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Document No: 99-95 518001 - Rev 1

Doc Date: 18-03-2021

Part No: 51-8901/ 51-8902

www.augertorque.com

99-95518005 - ISSUE 6

ENGLISH

T150

HEDGE TRIMMER

OPERATORS MANUAL

Summary of Contents for Auger Torque T150

Page 1: ...Document No 99 95 518001 Rev 1 Doc Date 18 03 2021 Part No 51 8901 51 8902 www augertorque com 99 95518005 ISSUE 6 ENGLISH T150 HEDGE TRIMMER OPERATORS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...The Equipment 11 Hazard Classification Only applicable to ANSI Safety Labels 11 Safety Precautions 12 IDENTIFICATION 13 Typical Setup 13 Mounts and Hitches 13 SPECIFICATION 14 T150 Technical Information 14 Extension Technical Information 14 Oil Flow Limitations 14 MOUNTING AND ADJUSTING THE HEDGE TRIMMER 15 Safety First 15 Angle mount 16 Long Reach Arm 17 Adjustment 17 HYDRAULIC CONNECTIONS 18 MOU...

Page 3: ...ATION 22 OFFSET MOUNT Storage Stands 23 HEDGE TRIMMER EXTENSION 24 Fitting extension 24 WORKING PROCEDURE 25 Oil Flow Limitations 25 Operating Practices 25 MAINTENANCE 27 Removing The Blade Bar 28 Replacing A Blade 29 TROUBLESHOOTING 30 WARRANTY STATEMENT 31 ...

Page 4: ...tial health and safety requirements for machinery through a combination of mandatory health and safety requirements and voluntary harmonised standards Such directives apply only to products that are intended to be placed on or put into service in the market for the first time The manufacturer or the authorised representative must draw up a Declaration of Conformity Declaration Of Conformity Where ...

Page 5: ...1652 44 0 1451 861660 Declares that the product described Manufacturer Auger Torque Europe Ltd Model Serial Number Conforms to the Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC It also complies with the essential health and safety requirements national standards and the transposed harmonised standards appropriate for this product Signed by Dated The responsible person Manufactured By Auger Torque Europe Limited ...

Page 6: ...son Industrial Parkway Winston GA 30187 USA Tel 1 844 287 6300 Fax 1 770 947 9916 Email sales augertorqueusa com Auger Torque Australia Pty Ltd 122 Boundary Rd Rocklea Queensland 4106 Australia Tel 61 0 7 3274 2077 Fax 61 0 7 3274 5077 Email sales augertorque com au Auger Torque Europe Ltd Hazleton Cheltenham GL54 4DX England Tel 44 0 1451 861652 Fax 44 0 1451 861660 Email sales augertorque com No...

Page 7: ...AKE MODEL Auger Torque USA LLC 2640 Jason Industrial Parkway Winston GA 30187 USA Tel 1 844 287 6300 Fax 1 770 947 9916 Email sales augertorqueusa com Auger Torque Australia Pty Ltd 122 Boundary Rd Rocklea Queensland 4106 Australia Tel 61 0 7 3274 2077 Fax 61 0 7 3274 5077 Email sales augertorque com au Auger Torque Europe Ltd Hazleton Cheltenham GL54 4DX England Tel 44 0 1451 861652 Fax 44 0 1451...

Page 8: ...ront Auger Torque USA LLC 2640 Jason Industrial Parkway Winston GA 30187 USA Tel 1 844 287 6300 Fax 1 770 947 9916 Email sales augertorqueusa com Auger Torque Australia Pty Ltd 122 Boundary Rd Rocklea Queensland 4106 Australia Tel 61 0 7 3274 2077 Fax 61 0 7 3274 5077 Email sales augertorque com au Auger Torque Europe Ltd Hazleton Cheltenham GL54 4DX England Tel 44 0 1451 861652 Fax 44 0 1451 8616...

Page 9: ...dge The standard controls on the parent machine will provide more than 90 degrees of rotation of the Trimmer bar this will allow fine control of the cutting angle to permit accurate topping and breasting of the hedge To allow positioning of the Trimmer bar behind timber or electric fences the Trimmer bar linkage can be inverted prior to operation to provide a range of operating angles below the mo...

Page 10: ...ine Know Your Equipment Get to know how to operate all controls on the machine and the attachments IF THERE IS SOMETHING IN THE MANUAL WHICH YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND CONTACT THE MACHINE AGENT OR MANUFACTURER AND ASK THEM TO EXPLAIN IT TO YOU Danger Warning And Caution This symbol below has 3 important meanings when used with the following captions DANGER An IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS situation that WILL re...

Page 11: ...re can penetrate the skin or eyes and cause serious PERSONAL INJURY BLINDNESS OR DEATH Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible Use a piece of wood or thick cardboard to find leaks DO NOT USE YOUR BARE HANDS Wear safety goggles for eye protection If any fluid is injected into the skin it MUST be surgically removed SEE A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY Make sure all hydraulic lines are correctly installed ...

Page 12: ... to operate the equipment ALWAYS survey the work area before commencing operations Check for potential hazards eg Electricity or communication cables etc ALWAYS ensure that the parent machine is secure and stable with it s engine switched off before carrying out any maintenance work ALWAYS ensure the hydraulic oil supply to the attachment is disconnected by uncoupling the hydraulic hose connectors...

Page 13: ...CATION Typical Setup Mounts and Hitches 1M Extension Finger Hydraulic Motor Link Plates Guard Blade Bar Knife Blade Main Body Universal Mount Double Pin Hitch Offset Mount Angle Mount Lifting Eye Long Reach Arm Hitch Bar Storage Stands ...

Page 14: ...ently With a lot of excavators the slewing function does not starve the hydraulic flow to the attachment line to the same severity as the tracking function which means the operator can use the hedge trimmer effectively by slewing to cut then moving the tracks stopping and slewing to cut again repeating this process to complete the task T150 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 50cc Motor 80cc Motor 100cc Motor C...

Page 15: ... and attachment points are clean before fitting Use suitably rated lifting equipment if required see data plate for weight Hoses should always be disconnected when fitting removing or adjusting mounts The Hitches and Mounts are connected to the Hedge Trimmer in the same way Engage dog gear into one of the three Hedge Trimmer mounts on the rear of the main body dependent on customer requirements Th...

Page 16: ...a hedge trimmer mounted in a vertical position the cab and boom have to be at 90 to the tracks With the angle mount fitted between the double pin hitch and the hedge trimmer the cab and boom remain in line with the tracks To achieve the desired angle of the hedge trimmer the angle mount shaft can be removed and rotated 90 100Nm 73 7ft lb 100Nm 73 7ft lb 100Nm 73 7ft lb ...

Page 17: ...he fixing bolt to allow adjustment to the required angle of operation Carefully slide the cutter head along the mounting shaft 20 25mm to disengage the dog gear A Rotate the cutter head to select the required angle of operation then re engage the dog gear by sliding the cutter head back into position Re tighten the fixing bolt to 100Nm before operation A 100Nm 73 7ft lb 100Nm 73 7ft lb ...

Page 18: ... require a flow and return of hydraulic fluid from the parent machine s auxiliary hydraulic power supply to operate The Hedge Trimmer requires the host machine to be fitted with a two way flow auxiliary circuit Check with the parent machine dealer for advice When fitting hydraulic hoses ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque for the hose fittings When routing hoses from Hedge Trimmer...

Page 19: ...it the parent machine Ensure mounting frame and attachment points are clean before fitting Use suitably rated lifting equipment if required see data plate for weight Hoses should always be disconnected when fitting removing or adjusting FITTING Ensure all components are greased on assembly Fit offset mount back plate to mounting frame ensure spacer is fitted between back plate and mount supports t...

Page 20: ...n the left hand side dependent on customer requirements Lock body in required position using the three locking screws in the back plate Fit pin and lynch pin to the end of offset mount body Connect hydraulic hoses See Page 21 Push hitch bar supplied with hedge trimmer though the body assembly and fix using the rear hole position The hitch bar can be fitted from either side always using the rear ho...

Page 21: ...re a flow and return of hydraulic fluid from the parent machine s auxiliary hydraulic power supply to operate The Hedge Trimmer requires the host machine to be fitted with a two way flow auxiliary circuit Check with the parent machine dealer for advice When fitting hydraulic hoses ensure that they are tightened to the correct torque for the hose fittings When routing hoses from Hedge Trimmer to pa...

Page 22: ...ontrol box to the parent machines auxiliary power supply OFFSET MOUNT OPERATION Switch the control box on a green light will illuminate The auxiliary controls on the parent machine can now be used to operate the hedge trimmer The toggle switch nearest the valve cable entry is used to adjust the angle of the hedge trimmer from the driver s position To change the angle of the trimmer press and hold ...

Page 23: ...e mount so that the storage stands can be fitted to the mount from the underside Fit one of the stands into the square section bracket behind the diverter valve and secure with lynch pin This stand should always face away from the parent machine If the offset mount is to be removed from the mounting frame the second stand is fitted facing towards the parent machine and secure with lynch pin If the...

Page 24: ...o the parent machine in the centre mount position Fitting extension 1 Remove the two coach bolts from the end finger and remove finger 2 Remove the two bolts from the last cutting blade 3 Secure extension to hedge trimmer with two link plates and M12 bolts 90Nm 4 Using two M6 bolts line up and attach the extension link blade bar and cutting blade 10Nm and Loctite 243 5 Refit finger with two M10 Bo...

Page 25: ...king movement to get the desired finish When changing the cutting angle or position of the hedge trimmer adjustments should only be made when the trimmer blades and fingers are not in contact with the hedge If adjustments are made whilst in contact with the hedge this will result in damage to the blades and fingers Reverse away from hedge Change cutting angle Continue cutting If branches become ja...

Page 26: ...s Perform all maintenance procedures outlined for the equipment Always protect your hands Select appropriate gloves when handling the Hedge Trimmer during fitting removal or adjustment Always protect feet with safety boots WARNING Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate skin and eyes causing serious personal injury blindness or death Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible Use a piece o...

Page 27: ...de Take care not to misplace the spacer bushings 3 Undo the five M6 bolts holding the receiver to the blade bar When the receiver is removed slide out the blade bar from the cutter This allows you to carry out any maintenance needed on the blade bar separately from the Hedge Trimmer 4 Re fitting is the reverse procedure Tighten the M6 setscrews to 10 Nm and Loctite 243 10Nm 7 4ft lb ...

Page 28: ...ger of the trimmer allowing you access to the desired blade To remove the blade from the blade bar undo the two M6 bolts and remove the blade 3 With the damaged or worn blade removed replace it with a new item Insert it into the desired space on the blade bar replace the M6 bolts and re tighten to10Nm replace the finger section back into position and tighten the two M10 coach bolts to 18Nm ...

Page 29: ...xcessive vibration during operation Too much oil flow Worn pins on parent machine Decrease the revs on the machine Repair or replace any worn pins on the parent machine CUTTING BAR NOT ENGAGING FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Failure of the cutting bar to move No oil flow Motor seized Blade bar jammed Check the quick release couplings are engaged with the parent machine Check the parent machine s hydr...

Page 30: ...Torque Such repairs will be undertaken by Auger Torque or its nominated representative at an Auger Torque facility or a location deemed suitable by Auger Torque Auger Torque are not liable for any associated costs relating to a warranty failure Parts repaired or replaced by Auger Torque are then covered by this warranty for the remainder of the original warranty as if such parts were original part...

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Page 32: ...021 Auger Torque Europe Ltd All Rights Reserved Auger Torque USA LLC 2640 Jason Industrial Parkway Winston GA 30187 USA Tel 1 844 287 6300 Fax 1 770 947 9916 Email sales augertorqueusa com Auger Torque Europe Ltd Hazleton Cheltenham GL54 4DX England Tel 44 0 1451 861652 Fax 44 0 1451 861660 Email sales augertorque com Auger Torque Australia Pty Ltd 122 Boundary Rd Rocklea Queensland 4106 Australia...

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