Blastrac BS 180, Instruction Manual

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BS180 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents ....................................................................................................2-3
Hydraulic ................................................................................................................4-5
A. Maintaining A Safe Work Environment ................................................................4
B. Pressure............................................................................................................4-5
C. Flammability ........................................................................................................5
D. Hydraulic Fluid......................................................................................................5
Rules for Safe Operation..........................................................................................6-9
A. Grounding ............................................................................................................8
B. Extension Cords ..................................................................................................9
Specifications ............................................................................................................10
Transportation ..................................................................................................10.1-12
A. Transport Wheels ............................................................................................10.1
B. Wheels Engaged/Disengaged ........................................................................10.1
C. Loading ..............................................................................................................11
D. Unloading ..........................................................................................................12
General Operation................................................................................................13-15
A. Machine Start-up Procedure ..............................................................................13
B. Maintenance ................................................................................................13-14
C. Removal Tips ....................................................................................................15
Angle Attachments ....................................................................................................16
A. Mounting Angle Attachments ............................................................................16
Blades ..................................................................................................................17-24
A. Blade Setting ................................................................................................17-18
B. Carbide Shank Setting ......................................................................................18
C. Blade Changing..................................................................................................19
D. Blade Sharpening ..............................................................................................20
E. Blade Chart ..................................................................................................21-22
F. Types of Tearouts..........................................................................................23-24
Procedures ..........................................................................................................25-28
A. Counterweights ..................................................................................................25
B. Wheel Adjustment/Removal ..............................................................................25
C. Hydraulic Fluid Level and Changing ..................................................................26
D. Tank Removal ....................................................................................................26
E. Inspection of Internal Parts ................................................................................27
F. Speed Control and Replacement ......................................................................27
G. Pressure Valve Replacement ............................................................................27
H. Forward and Reverse Switch Replacement ......................................................28