Finn Bark Blower BB1216, Operator Instructions And Parts Manual

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR
FINN BARK BLOWER
INTRODUCTION
The FINN Corporation would like to thank you for your latest FINN purchase. In our efforts to
maintain a quality and growing relationship with each customer, we would like to encourage you
to contact us for help with service, genuine replacement parts, or any other information you may
require.
THE FINN BARK BLOWER AND ITS FUNCTION
The FINN Bark Blower is an apparatus for conveying and discharging bulk materials, such as bark
mulch, at a fast and uniform rate while utilizing a minimum amount of manpower. The product to
be used is generally composted and processed, and then used as a soil amendment, ground cover
for erosion, weed control, or for decorative purposes on landscaping (bark mulch).
This manual is intended to provide step-by-step instructions on the operation, care, and main-
tenance of the Bark Blower. In addition, it contains illustrations and a complete list of parts and
components for easy identification.
HOW THE BARK BLOWER WORKS
The bulk material is loaded into the hopper by a loader or by an infeed elevator. Located at the
bottom of the hopper is a drag conveyor, that conveys the bulk material to an opening containing
a feed roll. The feed roll and drag conveyor feed the bulk material into an airlock. The airlock is
specifically designed and built to handle tough, fibrous material. The function of the airlock is to
take the bulk material into open pockets exposed to the outside air, and to convey it to an area
where the pocket is closed off. At that point, a high-pressure air stream created by the blower is
channeled through the pocket, carrying the material through the hose for discharge.
NOTICE
For best results and to ensure safe operation and long life of the equipment, please read and fol-
low all instructions carefully.