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CAUTION! 

WE RECOMMEND YOU REPLACE THE SUCTION FILTER CARTRIDGE 

AFTER THE FIRST 100 HOURS OF OPERATION; SUBSEQUENTLY, REPLACE IT EVERY 
500 HOURS. BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE CARTRIDGE, LUBRICATE THE SEAL WITH A 
THIN FILM OF OIL.

6.3 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE

It is advisable to perform this at the end of the season when 
the equipment is used intensively, or every other year if it is 
used normally. Arrange for a general check to be performed 
with a specialised BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. 
technician.

6.4 REPAIRS

For repair operations, it is advisable to resort to BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE 
S.r.l. technicians at the manufacturer’s headquarters or contact a specialised/authorised 
workshop.

6.5 WAREHOUSING AND POSSIBLE TRANSPORTATION

At the end of the season or if you plan not to use this equipment for an extended 
period of time, it is advisable to:
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Wash the equipment itself thoroughly and dry it

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Carefully check and if necessary replace damaged and/or worn parts

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Tighten all bolts, screws and nuts fully

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Perform meticulous greasing and then protect the entire equipment with a canvas 
and store it in a dry place.

CAUTION!

 

IF THESE OPERATIONS ARE PERFORMED CAREFULLY, THE BENEFIT WILL 

SOLELY BE FOR THE OPERATOR WHO, UPON RESUMING WORK, WILL FIND THE 
EQUIPMENT IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER.

6.6 RECOMMISSIONING AFTER WINTER STORAGE

Before using the machine again after a long period of inactivity, general checks need 
to be performed on the equipment.

Summary of Contents for BMA INTER-ROW 2T COMPACT

Page 1: ...NTER ROW WEEDER BMA 2T REV INTER ROW WEEDER BMA CLASSIC INTER ROW WEEDER MACCHINE AGRICOLE BMA REV INTER ROW WEEDER BMA MANUAL ECO INTER ROW WEEDER BMA INTER ROW GRUBBING WEEDER Read this instruction manual thoroughly before use english ...

Page 2: ...MISSIONING THE BMA INTER ROW WEEDER 15 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 15 MACHINE USE 16 ELECTRO PNEUMATIC ADJUSTMENT WITH CONTROL UNIT 18 MANUAL ADJUSTMENT 21 MANUAL HEAD INVERSION ADJUSTMENT 22 MANUAL HEAD ROTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT 23 OPERATING PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURES 23 FORWARD SPEED 25 5 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS 25 6 MAINTENANCE 27 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 27 GENERAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS 27 NYL...

Page 3: ...and avoid repetition the optional accessories handbooks are part of it BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S r l reserves the right to amend it without no tice and the normal printing cycles may lead to slight variations 1 2 GUARANTEE The BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S r l product guarantee applies for twelve 12 months from the date of purchase The BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S r l guarantee covers t...

Page 4: ...h the instructions provided in this manual e modifications made to the machine that have not been authorised by BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S r l for instance a change in the operating pressure etc 1 4 WARNING SIGNS ON THE MACHINE AND IN THE MANUAL Below are all the pictorials applied to the machine in order to illustrate the warnings bans and correct methods of use The operations requiring part...

Page 5: ...OW WEEDER equipment in this series see FIGURES 2 3 4 5 6 7 is expressly built for professional agricultural use for weeding inter row grass and the mechanical earthing up of inter row shoots THE BMA CLASSIC INTER ROW WEEDER see FIG 2 is the first in a series of equipment applicable to the new BMA INTER ROW tool holder chassis a tool holder chassis fitted with a hydraulic system capable of operatin...

Page 6: ...ed to the chassis of the BMA INTER ROW WEEDER for the mechanical earthing up of inter row shoots thereby obtaining the BMA INTER ROW GRUBBING WEEDER see FIG 4 FIG 3 FIG 4 E outstanding organic weeding especially around the plant stumps making resorting to chemical weeding entirely unnecessary Thanks to this characteristic and to the considerable operating speed 1 000 1 100 rpm superior productivit...

Page 7: ...ting the 2 two heads for between plant management in vineyards and orchards The nylon wires of the BMA 2T COMPACT INTER ROW WEEDER perform outstanding organic weeding especially around the plant stumps making resorting to chemical weeding entirely unnecessary Thanks to this characteristic and to the considerable operating speed 1 000 1 100 rpm superior productivity levels can be achieved The worki...

Page 8: ... AS ENVISAGED BY ARTICLES 36 37 AND 73 OF ITALIAN LEG DECREE 81 2008 and SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS AND ADDENDA 2 1 FORBIDDEN USES Uses other than those specified in point 2 are strictly forbidden 2 2 RECOMMENDATIONS Considering the complex nature of the equipment and the variety of technologies utilised mechanical hydraulic oil hydraulic and electro technical operators are for bidden from disassemblin...

Page 9: ...SURE bar CLASSIC 180 160 150 REV 180 160 150 GRUBBING 170 90 130 2T COMPACT 400 160 150 2T REV 400 160 150 MANUAL ECO 120 160 150 3 1 SETUPS PERMITTED Setups other than those supplied at the time of delivery of the equipment must be authorised in advance by the manufacturer BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S r l THIS AUTHORISATION MUST BE CONSIDERED BINDING FOR THE VALIDITY ITSELF OF THE DECLARATION ...

Page 10: ...tive 95 16 EC Italian Leg Decree no 17 of 27 January 2010 and subsequent amendments and adden da implementation of Directive 2006 42 EC related to machinery and which amends Directive 95 16 EC related to accessories UNI EN ISO 4254 1 2013 Agricultural machinery Safety Part 1 general requirements UNI EN 706 2010 Agricultural machinery Vine shoot tipping machines Safety UNI EN 745 2010 Passive type ...

Page 11: ...e case of soils on slopes with a gradient of between 25 and 40 beyond this limit we recommend you use specialised machines driven by particu larly expert trained operators Operate at a due distance from live power lines 4 1 1 WORKSTATIONS Use of this machine does not entail constant manning by an operator in the vicinity since the operator is normally located in the tractor cab We recommend the us...

Page 12: ...apacities It is ad visable to apply a suitable sling to the load to be handled as shown in the figure opposite the points to use are clearly indicated with a dedicated symbol on the machine see FIG 9 IT IS FORBIDDEN TO WALK OR STAND UNDER THE MACHINE WHILE IT IS LIFTED THE MACHINE IS FITTED WITH A SAFETY LOCKING VALVE THAT RETAINS ITS INI TIAL POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A PRESSURE LEAK 4 3 1 PARKING...

Page 13: ...moving uphill or over bumps The total weight with the maximum setup is specified on the identification data plate and can be found in the maximum setup version permitted in any tables annexed to this manual Below is a formula which can be used for the approximate check of the feasibility of tractor BMA IN TER ROW WEEDER use b check the diameter of the lift attachment pins if necessary adjust the d...

Page 14: ...ely with the engine switched off lower any equipment connected to the tractor lift carefully clean the two parts to be connected CAUTION THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS USED ARE DOUBLE ACTING CYLINDERS CONNECT THE HYDRAULIC COUPLING WITH THE RED CAP 1 TO THE CONTINUOUS DELIVERY OF THE TRACTOR AND CONNECT THE HYDRAULIC COUPLING WITH THE BLACK CAP 2 TO THE TRACTOR FREE DISCHAR GE IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO...

Page 15: ...l air heat exchanger serving the equipment 4 6 COMMISSIONING THE BMA INTER ROW WEEDER Before using the equipment it is indispensable to adjust it according tot he specific type of work and soil in question Certain types of BMA INTER ROW WEEDERS are designed to allow the height adjustment of the wheels by intervening on the adjust ment illustrated see FIG 13 In all these types the head locking pin ...

Page 16: ...justments during the weeding process the tractor must necessarily be stopped before the new adjustment is made The machine can be equipped with an oil tank and pump kit in other words a separate pneumatic system independent from the tractor setup directly on the BMA INTER ROW WEEDER see FIG 15 which can be used via the above mentioned control unit CAUTION THIS MACHINE SETUP MODIFICATION MUST UNDER...

Page 17: ...ng the adjustment controls connected directly to those of the tractor instead of the above mentioned control unit CAUTION THIS ELECTRO PNEUMATIC ADJUSTMENT MODIFICATION MUST UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTANCES BE AUTHORISED BY BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S r l ...

Page 18: ...identifies a specific adjustment of the equipment and can be identified by a coloured dot In order to allow straightforward and unequivocal identification of the adjustments the same coloured dots found on the push button panel have also been positioned on the machine in the vicinity of the adjustment controls Specifically push button no 1 YELLOW spot is designed for the horizontal adjustment of t...

Page 19: ...2 2T COMPACT and 2T REV version with hydraulic spring FIG 22 FIG 22 B FIG 21 Make the electrical connection of the control unit as illustrated in point 4 5 of this manual Each button on the push button panel identifies a specific adjustment of the equipment and can be identified by a coloured dot In order to allow straightforward and unequivocal identification of the adjustments the same coloured ...

Page 20: ... FIG 25 and the horizontal adjustment see FIG 26 of the boom of the other head FIG 25 FIG 26 FIG 23 FIG 24 Specifically push button no 1 YELLOW spot and no 2 GREEN spot are designed respectively for the horizontal adjustment see FIG 23 and the vertical adjustment see FIG 24 of the boom of one of the heads ...

Page 21: ...see FIG 27 Transport and working position rotor adjust ment act on the adjustment screw see FIG 28 Length wise adjustment of the protective guard act on the adjustment until you reach the desired adjustment see FIG 30 For the BMA GRUBBING INTER ROW WEEDER si procede con Length wise adjustment of the block act on the adjustment two nuts spanner diam 24 mm to the desired adjustment see FIG 31 For th...

Page 22: ...istons allowing horizontal movement yellow and red con trols see FIG 32 Manual extraction of the 2 two heads towards the outside see FIG 33 FIG 32 FIG 34 FIG 33 FIG 35 Manual adjustment of the structure towards the back away from the machine act on the two adjustment bolts loosening them first and then tightening them again after the structure has been moved see FIG 34 Insertion of the rear T shap...

Page 23: ...ries and it takes place with the machine switched on at low revs To adjust the speed of the rotor installed in the head turn the dedicated knob situated on the top of the machine see FIG 39 4 8 OPERATING PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURES The BMA INTER ROW WEEDER is equipped with a pressure gauge to allow the oil pressure to be constantly checked see FIG 40 while working The temperature of the oil inside t...

Page 24: ...he pressure of the hydraulic system must be checked on a regular basis using the pressure gauge situated on the adjustment control unit see FIG 40 FIG 40 The pressure inside the system during working must never exceed 150 bar Should the pressure during activities exceed the 150 bar limit proceed as follows The technical data specified below refer to room temperature conditions of between 10 and 50...

Page 25: ...D INTEGRITY OF ALL PROTECTIONS EVERY DAY AND REPLACE THEM IF WORN OR DAMAGED The manufacturer will not be held in any way liable in the event of accidents due to use of the equipment without its accident prevention protections The safety precautions and warnings are provided in this manual and on the product itself Unless s he heeds these hazard messages the operator may have an accident with seri...

Page 26: ...INE Run a check of the equipment and vehicle before you switch them on every time all the safety devices must be present and correctly positioned Respect the highway code Do not carry property or people on the machine other than that supplied and envisaged by the type approval Do not tamper with the equipment or any of its parts Always keep the machine in perfect and efficient working order and as...

Page 27: ...NERAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS These operations may be dangerous for personal safety therefore proceed with cau tion and care respecting all the safety regulations Before commencing any mainte nance or cleaning operations use the Personal protection devices such as gloves safety shoes goggles visors headsets etc depending on the task to be performed CAUTION BEFORE COMMENCING ANY MAINTENANCE...

Page 28: ...chine during its entire life cycle according to the usage of the same For tightening and loosening operations do not apply pipes or extensions in general to the spanners to enhance their force If torque wrenches and special tools are used check that the calibration is suitable for the com ponent in question This BMA INTER ROW WEEDER is fitted as standard with top quality nylon cutting wi res The l...

Page 29: ...ing a 24 mm spanner turning it anti clockwise to lock the rotor simultaneously 5 remove the protective cover 6 pull the wire from both ends simultaneously until you reach a length of 80 cm normal working length 7 reassemble the cap and screw the head bolt by turning it clockwise 1 wear the individual protection devices envisaged for the maintenance work gloves visor safety footwear and protective ...

Page 30: ...ternal wire needs to be replaced proceed as follows 1 perform the operations set out in the previous operating instruction for the exten sion of the wire from point 1 to 5 included 2 arrange 9 pieces of wire measuring 10 m in length each 3 insert the needle supplied and thread it through the 4 holes in the rotor bobbin 4 insert the thread into the end of the needle NOTA this particular system of w...

Page 31: ...tially synthetic grade 2 mineral grease 6 2 3 FILTER OIL REPLACEMENT AND TOP UP Top up and make the necessary replacements by unscrewing the dedicated cap designed for this purpose see FIG 53 An oil indicator light is provided to indicate the best oil level which corresponds to the middle of the level of the liquid in the indicator light see FIG 54 FIG 52 FIG 53 FIG 54 CAUTION TOP UPS AND COMPLETE...

Page 32: ...nufacturer s headquarters or contact a specialised authorised workshop 6 5 WAREHOUSING AND POSSIBLE TRANSPORTATION At the end of the season or if you plan not to use this equipment for an extended period of time it is advisable to Wash the equipment itself thoroughly and dry it Carefully check and if necessary replace damaged and or worn parts Tighten all bolts screws and nuts fully Perform meticu...

Page 33: ...and addenda are Ferrous materials aluminium stainless steel copper Plastic materials Printed circuit boards 6 7 2 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUITABLE WASTE TREATMENT Correct management of special waste envisages Storage in suitable places avoiding mixing hazardous waste with non hazardous waste Making sure the transport and disposal recovery of the same takes place by au thorised carriers and recipients ...

Page 34: ...l connection Make sure the hydraulic couplings are correctly inserted The pneumatic adjustment of the machine doesn t work Check the electrical connection of the control unit Check the protection fuses arranged on the underside of the control unit are functioning The inter row weeder does not perform mechanical weeding properly Wire too short Extend the wire until it reaches 80 cm and if necessary...

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