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SAFETY RULES  |  OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  |  MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

SBCSBCSMAN01
AUGUST 2021

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SWING BOOM

CUTTER

MODEL SERIES

17-30 GPM

17-30 GPM

14-20 GPM

14-20 GPM

SBCNS

SBC

Summary of Contents for SBC 14-20 GPM

Page 1: ...SAFETY RULES OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SBCSBCSMAN01 AUGUST 2021 O W N E R S M A N UA L SWING BOOM CUTTER MODEL SERIES 17 30 GPM 17 30 GPM 14 20 GPM 14 20 GPM SBCNS SBC ...

Page 2: ...DEALER INFORMATION PURCHASE DATE DEALER NAME ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Record product information below ...

Page 3: ...UGUST 2021 MODEL COMPARISON Swing Boom Cutter SBC 14 20 gpm 4 000 PSI 2 blades Horizontal Reach 8 Vertical Reach 16 3 cut capacity No case drain required Optional universal 8 pin or 14 pin wiring harness Piston Motor Swing Boom Cutter SBCNS 17 30 gpm 4 000 PSI 2 blades Horizontal Reach 8 Vertical Reach 16 4 cut capacity Case drain required Optional universal 8 pin or 14 pin wiring harness SCAN TO ...

Page 4: ...equirements 14 2 5 General Safety Instructions 15 SECTION 3 OPERATING PROCEDURES 3 1 Unpacking Your Brush Cutter 17 3 2 Pre Operating Checklist 17 3 3 Connecting Brush Cutter To Skid Steer Tractor 18 19 3 4 Connecting Electrical Harness 19 3 5 Paddle Controller Setup 20 3 6 Swing Boom Cutter Controls 21 22 3 7 First Time Use 23 3 8 Cutting Operations 24 25 ...

Page 5: ...ing Maintenance 34 35 4 9 Shear Bolt Replacement 35 4 10 Hydraulic Flow Diagram 36 4 11 Torque Specifications Table 37 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 Troubleshooting Chart 39 SECTION 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6 1 Specification Chart 41 SECTION 7 PARTS INFORMATION 7 1 Parts Assembly Diagrams 43 46 7 2 Electrical Drawings 47 SECTION 8 WARRANTY INFORMATION 8 1 Limited Warranty Statement 49 8 2 Warranty Service...

Page 6: ...wing Boom Brush Cutter All users must read and understand this manual before operating this machine Upon reading this manual all users should sign the Safety Acknowledgement Form at the end of this manual Store this manual in the document canister attached to this machine Please record your model and dealer information on the inside front cover You will be asked to provide this information when or...

Page 7: ...SAFETY INFORMATION SECTION 2 7 ...

Page 8: ...KNOWLEDGE your understanding of all safey instructions presented in this manual by signing the Safety Acknowledgement Form at the end of this manual 8 Swing Boom Brush Cutter implement attachment product machine brush cutter cutter Skid Steer skid steer loader skid steer tractor loader prime mover Operator user personnel The following terms are used interchangeably throughout this manual Alternate...

Page 9: ...d DANGER WARNING or CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Indicates a situation which may cause damage to equipment or property Messages are not related to personal injury Indicates specific safety related instructions or...

Page 10: ...death or serious injury EYE PROTECTION CARDBOARD Operators and Maintenance personnel must wear proper eye protection and use cardboard or wood to investigate hydraulic leaks to prevent death or serious injury from being injected with high pressure hydraulic fluid HIGH PRESSURE FLUID INJECTION HAZARD Operators and Maintenance personnel must not place fingers or hands directly over a hydraulic leak ...

Page 11: ...or leaks Use wood or cardboard instead of hands Keep all components in good repair HIGH PRESSURE FLUID HAZARD DANGER HAZARD FLYING DEBRIS STAY BACK TO PREVENT DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY DANGER To prevent serious injury or death never operate in populated areas or where throw objects could injure persons or damage property Never operate rotary cutter with deck raised more than two 2 feet Safety chain ...

Page 12: ...Figure 2 3 Safety Decal Locations 12 21 11 31 41 ...

Page 13: ...re 2 3 Safety Decal Locations Cont 13 Decals must be kept clean and legible at all times Operators must inspect the machine for safety decals Replace missing worn or damaged decals immediately Use care when cleaning the machine When using a hot pressure washer make sure water jet is not too close to the decal as this may cause the decal to peel When replacing parts be sure safety decals are in pla...

Page 14: ...ush Cutter should only be used on Skid Steer Loader s that meet the following requirements Minimum Lift Capacity 1 800 lb Minimum Weight w Bucket Removed 6 500 lb Impact Resistant Windshield and Cab Side Windows High Flow Auxiliary System Engine Horsepower Rating 65 HP 12V Auxiliary Electrical Connector not required if using optional controller A skid steer equipped with tracks COMPACT TRACK LOADE...

Page 15: ...o play on or around this equipment at any time Store this implement in an area not frequented by children ALWAYS wear the proper personal protection equipment while operating or servicing this machine NEVER operate or service this machine with bare feet sandals or other light footwear ALWAYS wear work gloves when handling cutter blades as they are often very sharp ALWAYS use eye protection while o...

Page 16: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 16 OPERATING PROCEDURES SECTION 3 ...

Page 17: ...ed to the skid steer loader Hydraulic hoses are connected and locked to the skid steer hydraulic couplers with no signs of hydraulic oil leaks present Blades are in working condition and securely attached to the blade holder and all bolts and nuts are tight Safety labels are present and legible No material ropes wire etc is obstructing the blades and blade holder assembly The area of operation is ...

Page 18: ...lat against the skid steer mounting plate 4 Activate your skid steer s lever lock switch to engage and lock the pins into the flange slots of the brush cutter s attachment plate If your skid steer does not have this switch push the latch handles down until you can see the lock pins extend into the attachment flange Consult your skid steer operator s manual for specific instructions on how to conne...

Page 19: ...s 3 3 Connecting Brush Cutter Cont Check that the hydraulic hoses are locked into the skid steer couplers before starting the cutter To keep contaminants from entering the hydraulic system wipe off any dirt or dust from the male or female hydraulic flat face couplers with a clean rag before attaching hoses 3 4 Connecting Electrical Harness Connect the electrical attachment harness from the swing b...

Page 20: ...pment damage it is recommended the paddle controller be installed by a qualified technician who is familiar with your skid steer s electrical system 1 Place the paddle controller on the seat inside the skid steer cab and route the power source cable that extends from the left side of the paddle controller to a point where the red wire with fuse can be connected to the skid steer s operator presenc...

Page 21: ... Controller Paddle Controller NOTE When using the controls to swing the boom or tilt the cutter head the cutter speed will slow down The cutter will resume its normal operating speed once the swing or tilt action has stopped Swing Function The Swing Boom Cutter rotates 90 to the right of the skid steer s mounting point Use the LEFT or RIGHT buttons on the controllers to stop the boom anywhere betw...

Page 22: ...er to strike obstacles that may result in serious injury or damage to equipment 3 6 Swing Boom Cutter Controls Cont Tilt Function The Swing Boom Cutter deck can tilt up 90 from the horizontal position and tilt down 35 from the horizontal position Use the UP and DOWN buttons on your skid steer s auxiliary electric controller or paddle controller to tilt the cutter head The tilt function is used for...

Page 23: ...ne RPMs just above idle activate the skid steer s auxiliary hydraulic system 2 Swing the boom to the right using the skid steer s auxiliary electrical controller or by holding down the RT button on the paddle controller 3 Tilt the cutter up by holding down the UP button on the paddle controller Then tilt in the opposite direction by holding down the DOWN button 4 Swing the boom to the straightforw...

Page 24: ... cutting slow the skid steer down and see if the vibration stops If not stop the brush cutter and investigate the cause Refer to the Troubleshooting Chart on page 39 of this manual ALWAYS be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to what obstacles and terrain are in front of you When the cutter is swung 90 you have a much larger path to be aware of NEVER use the cutter to push pull lift or m...

Page 25: ...to the desired cutting position 4 Raise and lower the skid steer loader arms to trim around branches Use care when operating on uneven terrain or any type of sloped surface Keep the cutter low to the ground to avoid a roll over accident that could result in serious injury or death Vertical cutting can disperse flying debris over a large area and could cause death or serious injury to bystanders Do...

Page 26: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 26 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SECTION 4 ...

Page 27: ...y the following safety instructions when servicing or repairing this machine Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment PPE while working on this machine which may include safety glasses hard hats steel toe boots gloves etc Wear a welding helmet when welding to protect your eyes face and neck from flash burn ultra violet radiation and heat Ensure all jack stands lifts and hoists are in good working...

Page 28: ... and replace any worn torn or missing safety decals Inspect hydraulic plumbing hoses and connectors for damage or leakage Repair or replace hydraulic items as necessary Check condition of cutter blades Sharpen or replace as necessary Check oil level in bearing housing Add fluid as necessary Change oil in bearing housing Change oil after 50 hours of first time use then every 1000 hrs or yearly Wash...

Page 29: ...and killed or seriously injured by the unexpected rolling or movement of the skid steer ALWAYS release the hydraulic system pressure from the auxiliary hydraulic circuit prior to removing the blade holder 4 3 Storage Tips Ensure brush cutter is free of debris dirt grime and grease Store your brush cutter in a dry shed or garage When storing your brush cutter for the season cover with a weather pro...

Page 30: ... and connect to an overhead hoist Keep tension on the slings to prevent the blade holder from falling once the bolts are removed 5 Remove the six 3 4 inch bolts that secure the holder to the gearbox shaft If the blade holder fails to seperate use a wedge breaker tool to help seperate the blade holder from the gearbox flange 6 Use the hoist to place the blade holder on a suitable work surface When ...

Page 31: ...al 2 Use a cutting torch or a grinder with a cut off wheel to remove the weld bead around the bolt head see Figure 4 6a on next page 3 Drive the bolt shank from the blade and blade holder being careful not to let the blade fall onto your feet repeat steps 2 and 3 for the second bolt Cutter blades are sharp and could cut you if mishandled ALWAYS wear protective gloves footwear and safety glasses wh...

Page 32: ...de to the similar shape and size so as to not create a set of mismatched blades 4 ALWAYS sharpen or replace cutter blades as set 5 NEVER mix and match used blades with new blades as they will cause the brush cutter to be unbalanced and result in a vibration that may cause damage to other brush cutter parts 4 6 Blade Removal Cont Blade Sharpening Notes Remove Weld Bead Figure 4 6a Blade Holder Bolt...

Page 33: ...Insert new blade bolt up through the hole in the blade holder and tighten into the nut 4 Torque the blade bolt to the value shown in the torque table on page 37 of this manual 5 Weld the outside of the bolt head as shown in Figure 4 7a left below The blade bolt threads must extend beyond the nut with the nut seated flush in the recessed hole DO NOT weld bolt head unless the nut is firmly seated in...

Page 34: ...ar oil only 2 CHECK the oil level by removing the oil filler plug and oil breather plug The oil level should be at the bottom of the breather plug Swing Boom Cutter 17 30 GPM SBCNS Models Oil Breather Oil Filler Plug Swing Boom Cutter 14 20 GPM SBC Models 1 CHECK the oil level by removing the oil filler plug The oil level should be at mid height of the input spline 2 If low add 85W 140 5EP grade g...

Page 35: ...il should be changed after 50 hours of operation under load Subsequent oil changes should take place after every 1000 hours of operation 4 8 Bearing Housing Gearbox Maintenance Cont 4 9 Shear Bolt Replacement Only use a grade 2 shear bolt or shear pin as a replacement part Using a hardened bolt may result in damage to the gearbox motor 2 Rotate the driveline to align shear bolt with the access hol...

Page 36: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 36 4 10 Hydraulic Flow Diagram ...

Page 37: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 37 DRY lb ft LUBRICATED lb ft 1 4 12 9 5 16 24 18 3 8 45 35 1 2 110 80 3 4 380 280 7 8 600 450 1 910 680 TORQUE VALUES SAE GRADE 8 4 11 Torque Values Table ...

Page 38: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 38 TROUBLESHOOTING SECTION 5 ...

Page 39: ... Hydraulic motor failure 4 Gearbox failure 5 Shearbolt failure 1 See leveling tips on page 24 2 Remove and sharpen blades 3 Reduce your speed 4 Increase engine RPMs 1 Replace cutter blades with a properly balanced set 2 Replace blade holder 3 Tighten torque gearbox mounting bolts 4 Raise cutter height 1 Avoid hitting solid objects rock steel pipes large tree stumps etc 2 Raise cutter deck to clear...

Page 40: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 40 SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 6 ...

Page 41: ...Lift Capacity lb Min Skid Steer CTL Power Gear Oil Cut Capacity inches Vertical Reach Horizontal Reach Cut Width 14 20 gpm SWING BOOM STANDARD BRUSH CUTTER SBC 1 400 6 500 1 800 65 HP 85W 140 5EP 3 16 ft 8 ft 44 in 17 30 gpm SWING BOOM PISTON MOTOR BRUSH CUTTER SBCNS 1 400 6 500 1 800 65 HP 85W 140 5EP 4 16 ft 8 ft 44 in SWING BOOM CUTTER ...

Page 42: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 42 PARTS INFORMATION SECTION 7 ...

Page 43: ... receive the correct parts for your implement please provide your dealer with the following information Model Number Serial Number GPM Requirements Date of Owners Manual Bottom Left Corner of Cover Page Parts Diagram Page Number Part Description Reference Quantity Desired Ship To Information Bill To Payment Information Use Genuine Parts from Construction Implements Depot Inc ...

Page 44: ...tion Qty 1 Cutter Deck Weldment 1 2 Boom 1 3 Mounting Plate 1 4 Motor Guard 1 4A Motor Cover 1 5 Hydraulic Motor 1 6 Drive Support 1 7 Pin 3 8 Tilt Cylinder 1 9 Swing Cylinder 1 10 Swing Bumper 1 11 Valve Cover 1 12 Swing Pivot Pin 1 16 Hardware Set Blade to Output Shaft 6 ...

Page 45: ...021 45 7 1 Parts Diagrams Cont Ref No Part Description Qty 13 Blade Holder 1 13A Blade Holder Hardware Set 6 14 Blade Set 1 14A Blade Bolts 6 14B Spacer Washer 2 15 Output Shaft Assembly 1 16 Hardware Set Blade to Output Shaft 6 ...

Page 46: ...8 8 7 Elbow 3 8 8 8 3 8 Hose 17 Long 1 9 Protective Sleeve Set 93 75 60 Long 1 2 3 8 1 10 Flat Face Couplers 1 11 1 2 Hose 72 Long 1 12 Tee 2 13 H Valve 1 14 1 2 x 189 Hose 1 15 1 2 x 110 Hose 1 16 1 2 x 8 Hose 1 17 1 2 x 12 Hose 1 18 Elbow 1 2 at hydraulic motor 2 19 Straight Adapter 1 2 2 20 Tilt Cylinder 1 21 1 2 Hose End 10 HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS 7 1 Parts Diagrams Cont ...

Page 47: ...t ORANGE left BLUE down RED BLACK RED BLACK 5A Fuse BLACK PADDLE CONTROLLER ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 7 2 Electrical Diagrams Attachment Harness To bulkhead coupler on skid steer arm or paddle control cable Paddle Controller and Cable Valve Manifold on Cutter ...

Page 48: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 48 WARRANTY INFORMATION SECTION 8 ...

Page 49: ...ll be solely limited to repairing or replacing any part see non covered items above free of charge that according to our judgment show evidence of a defect in quality of workmanship or materials for the stated 12 month warranty period All defective parts must be routed directly to CID Inc with freight or delivery charges to be prepaid This limited warranty shall not be interpreted to render CID In...

Page 50: ...mber of the defective item s a description of the problem and have photographs available 2 Upon a warranted issue visit www cidattachments com click on the warranty tab and fill in the war ranty information CID will retain an RGA number from the manufacturer of the defective part If all the information above is fulfilled the manufacturer will issue an RGA number 3 Obtain a PO number from the origi...

Page 51: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 51 MAINTENANCE LOG SECTION 9 ...

Page 52: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 52 MAINTENANCE LOG Use this log sheet to document all routine maintenance and repair services performed on this machine DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE DATE SERVICED BY ...

Page 53: ...Swing Boom Cutter August 2021 53 MAINTENANCE LOG Use this log sheet to document all routine maintenance and repair services performed on this machine DESCRIPTION OF MAINTENANCE DATE SERVICED BY ...

Page 54: ...ENTION ALL OPERATORS Print your name sign and date in the boxes below to acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the safety instructions presented in this manual and have been trained on how to safely operate this attachment OPERATOR NAME DATE SIGNATURE ...

Page 55: ...ATTN ALL OPERATORS Print your name sign and date in the boxes below to acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the safety instructions presented in this manual and have been trained on how to safely operate this attachment OPERATOR NAME DATE SIGNATURE ...

Page 56: ...ENTION ALL OPERATORS Print your name sign and date in the boxes below to acknowledge that you have read and fully understand the safety instructions presented in this manual and have been trained on how to safely operate this attachment OPERATOR NAME DATE SIGNATURE ...

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