Barikell MK8 120, Instructions For Use Manual

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float machine with a crane using suitable metal
cables hooked onto the attachments (Fig.7 No.1)
arranged on the 4 sides of the cage.
The float machine is shipped fully assembled
except for the seat and the engine-side headlight;
moreover, the two steering levers are lowered and
the battery cable is detached.
The machine handling operations must
be carried out in observance of the
regulations in force regarding safety in
the workplace.
Dispose of the packaging in the
appropriate manner in accordance with
the regulations in force in the country of
use.
4.2. Component assembly
(fig.3)Seat assembly
: fix the seat (1) to the
support plate (2) using the 4 bolts (3). Fully tighten
the nuts and connect the terminal
(fig.3) Headlight assembly : fit the headlight (5) in
such a way that it is tight enough to resist rotation
and movement, fit the ground cable (7), screw on
and tighten the counternut, fit the power cable (6)
into the plugs.
(fig.6) Mounting the steering levers: insert
the central tie-rod joint in its housing (5) and the
side tie-rod joint (4) in the levers positioned near
the fuel tank, then screw down and tighten the
nuts.
(fig.8) Battery cable connection : remove the
cover (2) and connect the relevant cable to the
positive pole (4) of the battery (1), appropriately
tightening the terminal.
4.3. Water supply
(fig.8) The hydraulic float machine MK8 120 has
an autonomous wetting system. The water is
sprayed in correspondence to the rotors from the
nozzles connected to the water tank (5).
When filling the tank, be careful not to confuse the
water tank (5) with the fuel tank (6).
4.4. Fuel
WARNING : Danger of explosion and
fire.
Fill the tank in an open place away from
heat sources. Do not smoke. Do not
refuel when the engine is running or very
hot.
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IMPORTANT:
Consult the engine manual for the type
of fuel to use.
1. Clean the area around the fuel filler cap.
2. Remove the cap.
3. Fill the tank up to 3-4 cm from the brim in
order to allow the fuel to expand.
4. Close the filler cap.
5. Always thoroughly clean the area around
the cap removing any small spills.
4.5. Engine oil
Refer to the engine manual attached.
Dispose of used oil in the appropriate
manner in accordance with the
regulations in force in the country of use
5. Use
5.1. Preliminary checks
Before proceeding with starting and use of the
float machine, do the following
1. Check the oil level in the engine and, if
necessary, top up (see Par. 4.5).
2. Check the fuel level in the tank and, if
necessary, refuel (see Par. 4.4).
3. Check that all the protection devices are
present and working.
4. Adjust the seat position horizontally to
obtain the best possible working position
(see Par.3.4)
5. Check that the blade is inclined by at least
1 cm in order to have better control over
the float machine when starting (for
adjustment see Par. 3.5 )
6. Ensure that the float machine is
positioned on a flat surface with a
capacity of more than 300 kg/m
2
and that
there is sufficient space around the float
machine (at least 2 m).
7. Check that the two drive control levers are
in perpendicular position and adjust if
necessary (see Par. 3.6).
5.2. Starting
In order to prevent slippage and losing
control of the float machine when
starting and during the working phases
the operator must be seated in the