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Twose Series FR3 & BR3 SERIES ROLLERS Models: FR3-64 / FR3-73 / FR3-82 BR3-64 / BR3-73 / BR3-82 OPERATOR MANUAL Publication 770 / Part No. 22675.70 May 2016...
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VERIFICATION OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION DEALER WARRANTY INFORMATION & REGISTRATION VERIFICATION It is imperative that the selling dealer registers this machine with McConnel Limited before delivery to the end user – failure to do so may affect the validity of the machine warranty.
12 months, unless a different period is specified. 1.02. All spare parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and purchased by the end user are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6 months.
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McConnel Ltd web site and confirms the registration to the purchaser by completing the confirmation form in the operator’s manual. 2.02. Any fault must be reported to an authorised McConnel Ltd dealer as soon as it occurs. Continued use of a machine, after a fault has occurred, can result in further component failure for which McConnel Ltd cannot be held liable.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Conforming to EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC McCONNEL LIMITED, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire SY8 1JL, UK Hereby declare that: The Product; Tractor Trailed Horizontal Folding Rollers Product Code; TWBR, TWFR , THFR Serial No. & Date ………………………………… Type …………………………...
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No responsibility will be accepted by McConnel Limited for any injury, damage or loss arising from the improper use or lack of maintenance of any machinery supplied by them...
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INDEX General Information Introduction Health And Safety General Instructions Operating Instructions Safety When Rolling Routine Maintenance And Laying-Up...
Full address to which spares are to be sent. Method of delivery required. CAUTION: Always insist on genuine and correct spare parts. NOTE: Further copies of this handbook/manual can be obtained from: McCONNEL LIMITED TEMESIDE WORKS LUDLOW SHROPSHIRE SY8 1ND...
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INTRODUCTION This manual describes a range of 3 gang folding rollers available in 6.4m, 7.3m or 8.2m working widths. Roller options offer a choice of either Cambridge or Cambridge/Breaker Rings of 55cm (22”) diameter or Ballast Drums of 76cm (30”) diameter. A set of wheels with pneumatic tyres permits transportation of the machine.
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FR3 Series – Cambridge Roller BR3 Series – Ballast Roller...
HEALTH AND SAFETY Throughout the handbook the following sub headings are used to draw attention to various points of importance. This is to draw attention to very important instructions that MUST be followed precisely to avoid injury or death. CAUTION This is used to draw attention to instructions that MUST be followed to avoid damage to operator, machine, process or the environment.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY Never attempt to assemble, couple up, or operate machinery until you understand fully the functions, controls and safety precautions required, as shown in the operator’s manual. Always follow tractor safety operations and instructions VERY carefully. NEVER TAKE RISKS CAUTION Be aware of warning and instruction decals on machine as care must be taken and instructions obeyed.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY Always be aware of your surroundings - and operate machinery accordingly. Beware of confined or tight areas, low height restrictions, buildings and overhangs etc. Also drive and operate bearing in mind weather conditions such as sun, rain, ice, snow, wind etc. Make allowances in all situations.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 1. Before attaching any machine to a tractor make sure that implement is still standing firmly on a good solid level site - as it will be, providing unit was previously parked correctly. Check that any wheels are 'chocked' correctly, and where applicable supports/props are in position where necessary to prevent booms etc.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Machine must only be folded out or in whilst it is securely attached to a suitably sized tractor and located on a firm level site. WARNING! Never attempt to fold or unfold the machine on sloping ground. Attaching Roller to the Tractor 1.
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Parking the Machine 1. Find a good firm level site preferably under cover for long term storage 2. Park roller in the desired position and apply tractor handbrake. 3. Chock the roller wheels to prevent movement. 4. Ensure hoses are not pressurised and remove hydraulic connections from tractor – fit dust caps to tractor and hoses, and disconnect road lighting plug (if fitted).
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SAFETY WHEN ROLLING Before starting work with any roller ensure that the bearings are properly greased and that all bolts and nuts are tight. Remember that a heavy roller will add to your momentum and will require a longer distance for stopping. Particular care will be needed on hilly or sidling ground.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND LAYING-UP Daily Grease shaft bearings thoroughly. Check nuts and bolts for tightness. Check wheel nuts for tightness; 185lbs.ft. (250 Nm). Weekly Grease pivot points thoroughly. Check all bolts and nuts for tightness. ...
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