditions to avoid No specific data.
Section 13. Disposal considerations Disposal methods Disposal of this product, solutions and any by-products should comply with the requirements of environmental protection and waste disposal legislation and any regional local authority requirements. Section 14. Transport information DOT IDENTIFICATION NUMBER Not applicable. DOT proper shipping name Not applicable.
Section 16. Other information Revision date 08/15/2014 Supersedes : 02/03/2010 Revised Section(s) : 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16. Prepared by KMK Regulatory Services Inc. Notice to reader THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SDS RELATES ONLY TO THE SPECIFIC MATERIAL IDENTIFIED. IT DOES NOT COVER USE OF THAT MATERIAL IN COMBINATION WITH ANY OTHER MATERIAL OR IN ANY PARTICULAR PROCESS.
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Warranty Statement & Return Policy Warranty & Workmanship you can depend on. With over 30 years of manufacturing experience we maintain the ability to provide competitive prices while employing and manufacturing the majority of our products in the USA. Pride in our workmanship and standing behind each and every product is not just our claim but our uncompromising responsibility.
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