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PBZ Owner's Manual Drip Tape Applicator (Single & Dual Reel Units) Model# DT4610 and DT4620 Dealer:_____________________________________________________ Contact:____________________________________________________ Phone:_____________________________________________________ Model #:____________________________________________________ Serial #:____________________________________________________ Manufactured by PBZ LLC A Paul B Zimmerman Inc. Company www.CropCareEquipment.com Form: DT4610OM Rev. A Date 4/21...
Table Of Contents Identification of Machine ..........................................2 Introduction ................................................2 Safety .................................................3-6 Safety Alert Symbol ..........................................3 Signal Words .............................................3 Hazards ...............................................4 Preparation for Use ........................................4 General Guidelines ......................................4 During Use .............................................5 Transporting the Equipment ....................................5 Maintenance & Adjustment .....................................5 After Use / Storage ........................................5 Safety Signs ..............................................6 Operation .................................................7-9 Operating Instructions ........................................7-8...
Safety Safety Alert Symbol -The safety alert symbol for safety signs & decals that contain one of the three signal words (DANGER, WARNING, & CAUTION) will appear as shown in figure 1. Figure 1: Safety Alert Symbol Signal Words -There are three signal words; DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION. The signal words bring attention to the existence and relative seriousness of a hazard.
Safety Hazards Preparation for Use 1.) General Guidelines Every year many unnecessary accidents occur due to improper equipment handling and a disregard for safety precautions. As the operator you can avoid accidents by observing the precautions in this section. • The best defense against accidents is a careful and responsible operator.
Safety During Use • Always be aware of bystanders, particularly children! Always look before moving the equipment. Bystanders should never be allowed near the equipment during operation. • No passengers are allowed on or in the tractor or equipment, to which this attachment is installed, at any time. •...
Safety Safety Signs Signs and decals used to indicate safe practices while preparing, transporting, and operating equipment, to which this attachment is installed. • Make sure that they are not obstructed by dirt. Clean as necessary. • Replacements can be ordered from a CropCare® Dealer Figure 1: Owner’s Manual Decal (DE39) Figure 2: Read Owner’s Manual (DE115)
Operation Operating Instructions Before operating this attachment, it is important that you read this entire manual and know all safety precautions. Always take your time and be alert when operating your equipment with this attachment. This will allow you to safely operate without accident or interruption.
Operation 2.) Set the Drip Tape Guide Depth • Set the depth of the Drip Tape Guide Tube. • If the drip tape is to be buried, set the depth so that the top of the outlet is approximately 1” -2” below the bed top, maximum of 4”.
Operation During Operation • Starting at the beginning of the row, secure the end of the drip tape that has been fed through the Drip Tape Guide. • Proceed down the row. • Keep an eye on the drip tape being fed through the rollers, it should have enough tension on it so that changes in driving speeds will not cause the drip tape roll to unravel.
Maintenance and Adjustments Maintenance Schedules -Information concerning periodic maintenance tasks and the recommended frequency. Frequency Maintenance Tasks Check for broken or stressed parts. Check for loose connections (hardware). Every Use Grease pillow block bearings on spool shaft and brake arm shaft. Adjust Brake Spring tension if needed.
Maintenance and Adjustments Maintenance Materials Specifications, including quantities / capabilities for normal maintenance materials, such as: • General-purpose lithium grease. • Paint Adjustments Information concerning adjustments required to adapt the machine to different tasks or operating conditions. • Adjust the brake belt tension as indicated in the figure below. The Brake Belt tightens when the tractor stops to prevent the drip tape from unrolling.
Maintenance and Adjustments Storage • Park the equipment, to which this attachment is installed, on a hard level surface, away from all human and livestock activity. • Do not permit children to play on or around equipment, on which this attachment is installed. Specifications General Specifications Max.
® CropCare Limited Warranty Warranty Coverage CropCare® hereby provides a Limited Two (2) Year Warranty on the Products manufactured by CropCare® that such Products shall be free from manufacturer’s defects in any of the Product’s components in the 24 month period following the original date of purchase from the authorized dealer (the “Warranty Period”).
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PBZ Manufactured by PBZ LLC A Paul B Zimmerman Inc. Company www.CropCareEquipment.com *This owners manual template was derived from the ASABE standard for an operator’s manual...