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PRONAR GP200 Operator's Manual

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TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL COPY OF THE MANUAL
EDITION 2A-08-2013
PRONAR Sp. z o.o.
17-210 NAREW, UL. MICKIEWICZA 101A, PODLASKIE PROVINCE
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
BRANCH CUTTING SAW
PRONAR GP200
+48 085 681 63 29
+48 085 681 63 81
+48 085 681 63 83
PUBLICATION NO. 267N-00000000-UM
+48 085 681 64 29
+48 085 681 63 82
+48 085 682 71 10
www.pronar.pl

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  • Page 1 PRONAR Sp. z o.o. 17-210 NAREW, UL. MICKIEWICZA 101A, PODLASKIE PROVINCE tel.: +48 085 681 63 29 +48 085 681 64 29 +48 085 681 63 81 +48 085 681 63 82 fax: +48 085 681 63 83 +48 085 682 71 10 www.pronar.pl...
  • Page 3 BRANCH CUTTING SAW PRONAR GP200 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL /TYPE: SERIAL NUMBER:...
  • Page 4 The machine is designed to meet obligatory standards, documents and legal regulations currently in force. The manual describes the basic safety rules and operation of PRONAR GP200 branch cutting saw. If the information stated in the Operator's Manual needs clarification then the user should refer for assistance to the sale point where the machine was purchased or to the Manufacturer.
  • Page 5 SYMBOLS APPEARING IN THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL Information, descriptions of danger and precautions and also recommendations and prohibitions associated with user safety instructions are marked: and also preceded by the word "DANGER". Failure to observe the instructions may endanger the machine operator's or other person's health or life. Particularly important information and instructions, the observance of which is essential, are distinguished in the text by the sign: and also preceded by the word "ATTENTION".

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BASIC INFORMATION 1.1 IDENTIFICATION 1.2 PROPER USE 1.3 EQUIPMENT 1.4 WARRANTY TERMS 1.5 TRANSPORT 1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS 1.7 WITHDRAWAL FROM USE SAFETY ADVICE 2.1 BASIC SAFETY RULES 2.1.1 USE OF MACHINE 2.1.2 HITCHING AND UNHITCHING THE MACHINE 2.1.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 2.1.4...
  • Page 10 CORRECT USE 4.1 PREPARING FOR WORK 4.2 TECHNICAL INSPECTION 4.3 HITCHING TO MULTIFUNCTION ARM 4.4 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE 4.5 SETTING AND OPERATING THE BRANCH CUTTING SAW 4.10 4.5.1 SETTING THE BRANCH CUTTING SAW IN WORKING POSITION 4.10 4.5.2 OPERATION OF THE BRANCH CUTTING SAW 4.11 4.6 UNHITCHING FROM MULTIFUNCTION ARM 4.12...

  • Page 11: Basic Information

    SECTION BASIC INFORMATION...

  • Page 12: Identification

    FIGURE 1.1 Location of the data plate. PRONAR GP200 branch cutting saw is marked with the data plate located on its body. When buying the machine check that the serial numbers on the machine agree with the number written in the WARRANTY BOOK, in the sales documents and in the OPERATOR'S...

  • Page 13: Proper Use

    The PRONAR GP200 branch cutting saw is compatible with PRONAR WWP600, WWP500, WWP500U and WWP500UH multifunction arms. The PRONAR GP200 branch cutting saw on the WWP600 / WWP500 / WWP500U / WWP500UH multifunction arm is used to trim the branches of trees along the road, trimming tree branches in orchards and gardens, as well as pruning shrubs and hedges.
  • Page 14 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 1 • carefully read the OPERATOR'S MANUAL and comply with its recommendations, • understand the machine's operating principle and how to operate it safely and correctly, • adhere to the established maintenance and adjustment plans, • comply with general safety regulations while working, •...

  • Page 15: Equipment

    Hydraulic motor housing, left 1.4 WARRANTY TERMS PRONAR Sp. z o.o. Narew guarantees the reliable operation of the machine when it is used according to its intended purpose as described in the OPERATOR'S MANUAL. Defects discovered during the warranty period will be removed by the Warranty Service. The repair period is specified in the WARRANTY BOOK.

  • Page 16: Transport

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 1 Demand that the seller carefully and precisely fills out the WARRANTY BOOK and guarantee repair coupons. A missing date of purchase or sale point stamp may make the user ineligible for any warranty repair or refund.
  • Page 17 SECTION 1 PRONAR GP200 FIGURE 1.2 Lifting equipment attachment points. (1)- attachment points The branch cutting saw should be attached to lifting equipment in places designed for this purpose (FIGURE 1.2), i.e. by the lug in the centre of the housing and by the openings on the right side and the left side of the branch cutting saw housing.
  • Page 18 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 1 FIGURE 1.3 Location of the centre of gravity of the branch cutting saw. The machine should be attached firmly to the platform of the vehicle using straps or chains fitted with a tightening mechanism. The fastening equipment used must have a valid safety certificate.

  • Page 19: Environmental Hazards

    SECTION 1 PRONAR GP200 1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS A hydraulic oil leak constitutes a direct threat to the natural environment owing to its limited biodegradability. While carrying out maintenance and repair work which involves the risk of an oil leak, this work should take place on an oil resistant floor or surface. In the event of oil leaking into the environment, first of all contain the source of the leak, and then collect the leaked oil using available means.
  • Page 20 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 1 1.10...

  • Page 21: Safety Advice

    SECTION SAFETY ADVICE...

  • Page 22: Basic Safety Rules

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 2 2.1 BASIC SAFETY RULES 2.1.1 USE OF MACHINE • Before using the machine, the user must carefully read this Operator's Manual and the WARRANTY BOOK. When operating the machine, the operator must comply with all recommendations contained in the Operator's Manual.

  • Page 23: Hitching And Unhitching The Machine

    SECTION 2 PRONAR GP200 operation. In order to reduce the level of noise during work, the operator cab windows and door should be closed. 2.1.2 HITCHING AND UNHITCHING THE MACHINE • After hitching the machine, check the safeguards. Carefully read the tractor (carrying vehicle) Operator's Manual.

  • Page 24: Transporting The Machine

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 2 • When connecting the hydraulic conduits to the hydraulic motor, make sure that the hydraulic system of the multifunction arm is not under pressure. If necessary, reduce residual pressure in the system. • In the event of injuries being caused by pressurised hydraulic oil, contact a doctor immediately.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    When working on hydraulic system it is recommended to use oil resistant gloves and protective goggles. • Any modification to the branch cutting saw frees PRONAR Narew from any responsibility for damage or detriment to health, which may arise as a result.

  • Page 26: Operation Of The Branch Cutting Saw

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 2 • Before beginning repair works on hydraulic systems, reduce oil pressure. • Servicing and repair work should be carried out in line with the general principles of workplace health and safety. In the event of injury, the wound must be immediately cleaned and disinfected.
  • Page 27 SECTION 2 PRONAR GP200 • Before starting the branch cutting saw, make sure that there are no bystanders (especially children) or animals in the danger zone. The machine operator is obliged to ensure proper visibility of the machine and the working area.

  • Page 28: Residual Risk

    SECTION 2 2.2 RESIDUAL RISK Pronar Sp. z o. o. in Narew has made every effort to eliminate the risk of accidents. There is, however, a certain residual risk, which could lead to an accident, and this is connected mainly with the actions described below: •...

  • Page 29: Information And Warning Decals

    In the event of their destruction, they must be replaced with new ones. Safety decals are available from your PRONAR dealer or directly from PRONAR customer service. New assemblies, changed during repair, must be labelled once again with the appropriate safety signs.
  • Page 30 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 2 FIGURE 2.1 Locations of information and warning decals Meaning of symbols (TABLE 2.1) 2.10...
  • Page 31 SECTION 2 PRONAR GP200 TABLE 2.1 Information and warning decals DECAL MEANING Before starting work, carefully read the Operator's Manual. Before beginning maintenance or repairs, turn off engine and remove key from ignition. High noise level warning. Take particular care while working near electric power lines.
  • Page 32 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 2 DECAL MEANING Machine type Numbers in the Item column correspond to decals (FIGURE 2.1) 2.12...

  • Page 33: Design And Operation

    SECTION DESIGN AND OPERATION...

  • Page 34: Technical Specification

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 3 3.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FIGURE 3.1 Basic dimensions TABLE 3.1 BASIC TECHNICAL DATA Unit GP200 Dimensions and weight Transport length: Transport width: 2100 Transport height: Working width: 2000 Tare weight Technical specification Linkage: Multifunction arm WWP600 / WWP500 / WWP500U / WWP500UH ∅600...

  • Page 35: General Design

    SECTION 3 PRONAR GP200 3.2 GENERAL DESIGN FIGURE 3.2 General design. (1)- branch cutting saw housing; (2)- circular saw blade; (3)- transport guard; (4)- hydraulic motor; (5)- cover; (6)- hydraulic motor shield; (7)- support beam; (8)- hydraulic conduits; (9)- set of special wrenches.
  • Page 36 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 3...

  • Page 37: Correct Use

    SECTION CORRECT USE...

  • Page 38: Preparing For Work

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 4 4.1 PREPARING FOR WORK The manufacturer guarantees that the machine is fully operational and has been checked according to quality control procedures and is ready for use. This does not release the user from an obligation to check the machine's condition after delivery and before first use. The machine is delivered to the user completely assembled.
  • Page 39 SECTION 4 PRONAR GP200 • that there is no knocking or noise in the hydraulic motor arising from scraping or grinding of metal elements, • that the circular saw blades do not vibrate excessively. The branch cutting saw's operation at no load should be smooth. Shaking of hydraulic motor and circular saw blades is not acceptable, nor is abnormal noise and vibrations coming from loose nut and bolt connections.

  • Page 40: Technical Inspection

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 4 4.2 TECHNICAL INSPECTION When preparing the branch cutting saw for normal use, check individual components according to guidelines presented in table (4.1) TABLE 4.1 TECHNICAL INSPECTION SCHEDULE DESCRIPTION MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES FREQUENCY Check the technical condition of safety...

  • Page 41: Hitching To Multifunction Arm

    SECTION 4 PRONAR GP200 4.3 HITCHING TO MULTIFUNCTION ARM PRONAR GP200 branch cutting saw can be hitched to WWP600, WWP500, WWP500U or WWP500UH multifunction arm. ATTENTION Before hitching the branch cutting saw, the user must carefully read the operator's manuals of the branch cutting saw, tractor (carrying vehicle) and multifunction arm and observe all instructions contained in the manuals.
  • Page 42 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 4 FIGURE 4.1 Hitching to multifunction arm (1)- multifunction arm head; (2)- support beam of branch cutting saw; (3)- fixing bolts of branch cutting saw; (4)- quick couplers of multifunction arm; (5)- quick couplers of the hydraulic motor of the branch cutting saw.
  • Page 43 SECTION 4 PRONAR GP200 FIGURE 4.2 Adapting the branch cutting saw to operation on the left side of the multifunction arm. (A)- the branch cutting saw adapted to working on the right side of the multifunction arm; (B)- the branch cutting saw adapted to working on the left side of the multifunction arm; (1)- motor...
  • Page 44 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 4 DANGER Prior to connecting individual hydraulic system conduits, the user must carefully read the operator's manual of the multifunction arm and observe all recommendations of the Manufacturer. DANGER When connecting the hydraulic conduits to the branch cutting saw, make sure that the...

  • Page 45: Transporting The Machine

    SECTION 4 PRONAR GP200 4.4 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE For transport to place of work and back, raise the branch cutting saw (1) and mount it on hitch (2) of multifunction arm head (3) (FIGURE 4.3). Protect the circular saw blades with protective guard (FIGURE 5.1).

  • Page 46: Setting And Operating The Branch Cutting Saw

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 4 4.5 SETTING AND OPERATING THE BRANCH CUTTING SAW 4.5.1 SETTING THE BRANCH CUTTING SAW IN WORKING POSITION To set the branch cutting saw in working position: • remove the transport protective guard of the branch cutting saw (FIGURE 5.1) •...

  • Page 47: Operation Of The Branch Cutting Saw

    SECTION 4 PRONAR GP200 4.5.2 OPERATION OF THE BRANCH CUTTING SAW DANGER The branch cutting saw may only be started when all guards, except the transport protective guard, are installed and the saw is set in working position. Before engaging the branch cutting saw drive, make sure that there are no bystanders, especially children, near the branch cutting saw and then remove the transport protective guard.

  • Page 48: Unhitching From Multifunction Arm

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 4 4.6 UNHITCHING FROM MULTIFUNCTION ARM DANGER Reduce pressure prior to disconnecting the hydraulic system. In order to unhitch the branch cutting saw from the multifunction arm (FIGURE 4.1), proceed as follows: • lower the branch cutting saw by means of the multifunction arm to rest position, on level surface, •...

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    SECTION MAINTENANCE...

  • Page 50: Inspection And Disassembly Of Safety Guards

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 5 5.1 INSPECTION AND DISASSEMBLY OF SAFETY GUARDS The branch cutting saw may only be used when all the safety guards and other protective elements are technically sound and correctly positioned. The guards should ensure protection against ejected wood fragments. The transport protective guard should be installed during transport.
  • Page 51 SECTION 5 PRONAR GP200 When installing the guard, pay special attention to correct mounting of the guard. The securing cotter pin (2) should fix the guard components installed on the circular saw blades and should be properly secured. ATTENTION Do NOT transport the branch cutting saw if the transport protective guard is damaged, incorrectly mounted or unsecured.

  • Page 52: Inspection And Replacement Of Circular Saw Blades

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 5 5.2 INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT OF CIRCULAR SAW BLADES DANGER Before inspecting or replacing the circular saw blades, turn off the tractor/carrying vehicle's engine and remove the key from the ignition. The branch cutting saw must be mounted on the hitch of the multifunction arm's head in transport position and supported on stable and strong supports.
  • Page 53 SECTION 5 PRONAR GP200 FIGURE 5.2 Replacement of circular saw blades (1)- circular saw blade; (2)- wrench I; (3)- protective cover; (4)- screws fixing the cover; (5)- set screws; (6)- wrench II; (7)- clamp nut; (8)- clamp; When replacing the circular saw blade (1) (FIGURE 5.2), pay attention to condition of clamp nut (7) that fixes the circular saw blade to the shaft.
  • Page 54 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 5 DANGER Use only circular saw blades supplied by the manufacturer of the branch cutting saw. When replacing the circular saw blades, pay attention to the direction of the circular saw blade teeth (FIGURE 5.3). The circular saw blades should rotate counterclockwise when looking from above the machine and their teeth should be tilted to the right.

  • Page 55: Drive System Maintenance

    SECTION 5 PRONAR GP200 DRIVE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE DANGER Do NOT perform service or repair work under raised and unsupported machine. Drive system maintenance involves periodic inspection, adjustment and possible replacement of serpentine belts and inspection of the connections of the hydraulic motor's hydraulic conduits.
  • Page 56 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 5 FIGURE 5.4 Checking and adjusting the tension of the serpentine belts (1)- hydraulic motor; (2),(3)- cover; (4)- bolt, (5)- nut; (6)- serpentine belts; (7)- tensioner bracket bolts; (8)- tensioner; (9)- securing nut; (A)- pulley of hydraulic motor; (B)(C)(D)-...

  • Page 57: Replacement Of Serpentine Belts

    SECTION 5 PRONAR GP200 5.3.2 REPLACEMENT OF SERPENTINE BELTS FIGURE 5.5 Replacement of serpentine belts (1)- serpentine belts; (2)- tensioner bracket; (3),(4)- cover; (5)- cover plate; (6)- bolts; (7)- hydraulic motor; (8)- motor shield; (9)- centring sleeve; (10)- motor spacer.

  • Page 58: Inspection Of Hydraulic System

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 5 If one of the belts is damaged, replace it. There are three serpentine belts (part number: 10 PL 1397) in the drive transmission system. To replace the serpentine belt, dismount the covers (3) and (4) (FIGURE 5.5) and the tensioner bracket (2). To replace the drive belts installed on the motor pulley, dismount also the motor shield (8), the hydraulic motor (7) together with the motor spacer (10) and the cover plates (5).
  • Page 59 SECTION 5 PRONAR GP200 FIGURE 5.6 Inspecting connections of quick couplers of the hydraulic motor's hydraulic conduits. (1) - hydraulic motor, (2) - hydraulic conduit connectors, (3) - quick couplers of the motor's hydraulic conduits. Make sure that the oil in the hydraulic system of the branch cutting saw is of adequate grade.
  • Page 60 PRONAR GP200 SECTION 5 Always exchange each mechanically damaged component. Also, pay attention to ensure that flexible hydraulic conduits are not fractured. Flexible hydraulic conduits should be replaced after 4 years of use. TABLE 5.1 HL32 hydraulic oil characteristics ITEM...

  • Page 61: Storage

    SECTION 5 PRONAR GP200 STORAGE After completed work, the branch cutting saw should be thoroughly cleaned and washed with a water jet. While cleaning, do not direct a strong water or steam jet at information and warning decals or hydraulic conduits. Nozzle of pressure or steam washer should be kept at a distance of not less than 30 cm from cleaned surface.

  • Page 62: Lubrication

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 5 LUBRICATION Machine lubrication should be performed with the aid of a manually or foot operated grease gun, filled with generally available grease. Before commencing lubrication insofar as is possible remove old grease and other contamination. Remove and wipe off excess oil or...

  • Page 63: Tightening Torque For Nut And Bolt Connections

    SECTION 5 PRONAR GP200 TIGHTENING TORQUE FOR NUT AND BOLT CONNECTIONS Unless other tightening parameters are given, during maintenance and repair work apply appropriate tightening torque to bolt and nut connections. Recommended torque values apply to non-greased steel bolts. ATTENTION Should it be necessary to change individual parts, use only original parts or those indicated by the Manufacturer.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    PRONAR GP200 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING TYPE OF FAULT CAUSE REMEDY Incorrectly connected or Check quick couplers and damaged quick couplers of the manner of their connection The branch cutting multifunction arm saw drive can not be Hydraulic system of...
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