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PM-000084-D - Slasher Operators Manual - OCTOBER 2017

9       SAFETY - STICKER LOCATION 

ITEM 1

ITEM 7

ITEM 2

ITEM 8

ITEM 9

ITEM 3

ITEM 4

ITEM 5

ITEM 6

1

9

9

5

2

3

7

8

4

6

6

PLACEMENT OR REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY 
SIGNS

1.  Clean the area of application with non-flammable  

 

solvent, then wash the same area with soap    

 

& water.

2.  Allow the surface to fully dry.
3.  Remove the backing from the safety sign,  

 

 

exposing the backing surface.

4.  Apply the safety sign to the position shown in   

     the diagram above and smooth out any bubbles.

FOR EXCAVATOR MOUNT ONLY

INSTRUCTIONS
•  Keep all safety signs clean and legible.
•  Replace all missing, illegible, or damaged safety 

signs.

•  Replacement parts for parts with safety signs 

attached must also have safety signs attached.

•  Safety signs are available from your dealer or from 

Digga Australia.

ITEM NO

ORDER 

CODE

DESCRIPTION

QTY

1

DE-000168

Serial Tag

1

2

DE-000039

Caution: Op Manaul 

2

3

DE-000083

Caution: Slasher Riding

2

4

DE-000079

Caution: 15m Distance 

2

5

DE-000130

Warning: Slasha Tilts

1

6

DE-000066

Slasha By Digga

2

7

DE-000258

Danger Rotating Blade

2

8

DE-000257

Hearing & Eye Protection

2

9

DE-000049

Digga Logo

2

CAUTION

• PLEASE READ OPERATORS MANUAL 

BEFORE OPERATION

• ENTANGLEMENT WITH ROTATING PARTS 

CAN CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH

• ENSURE ALL ONLOOKERS KEEP 6M/20ft 

CLEAR OF ALL MOVING PARTS

DE-000039

WARNING

WHEN OPERATING SLASHER

DO NOT

TILT SLASHER OVER 30

1. 

RAISE SLASHER ABOVE   

2. 

 300mm OFF FLOOR LEVEL

SIT ON SLASHER

3. 

PLACE SLASHER IN A     

4. 

 VERTICAL POSITION

O

DE-000130

Summary of Contents for SLASHA

Page 1: ...SLASHA OPERATORS MANUAL PM 000084 D ...

Page 2: ... reading the Safety Precautions and Operating Instructions sections of this manual Unless noted otherwise right and left sides are determined from the position of the operator when behind the product facing forward MODEL______________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER______________________________ DATE PURCHASED____________________________ The parts department needs this information to insure ...

Page 3: ...NG INSTRUCTIONS 12 7 SPARE PARTS 16 8 MAINTENANCE 18 9 SAFETY STICKER LOCATION 20 10 TROUBLESHOOTING 22 11 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 23 12 WARRANTY 24 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SLASHA STANDARD MODELS SLASHA EXCAVATOR MODEL SIDE SHIFT SL 000225 SL 000228 SL 000153 SL 000227 SL 000170 SL 000165 SL 000103 SL 000002 SL 000267 SL 000255 SL 000283 MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL ...

Page 4: ...e ordered Items may differ depending on the type of machine your Slasher is to be fitted to MULTIFIT EXCAVATOR MOUNT A B C F E D REF DESCRIPTION QTY STD FRAME EXC HITCH SIDE SHIFT A Slasha Assembly Multifit 1 B Hydraulic Hoses and Couplers Set C Slide Frame 1 NA NA D Slasha Assembly Excavator Mount 1 NA E Frame Assembly 3PT Linkage 1 NA NA F Removable adjustable jockey wheel Optional 1 ...

Page 5: ...te injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices TAKE NOTE THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY OR OTHERS FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH ATTENTION BECOME ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED THIS SYMBOL MEANS This section is composed of various warnings and saf...

Page 6: ...emove solvent or paint stripper containers and other flammable material from area Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating END OF LIFE DISPOSAL At the completion of the useful life of the unit drain all fluids and dismantle by separating the different materials rubber steel plastic etc Follow all federal state and local regulations for recycling and disposal of the flu...

Page 7: ... slowly over rough ground and on slopes Do not drive close to ditches excavations etc cave in could result Before exiting the machine lower the attachment to the ground apply the parking brakes turn off the prime mover s engine and remove the key Do not smoke when refueling the prime mover Allow room in the fuel tank for expansion Wipe up any spilled fuel Secure cap tightly when done Remove the Sl...

Page 8: ...omponents Attach tie down accessories to unit as recommended Check unit stability before transporting Verify that all tie down accessories chains slings ropes shackles etc are capable of maintaining attachment stability during transporting and are attached in such a way to prevent unintended disengagement or shifting of the unit Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or death GRO...

Page 9: ...eface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment 3 Follow all safety decals Keep them clean and replace them if they become worn damaged or illegible 4 Know your equipment inside and out Know how to operate all controls and know emergency shut down procedures 5 Keep all stepping surfaces pedals and controls free from dirt grease and oil Keep equipment clean to help avoid injury from slip...

Page 10: ...ism of your machine If this product does not fit properly contact your Digga Dealer before operating Where Dead Man connections are connected or installed it is illegal to disengage tamper with or remove them WHEN ADJUSTING SERVICING OR REPAIRING THIS PRODUCT Make no modifications to your Slasher When making repairs use only authorised Digga service agents and genuine Digga parts Replacement parts...

Page 11: ...or for hour on approx 1 3 RPM before application of full load The Digga Slasher receives its power from the parent machine through the auxiliary valve circuit with quick release couplers normally located on the machine arm near the front Hook up hoses to auxiliary hydraulics Engine must be shut off Pressure may need to be released Ensure your machine flow pressure and load ratings do not exceed th...

Page 12: ...dge trimming tool SLASHER OPERATION GENERAL INFORMATION The Digga Slasher is perfect for cutting tall grass and brush The Slasher attaches to the toolbar quick attach mechanism for your loader or quick hitch of your excavator depending upon which version you ordered Due to this arrangement thorough knowledge of the loader or excavator control is necessary for machine operation Read and understand ...

Page 13: ...t the auxiliary hydraulic valve to power the Slasher is disengaged and that the engine is at idle 6 Engage the auxiliary hydraulic valve Increased the engine speed to the desired speed 7 Proceed to commence slashing and comply with all safety procedures CAUTION NEVER DRIVE YOUR LOADER WITH THE FRONT OF THE SLASHER TO THE POINT THAT YOUR VIEW IS OBSTRUCTED ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN SEE WHAT YOU...

Page 14: ...hat safe systems of work are employed when handling any attachments Complete compliance with Workplace Health and Safety issues is compulsory and all due care and attention must be observed at all times in any method of moving transporting or storing any such device when not attached to a parent machine We recommend attachments are well secured when being moved or in transit and furthermore prior ...

Page 15: ...250MM BLADE 8 1 FA 000431 NUT CASTALLATED 9 1 PI 000050 SPLIT PIN PARTS LIST ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 2 FA 000233 NUT NYLOC 1 1 8 IN UNF ZINC PLATED 2 2 SL 000044 SLASHER CUTTING BLADE BOLT 3 2 SL 000117 SLASHER SHORT CUTTING BLADE 4 1 SL 000155 SLASHER STRONG BACK SUPPORT WELDMENT 5 1 FA 000431 NUT CASTALLATED 6 1 PI 000050 SPLIT PIN PARTS LIST ITEM QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 1 2 FA 00...

Page 16: ... 7915 WEB www diggausa com EMAIL info diggausa com DIGGA EUROPE Unit 6 Smitham Bridge Road Hungerford Trading Estate Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0QU England United Kingdom PH 44 0 1488 688 550 WEB www diggaeurope com EMAIL info diggaeurope com DIGGA HEAD OFFICE BRISBANE 4 Octal St Yatala QLD 4207 PH 07 3807 3330 EMAIL info digga com DIGGA NEW SOUTH WALES Unit 2 36 Bluett Drive Smeaton Grange NSW 256...

Page 17: ...arts Grease all lubrication points Check your fold back cutting blades for wear and replace as needed Ensure chains are in good working condition and that tie wires and binding chains are intact and secure Never remove chains from Slasher Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious personal injury Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost...

Page 18: ...SLIDE FRAME C W EXCAVATOR MOUNT SL 000165 1500MM SIDE SHIFT FRAME SL 000267 1800MM MULTIFIT SL 000170 SL 000255 1800MM SIDE SHIFT SLIDE FRAME SL 000228 1800MM MULTIFIT HEAVY DUTY PICK UP SL 000283 This symbol only refers to slashers which use a planetary drive gearbox This symbol only refers to slashers which are direct drive units THE GEARBOX OIL CAPACITY IS ENGRAVED ONTO THE SERIAL TAG LOCATED O...

Page 19: ...with safety signs attached must also have safety signs attached Safety signs are available from your dealer or from Digga Australia ITEM NO ORDER CODE DESCRIPTION QTY 1 DE 000168 Serial Tag 1 2 DE 000039 Caution Op Manaul 2 3 DE 000083 Caution Slasher Riding 2 4 DE 000079 Caution 15m Distance 2 5 DE 000130 Warning Slasha Tilts 1 6 DE 000066 Slasha By Digga 2 7 DE 000258 Danger Rotating Blade 2 8 D...

Page 20: ...lacement parts for parts with safety signs attached must also have safety signs attached Safety signs are available from your dealer or from Digga Australia ITEM NO ORDER CODE DESCRIPTION QTY 1 DE 000168 Serial Tag 1 2 DE 000039 Caution Op Manaul 2 3 DE 000083 Caution Slasher Riding 2 4 DE 000079 Caution 15m Distance 2 5 DE 000130 Warning Slasha Tilts 1 6 DE 000066 Slasha By Digga 2 7 DE 000258 Da...

Page 21: ...nections on motor Loss of Gearbox oil Only SL 000225 and SL 000227 Slasher models Debris have damaged the gearbox output shaft seal OR a faulty or worn hydraulic motor output shaft seal can cause hydraulic oil to contaminate flood the gearbox oil and in some instances may cause the gearbox output shaft seal to dislodge Inspect for any signs of gearbox oil leaks repair as necessary replenish lost o...

Page 22: ...l Width mm 1425 1425 1650 1650 1650 1650 1650 1930 1930 1930 Overall Height mm 600 600 650 650 650 650 650 700 700 700 Mass kgs 321 315 363 395 391 420 15 454 5 448 13 482 507 63 Width of cut mm 1250 1250 1500 1500 1500 1500 1500 1800 1800 1800 Hydraulic Motor Size in3 6 6 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 4 9 Gearbox Oil Qty ml 650 650 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 250 Type Of Gearbox Oil recommended CAS...

Page 23: ... Digga or if closed components are disassembled prior to return Closed components include but are not limited to gearboxes hydraulic pumps motors cylinders and actuators Any goods returned to Digga by the customer under warranty or repair must have all freight charges prepaid for on the customers account Any claims under this warranty must be made within fifteen 15 days after the Buyer learns of t...

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