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- Page 1 USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL Stump Grinder SP series BEFORE USING THE MACHINE, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. Caravaggi Srl - Via Monte Adamello, 20 - 25037 Pontoglio (BS) – ITALY...
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Page 2: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
CARAVAGGI S.r.l. REGISTERED OFFICE, FACTORY AND ADMINISTRATION: 20, Via Monte Adamello, 25037 Pontoglio (BS), ITALY declares under its own responsibility that the STUMP GRINDER SP SERIES model SP petrol serial number: see rating plate year built: see rating plate complies with all the provisions of the following European Directives:... - Page 3 1. HAZARD PICTORIALS Warning! Wear a hard hat, hearing protectors and safety goggles. Warning! Wear protective gloves. Warning! Wear safety shoes. Warning! Wear clothes that are suitable for work on machines with moving parts.
- Page 4 Warning! Remove the engine spark plug before carrying out any maintenance. Warning! Switch off the engine before carrying out any maintenance. Hazard! Projection of splinters. Keep to a safety distance from loading and unloading equipment. Hazard! Keep arms well away from moving parts.
- Page 5 Hazard! Keep fingers well away from cutting elements. Hazard! Make sure the blades have stopped completely before approaching. STOP Caution! Only one person must operate the machine. Caution! Do not use petrol engines in closed environments. Risk of intoxication.
- Page 6 Caution! Machine lifting point. Caution! Machine with hydraulic system. Risk of injury in the event of pressurised fluid leaks or pipe breakage.
- Page 7 2. HOW TO USE AND KEEP THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL This instruction manual is aimed at the user of the machine, the owner, the maintenance cleaning operator and the repair technician and must always be available for consultation. The instruction manual shows the user for which the machine was designed and the machine’s technical characteristics.
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Page 8: Identification Of Main Parts
3. IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS 1. Command lever 2. Handlebar 3. Engine 4. Adjustment handlebar 5. Wheels 6. Cutter tools disc 7. Cutter tools 8. Engine / Self-propelled command Fig. 1 Fig. 2... -
Page 9: Correct Use Of The Machine
The operator must be ensure that person or animals do not come within the field of action while the machine is running. The Stump-grinder series SP Caravaggi has been built to shred logs and roots of cut trees in gardens, parks, banks of canals, etc., etc., helping to restore the landscape. - Page 10 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6...
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Page 11: Technical Characteristics
6. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS The EC identification plate is clearly visible on the Stump-grinder SP Series (fig. 6). In all communications with the manufacturer state the serial number on the identification plate. 25037 PONTOGLIO (BS) - VIA M. ADAMELLO, 20 TEL. 030 7470464 - FAX 030 7470004 - ITALY Fig. -
Page 12: Safety Rules
7. SAFETY RULES This handbook contains rules on how to use the machine properly and details of the hazards that may be encountered. Besides following the rules, the operator should use the machine sensibly, based on his experience, and adopt all the necessary precautions to prevent accident or injury. - Page 13 • Keep this handbook readily available so that you can consult it for details of the operating cycle and maintenance instructions. If it gets lost or damaged, a replacement copy can be obtained from Caravaggi. • The machine is designed for use by one operator only, who must always stand in front of the loading hopper.
- Page 14 7.2 SPECIFIC SAFETY AND ACCIDENT-PREVENTION RULES 7.2.1 Petrol version • If there is a malfunction, and prior to any maintenance, adjustment and cleaning operations (e.g. removing foreign bodies from the cutting disc), switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cable. •...
- Page 15 8. STARTING UP Caution! Before starting up the engine/motor check that the stump grinder is on a stable surface and there are no animals or unauthorised persons in the work area. Adjust the handlebar in a comfortable position and lock it with the pin before starting the engine.
- Page 16 Functioning Having correctly prepared the Stump-grinder you can now proceed to working the material to be chopped. Place the cutting wheel directly in front of the block. Using lever on handle, lock the one wheel brake- for tighter brake adjustment, turn the knob on top of the brake lever (fig. 9 ). Adjustment screw Brake lever Fig.
- Page 17 To avoid the danger of intoxication from fumes, machines with internal combustion engines should never be used in closed environments. IMPORTANT In order to avoid shutdown and consequently serious damage to the engine and the operator, it is absolutely critical that the inclination of the cutter wheel below the working plane does not exceed 30 °.
- Page 18 8.2.1 Hydrostatic drive disengagement and adjustment When the engine is not running, the grinder cannot be moved, since the hydrostatic drive is in locked position (fig.5b Capt. 4): on the belt guard side, there is a handle push handle forward and down, this will unlock the hydrostat unit and allow freewheeling.
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Page 19: Maintenance
9. MAINTENANCE Caution! Before proceeding with any maintenance operations, switch off the engine/motor and make sure the machine cannot be started up. Safety gloves must be worn during maintenance operations. 8.1 Cutter tools replacement • Unscrew the screws of the blocks holder tools. •... - Page 20 Caution: never use the machine with missing tools or badly worn tools, this will cause the cutter wheel to be out of balance & cause wear on bearings & shaft. The pockets are reversible, when turning, position them in exact location- this will ensure the cutter wheel remains in balance.
- Page 21 9.3 Routine maintenance Beginning Before End of of season each job season ♦ Check engine oil level ♦ Check hydraulic oil level ♦ Greasing bearings and shaft ♦ ♦ Check screws, tightness, casing, etc. ♦ ♦ Check belt tension and state of wear ♦...
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Page 22: Troubleshooting - Remedies
10. TROUBLESHOOTING - REMEDIES Troubleshooting Remedies The Stump-grinder Check belt tension and condition, blocked does not start pulleys. Check cutter tools. Check state of engine/motor (consult the instruction manual supplied). The Stump-grinder Check tension and condition of the cable does not move on run command. - Page 23 If the Stump-grinder is found to be defective due to faults material or workmanship, you are required to send the Manufacturer a written claim and proceed as follows: 1. The machine must be returned to the Seller or the authorised CARAVAGGI importer.
- Page 24 CARAVAGGI MACCHINE INDUSTRIALI Via Monte Adamello , 20 25037 Pontoglio ( BS ) - ITALY Tel. +39 030 7470464 - Fax +39 030 7470004 Internet http://www.caravaggi.com Email info@caravaggi.com Rev.1-2016...