Bartell Global BR68 Owner's Manual

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BR68, BT1000, BT1400, BT1600

OWNER'S MANUAL

www.BARTELLGLOBAL.com

Doc. # OI-B19026

Orig. Rel. – 06/2016

Curr. Rev - 00

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Page 1 RAMMER BR68, BT1000, BT1400, BT1600 OWNER’S MANUAL www.BARTELLGLOBAL.com Doc. # OI-B19026 Orig. Rel. – 06/2016 Curr. Rev - 00...
Page 2 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL www.BARTELLGLOBAL.com Bartell Morrison Inc. Bartell Morrison USA LLC 170 Traders Blvd E 200 Commerce Drive, Unit A Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Freehold, NJ, USA L4Z 1W7 07728 Tel: (647) 953-4100 Tel: (848) 225-8100 Fax: (647) 953-4101 Fax: (848) 225-8101 SPE International Ltd Innovatech Honeyholes Lane...
Page 3 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS DANGER EXPLOSION HAZARD Never operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere, near combustible materials, or where ventilation does not clear exhaust fumes. WARNING BURN HAZARD Never come into contact with the engine or muffler when engine is operating or shortly after it is turned off.
Page 4 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Hearing Protection Wear earplugs or ear muffs to protect hearing from potentially damaging noise levels Eye Protection Wear eye protection to protect eyes from blowing dust and flying debris Safety Footwear Wear safety footwear to protect feet from falling objects, compression and punctures or cuts from surrounding and below Hand Protection...
Page 5: Table Of Contents
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION GENERAL SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE TRANSPORTATION STORAGE TROUBLESHOOTING DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY...
Page 6: Introduction
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION The Bartell tamping rammer is designed to give strong impact power despite its compact and lightweight class. It is used to compress various types of soil. This machine serves as the front line to pound loose soil to achieve the required compact density ratio for further construction work.
Page 7 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Compaction of cable and pipe trenches around utility poles C. Municipalities Base preparation for repair work on streets, highways and sidewalks WARNING FOR INCORRECT APPLICATIONS AND ABUSE Please do not use the rammer in the following cases. Using the machine while unbalanced may injure the user or cause damage to the machine or environment.
Page 8: General Safety Rules
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA SAFETY • Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. •...
Page 9 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL • Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
Page 10: Specific Safety Rules
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you cannot see or smell. NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
Page 11 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS FOUND ON MACHINE Decals can be found on the machine itself. All decals indicate important safety instructions and reminders that the user must follow before and during handling the machine. Following the instructions on the decals is not sufficient; it is still necessary for the user to read through the entire user manual and undergo proper training before handling the machine.
Page 12 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS Carefully read and understand this entire manual before operating machine. Inexperience in operating any machine or attachment can be hazardous and may cause injury or even death in some cases. Trial and error is not the way to become familiar with a piece of equipment and this can be dangerous, expensive, shorten equipment life and create machine downtime.
Page 13 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL • Wipe away all fuel spills with a clean cloth. Keep gasoline, kerosene, matches, and other explosive inflammables away from the engine, because the temperature around the exhaust muffler is very high during operation. • Operate the engine on as level a surface as possible. The allowable inclination of the engine for continuous use is 20 degrees.
Page 14: Specifications
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS TAMPING RAMMER SPECIFICATIONS BT1000H / (HF) BT1400H / (HF) BT1600H / (HF) BT1600YD Model Dimensions Overall Length in. (mm) 26.8" (680) 28.3" (720) 28.3" (720) 28.3" (720) Overall Width in. (mm) 13.8" (350) 16.3" (415) 16.3"...
Page 15: Operating Instructions
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Risk of accidental starting; resulting in serious personal injury. Turn the Fuel Valve of the tool to its “OFF” position and remove the spark plug before making any adjustments to the tool. Note: For additional information regarding the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual.
Page 16 1. Rammer Gearbox and Spring Cylinder a. Gearbox and spring cylinder use oil bath lubrication system. Check the oil level sight-gauge at the rear of the foot. If oil is not visible, add SAE 10W-30 oil (SAE 20W-50 for BR68). Fill Plug Sight Gauge...
Page 17 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Figure D Oil Fill Port • NEVER attempt to fill the fuel tank when the engine is running or hot. • Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the area where engine is refueled or where fuel is stored.
Page 18 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL STARTING To start the rammer, follow the procedure below. 1. Open the fuel valve. (Figure E) ¸ Fuel Valve Figure E 2. Set throttle lever to START position. In cold weather, choke should be closed fully. In warm weather or if the engine is warm, choke should be half or fully open.
Page 19 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING Follow the steps below while operating the rammer. 1. Move the throttle lever quickly from IDLE to OPERATING position to start the tamping action. DO NOT move the throttle lever slowly as this may cause damage to the clutch or spring and unstable performance of the Rammer may result.
Page 20: Maintenance And Service
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10. To stop tamping action, quickly move the throttle lever from OPERATING to IDLE position. Do not move the lever slowly as this can result in irregular motion and damage to the unit. Wear gloves while operating machine to reduce fatigue caused by vibration. CAUTION STOPPING 1.
Page 21 • Remove the drain plug at the rear of the rammer foot and drain dirty oil. Refill with SAE 10W-30 oil (20W-50 for BR68) to the middle of the sight glass. • The oil change interval is 50 hours after first operation. After that, oil should be changed following every 200 hours of use.
Page 22 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Table 2: Service Chart GENERAL INSPECTION: ● Warning Stickers Check ● ● ● Test Run Check operation ENGINE ● ● Air filter Check/Clean ● ● Replace ● Engine Oil Check level ● ● Change ● ● ●...
Page 23: Transportation
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL TRANSPORTATION Transport rammer in the upright position. If machine must be laid down for transportation, fuel tank must be drained. Machine lays with muffler side down. • The fuel filter is installed at the bottom of the fuel tank. Should the rammer be laid down, dirt from the fuel filter may enter the injection nozzle and fuel pump, causing damage.
Page 24: Storage
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL STORAGE SHORT TERM (2 TO 3 DAYS) Rammer should be stored on level ground. After the engine and machine have been cooled down, be sure to secure the rammer to avoid knocking it down. If the rammer has to be laid down, tighten the fuel tank cap and engine oil plug securely.
Page 25: Troubleshooting
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL TROUBLESHOOTING A. Difficult to start Improper spark gap Ignition plug being bridged Power available at high tension Carbon deposit at ignition plug code Short circuit due to defective insulation Ignition coil defective Power NOT available at high tension code Short circuit at stop button Air filter clogged...
Page 26 RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Smoke coming out of Compression is not Cylinder piston ring worn muffler available Piston ring damaged Compression is available Mixed oil entered Blue smoke Oil too high Engine oil leaked into air filter (laid down in wrong position) Choke lever not pushed back...
Page 27: Declaration Of Conformity
RAMMER OI-B19026 OPERATOR’S MANUAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Declaration of Conformity / Certificat de conformité / Gelijkvormigheids certificaat Declaración de Conformidad/Declaração de Conformidade/Dichiarazione Di Conformita Bartell Morrison Inc. Bartell Morrison (USA) LLC. 375 Annagem Blvd. 200 Commerce Dr. Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Freehold, New Jersey, United States of America L5T 3A7 07728...

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