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ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
SHREDDERS
WMU 210 / 230 / 265 / 305
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
N° 95603 B.GB - 05.96

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  • Page 1 ASSEMBLY / OPERATOR'S MANUAL SHREDDERS WMU 210 / 230 / 265 / 305 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE MACHINE N° 95603 B.GB - 05.96...
  • Page 2: Dear Owner

    DEAR OWNER, In buying a KUHN machine you have chosen wisely. Into it have gone years of thought, research and improvements. You will find, as have thousands of owners all over the world, that you have the best that engineering skill and actual field testing can produce. You have purchased a dependable machine, but only by proper care and operation can you expect to receive the performance and long service built into it.
  • Page 3 CONTENTS Page...
  • Page 4: Designated Use Of The Machine

    SAFETY DESIGNATED USE OF THE MACHINE WMU 210, 230, 265 WMU 210, 230, 265 GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS BASIC PRINCIPLES...
  • Page 6: Power Take-Off

    ATTACHMENT POWER TAKE-OFF...
  • Page 7: Hydraulic System

    HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 8 SPECIAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 8. Never work in reverse.
  • Page 9: Safety Decals

    SAFETY DECALS...
  • Page 10 Wait until all moving Before starting the parts have come to a machine, read operator's complete stop before manual and safety getting in contact with instructions. safety devices. Before adjusting, Rotating tools ! maintaining or repairing Objects and debris can be the machine, turn off the thrown a long distance.
  • Page 11 CB - White reflectors at the front CR - Red reflectors at the rear...
  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    WMU 230 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS WMU 210 WMU 230 WMU 265 WMU 305...
  • Page 13 MACHINE LOADING/UNLOADING INSTRUCTIONS WMU 210 WMU 230 WMU 265 WMU 305...
  • Page 14 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS 1) Fitting instructions for the wheels or the roller Gauge roller version : Gauge wheel version :...
  • Page 15 2) Adjusting the wheel track (gauge wheel) 3) Adjustment of working height The hammer knives must not touch the ground. The minimum working height must not be lower than 25 mm. Gauge roller version :...
  • Page 16 Note Roller position with respect to the rotor When adjusting the machine to shred close to the ground, fix the side roller mounting arms in holes (B) to avoid any risk of contact between the hammer knives and the roller. Adjustment of the rear cover...
  • Page 17 Gauge wheel version : Never reverse when the wheels are resting on the ground.
  • Page 18: Uncoupling The Machine

    UNCOUPLING THE MACHINE Only uncouple the machine on a level firm surface. Stop the tractor motor. Take out the ignition key. Wait until the moving parts have come to a complete stop.
  • Page 19: Adapting To The Tractor

    ADAPTING TO THE TRACTOR In the area around the 3-point hitch an operator or bystander can easily be pinched or trapped. Ensure that there is nobody in this area when operating the lifting mechanism. Important : During transport, lock the tractor lift arms in order to avoid any side movement.
  • Page 20 MACHINE OFFSETTING Offsetting by hydraulic parallelogram must only be carried out with the machine in raised position, and the roller or the wheels clear of the ground. Offsetting by mechanical parallelogram: Offsetting by hydraulic parallelogram (optional extra) :...
  • Page 21: Pto Transmission Shaft

    PTO TRANSMISSION SHAFT tractor PTO To avoid risk of serious accident, check carefully that the transmission guards are always correctly in place, and prevented from rotating by the chains. On the machine side, the chain should be fixed to the guard cone on the central gearbox. Replace immediately any damaged guard.
  • Page 22: Rotor Speed

    ROTOR SPEED WMU 210 - 230 - 265 WMU 305 Stop the tractor motor. Take out the ignition key. Wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop. 2.5 daNm / 20 ft.lbs Never work in stony or rocky grounds.
  • Page 23: Optional Accessories

    OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 1) Collecting rake Note 2) Rear gauge wheels 3) Hydraulic parallelogram offsetting...
  • Page 24: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OPERATION SUCH AS MAINTENANCE OR ADJUSTMENT ON THE MACHINE, STOP THE TRACTOR ENGINE, REMOVE IGNITION KEY AND WAIT FOR ALL MOVEMENTS TO STOP. 1) Lubrication TO ENSURE TROUBLE FREE OPERATION OF YOUR MACHINE, WE RECOMMEND SHELL LUBRICANTS.
  • Page 25 2° Belt Tension Check belt tension regularly especially during the first hours of use. Checking the belt tension Checking the parallelism between the rotor axis and transmission shaft Before adjusting, maintaining or repairing the machine, turn off the engine, remove ignition key and wait until all moving parts have come to a complete stop.
  • Page 26 HAMMER KNIVES FITTING BEFORE CARRYING OUT THIS WORK, ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PTO SHAFT. USE ONLY GENUINE PARTS.
  • Page 28 CHECKING HAMMER KNIFE MOUNTING AXLES WEAR Hammer knives must be checked each time before using the machine. They must systemati- cally be checked after any impact to the machine. Damaged hammer knives : Worn hammer knives (fig. A) : The mounting axle should be changed if (fig. B) : The self-locking nuts cannot be used more than twice.
  • Page 29 Initial hole diameter (F) Maximum diameter allowed (F') Initial length of knive (L) Minimum accepted length (L')
  • Page 30: Operating Advice

    OPERATING ADVICE Before starting up the machine and beginning work, keep all people and animals away from the danger zone of the machine (risk of projection !) The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by incorrect use of the machine or if the user has not followed the instructions given in this manual.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY...
  • Page 32: Sound Levels

    SOUND LEVELS Sound levels given out by : WMU 210 - WMU 230 - WMU 265 - WMU 305 Shredders Sound levels have been measured in accordance with the measuring methods as defined in : HM Agricultural Inspectorate AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY NOISE...
  • Page 33: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY KUHN S.A. THESE CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING EXCEPTIONS : THE CUSTOMER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR AND BEAR THE COSTS OF:...
  • Page 34 LIMITED WARRANTY IS DEPENDENT UPON THE STRICT OBSERVANCE BY THE PURCHASER OF THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS : DISCLAIMER OF FURTHER WARRANTY There are no warranties, expressed or implied, except as set forth above. There is no warranty of merchantability. There are no warranties which extend beyond the description of the product contained herein.
  • Page 35 This machine complies with the safety requirements of the European machinery directive. The Operator should respect all Health and Safety regulations as well as the Highway Code. For your own safety, use only genuine KUHN spare parts. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibilities due to incorrect use or non-compliance with the...
  • Page 36 KUHN parts KUHN S.A. 4 Impasse des Fabriques F - 67706 SAVERNE CEDEX Tél. : + 33 (0) 3 88 01 81 00 - Fax : + 33 (0) 3 88 01 81 03 www.kuhnsa.com - E-mail : info@kuhnsa.com...

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