Tool Use; Starting The Tool; Stopping The Tool; Troubleshooting - CAMPAGNOLA HERCULES Use And Maintenance Manual

5. TOOL USE

5.1 Starting the tool

Before starting your task, wear adequate safety clothing (picture A) and check that all the safety devices are well assembled
and can operate properly.
WARNING!
Operate the tool only when it is among the branches. Any improper use damages the tool and causes excessive
•
battery power consumption.
• Use the tool only for the purposes described in par. "Product description. Any other use may cause injuries.
• All information about using and operating the tool can be found in the use and maintenance manual of the chosen
power unit.

5.2 Stopping the tool

The tool must always be switched off at the end of the work season.
All information about using and operating the tool can be found in the use and maintenance manual of the chosen power unit.

5.3 Troubleshooting

WARNING!
All the following special maintenance operations shall be carried out by a service mechanic
FAULT
Mechanical head overheating
Anomalous rake (2) vibrations
The tool does not work
The tool is not powerful enough
Temporary tool stopping during its use
IMPORTANT: If the above-mentioned remedies do not solve the problem, contact an Authorised Service Point
5.4 Improper uses
- Never use the tool when your balance is unstable.
- Never use the tool as a lever or for lifting, moving or breaking any objects.
- Never use the tool if the atmosphere is explosive or inflammable.

5.5 Tool transport

In case of long transports keep the tool in its packaging.
WARNING!
Use the tool only for the purposes described in par. "Product Description". Any other use can cause injuries and
damages.

6. MAINTENANCE

6.1 Routine maintenance

WARNING!
• Before any routine maintenance operations, if the harvesting head is assembled on the tool, switch the harvester
off (read the power unit manual), disconnect the power supply cable and then remove the head from the
extension pole (11-12).
• All maintenance operations which are not described in this manual shall be carried out only by an Authorised
Service Point.
Campagnola Srl – USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL – Translation of the original Instructions
Campagnola Srl - USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - Translation of the original Instructions
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CAUSE
•Dirt and/or wear and tear of the •
inner rotating parts
• Rotating parts wear and tear
• Wrong tightening of the rake
fixing screws (6)
• Flat battery
• Falt battery
• Motor overheating due to thick
branches
• Exceeded current limits
.
REMEDY
Carry out the mechanical head cleaning and
maintenance operations.
• Carry out the mechanical head cleaning and
maintenance operations.
• Tighten the screws (6).
• Recharge the battery (read the power unit
manual).
• Recharge the battery (read the power unit
manual).
• Get out of the tree, wait for few seconds and
then start the tool again by means of the ON-
OFF switch (read the power unit manual).
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