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MANDAM Sp. z o.o. ul. Toruńska 14 44-100 Gliwice, Poland e-mail mandam@mandam.com.pl Phone: 032 232 26 60 Fax: 032 232 58 85 NIP (Tax ID): 648 000 16 74 REGON (Registration no.): P – 008173131 INSTRUCTION MANUAL KNIFE ROLLER / TANDEM KNIFE ROLLER / TANDEM HD...
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In accordance with the Ordinance of the Minister of the Economy dated 21 October 2008 (Journal of Laws No. 199, item 1228) and the Directive of the European Union no. 2006/42/EC of 17 May 2006 “MANDAM” Sp. z o.o. ul. Toruńska 14...
Introduction ........................... 4 1.1. Safety signs and inscriptions ....................5 General information ........................7 2.1. Knife roller design ......................... 7 General safety information ......................13 3.1. Hitching with the tractor...................... 14 3.2. Hydraulic system ......................... 14 3.3. Transport on public roads ....................14 3.4.
The warranty card constitutes an integral part of the machine. Always provide the serial number when submitting inquiries for spare parts. For more information on spare parts: • please visit our website at: http://mandam.com.pl/parts/ • call us at +48 668 662 289 • e-mail us at: czesci@mandam.com...
1.1. Safety signs and inscriptions Remember! Special care must be taken when using the roller in case of areas marked with special information and warning signs (yellow stickers). The following symbols and inscriptions can be found on the implement. Secure the signs and inscriptions against loss and make sure they are legible at all times.
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Safety sign Meaning of the safety sign Location on the implement Do not reach into the Middle frame adjacent to crushing zone if the side frames elements can move Pressurized fluid – hazard of Cylinders bodily injury Upper part of the drawbar (upper fastener bolt) Rear part of the frame: •...
Knife rollers are available in single and tandem versions, in the working widths of 3.0 m, 3.5 m, 4.0 m, 5.0 m and 6.0 m. roller rubber protection knife roller top hitch connector drawbar front three-point hitch adapter support foot adapter or unit connector roller angle adjustment Fig. 1 Knife roller 3.0...
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Type Working width Roller diameter Min. power Weight [mm] demand [HP] [kg] TANDEM KNIFE ROLLER 3.0 TANDEM KNIFE ROLLER 3.5 TANDEM KNIFE ROLLER 4.0 1060 TANDEM KNIFE ROLLER 4.0 H 1180 TANDEM KNIFE ROLLER 5.0 H 1390 TANDEM KNIFE ROLLER 6.0 H 1600 Table 4.
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The single knife rollers 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 are not foldable and are attached to the front or rear tractor three-point hitch. When attached to the rear three-point hitch, it is possible to suspend an additional unit behind the roller, e.g. a disc harrow. The front three-point hitch adapter should be removed in such case and an additional unit should be attached in its place using bolts.
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ø460 roller 8 knives ø460 roller 7 knives on the perimeter on the perimeter Fig. 2 Tandem knife roller 3.0...
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stabilizing spring hydraulic system ø380 knife roller roller rubber protection top hitch bottom hitch support foot roller angle adjustment Fig. 3 Knife roller 4.0 H...
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hydraulic system stabilizing spring center frame top cover top hitch floating position locking bolt bottom hitch ø560 Roller 7 doubled knives on the perimeter ø560 Roller 8 doubled knives on the perimeter Fig. 4 Tandem knife roller HD 4.0 H 2.2 Intended use of the knife roller The knife roller is used for an intensive shredding of straw and post-harvest crop residue, along with crushing and partial covering.
The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any arbitrary modifications of the construction of the roller. Only genuine MANDAM spare parts shall be used during the warranty period.
• move forward, lift, and lower the roller slowly and smoothly without sudden jerks, making sure that nobody stays in the vicinity, • do not reverse and make U-turns when the implement is lowered to the working position, • when making U-turns do not use independent tractor brakes, •...
3.4. Description of residual risk Mandam Sp. z o.o. makes every effort to eliminate the risk of accidents. However, there is some residual risk that may result in an accident. The biggest hazard occurs when/during: •...
4. General information on the use of the implement Before the machine is put into operation for the first time: • read the instruction manual, • make sure that the machine is in proper operating condition, • check the condition of the hydraulic system (replace damaged components, e.g. pressure hoses), •...
d – distance of the centre of gravity of the agricultural implement from the hitching pins of the tractor (assume 1.9 m for all widths), x – distance of the centre of gravity from the rear axle (assume 0.45 if the manufacturer does not provide this parameter).
• remove lower hitch bolts (if the tractor lift is not equipped with hooks), • drive forwards carefully, suspend the implement on the lower bars and secure, • attach the tractor’s upper fastener. During operation of the unit, the hitch point of the upper fastener at the unit must be located higher than the attachment point of this fastener at the tractor, •...
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to the front three-point hitch. They also feature a floating drawbar stabilized with springs. When the pins are properly interlocked and the working rollers are rotated, it is possible for the roller to work on the tractor’s rear hitch. correct direction of the knife locking bolt Driving direction Fig.
Driving direction locking bolt correct direction of the knife Fig. 11 Correct positioning of the tandem knife roller for rear hitch operation CAUTION! Do not operate the roller on stony soil because the working elements on the roller may become cracked. CAUTION! The knife roller shall not penetrate into the soil deeper than 2-3 cm as this can cause an excessive wear of the roller working parts.
The long service life and efficiency of a machine depends to a large extent on regular lubrication. Use mineral greases for lubrication. Clean the lubrication points thoroughly before pressing or applying grease. CAUTION! It is forbidden to work on a damaged machine caused by any event resulting in a broken, or deformed frame, roller or other assembly of the machine! 5.
Fig. 12 Hydraulic system on the knife roller 4.0H 1- cylinder, 2- quick-fit connector, 3- T-connector, 4- flange, 5- copper washer, 6,7,8- hydraulic hoses 5.2. Defects and malfunctions in the roller operation As a result of simple design and used materials the rollers have very low failure rate. The durability is increased thanks to the use of knives made of wear-resistant HARDOX steel.
elements, and consequent damage to them. Work with extremely worn work tools can cause, for example, roller bearing damage. Tools should be replaced when their wear and tear exceeds the limits allowed by the manual. Otherwise damage may occur, for which the manufacturer SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE! CAUTION! During repairs and maintenance, the implement must be lowered on the ground and be resting on supports ensuring full stability.
9. Knife roller spare parts In order to search, find prices and order original spare parts visit our website at www.mandam.com.pl, "parts" tab. There you can find catalogues and spare part sheets in PDF format, containing current part drawings and diagrams for each machine or implement, together with part numbers...
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The parts are sent directly to the specified address on the COD basis. If in doubt, please contact Mandam Spare Parts Department at: +48 32-232-2660 extension 39 or 45 or at + 48 668-66-22-89 (mobile).
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