INDICE INTRODUCTION SOME NOTES REGARDING THE USER MANUAL DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY FLAIL MOWER IDENTIFICATION AND MANUAL CODE GENERAL DELIVERY NOTES TERMINOLOGY OF THE MAIN PARTS SAFETY LIST OF RESIDUAL RISKS SAFETY PRESCRIPTIONS DEFINITIONS CONVENTIONAL SYMBOLS OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS CLOTHING AND PPE INTENDED USE SAFETY DEVICES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM...
Congratulations on your purchase of the FLAIL MOWER The SL Flail Mower, as well as the SL/Q model, was built by SICMA S.p.A, which has been producing agricultural machinery for more than 40 years. This machine meets all the safety and quality requirements imposed for this type of equipment.
The machine is delivered accompanied by the following Declaration of Conformity. EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The company Sicma s.p.a. - C.da Cerreto, 39 - 66010 Miglianico (Ch) - Italy Tel.: +39 0871 95841 - Fax: +39 0871 950295 e-mail: info@sicma.it - http://www.sicma.it hereby declares that:...
FLAIL MOWER SL / SL-Q For any after-sales requests or information regarding the Flail Mower, contact 095•110•125•140•155 SICMA or its after-sales centres always stating the model and the serial number USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL stated on the CE plate. English The identification code of this manual, indicated on the cover, must be recorded ...
Upon receipt of the machine, check that the delivery is consistent with the order specifications (see the packing slip or packing list) and that the Flail Mower and its accessories are not damaged. In the event of damage or missing parts, inform SICMA or its local representatives, the shipper or its insurance company immediately, in detail and/or with photos. FLAIL MOWER...
TERMINOLOGY OF THE MAIN PARTS Description Body Three-point hitch arch Third upper point pin Third lower point pin Stabilizing roller Side skids Multiplier gearbox Drive shaft protection Hydraulic cylinder Document-holder Cramps Belt protective casing Hydraulic connection Flail mower SL-SL/Q - 9 -...
Although SICMA has done everything possible to ensure that the equipment is in line with the state of the art in terms of safety and that it complies with all the...
DEFINITIONS DANGER: A potential source of physical injury or damage to health. DANGEROUS AREA: Any area within and/or in proximity of a machine in which the presence of a person constitutes a risk for the safety of the same. The hazardous area is the area around the machine (connected to the tractor) up to a distance of 1 metre.
EXTRAORDINARY INTERVENTIONS: Any maintenance interventions highlighted by the symbol on the side must be requested to the Manufacturer or directly to authorized service centres. IPERSONAL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (P.P.E.): If any of these symbols are present on the side panel, suitable personal protective equipment must be worn by the operator as the risk of accident is implicit. OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS The machine must only be used by authorised personnel, educated and properly trained.
WARNING! The use of non-original spare parts exempts SICMA from any responsibility for damage or injuries caused to operators, third parties and property and causes immediate forfeiture of the warranty. USE ENVIRONMENT The Flail Mower works: • In open fields, on land that is non friable, not excessively stony and with a maximum slope of 3°;...
2.10 LOCATION OF THE PICTOGRAPHS Flail mower SL-SL/Q - 14 -...
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SAFETY DECALS REF. DECAL DESCRIPTION CODE CAUTION Read all instructions and safety rules carefully before using the 4781029 machine. Switch off the engine and remove the key before carrying out maintenance or repairs. 1000 1000 FOOT INJURY HAZARD Rotating tools: maintain a safe 4781011 ATTENZIONE distance from the machine.
RISK OF IMPACT Pay attention when moving the 4781005 machine body. CE plate Shredder Stating the main data with serial 4780001 SL 095 2018 number and CE mark (Kg): (rpm): #4134216002# UNLOADING AND UNPACKING THE FLAIL MOWER CAUTION RISK OF INJURY! Read and understand the entire manual, especially the "Safety prescriptions"...
Free the Flail Mower from ropes and chains. Once on the ground, unpack the equipment as described below. DANGER OF CUTTING! In the event that the Flail Mower arrives wrapped in a protective film, remove it with the help of a cutter after wearing anti-cut gloves; be careful not to hurt yourself and not to damage the Flail Mower itself.
TECHNICAL FEATURES The equipment is taken from the tractor by means of a 1st category universal three-point hitch; this acts on the material to be processed due to the high- speed rotation of the tool-holder shaft driven by the tractor power take-off via a universal connection. The table below contains the main technical characteristics of the SL and SL/Q Flail Mowers.
START-UP CAUTION RISK OF INJURY! Only qualified operators having read and understood the safety instructions can perform the operations described below. Moreover, they must check that there are no persons, animals and properly exposed in the area where the connection is made to the tractor. The operator and any assistants must have PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) available and use them as required. The Flail Mower can be moved only if connected to the tractor;...
CARDAN SHAFT CONNECTION Manual ● PM14 ● PM57 ● PM80E Before assembling the cardan shaft, the operator must: tractor • Read the manual of both the cardan shaft and the tractor; • Make sure that the number of the tractor PTO rotations correspond to those of the Flail Mower.
CHECK THE STABILITY OF THE TRACTOR-FLAIL MOWER ASSEMBLY INSTABILITY AND TIPPING HAZARD! The weight of the Flail Mower modifies the stability of the tractor-Flail Mower unit, affecting its steering and braking capacity; as such, it is necessary to proceed at a moderate speed. In particular, it should be noted that the front axle must always be loaded with a load of at least 20% of the weight of the tractor-Flail Mower unit. Check the stability of the tractor using the following formula and, if necessary, apply ballast anteriorly.
M x (S1 + S2) ≤ 0.2 T x i + Z x (d + i) M ≤ 0.3 T = wheelbase = distance between centre of front axle and centre of gravity of weights distance between centre of the rear axle and centre of the lower S1 = connection points distance between the centre of lower coupling points and centre of...
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When the roller or wheels are lifted, the tools approach the ground. Vice versa, when these are lowered, the tools move away from the ground. After adjusting the working height, make sure the tools are not touching the ground; direct contact may cause rapid wear. CAUTION RISK OF CUTTING AND SHEARING HANDS AND FEET! The roller must be adjusted by at least two expert operators equipped with gloves, who, positioned near the side supports will lift or lower the roller together.
Cutting height of the rear wheels (mm) Pos. Height SIDE SKIDS (optional) The side skids, in the presence of a stabilizer roller or swivel wheels, have the sole function of protecting the side frame plates from any direct contact with the ground. Therefore, except in the case of special requirements, we recommend they be left in their factory configuration.
LATERAL MOVEMENT (optional) The moveable SL and SL/Q Flail Mowers can be configured in the manual or hydraulic versions. To adjust the side position of the machine with manual jack, the operator must: • With PTO disengaged and without a cardan shaft, lift the Flail Mower; •...
BELT TENSIONING The tool rotor of the SL and SL/Q Flail Mowers is driven in rotation by a belt drive with manually adjustable fixed tensioner. 15Kg Frequently check the tensioning of the belts and, if necessary, adjust them. 10mm Tensioning of the belts is correctly adjusted if, applying a force of approximately 15 kg on one of the taut sides of the belt set, these are inflected by around 10 mm.
Any arbitrary modification made to this machine, or any operation made in contrast to what is contained in this manual, especially failure to comply with the safety regulations, exempts SICMA from any responsibility for damage or injuries caused to operators, third parties and property and will result in immediate forfeiture of the warranty.
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WARNING! Before starting work, make sure that no persons or animals are within the radius of action of the machine. Having arrived at the workplace the operator must: • Engage the parking brake; • Stop the engine; • Remove the ignition key and keep possession of it; •...
STOPS CAUTION RISK OF INJURY! Only qualified operators that have read and fully understood the safety prescriptions (chap. 2) can perform the operations described below. Moreover, they must check that there are no persons, animals and objects exposed in the dangerous area. The equipment must be stopped in the following ways: •...
10. ORDINARY MAINTENANCE DANGER OF INJURY AND DAMAGE!! Only qualified operators that have read and understood the safety requirements (Chap. 2) may perform the operations described below. Moreover, they must check that there are no persons, animals and objects exposed in the dangerous area. The operator must know and scrupulously follow the indications and must have placed the machine out of service. The periodic controls and the maintenance operations described in this chapter should be performed in the times and ways established and are the operator's responsibility.
Discharge the circuit pressure before working on the hydraulic system. CAUTION OIL EJECTION! Do not use hands to identify leakage of fluids under pressure; fluid leaks under pressure can penetrate the skin and eyes, with very serious consequences. 10.1 CHECKING AND CHANGING THE OIL IN THE MULTIPLIER GEARBOX BURNS HAZARD! Wait until it has sufficiently cooled before touching the transmission box. DANGER OF POLLUTION OF SOIL AND GROUNDWATER! The operator must immediately repair any oil leaks and furthermore, they must not pour lubricating liquid onto the ground when topping up or replacing the oil.
10.2 GREASINGS Greasing must be carried out with a dedicated lubricant pump HYDRAULIC TYPE FORM "A" UNI 7663 using AGIP GREASE MU EP 2 grease after having thoroughly cleaned the grease nipples. GREASING TOOL HOLDER ROTOR SUPPORTS (Every 20 working hours) To grease supports, the operator must: •...
Loosen the belts completely as described in para. 6.5; • Remove the belts by first removing the outer one and then the other ones; • Replace all the belts with a new set, carrying out the assembly steps in reverse starting from the previous point (spare parts on www.sicma.it); • Tension the belts as described in para. 6.5; • Reposition the protective casing and tighten its bolts.
To obtain perfect operation of the machine it is necessary to check frequently (at least every 50 hours of work) that the Flail Mower hammers or blades are all in a good condition and perfectly secured by their tightening bolts; if even one is broken or worn, it is essential to replace them all with new and original spare parts (spare parts on www.sicma.it). “Y” knives Smooth hammer Notched hammer...
It is reiterated that the use of non-original tools may cause anomalous vibrations of the machine thereby compromising the operator's safety and the efficiency of the Flail Mower. Always use original SICMA spare parts to be sure of a limited tolerance on the weight of the tools and to avoid forfeiture of the warranty (spare parts on www.sicma.it).
12. CLEANING RISK OF INJURY! Only qualified operators that have read and understood the safety requirements (Chap. 2) may perform the operations described below. They must also ensure that there are no people, animals and objects exposed within the danger zone. DANGER OF CUTTING! The Flail Mower must be cleaned by wearing gloves and safety shoes. The maintenance technician must operate on a flat and not yielding surface with the Flail Mower at zero energy (para. 2.3). If compressed air is used, suitable goggles must be worn. At the end of use of the Flail Mower it is advisable to wash the equipment with a jet of water (pressure washer) in particular: •...
15. QUICK CONSULTATION TABLES The following paragraphs state the information necessary to speed up the interventions described up to this point in table form, both regarding maintenance and troubleshooting. 15.1 TABLE OF TIGHTENING TORQUES Check the tightness of nuts and bolts daily. If necessary, replace them by repositioning them (screws, washers, nuts) respecting the disassembly sequence.
15.3 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS INTERVAL IN HOURS DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERVENTION • Check the correct tension of the drive belts AFTER THE FIRST 50 • Check the correct tightness of the nuts and bolts WORKING HOURS • Replace the oil in the multiplier gearbox •...
WARNING! The use of non-original spare parts exempts SICMA from any responsibility for damage or injuries caused to operators, third parties and property and causes immediate forfeiture of the warranty.
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