Timberwolf TW PTO/S426, Instruction Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
TW PTO S426
24.06.2019
DISCHARGE CONTROLS
Controlling the discharge is an essential part of safe working.
ROTATION
Slacken nut ‘C’ using integral handle, rotate tube, retighten nut.
BUCKET ANGLE
Adjust the bucket to the desired angle by loosening clamp ‘A’ and
pushing/pulling handle ‘B’. When angle achieved retighten clamp ‘A’.
NOTE: Handle ‘B’ can be positioned in either upper or lower holes according
to operator preference.
CLEARING PLATE
Unclip catches ‘D’ on both sides to open the clearing plate.
A
B
C
D
HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL INDICATOR
Always be aware that what you are putting into the shredder must come out. If the material stops coming out of the
discharge tube but the shredder is taking material in - STOP IMMEDIATELY. Continuing to feed material into a blocked
machine may cause damage and will make it difficult to clear. Two areas of the machine can become blocked - the
discharge tube and the drum housing. To clear a blockage proceed as follows:
Stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition keys. Ensure drum has stopped turning by observation of the drive •
shaft.
Remove the two drum housing securing nuts and open the drum housing until it rests against the rubber stop. •
WARNING! Ensure the weight of the discharge tube is fully supported whilst opening the drum housing, to avoid
injury and damage.
Remove any blockage from the discharge tube, ensuring that it is clear along its entire length. •
Wearing gloves, reach into the drum housing and remove the material causing the blockage, including any material •
that may have also entered the side fan casing. WARNING! Beware of turning the drum whilst clearing a blockage, as
this could lead to injury.
Close the drum housing and replace and tighten the two securing nuts. WARNING! Ensure the weight of the •
discharge tube is fully supported whilst lowering the drum housing, to avoid injury and damage.
RESTART the tractor, engage the PTO and run at working speed. Allow sufficient time for the machine to clear any •
residual material before recommencing work
This can be viewed through the wall of the tank. Maximum and minimum marks are provided.
To properly control the speed of material entering the shredder chamber, the machine relies on the large feed roller to
grip the material. The feed roller can grip material down to 15mm in diameter. The machine will not tolerate or process
items such as tyres, mattresses, heavy duty plastic containers (used for oils, chemicals, etc.), carpets, reinforced
concrete, metallic items exceeding lightweight domestic door furniture, commercial plastic gas pipe, alkathene water
pipe, metal reinforced drainage/irrigation pipe, baler twine, rope, metal banding, computer hard drives (which contain
magnets) and any similar objects to the above.
NOTE: When materials are corrosive they may attack and degrade the individual components. It is essential that the
unit be thoroughly cleaned down after shredding anything that may contain materials of an aggressive nature.
Ejection of material – Warning! The TW PTO S426 shredder ejects material at high speed. Ensure there is an adequate
safety zone and that ejected material is aimed away from operators into a safe area, i.e. an enclosure or container with
a back stop (i.e. wall) behind it to prevent ejected material from leaving the work area and causing injury and damage.
If loading into a truck or trailer, ensure the structure is strong enough to cope with the impact from ejected material.
SHREDDING
BLOCKAGES
WARNING
LIMITATIONS ON MATERIALS
Continuing to feed the shredder with material once it has become blocked will cause the shredder to compact material
in the drum housing and discharge chute and it will be difficult and time consuming to clear.
AVOID THIS SITUATION - WATCH THE DISCHARGE TUBE AT ALL TIMES.