Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided important safety messages in this manual and on the Triminator. This information alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Please read these messages carefully. Of course, it is not practical or possible to warn you about all the hazards associated with operating or maintaining a bucker.
BUCKER SAFETY IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Triminator commercial buckers are designed to remove flowers from stems on a variety of herbal material. Other uses could result in injury to the operator or damage to the bucker and other property. Injuries and property damage from buckers can be prevent- ed by following all instructions in this manual and on the bucker.
SETUP AND ASSEMBLY UNPACKING and INSPECTION Triminator BuckMaster comes in shipping boxes disassembled. Upon receipt please check the boxes for damage and mark any damage on the shipping BOL and follow the shipper’s instructions. 1. To begin, disassemble the shipping boxes. Make note of any damage, which is identified on either the machine parts or the shipping crate.
COMPONENTS ADDITIONAL ROLLER ASSEMBLY ROLLER ASSEMBLY (PRO MODELS) Contains rubber rollers, roller Contains rubber rollers, roller guard, guard, and bucking plates and bucking plates. Available only on Pro models or as a Pro upgrade EMERGENCY STOP CROSS TUBE ROLLER HANDLE Releases tension on rubber roller wheels...
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BEFORE OPERATION BEFORE OPERATION Read and understand this manual. Know what the controls do and how to operate them. Familiarize yourself with the bucker and its operation before you begin using it. Know how to quickly shut off the machine in case of an emergency. Your safety is your responsibility.
Never tamper with or alter any of the controls or safety devices on the bucker. Do not operate on slopes. Never operate Triminator while under the influence of drugs, alcohol or prescrip- tions, including over-the-counter cold/flu medications and allergy medications.
Adjusts roller speed Controls the direction of the rollers. NOTICE: The BuckMaster series offers redundancy controls for safe operation. In order to operate all controls must be in an active position and the emergency stop must be in an operating position.
STARTING THE BUCKER CONNECT POWER CORDS 1. Connect the Triminator BuckMaster power cord to a 15 amp 120 vac AC circuit. Do not connect and disconnect the power cord with wet hands. Do not operate in the rain. The Triminator machine draws a max of 7 amps.
Remember that an authorized Triminator servicing dealer knows your bucker best and is fully equipped to maintain and repair it. To ensure the best quality and reli- ability, use only new, Triminator Genuine parts or their equivalents for repair and replacement.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY Some of the most important safety precautions follow. However, we cannot warn you of every conceivable hazard that can arise in performing maintenance. Only you can decide whether or not you should perform a given task. Failure to proper- ly follow maintenance instructions and precautions can cause you to be seriously hurt or killed.
DISASSEMBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICE CLEANING When to Clean: Depending on the material being processed and the frequency of use, the holes and tubes of the bucking plates may need to be cleaned. Additionally resin may build up on the rollers over time requiring cleaning. Indications that machine requires cleaning 1.
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DISASSEMBLE FOR CLEANING AND SERVICE (CONT) Roller Guard Thumb Screws Roller Guard...
CLEANING AND REASSEMBLY NOTICE: For best results use hot water whenever possible. The rubber rollers are rated for up to 150 degrees Fahrenheit. When using a hot water pressure washer do not exceed 150 degrees Fahrenheit. NOTICE: To clean the rubber rollers use either a standard household dish soap or denatured alcohol.
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CLEANING AND REASSEMBLY (CONT) Re-assembly: 1. Verify motor is in the Off position and power cord is unplugged. 2. Install roller guard. 1. Place roller guard on lower thumb screws on the bottom of the roller as assembly. 2. Align holes on top of roller assembly and install thumb screws on top of roller assembly.
TAKING CARE OF UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS ELECTRIC MOTORS WILL NOT START OR HAVE LOW POWER POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION Emergency Stop is If emergency stop button has been activated follow the reset Depressed instruction on page 9. No electric power Plug bucker into a functional electrical outlet. from the outlet Rollers experiencing Rollers may be dirty or jammed.
Clean Drum and Shear band; excessive plant material has built up are excessively dirty on these surfaces and is causing excess friction. CUSTOMER SERVICE For all customer service inquiries or to help you diagnose any issues with your machine contact Triminator directly: Phone: 530.265.4277 Email: info@thetriminator.com Web: www.theTriminator.com...
Triminator products purchased directly or from retail outlets after January 1, 2013. LENGTH OF WARRANTY All Triminator products are covered under this warranty for a length of 24 months from the date of original purchase. TO QUALIFY FOR THIS WARRANTY: The product must be purchased in the United States, directly from Mosman Ma- chinery Company, Inc.
- Neglect of the periodic maintenance as specified in this manual. - Improper repair or maintenance. - The use of non-genuine Triminator parts and/or products other than those ap- proved by Mosman Machinery Company, Inc. - Exposure of the product to chemical agents, sea water, sea breeze, salt or other damaging environmental phenomena.
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