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ORIGINAL USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS TS4 BIO-SHREDDER TS4-EN-R2021.01 TS4-EN-R2021.01 Original use and maintenance instructions: TS4...
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NOTES This manual is an integral part of the machine. This manual is provided with the machine and the user should always have a copy with him. The attachments are integral part of the manual. Aim of the manual This manual contains all useful information for a correct and safe use of the machine. Before starting to use this machine, the user should read this manual carefully.
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EC CONFORMITY The ARGO bio-shredders meet the security and safety requirements contained in the Machinery Directive 2006/42/CE. In order to demonstrate conformity with the above-mentioned directives, the following harmonized standards have been consulted: UNI EN ISO 12100:2010; 13857:2008; 13683:2011. The CE marking shall be affixed on the machine with the name of the model, its year of realization and its serial number.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE MACHINE The machine is designed for shredding plant material, leaves and natural pieces of wood of the dimensions indicated in the technical features. Never introduce the following materials in the shredder: plastics, glass, rocks, or metal. Before introducing the material in the charging hopper, make sure it does not contain foreign objects.
SAFETY LABELS In this section, the safety labels of the machine are reproduced and explained. 1. While working, always wear suitable protective clothes. 2. While working, always wear gloves. 3. While working, always wear hearing protection. 4. While working, always wear eye protection goggles.
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ASSEMBLY OF A NEW MACHINE 1. Take the machine “MAC”, the exhaust pipe “TS” with its coupling flanges “FS” and “FI”, the hopper “TR”, the extension for the hopper “PT”, the hopper protection “BA” and the original use and maintenance instructions out of the box.
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CHECKING THE LENGTH OF THE PTO SHAFT 1. After connecting the machine to the third point, check that it is on a flat surface and centered in relation to the tractor by acting on the adjusting devices. 2. Place the PTO shaft between the tractor's and the bio-shredder PTO. 3.
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HOW TO SHORTEN A PTO SHAFT Figure 1 1. Place the machine as close to the tractor as possible, by acting on the hydraulic lift. 2. In this position, lock the lifter and turn off the engine. 3. Pull the two parts of the PTO shaft out. 4.
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HOW TO USE THE MACHINE ARNING the machine is designed to be used with a tractor with a right-handed PTO 540 RPM. 2. Hook the machine to the hydraulic lift of the tractor. 3. Mount the PTO shaft between the PTO of the tractor and the machine. Make sure that the two chains of the PTO shaft which prevent it from rotating are secured respectively to the tractor and to the machine.
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MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Maintenance operations with their deadlines are indicated on form "A". Failure to respect the deadlines might affect the proper functioning of the machine and may invalidate any warranty claim. FORM "A" SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE BEGINNIN FIRST AFTER 10 EACH AFTER EACH END OF...
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REASING Grease points "1", "2", "3", "4" according to the deadlines in form "A". The greasing points are equipped with hydraulic type greaser MODEL "A" UNI 7663. For greasing, use only multifunctional lithium-based grease type NLGI 2. To access the greasing points "1", "3" and "4" proceed as follows: 1.
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HARPENING, REVERSING OR REPLACING KNIVES a) To check the state of knife sharpening proceed as follows: 1. Stop the tractor PTO, turn off the engine and wait until the rotor of the machine is completely still 2. Unscrew bolt "A" and then turn cover "B" in the direction of the arrow. 3.
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DJUSTING AND REPLACING TRANSMISSION BELTS a) To adjust the tension of the transmission belts proceed as follows: 1. Remove protection “A” from the belt cover “B” by unscrewing the two fixing screws and then remove the belt cover “B” from the machine after unscrewing the four fixing screws. 2.
DYSFUNCTIONS AND SOLUTIONS MALFUNCTIONS CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS -Worn knife-check the knife, possibly replace it. Abnormal vibrations. - Worn counter knife-check the counter knife, if necessary replace it. - Engulfed machine-clean the grinding chamber. -Worn knife-check the knife, possibly replace it. - Worn counter knife-check the counter knife, if necessary replace it.
TRANSPORT When the machine is not used, it can be moved only if the drive unit is disconnected. <Important>: Proceed at moderate speed avoiding potholes and roughness of the ground. <Note>: on the road, comply with the street code. Attach road signs on the rear ends of the machine. Comply with any local regulations.
MAINTENANCE AND WORKSHEET In this sheet the user should note all the events that concern the machine (from the point of view of work and maintenance) in order to describe its state. DATE WORKING MAINTENANCE NOTES OPERATOR HOURS...
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