Simex PL 4520, Use And Maintenance Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Sound power levels detected ................................................................................................................ 4
2. Declaration of conformity ...................................................................................................................... 5
3. Symbols ................................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Safety and hazard stickers .................................................................................................................... 7
5. General precautions for use .................................................................................................................. 9
6. Technical characteristic ....................................................................................................................... 10
6.1 Machine description ............................................................................................................................ 10
6.2 Overall dimensions .............................................................................................................................. 11
6.3 Specifications and performance .......................................................................................................... 12
6.4 Main machine parts ............................................................................................................................. 13
6.5 Environmental conditions .................................................................................................................... 15
6.6 Permitted uses .................................................................................................................................... 15
6.7. Residual risks ...................................................................................................................................... 15
6.8 Safety devices ..................................................................................................................................... 16
7 Delivery and unloading ........................................................................................................................ 17
8 Handling, transportation and lifting .................................................................................................... 18
9 Use ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
9.1 Preliminary checks .............................................................................................................................. 19
9.2 Procedure for getting on and off the prime mover .............................................................................. 19
9.3 Machine/prime mover matching .......................................................................................................... 20
9.4 Hydraulic connection of the standard machine with 3-line hydraulic system to the prime mover ....... 22
9.5 Hydraulic connection of the standard machine with 5-line hydraulic system to the prime mover ....... 23
9.6 Hydraulic disconnection of the standard machine with 3- or 5-line hydraulic system from the prime
mover .................................................................................................................................................. 24
9.7 Disconnecting the machine from the prime mover .............................................................................. 25
9.8 Planing depth adjustment .................................................................................................................... 26
9.8.1. Setting the zero position for planing depth adjustment ....................................................................... 27
9.9 Cutter drum removal and refitting ........................................................................................................ 28
9.10 Mechanical floating tilt device with spring jack .................................................................................... 29
9.11 Starting up standard machines ........................................................................................................... 30
9.12 Side shift operation on the standard machine with 3-line hydraulic system ....................................... 32
9.13 General operating conditions .............................................................................................................. 33
9.14 Side-by-side planing ............................................................................................................................ 34
9.15 Stopping the machine in normal conditions ........................................................................................ 35
9.16 Emergency stops ................................................................................................................................. 35
9.17 Parking ................................................................................................................................................ 35
10 Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................ 36
10.1 Cutter drum inspection ........................................................................................................................ 37
10.2 Tool integrity assessment (teeth) ........................................................................................................ 38
10.3 Tool replacement (teeth) ..................................................................................................................... 40
10.4 Machine cleaning ................................................................................................................................ 40
10.5 Structural integrity assessment ........................................................................................................... 40
10.6 Nut and bolt tightness test ................................................................................................................... 40
10.7 Check the support skids for wear ........................................................................................................ 41