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Summary of Contents for Battistotti Macchine Agricole BMA INTER-ROW CLASSIC
- Page 1 MACCHINE AGRICOLE english INSTRUCTION MANUAL BMA 2T COMPACT INTER-ROW BMA REV INTER-ROW WEEDER BMA WEEDER BMA 2T REV INTER-ROW MANUAL ECO INTER-ROW WEEDER WEEDER BMA CLASSIC INTER-ROW BMA INTER-ROW GRUBBING WEEDER WEEDER Read this instruction manual thoroughly before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS 1.USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ......................3 COMPOSITION OF THE MANUAL .......................... 3 GUARANTEE ................................... 3 PRODUCT LIABILITY ..............................4 WARNING SIGNS ON THE MACHINE AND IN THE MANUAL ..............4 2.DESIGN USES ............................. 5 FORBIDDEN USES ............................... 8 RECOMMENDATIONS ..............................8 FIRE PRECAUTIONS .............................. -
Page 3: Use And Maintenance Manual
This manual consists of several chapters and annexes to facilitate consultation by topic and avoid repetition; the optional accessories handbooks are part of it. BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. reserves the right to amend it without no- tice and the normal printing cycles may lead to slight variations. -
Page 4: Product Liability
Improper use The design use of BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. machines is specified in this manual, so any other use is forbidden and not covered by the guarantee. 1.3 PRODUCT LIABILITY BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. -
Page 5: Design Uses
When sharpening the working parts, reposition the safety guards. Stay out of the machine’s operating range. Equipment lifting point. 10. Lubrication point. COMPULSORY USE OF INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION DEVICES DURING MACHINE USE AND MAINTENANCE: GLOVES, SAFETY SHOES, HEADSETS, VISOR AND/OR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES, WORK CLOTHES. - Page 6 outstanding organic weeding, especially around the plant stumps, making resorting to chemical weeding entirely unnecessary. Thanks to this characteristic, and to the considerable operating speed (1,000 – 1,100 rpm), superior productivity levels can be achieved. The working position is adjustable across, in height and length-wise either manually or using a hydraulic device which can be controlled from the driver’s seat with a dedicated control unit.
- Page 7 The Teflon trowels of the BMA INTER-ROW GRUBBING WEEDER, perform outstanding organic weeding, especially around the plant stumps. Moreover, thanks considerable operating speed (up to 150 rpm), superior productivity levels achieved. The working position is adjustable across manually. It is powered by the tractor oil and requires 16 litres of oil per minute at 130 bar.
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Page 8: Forbidden Uses
THE BMA 2T REV INTER-ROW WEEDER (vedi FIG. 6) derives from the BMA 2T COMPACT INTER-ROW WEEDER with the additional characteristic of being reversible in the direction of use of the tractor, which therefore means the 2 (two) heads can be used on tractors with a front attachment or with reversible driving. -
Page 9: Technical Data And Features
BMA INTER-ROW equipment manufactured by BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. can be identified by the EC data plate (see FIG. 8) on which one of the acronyms included in the tables of setups permitted (see paragraph below) is printed. -
Page 10: Machine Noise Level
3.2 MACHINE NOISE LEVEL Use suitable headsets (headphones or ear plugs) to protect your hearing during machine use. Equipment in the BMA INTER-ROW series: below are the maximum operating noise levels (tractor engine at 1,600 rpm). SOUND POWER LEVEL emitted by the machine totalling 116.5 dBA. SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL AT OPERATOR POSITION emitted by the ma- chine totalling 94.2 dBA. -
Page 11: Instructions For Use
4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE 4.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE The BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER consists of a steel section bar chassis. The chassis is hot galvanised. Take the utmost care on slopes when ma- noeuvring with equipment and tractor arranged according to the land level lines. -
Page 12: Transporting And Handling The Machine
BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. directly. Upon delivery of the machine, ask the following expressly: a) that the machine be delivered to you assembled in full; this procedure is necessary as, for reasons of overall dimensions, the machine often travels partially disassembled;... -
Page 13: Three-Point Hitch
Connect the three points checking the safety guards on the connections. Before con- necting the BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER to the vehicle, make sure the tractor engine is not running. MAKE SURE NOBODY AND NOTHING IS IN THE VICINITY BEFORE STAR- CAUTION! TING THE MACHINE AND DURING ITS USE. -
Page 14: Hydraulic Connection To The Distributors
FIG. 10 4.4.2 HYDRAULIC CONNECTION TO THE DISTRIBUTORS Machines requiring a hydraulic connection are equipped with “Push-Pull” 1/2” qui- ck-connect male half-couplings (see FIG. 11). This means you will be able to connect the piping simply by pushing them into place, taking care to: •... -
Page 15: Commissioning The Bma Inter-Row Weeder
4.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION The machine equipped with a control unit used to manage the equipment from the tractor’s driving seat must be electrically connected to the tractor’s Faston sockets before you start working. The electrical connection of the control unit (D) (see FIG. -
Page 16: Machine Use
THIS MACHINE SETUP MODIFICATION MUST UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTAN- CAUTION! CES BE AUTHORISED BY BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l.. CAUTION! THE BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER EQUIPPED WITH AN OIL TANK AND PUMP KIT MUST BE USED WITH THE TRACTOR ENGINE AT 350 RPM. - Page 17 The machine can also be configured by arranging the adjustment controls connected directly to those of the tractor, instead of the above-mentioned control unit. THIS ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC ADJUSTMENT MODIFICATION MUST UNDER CAUTION! ALL CIRCUMSTANCES BE AUTHORISED BY BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l..
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Page 18: Electro-Pneumatic Adjustment With Control Unit
4.7.1 ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC ADJUSTMENT WITH CONTROL UNIT For the BMA CLASSIC and REV INTER-ROW WEEDER, electro-pneumatic adjustment occurs through the use of the control unit supplied (see FIG. 18). FIG. 18 Make the electrical connection of the control unit as illustrated in point 4.5 of this manual. - Page 19 • push-button no. 3 BLUE spot is designed for the height-adjustment of the protective guard; • push-button no. 4 RED spot is designed for the length-wise adjustment of the protective guard. FIG. 21 For the BMA 2T COMPACT and 2T REV INTER-ROW WEEDER, electro- pneumatic adjustment occurs through the use of the control unit supplied (see FIG.22).
- Page 20 Specifically: • push-button no. 1 YELLOW spot and no. 2 GREEN spot are designed respectively for the horizontal adjustment (see FIG.23) and the vertical adjustment (see FIG. 24) of the boom of one of the heads. FIG. 23 FIG. 24 •...
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Page 21: Manual Adjustment
4.7.2 MANUAL ADJUSTMENT Manual adjustment can only be made on equipment without any electro-pneumatic adjustment controls, in other words on the BMA MANUAL ECO and GRUBBING IN- TER-ROW WEEDERS; it should be made with the tractor engine switched off, the hand brake engaged and the pneumatic system disconnected, as described below: Horizontal boom adjustment: act on the mo- vement of the piston stop (see FIG. -
Page 22: Manual Head Inversion Adjustment
4.7.3 MANUAL HEAD INVERSION ADJUSTMENT This adjustment is only possible for the BMA REV and 2T REV INTER-ROW WEEDERS. Manual adjustment should be made with the tractor engine switched off, the hand bra- ke engaged and the pneumatic system disconnected, as described below: •... -
Page 23: Manual Head Rotor Speed Adjustment
FIG. 36 FIG. 37 • Manual repositioning of the inverted heads and connection of the respective pistons for horizontal handling (see FIG. 38); • Connection engine supply hydraulic piping. FIG. 38 4.7.4 MANUAL HEAD ROTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT This adjustment is possible for all machine types in the BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER series and it takes place with the machine switched on at low revs. - Page 24 (electri- cal fan) properly; should the temperature rise to above 55 °C again, contact and request a call out from a BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. authorised technician. The pressure of the hydraulic system must be checked on a regular basis using the pressure gauge situated on the adjustment control unit (see FIG.
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Page 25: Forward Speed
Operators should beware of potential hazards and have the necessary training, skills and tools to perform these tasks correctly. BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. cannot be held in any way liable for accidents or damage resulting from the use of the machine by unsuitably instructed staff or staff who have used it incorrectly, or for non-observance - even partial - of the safety regulations and intervention procedures contained in this manual. - Page 26 Read the following general safety regulations thoroughly. Non-observance of the regulations highlighted releases BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. from any and all liability. Structural damage, modifications, alterations or incorrect repairs may modify the machine’s protection ability and safety.
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Page 27: Maintenance
BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER in per- fect and efficient working order. For the main and important maintenance work, it is advisable to contact the BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. headquarters and use only original spare parts (if necessary). -
Page 28: Nylon Wire Replacement And Checking Operations
• Do not lubricate, repair or adjust the machine with the engine running; • Never use naked hands to check for any fluid leaks, as this could damage or injure your skin. DO NOT DISPOSE OF USED OIL AND RESIDUAL GREASE INTO THE ENVI- CAUTION! RONMENT. - Page 29 We recommend you ONLY USE ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS. For their extension/replace- ment, proceed as follows: wear the individual protection devices envisaged for the maintenance work (gloves, visor, safety footwear and protective clothing); position the rotor in the FIG. 41 maintenance position: switch off the tractor engine, remove the key from the ignition and disconnect the pneumatic...
- Page 30 If the internal wire needs to be replaced, proceed as follows: perform the operations set out in the previous operating instruction for the exten- sion of the wire from point 1 to 5 included; arrange 9 pieces of wire measuring 10 m in length each; insert the needle (supplied) and thread it through the 4 holes in the rotor/bobbin;...
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Page 31: Lubrication
(see FIG. 54). FIG. 53 FIG. 54 TOP-UPS AND COMPLETE REPLACEMENTS MUST ONLY BE MADE USING CAUTION! THE OILS RECOMMENDED BY BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.R.L.. WHEN THE PRESSURE GAUGES REACHES 1.75 BAR (YELLOW CAUTION! INDICATOR) REPLACE THE DISCHARGE FILTER CARTRIDGE. -
Page 32: Extraordinary Maintenance
Arrange for a general check to be performed with a specialised BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. technician. 6.4 REPAIRS For repair operations, it is advisable to resort to BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. technicians at the manufacturer’s headquarters or contact a specialised/authorised workshop. 6.5 WAREHOUSING AND POSSIBLE TRANSPORTATION... -
Page 33: Permanent Equipment Decommissioning
6.7 PERMANENT EQUIPMENT DECOMMISSIONING When the BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER is decommissioned permanently, when it is no longer fit for use, it is advisable to wash it. WHEN HANDLING WASTE, WEAR APPROPRIATE PERSONAL CAUTION! PROTECTION DEVICES. DISPOSAL OF WASTE DERIVING FROM MACHINE DEMOLITION MUSTS BE PERFORMED IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIEN- DLY MANNER, AVOIDING POLLUTING THE SOIL, AIR AND WATER. -
Page 34: Troubleshooting
The symbol opposite, depicting a wheelie bin with a bar across it, indicates separate collection of the machine’s electrical and electronic equipment. The user of this machi- ne may contact collection centres (local CRM) set up by their local Council or BATTI- STOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. - Page 36 T. 0464.834184 Battistotti Macchine Agricole s.r.l. Battistotti Macchine 38060 Nomi (Tn) Italy offmeccbattistotti@tin.it Agricole Via del Lavoro 14 www.battistotti.eu...