INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your selection of the Triminator Buckmaster commercial bucker! We want to help you to get the best results from your new trimmer and to operate it safely. This User Guide contains the information on how to do that; please read it carefully before you set up and use your trimmer.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS Repairs may only be carried out by Eteros Technologies or a designated authorized agent (service technician). Should the need arise, please notify us: Eteros Technologies 6175 South Sandhill Road, Unit 600, Las Vegas, NV 89120 www.eteros.com www.thetriminator.com service@thetriminator.com...
This warranty does not apply to cosmetic damage, such as scratches or general wear and tear. Should you experience a technical problem with your equipment, please contact Eteros Technologies at the email or phone number outlined in the Service and Repairs section.
Damage Prevention Messages - You will also see other important messages that are preceded by the word NOTICE. This word means: NOTICE Your trimmer or other property can be damaged if you don’t follow instructions. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 5...
AVOID ROTATING RUBBER ROLLERS The Triminator BuckMaster’s rubber rollers can cause serious damage, cuts, and even amputate fingers or hands. Keep hands, arms, and body away from the rubber rollers whenever the motor is running. Keep hair, clothing, and jewelry away from the rollers. If you need to work around the bucker to clear or clean plant material for any reason, always shut off the electric motor and disconnect the bucker’s power cord from the AC outlet.
Keep children and bystanders away from the device. visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area. DON’T FORCE THE EQUIPMENT It will operate optimally and safely at the rate for which it was designed. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 8...
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Any damaged part including guards should be properly repaired or replaced. ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Safety goggles can protect your eyes from fast-moving debris. ALWAYS WEAR EAR PROTECTION Wear ear muffs or earplugs when operating loud machinery. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 9...
SETUP AND ASSEMBLY UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Triminator BuckMaster comes in shipping boxes disassembled. Upon receipt please check the boxes for damage and mark any damage on the shipping BOL and follow the shipper’s instructions. 1. To begin, disassemble the shipping boxes. Make note of any damage, which is identified on either the machine parts or the shipping crate.
CONTROLS NOTICE The BuckMaster series offers redundancy controls for safe operation. To operate, all controls must be in an active position and the emergency stop must be in an operating position. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 12...
● Check each control for proper operation. ● Check parts for wear. Replace if necessary. ● Check that all nuts, bolts, and clamps are tightened appropriately. KEEP ALL SHIELDS, GUARDS AND COVERS IN PLACE WHILE OPERATING THE BUCKER. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 13...
● Long hair should be secured in a manner that keeps it away from mechanical parts. ● Rotating machinery parts can entangle loose clothing, long hair or dangling jewelry resulting in serious injury or death. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 14...
STARTING THE BUCKER CONNECT POWER CORDS Connect the Triminator BuckMaster power cord to a 15 amp 120 vac AC circuit. Do not connect and disconnect the power cord with wet hands. Do not operate in the rain. The Triminator machine draws a max of 7 amps.
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Disconnect the bucker’s power cord by pulling on the power cord plug. NOTICE Be sure to hold the plug when disconnecting the power cord from the electrical outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on the power cord. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 16...
2. Make sure that all rotating parts have come to a complete stop. 3. Disconnect the bucker’s power cord. 4. Release the tension on the rollers by pulling the handle down and towards the operator. 5. Remove the obstruction. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 17...
Improper maintenance, or failure to correct a problem before operation, can cause a malfunction in which you can be seriously hurt or killed. Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner’s manual. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 18...
Check the rubber roller wheels. To do this remove the rear guard (located on the out-feed side of the Every 80 hours of operation roller assembly) for signs of wear, cracks or breaks. Replace as needed. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 19...
Pull roller handle down into the horizontal position 3. Remove roller guard With motor off, power cords unplugged loosen and remove the two thumb screw on top of the roller assembly. Pull roller guard up and away from roller assembly. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 20...
2. Install roller guard. a. Place roller guard on lower thumb screws on the bottom of the roller as assembly. b. Align holes on top of roller assembly and install thumb screws on top of roller assembly. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 21...
Once the source of the resistance has been identified and re¬solved, reset the circuit by pressing the small button on the control panel for 3 seconds then operate the machine normally. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 22...
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Clean Drum and Shear band; excessive plant ROLLERS DO NOT Drum and Shear Band are material has built up on these surfaces and PULL excessively dirty is causing excess friction. Triminator BuckMaster User Guide 23...
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