Nordco Trailblazer BC60, Operation And Maintenance Manual

BC 60 "Trailblazer" Brushcutter

CONTENTS 

 
OCT/2012 (49458202) 

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SECTION 1 – SAFETY AND GENERAL INFO

Understanding Key Safety Alert Words ............................................................................................ 1-1 
Follow Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................ 1-1 
General Safety Tips .......................................................................................................................... 1-2 
     Safety Prior to Working ............................................................................................................... 1-2 
     Safety While Starting the Machine .............................................................................................. 1-3 
     Safety While Operating/Traveling ............................................................................................... 1-3 
     Safety While Parked .................................................................................................................... 1-3 
     Safety During Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 1-3 
Safety Alerts ..................................................................................................................................... 1-5 
Lockout/Tagout Requirements ......................................................................................................... 1-6 
     Lockout/Tagout Procedures ........................................................................................................ 1-6 
GENERAL INFORMATION .............................................................................................................. 1-7 
     Machine Specifications ................................................................................................................ 1-8 
 

SECTION 2 – PRE-OPERATION, SETUP AND OPERATION

Before Operation – Getting to Know the Machine ............................................................................ 2-1 
     Operator’s Station ....................................................................................................................... 2-1 
     Stick Boom Components ............................................................................................................. 2-1 
     Boom Breakaway ........................................................................................................................ 2-1 
     Cutterhead - Saw Blade Type ..................................................................................................... 2-2 
     Engine ......................................................................................................................................... 2-2 
     Hydraulic and Electrical System .................................................................................................. 2-2 
Controls ............................................................................................................................................ 2-3 
 

Engine/Pump Controls and Gauges......................................................................................... 2-3 

Engine Diagnostic Gauge (Refer to Engine Manual for Diagnostic Codes) ............................. 2-4 

Travel Controls ......................................................................................................................... 2-6 

Cutterhead Controls ................................................................................................................. 2-8 

Lights and Horns ...................................................................................................................... 2-9 

Misc. Controls ........................................................................................................................ 2-10 

Left Valve Bank ...................................................................................................................... 2-11 

Right Valve Bank .................................................................................................................... 2-12 

Remote Controls and Indicators ............................................................................................ 2-13 

Workhead Lockups - Removal ............................................................................................... 2-14 

Workhead Lockups - Installation ............................................................................................ 2-16 

Turntable Lockups ................................................................................................................. 2-18 

Machine Startup ............................................................................................................................. 2-19 
 

Startup Checks....................................................................................................................... 2-20 

Machine Warmup Procedure ................................................................................................. 2-21 

Travel ..................................................................................................................................... 2-21 

Braking ................................................................................................................................... 2-22 

Parking/Emergency Brakes ................................................................................................... 2-22 

Machine Setup ............................................................................................................................... 2-23 
 

Cutterhead Rotation (Configuration #2 is Standard) .............................................................. 2-23 

Brake Adjustment ................................................................................................................... 2-23 

Machine Operation 
 

General Techniques and suggestions ................................................................................... 2-24 

General Operation .................................................................................................................. 2-25 

After Operation ............................................................................................................................... 2-26 
 

Machine Shutdown ................................................................................................................. 2-26 

Parking Machine .................................................................................................................... 2-26 

Rotating machine ................................................................................................................... 2-26 

Towing .................................................................................................................................... 2-26 

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