LOFTNESS 43AXH, Руководство оператора

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Owner’s Manual (Timber Ax)
N14867 2 - January, 2004 1
Operating and Set-up Instructions
Operating:
The Loftness hydraulic brush shredder is an
effective, reliable machine used for maintaining
grass, weeds and brush up to 1-1/2” in diameter
continuous duty and up to 6” in diameter
intermittent duty. For best results, operate the
machine as low to the ground as possible without
the blades striking ground or other obstructions.
Lifting or tilting the shredder increases the risk of
flying debris. Because of the high speed of the
blades, the life of the blade will be reduced if it is
operated in rocky terrain or in areas where many
obstacles are present. Areas to be mowed should be
free of debris such as rocks, bottles, large branches
etc. The blades cut and pulverize the grass, weeds
and brush. The shredder deposits cut material over
the entire width-of-cut, which eliminates bunching
or windrowing behind the machine.
The shredder rotor is equipped with two rows of
stationary cutting knives, plus an adjustable cutter
bar that restricts the feed rate of the material being
shredded. This is located behind the deflector in the
cutting chamber and preset at 1/8” clearance for the
slowest feed rate to lower power requirements. The
more powerful systems can use a wider opening to
increase the feed rate (see page 4-5 Section 4).
The Loftness Hydraulic Brush Shredder can be
attached to any skid-steer with an auxiliary hydraulic
system of 21 - 54 GPM, which has a standard
universal skid steer hitch.
Operating Speed:
Various mowing conditions, and desired finished-
cut appearance, will determine proper ground speed.
Heavy brush will require a forward stop and go
movement to allow the shredder to properly mow
the brush.
WARNING:
Do not operate the shredder above the rated
RPM. Check with your Loftness dealer to be
sure your shredder is set-up with the correct
hydraulic motor to match the hydraulic flow
(Gallons per Minute) of your loader.
WARNING:
Flying debris can gather on the skid-steer
and needs to be cleaned off, especially
around the radiator and oil cooler screens,
engine compartment and exhaust areas.
Periodic cleaning will prevent the possibility
of fire.
Equipment Set-up:
Attachment to Loader Using Standard Universal
Mounting Plate:
•
Pull the attachment-locking levers all the way
up.
•
Tilt the loader-mounting plate ahead. Drive
forward with the loader and hook the top edge
of the mounting plate under the flange on the
brush shredder mount. Be careful not to
damage the locking levers on the loader-
mounting plate.
•
Tilt the loader-mounting plate back until you
feel the weight of the brush shredder transfer to
the loader tires, but do not lift the attachment
off the ground. Stop the engine.
WARNING:
Before you leave the operator’s seat: Lower
the lift arms, put the attachment on the
ground. Stop engine and remove ignition
key. Engage the parking brake.