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Rotary Mulcher RM 232

Safety distances

Vertical:

Horizontal:

Safety zone for vertical work

Safety zone for horizontal work

Only use the machine where there is sufficient light, preferably during

daytime. Where this is not possible, additional light should be installed on the machine,
ensuring that the danger zone is total illuminated.

Cutting

height,

vertical

Safety

radius (SR)

Frontal

safety

distance

(FSD)

0 -2,5 m

15 m

>2,5 m

20 m

Cutting

height,

horizontal

Sikkerheds
radius (SR)

Frontal

safety

distance

(FSD)

< 1 m

10 m

12 m

1 - 2 m

15 m

20 m

2 - 3 m

20 m

25 m

> 3 m

25 m

30 m

Summary of Contents for RM 232

Page 1: ...3 Edition 2019 ...

Page 2: ...ruction manual must be handed over to the new owner The content of the instruction manual is based on information that was valid at the time of publication As our products are under continuous development and improvement changes in the specifications will be made If there is information that differs from the machine at hand you can receive instructions from the GreenTec Aftersale department Merkur...

Page 3: ...________________________________________________________________________________ 23 Mounting of extra equipment ____________________________________________________________________ 24 Before initial start up ___________________________________________________________________________ 27 Dismounting __________________________________________________________________________________ 27 Transport posit...

Page 4: ...eentec eu where you can use the retailer login to access the latest updates of instruction manuals and spare parts catalogue for our whole product line We hope you will be pleased with your new GreenTec machine Med venlig hilsen John Christensen Salgs Direktør GreenTec A S GreenTec s vision is to develop and sell quality machines for the maintenance of green areas for example in agriculture indust...

Page 5: ...stands the content before proceeding If the machine is resold the instruction book must be handed over to the new owner The following fields are filled in for use when ordering spare parts or other inquiries Serial number Date of delivery Retailer Mail Phone Merkurvej 25 DK 6000 Kolding Denmark Phone 45 75553644 Fax 45 75554243 Mail info greentec eu Web www greentec eu Opening hours Monday Friday ...

Page 6: ...otential situation that can result in serious damages to machine or equipment if the instructions are not carefully followed NOTICE Specific or general information that is deemed important or useful Left Hand LH Right Hand RH These terms are used when the machine is mounted on the vehicle seen from behind The terms are also used when referring to the vehicle Serial number plate All machines are eq...

Page 7: ...manufactured by the above mentioned company complies with the guidelines of the European Parliament and the Directive of the European Counsil 2006 42 EC referring to international standards associated with its design and construction as mentioned in the technical documents DS EN ISO 12100 3rd edition 2011 Safety of Machinery General principles for design Risk assessment and risk reduction DS EN 14...

Page 8: ...nnel who after carefully reading the instruction manual have sufficient knowledge Maintenance and adjustments must be made only when the machine is stopped The procedure for stopping the machine as described in Stop the tool must be followed unconditionally When doing maintenance work on the mounted tool and or machine secure with suitable support elements When replacing work tools with cutting ed...

Page 9: ...he user must be healthy and rested before using the machine as well as pauses for fatigue to ensure the safety of others and others The user should ensure varying postures and take regular breaks to avoid damage to the musculoskeletal system It is not allowed for anyone to mount the tool or the machine during transport and work When operating never leave the driver s seat Staying in the work area ...

Page 10: ... cutters when the machine is running Never remove safety guards covers Warning Check every 8 hours that all bolts nuts are tightened Warning Always be aware of overhead lines Between the electric masts there will always be a risk of touching the overhead lines In case of doubt contact the local power plant for instructions on safety distances Warning Read the instructions manual carefully before u...

Page 11: ...rectorate must be advised before commencing work on public roads Time and place must be announced Suggested signage on public roads Warning sign Road work with additional Hedge cutting sign 0 1 km or appropriate shorter distance Warning Sign Pinch point with the additional One lane only Command sign Hold left White and blue arrow sign on the back of the machine This applies within the EU where tra...

Page 12: ...o the following risks You can get stuck when the machine is connected or disconnected The machine can tip when the arm arms are raised You can be caught by the rotary axle from the power take off You can be hit or trapped by the moving parts for example blades driving axle and wings You can be hit by flying materials or machine parts in the event of machine damage The machine can tip over when not...

Page 13: ...t there are no damaged or loose parts Pay particular attention to ensuring that none of the blades are missing cracked or otherwise damaged Make sure that the blades are of the manufacturer s recommended type and that they are secured tightly and not damaged Make sure that all hydraulic pipes and hoses are correctly positioned in order to avoid rubbing stretching or crack damages Check that the ma...

Page 14: ...blades are missing Use a machine with defective blades bushings or bolts The blade bolts are checked and tightened minimum once a day Any defective part of the rubber flap kit must be replaced immediately Use or mount the tool on a tractor that does not comply with the manufacturer s specifications Use the machine if the hydraulic system shows sign of damage Stop the engine when the hydraulic pres...

Page 15: ...tion on the blades Brake Voltage Control and the use of Side Shielding The machine consists of a self supporting main frame with 4 rotors with each 6 hardened blades The blades overlap each other and are build in 2 layers they are forcesed in cutting position by means of the centrifugal action If the knife is overloaded they will be forced back into the rotor The blades are mounted with specially ...

Page 16: ...he risk is the sole responsibility of the user The owner operating manager is responsible for compliance with the following rules Never use the machine for transporting persons animals or materials The machine must never be used to cut the back side of a hedge so that the rotating blades will be facing towards the user The machine must under no circumstances be used as a stationary chip mulcher Ne...

Page 17: ...nch sizes 0 4 cm Allowed angles From 15 vertically to 90 horizontally Belt system Multi v belt Belt tension New belt 1100 Nm Used belt 900 Nm Work width 222 cm Weight and measurements on the floor Total length 115 cm Total width 230 cm Total height 65 cm Weight 310 kg Material The whole machine is build from high strength steel special steel Blades 4 rotors with double blade system 4 x 3 3 blades ...

Page 18: ...oses and flow divider Preparation of the vehicle Before using the Rotary Mulcher it is important that the vehicle is properly prepared This is to ensure both maximum safety and optimal operation and stability of the vehicle We recommend that the cabin of the vehicle has safety glass windows and protection installed when using our machines Additionally safety nets can be purchased as extra equipmen...

Page 19: ...ire specialist for advice and guidance on tire pressure or other questions you might have about the vehicle you want to carry the rotary mulcher with Depending on the weight and stability of the vehicle carrying the tool front side or rear weights may be necessary in order to maintain a stable rear axle pressure on the opposite wheels of where the arm is mounted All factors must be considered in o...

Page 20: ...ke sure that the requirements for the rotary mulcher are met see the section Specifications Storage and correct lifting GreenTec recommend storing the rotary mulcher on a suitable pallet when not in use If it is to be moved use a pallet lift or fork lift truck Alternatively you can also lift it using an approved round sling or something similar The mulcher weighs 310 kg and the round sling must be...

Page 21: ...hen the tool has an inclination of more than 30 degrees relative to the vertical For vertical position use only the lower side panel must be removed Adjusting the cutting angle The four bolts are loosened and the rotary mulcher is tipped An adjustment is made so that the rotary mulcher is parallel to the traffic direction When mounting on for example a digging machine you can advantegeously drive ...

Page 22: ...200 bar pressure RETURN The biggest hose is for RETURN marked in GREEN The hose is connected RETURN on the double action outlet Min pressure 5 bar if the pressure is lower then mount a checkvalve with an opening pressure at 4 bar checkvalve partno CA19 4 Max counter pressure 15 bars at the motor On all machines supplied by GreenTec all connecting hoses are color and text labeled with labels as ill...

Page 23: ...rea recommended the use of other types of oil Diagrams The rotary mulcher is driven by hydraulic oil from the towing vehicle or multi carrier The driver of the vehicle should be aware of the proper way to handle the oil read in the safety data sheet for the oil used by the vehicle The tool must be supplied with an oil flow of 50 l min Either the multi carrier must be designed to supply 50 l min to...

Page 24: ...n the adapter of the multi carrier The flow divider is installed using the 2 included 8 mm bolts on the adapter and hydraulic hoses are connected see the hydraulic diagram in the Diagrams section 1 Flow regulation 50l min 2 Pressure relief valve 190 bar Oil supply tractor or multi carrier Flow divider extra equipment RM232 Engine Remember drain MUST go directly in tank ...

Page 25: ...lease is installed on the adapter of the mulcher see picture The connection is made easier by making a slight angling of the Female part see picture Installed with 4 countersunk M16 bolts discs and lock nuts The nuts are cross tightened 215 Nm Remember to re tighten after the first 8 10 operating hours as paint residue etc may be worn off resulting in loose bolts Along with Quick Release we also r...

Page 26: ...commonly used in farming Easy maintenance and cleaning Higher flow The quick release couplings must only be installed by professionals who have the knowledge and understanding of hydraulic systems in order to avoid environmental pollution leaks and contamination of the closed hydraulic system You can purchase hydraulic quick release couplings at GreenTec These are manufactured in such a way that t...

Page 27: ...of oil if the arm is to be moved hydraulically max rev min on PTO must not be exceeded If you continue to increase the rotation speed on the tractor multi carrier the fuel consumption is increased without the mulcher running faster Warm up the hydraulic oil by running for 5 10 minutes in summer min 10 C and 20 30 minutes in winter under 5 C Stop by decreasing otation speed to idle speed after whic...

Page 28: ...g blades are turned off Long after run Rotation wait until the rotor heads are brought to a complete standstill before adjusting the tool Dirt and branches can fall on the rotating blades and be hurled out Then move the arm with the tool close into the vehicle Move the tool into the position where it takes up as little room as possible Lift the inner arm to transport stop or close to roof of the v...

Page 29: ...at the area around the tool has been secured Warm start Start up the Rotary Mulcher Cold start never start on max rotation speed Let the tool run without any excessive load for 5 15 min in order to reach the right operational temperature Increase rotation speed until the rotary mulcher has reached its ideal rotation speed that is when the hydraulics supply 50 l min a few more rev min so there is a...

Page 30: ...kly It can damage the hydraulic system in the long term When the work is done stop the engine of the vehicle Remove the ignition key and pull the handbreak Remember safety goggles and safety work gloves Set the arm system to transport position apply any transport protection devices Be careful around the sharp cutting edges When transporting show consideration for other road users Stopping the tool...

Page 31: ...ndition 3 Adjust the angle for the second cut Use the same angle as the first cut Be aware of the different safety distances with regard to cutting height 4 If necesary finish off with a horizontal cut at the top If the hedge is wider than the tool start closest to the vehicle for the best result Side guardings must be installed Be aware of the different safety distances with regard to cutting hei...

Page 32: ... faster thereby increasing the capacity and the working speed can subsequently be increased by approximately 1 2 km h However this means that the material is not pulverized as effectively Never use the machine without side guarding s when the tool has an inclinationof more than 30 degrees relative to the vertical When using in a horizontal position only the lowest side panel must be removed There ...

Page 33: ...bly during daytime Where this is not possible additional light should be installed on the machine ensuring that the danger zone is total illuminated Cutting height vertical Safety radius SR Frontal safety distance FSD 0 2 5 m 15 m 15 m 2 5 m 20 m 20 m Cutting height horizontal Sikkerheds radius SR Frontal safety distance FSD 1 m 10 m 12 m 1 2 m 15 m 20 m 2 3 m 20 m 25 m 3 m 25 m 30 m ...

Page 34: ...cal and chemical effects Danger for the environment as a result of hydraulic leakage Damages and malfunctions on machine multi carrier or vehicle All compensation claims are ceased To avoid accidents the followings rules must always be followed All work on the machine must only be done when it is brought to a standstill the carrier is turned off the handbreak is pulled and the key is removed from ...

Page 35: ...s well as the inspection of the belt tension 900 N Daily inspection of the whole machine before work start up After the first 3 5 hours After that daily General assessment Intact guardings Cracks in frame blade rotors or blades Loose parts or missing bolts or blades Blade bolts are tightened 135N Inspect hydraulics for leaks from engine fittings and hoses Inspect belt tension 900 N Inspect the oil...

Page 36: ...a lock nut Safety work gloves Safety shoes Procedure Loosen the two bolt for the safety cover and lift it up Great caution should be exercised when working with the machine s belt drive as there is danger og jamming fingers and hands in contact with the driving belt pulleys blades and guardings Always remember to turn the rotors a couple of rounds in order to distribute the tension across the whol...

Page 37: ...k nut is tightening After general control of the whole compartment no loose parts etc the cover is reattached and tightened with two bolts If you have any questions pleace contact the GreenTec service department We can be helpful with good advice as well as provide the correct tool for checking the tension Belt diagram RM 232 Right model RM 232 Left model Tool for checking the belt tension OPTIKRI...

Page 38: ... hose can be very dangerous When replacing hoses avoid twisting hoses and fittings Use two wrenches to loosen and tighten Avoid excessive tightening If fittings continue to leak they must be replaced The warranty on the hoses is limited to replacement of hoses due to defective material or fabrication The warranty for hoses no longer applies if Hoses are damaged due to wear and tear If the hoses ha...

Page 39: ... wear damage or cracks they must be replaced immediately Never attempt to weld the blades as they become brittle and extremely dangerous Do not run any risk with the blades replace them if there is any doubt about their condition When the fluids evaporate from the branches the end result will be more frayed When working outside the growing season there will be increased wear on the blades The best...

Page 40: ...e we recommend that the machine be cleaned regularly for wood scraps and branches Should some branches get stuck in the machine during work the machine must be stopped the tractor switched off ignition key removed and the handbrake must be pulled before you exit and manually release the branch from the machine REMEMBER to wait until the after run of the blades has stopped completely You MUST make ...

Page 41: ...g use of the oil Do not leave hydraulic hoses on the floor They can cause you to stumble Place all hoses above the machine tool Always keep the machine and working tools in a clean condition Dirt attracts moisture and can thereby result in increased rust formation Paint damages must be repaired NOTE MUST BE KEPT DRY Risk of water in the bearings Keep in mind that the rotary mulcher is designed to ...

Page 42: ...with oil to correct level Oil leak in the pressure hose Check the machine for leaks Oil pump section filter is clogged Replace filter insert The branches are frayed Branches are bigger than recommended Do not exceed the mulchers recommended cutting lengths Work is done in winter Work within the hedge s growing season Drive slower adjust speed to the conditions Cutting result crooked chopped Rotor ...

Page 43: ... of Warranty We refer to the general GreenTec Sales and Delivery Terms on the website www GreenTec eu Use of the machine requires knowledge of and acceptance of these instructions as well as the limitations set forth in this instruction manu ...

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