imants RotoKnife Mini, Manual

Page 1: ...RotoKnife Mini Manual 998 353 0 Original document ...

Page 2: ...o contact your supplier s service department This document has been produced with the greatest of care Imants BV cannot however accept any responsibility for any errors in this document or any consequences they may have All rights reserved Nothing in this document may be duplicated stored in an automated database or made public in any form or way whether electronic mechanical by photocopying recor...

Page 3: ... questions about your RotoKnife mini or wish to order parts those specific details will allow us to help you quickly and efficiently Carefully read the full contents of this document A failure to do so may result in serious injury or damage to the RotoKnife mini Keep this document in a safe place Always ensure that everybody who uses the RotoKnife mini or performs maintenance on it has read and un...

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Page 5: ...1 RotoKnife_Mini 19 6 Loading and unloading the machine 20 7 Putting the machine into operation 21 7 1 Assembly RotoKnife mini Supported 22 7 2 Assembly RotoKnife mini Drawn 23 8 Transport 26 9 Working with the machine 27 9 1 Tractor settings 28 9 2 Coupling the machine 29 9 3 Coupling a drawn machine 30 9 4 Machine settings 31 9 4 1 Carousel 31 9 4 2 Ballast 34 9 5 Starting and stopping work and ...

Page 6: ...Table of contents 6 11 Cleaning 44 12 Decommissioning 45 13 Warranty 46 14 Appendix Appendices 47 15 CE declaration 48 ...

Page 7: ...structions before using the machine for the first time The illustrations used in this Manual may differ from the configuration of your machine they are merely intended to explain a working principle Please contact your point of sale dealer should there be any questions or ambiguities as regards this Manual We update our manuals regularly Your suggestions help us to make our manuals even more user ...

Page 8: ...s in this manual Symbols have also been applied to the machine In this chapter you can see what these pictograms and symbols mean what they refer to or what they are warning you about 2 1 1 Hazard indications The symbols below indicate a possible danger of personal injury The symbol is composed of an equilateral triangle surrounding an exclamation mark Warning pictograms that are used in the Manua...

Page 9: ...tion Gloves Eye protection Clothing stipulations Document reference Use of tools Material use Read the manual Danger of becoming trapped due to being present within the lifting range Danger of becoming trapped due to the machine lowering unintentionally Danger from hydraulic oil under high pressure as a result of leaking hydraulic hoses Max hydraulic system pressure Unintentional starting and roll...

Page 10: ...elow includes all possible pictograms which does not mean they are all used in this Manual On Off Hitch tension adjustment Hitch position adjustment Hitch downwards Hitch upwards Hitch working depth Pressure gauge PTO on PTO off PTO 1000 rpm PTO 540 rpm Front wheel drive Direction of travel Engage gear Engine speed down Engine speed up Ram in floating position Ram in Ram out ...

Page 11: ... was designed for The machine may only be used and maintained by persons who are familiar with the machine and have been made aware of the risks No one who could not be expected to make correct use of the machine is to be permitted to commission or operate the machine No one should be standing between the machine and the tractor while these are being coupled or uncoupled All safety facilities must...

Page 12: ...he machine has been properly supported For reasons of quality and safety only use original Imants parts Maintain the machine as indicated later in the manual Only perform this work when the machine is at a complete stop Remove the key from the tractor s ignition Modifications additions or developments on or to the machine are not allowed without the written permission of Imants BV This includes we...

Page 13: ...y possibly leading to the loss of body parts Never insert your hands or arms into the hazardous area while the tractor s engine is running and the PTO drive shaft and or hydraulic system are connected Wait until the machine s moving parts have come to a complete standstill before you reach into the hazardous area with your hand and or arm Read and observe the operating instructions and safety regu...

Page 14: ...ocess It could cause serious injury possibly leading to the loss of body parts Keep your feet away from the hazardous area while the tractor engine is running and the PTO drive shaft and or hydraulic system are connected Wait until the machine s moving parts come to a complete standstill before you place your foot in the hazardous area ...

Page 15: ...warning stickers and type plate on the machine Warning labels should always be legible The illustration below shows where the safety stickers and type plate are to be found on the machine Illustration 2 Position of the pictograms and type plate ...

Page 16: ...t always be trained and qualified to operate the machine remain alert and avoid hazardous situations always conduct an inspection before use conduct functional tests check the workplace keep bystanders at a safe distance use the machine only for its intended purpose wear the correct protective equipment and work clothing not work under the influence of medicines alcohol or drugs be fully aware of ...

Page 17: ... exercise the greatest caution when working Even if all the safety precautions are taken and the machine is used in accordance with the regulations there are still residual risks Residual risks Contact with rotating parts of the machine Material being ejected from the machine which may cause an injury Hinged parts which may cause body parts being pinched Human errors e g fatigue mental overload et...

Page 18: ... Running rollers Carousel with coulter discs Table 1 Depending on the model the machine functions are as follows Restoring maintaining stretches of grass Cutting through the turf and or thatch at adjustable depth Combating cockchafer grubs and or leatherjackets Towing a machine A tractor provides the power needed to drive and tow the machine The machine is operated from the tractor driver s seat T...

Page 19: ...7 2 2200 86 6 Machine height on legs mm 950 37 4 475 18 7 Weight Machine weight kg lbs 485 1521 80 175 Ballast kg lbs 120 265 Working speed Max working speed Km h mph 10 6 2 10 6 2 Working depth Max working depth See settings Carousel See settings Carousel Power Min power KW pK 22 30 22 30 Max power KW pK 30 40 30 40 Supply lines Max hydraulic pressure bar psi 200 2900 Noise level Noise level dB A...

Page 20: ...pproved lifting equipment wire ropes belts chains etc that have a permissible load that is greater than the weight of the machine see type plate do not have any defects Only qualified personnel should hoist machines The machine s centre of gravity is indicated by the symbol This is for a standard machine without options ...

Page 21: ...rough the whole contents of this manual and must follow to the letter the instructions therein 20 of the unladen weight of the tractor must always rest on the front axle Procedure 1 Check That all bolted connections are tight 2 Couple the machine up to the tractor see section on coupling and uncoupling ...

Page 22: ...Putting the machine into operation 22 7 1 Assembly RotoKnife mini Supported Do not tighten the bolts of the top connection too tightly The top connection must be able to rotate ...

Page 23: ...Putting the machine into operation 23 7 2 Assembly RotoKnife mini Drawn ...

Page 24: ...Putting the machine into operation 24 ...

Page 25: ...Putting the machine into operation 25 ...

Page 26: ...ion could include matters such as Maximum transport width Maximum axle load Lighting to be shown Use of warning signs Before the tractor machine combination goes on a public road at least check the following 1 That the top link and draw bar pins are secured with a linch pin 2 That the legs are raised and secured 3 That the lighting works is undamaged and properly visible 4 That the braking system ...

Page 27: ...oil and working conditions The machine is only suitable for treating soil and fields that are free of obstacles such as stones tree stumps steel objects etc It is not permitted to stand on the machine or to stand within the range of the machine while the machine is in use This also applies during transport ...

Page 28: ...settings Put the lifting hitch into the floating position Ensure there is sufficient weight at the front of the tractor Ensure the tyre pressures are equal Place the lifting arms at the same height Put the lowering speed of the hitch to slow ...

Page 29: ...aving about 25 cm of room between the tractor and the machine 5 Secure the tractor to prevent unintended starting or rolling away 6 Reverse further with the tractor towards the machine 7 Connect the three point hitch to the machine s coupling points Ensure the coupling points are properly secured 8 Use the stabilizer rods to secure the tractor s lifting arms 9 Raise the machine so that it is in th...

Page 30: ... operational activities make sure the machine cannot roll away unintentionally 2 Send people away from the danger area between the tractor and the machine 3 Drive the tractor close to the machine leaving about 25 cm of room between the tractor and the machine 4 Secure the tractor to prevent unintended starting or rolling away ...

Page 31: ...e tractor s engine must be switched off and the key must have been removed from the ignition For reasons of quality and safety only use original Imants parts Procedure Illustration Transport Transport or rolling of soil surface In this position the blades are not not subjected to a load Table 2 CarouselTransport Procedure Illustration Deep aeration Soil drainage Table 3 CarouselR5 ...

Page 32: ...lustration Minidisc surface aeration Cut at a minimum depth in hard and dry ground conditions Table 4 CarouselR15 Procedure Illustration Minidisc intense surface aeration Shallow slitting of greens and cutting loose thatch Table 5 CarouselR29 ...

Page 33: ...g with the machine 33 Procedure Illustration 1 Raise the machine 2 Lock the handle in position Both sides 3 Rotate the carousel to the desired position 4 Lock the handle in position Both sides Table 6 Locking ...

Page 34: ...a complete standstill The tractor s engine must be switched off and the key must have been removed from the ignition For reasons of quality and safety only use original Imants parts Procedure Illustration 1 Remove the cover 2 Add remove ballast plates 3 Refit the cover Ballast plate weight kg Number of ballast plates 13 3 kg 29 3 lbs 9 ...

Page 35: ...th a Readjust carousel Carouselon page 31 b Recheck working depth If working depth is correct continue work or go through this step again 5 Ensure the top link is in the centre of the slotted hole Table 7 Starting the machine and configuring the settings 1 Reduce the travelling speed 2 Reduce the engine revs 3 Raise the machine out of the ground in a smooth motion while the machine is moving 4 Aft...

Page 36: ...t in the machine 1 Put the carousel into transport position 2 Place the machine on a flat stable surface 3 During all operational activities make sure the machine cannot roll away unintentionally 4 Secure the tractor to prevent unintended starting or rolling away 5 Disengage the three point hitch 6 Drive the tractor forward about 25 cm ...

Page 37: ...ousel into transport position 2 Place the machine on a flat stable surface 3 During all operational activities make sure the machine cannot roll away unintentionally 4 Secure the tractor to prevent unintended starting or rolling away 5 Drive the tractor forward about 25 cm ...

Page 38: ...il Avoid dangerous situations Repair broken or worn parts before using the machine Be aware of residual mechanical hydraulic pneumatic and electrical energy present in the machine Work may only be carried out under a raised machine if the machine has been properly supported For reasons of quality and safety only use original Imants parts 10 1 Daily inspection General Warning stickers Loose bolted ...

Page 39: ...inal Imants parts Dispose of any worn components in an environmentally responsible manner Always follow the locally applicable statutory regulations 1 Make sure the machine is stable 2 Remove the cover at the rear of the machine 3 Rotate the carousel 4 Fit the cables to the shaft to be removed 5 Remove the bolts from the bearing 6 Lift the shaft out of the machine 7 Replace the blades Caution they...

Page 40: ...ore carrying out maintenance work or changing the machine s settings it must have come to a complete standstill The tractor s engine must be switched off and the key must have been removed from the ignition Dispose of any worn components in an environmentally responsible manner Always follow the locally applicable statutory regulations ...

Page 41: ...Maintenance of the machine 41 ...

Page 42: ...ore carrying out maintenance work or changing the machine s settings it must have come to a complete standstill The tractor s engine must be switched off and the key must have been removed from the ignition Dispose of any worn components in an environmentally responsible manner Always follow the locally applicable statutory regulations ...

Page 43: ...Maintenance of the machine 43 ...

Page 44: ...rements concerning the use and disposal of cleaning agents When cleaning with a high pressure cleaner you must always follow the instructions below 1 Maximum permitted pressure is 100 bar 2 The maximum temperature is 50 C 3 Do not clean the electrical components 4 Never direct the jet of the high pressure cleaner or steamer directly at the stickers lubricating points or bearings 5 Keep the high pr...

Page 45: ...When the machine is decommissioned the parts can be sorted as follows 1 Metals 2 Plastics 3 Oils and greases Dispose of the sorted materials in an environmentally responsible manner Always follow the locally applicable statutory regulations ...

Page 46: ...CT FOR A CERTAIN PURPOSE AS WELL AS ANY OTHER LIABILITY OF IMANTS BV B Limitation of liability It is expressly stated that the liability of IMANTS BV for its products either on account of termination of the warranty negligence strict liability or otherwise is limited to the delivery of replacement components and that IMANTS BV is not liable for any injury loss damage or expenses neither directly o...

Page 47: ...Appendix Appendices 47 14 Appendix Appendices In this part of the manual you can find extra information about your machine ...

Page 48: ...CE declaration 48 15 CE declaration ...

Page 49: ...Notitieblad Note sheet Notizenblatt 49 16 Notitieblad Note sheet Notizenblatt ...

Page 50: ...Notitieblad Note sheet Notizenblatt 50 17 Notitieblad Note sheet Notizenblatt ...

Page 51: ...Notitieblad Note sheet Notizenblatt 51 18 Notitieblad Note sheet Notizenblatt ...

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