Aardenburg BETA M Series Operation manual

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BETA M (door)
Flail Mulcher
Operation, Service

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 GUARANTEE
1.1 Guarantee terms
1.2 Guarantee certificate
2.0 INTRODUCTION
2.1 Foreword
3. 0 MACHINE MODEL AND BASIC COMPONENTS
3.1 Basic components
3.2 Functional characteristics
3.3 Standard tools
4. 0 CARDAN SHAFT
4.1 Cardan shaft specifications
5.0 INSTALLING THE MACHINE
5.1 Assembly of the partly-dismantled machine
5.2 Connection to the three-point hitch
5.3 Installing the cardan shaft
5.4 Disconnecting the machine
5.5 On-road transport
6.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
6.1 General instructions
6.2 Instructions for use in the field
6.3 Use in the field
6.4 Forward speed
7.0 MACHINE MAINTENANCE
7.1 Important warnings and operating instructions
7.2 Preventive guidelines
7.3 Routine maintenance
7.3 Greasing and lubrication
7.4 Belt tensions
7.5 Replacing tools
7.5.1 Replacing hammers
7.5.2 Replacing blades
7.6 Operating test
8.0 SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
8.1 General precautions
8 .2 Safe operation and maintenance of the machine
8 .2.1 Connection between tractor and operating machine
8.2.2 Protection of moving drive parts
8 .2.3 Projection of materials
8 .2.4 Noise
8 .2.5 Personal protection devices
8 .2.6 Stability

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1.0 GUARANTEE
Check, upon receipt of the machine, that it has not been damaged during shipment and that all accessories are
present.
1.0.1 GUARANTEE TERMS
-The manufacturer guarantees its products for a period of 24 months from the date of delivery on the condition
that the herein attached form is fully compiled in all its parts and sent to the manufacturer within 15 days of
date of delivery.
-The manufacturer, in accordance with the aforementioned terms, agrees to supply under guarantee coverage
all components to be replaced according to its own decision or to the opinion of its own authorized
representatives regarding parts that have material or manufacturing defects. Shipping and labor costs in this
regard shall in any case be charged to the customer.
-Guarantee coverage does not include payment for damages caused by improper use of the machine by the
machine operator and for parts normally subject to wear and tear and breakage such as hammers, blades,
belts, etc.
-The manufacturer is not responsible for accidents to the operator or to third parties caused by improper use of
the machine.
-This guarantee is not valid whenever:
a) assistance and repairs were done by unauthorized individuals or companies;
b) the machine has been previously repaired or modified using non-original spare parts;
c) whenever there has been a mistake when manicuring the machine;
d) there has been insufficient maintenance and/or lubrication;
e) when permissible power limits have been exceeded;
f) whenever the instructions in this manual are not duly complied with;
g) whenever unauthorized modifications have been brought to the machine.
-Machine breakdowns during or after the guarantee period shall not give rise to any right to interrupt payments
for the goods that have already been delivered. No breakage or malfunction can be used as a pretext for
delaying payments.
-The manufacturer reserves the right, at all times, to bring all due changes with the object of improving its own
product and is not obligated to add these changes to previously manufactured machines that have already
been delivered or are undergoing manufacture.
-These general guarantee terms replace and cancel all previous explicit or implicit guarantee conditions.

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1.0 GUARANTEE
1.0.2 GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE (purchaser’s copy)
Purchaser’s data
Type of machine
Last name:
Model:
Name:
Code:
Address:
Serial Number:
Date of compilation:
Date of delivery:
Purchaser’s signature:
GUARANTEE CERTIFICATE (copy for the manufacturer)
Purchaser’s data
Type of machine
Last name:
Model:
Name:
Code:
Address:
Serial number:
Date of compilation:
Date of delivery:
Purchaser’s signature:

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2.0 Introduction
2.1 FOREWORD
This manual describes all instructions for operating and maintaining the machine in question as well as accident
prevention standards.
We recommend reading it with care and attentively complying with all the procedures described in it before
starting up, using or maintaining the machine because:
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS
AND GUIDELINES CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL.
A series of pictograph are given in the manual to make it easier to read
and to quickly attract the reader’s attention to hazard situations and
guidelines that cannot be avoided or sufficiently limited through use of
technical protection systems or work organization measures and
methods.
These pictograph, in other words, give information on objects and
situations that may represent a specific danger.
WARNING:
The machine, during its use, can present danger situations: read this
manual with care before using the machine.
WARNING:
What is described regards your safety and the safety of all employees and
persons who may find themselves in the vicinity of this machine.
Whenever the machine is used by more than one person it is absolutely
necessary for each user to examine this manual prior to using the
machine.
WARNING:
It is dangerous to bring your hands or feet near to the tool when the rotor
is in movement wait until the rotor has completely stopped before working
on the machine! Always remember that the high inertia of the rotor means
that it needs a few minutes before it stops.
WARNING:
In certain work situations the machine may project shredded material:
always respect safety distances and make sure they are respected!

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3.0 Machine model and basic components
CODIFICATION SYSTEM:
This manual has an identification code for each machine component.
THIS IDENTIFICATION CODE MUST BE USED FOR:
1 -ORDERING THE MACHINE ITSELF
2 - ORDERING SPARE PARTS
3 - REQUESTING TECHNICAL INFORMATION
3.1 MACHINE BASIC COMPONENTS
Pos. Name
1Side guard
2Frame
3Side shift cylinder
4Articulation cylinder
5Gearbox
6Universal joint housing
7Transmission cover
8Upper link pin
9Drawbar
10 Foot
11 Parallel hitch pins
12 Parallelogram
13 Flaps
14 Rotor
15 Levelling roller

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3.0 Machine model and basic components
3.2 FUNCTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MACHINE
The machine can work behind the tractor or on the side of the tractor, mowing the banks of ditches inclined
upwards or downwards. The following illustration and table indicate the machine’s range of action
3.3 STANDARD TOOLS
Original tools are the results of in-depth research and lengthy experience. They are made out of high quality
steel and parts subject to thermal treatments are extremely tough and wear-resistant. Weights and dimensions
are rigorously monitored and the rotor does not required to be newly dynamically balanced in case of partial or
total tool replacement.
Tools that are broken or excessively worn can cause the machine to vibrate. In this case you must immediately
stop working and start working again only after replacing the tools.
If the machine still vibrates after the tools are replaced then the rotor must be dynamically balanced.
The high strength 10.9 (UNI 3740) fastening screw guarantees a sure connection and duration that corresponds
to the duration of the tools.
WARNING:
INSTALL ONLY ORIGINAL TOOLS ON THE ROTOR!!
TYPES OF TOOLS
Mod.
A
B
C
D
E
(cm)
(cm)
(cm)
(cm)
(cm)
BETA M 1050
105
130
106
155
85
BETA M 1250
125
130
96
180
105
BETA M 1450
145
130
86
205
125
BETA M 1650
165
130
76
220
145
BETA M 1850
185
130
66
235
165

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4.0 Cardan Shaft
4.1 CARDAN SHAFT SPECIFICATIONS
The cardan shaft is the drive component that powers the machine; it must be selected based on specific criteria
that define its dimensions and length.
The machine come standard with cardan shafts.
The following table gives the size of the cardan shaft which is much larger than the power that is absorbed during
mowing.
This design choice guarantees maximum cardan shaft strength during maximum extension.
WARNING:
The cardan shaft, when it operates, can create hazard and danger situations
.
Machine operators must:
-read and preserve the operating and maintenance booklet attached with the
cardan shaft;
-check that the cardan shaft is suitable for transmitting the required power;
-use exclusively the cardan shaft supplied with the machine;
-check that guards are properly installed, whole and effective;
-replace worn, broken or missing guards;
-turn the tractor motor off before working on the cardan shaft or on the machine
itself;
-never let children or extraneous persons come near to the machine when it is at
work and/or undergoing maintenance;
-set the cardan shaft on its specific support when it is not in use;
-wear suitable garments (that cannot be caught by the machine or pulled into it),
especially close-fitting garments (such as work overalls with safety wrists and
ankles);

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5.0 Installing the machine
5.1 ASSEMBLY OF THE PARTLY-DISMANTLED MACHINE
In some cases the machine is delivered partly dismantled to reduce shipping bulk. In this case it must be
reassembled in order to work..
WARNING:
THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED BELOW CAN CREATE DANGEROUS
SITUATIONS.
IN ADDITION, THE SIZES AND WEIGHTS OF THE MACHINE’S COMPONENTS
MAKE IT NECESSARY TO WORK WITH THE HELP OF A HOIST
-Set the machine firmly on a flat surface;
-Remove the three-point drawbar from the packing and set it on the ground;
-Move the parallelogram arms with care and attention until they are centered on their connection holes;
-Move the jack and fasten it in place with its pin.

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5.0 Installing the machine
5.2 CONNECTION TO THE THREE-POINT HITCH
WARNING:
THESE PROCEDURES ARE VERY HAZARDOUS:
AVOID STANDING IN FRONT OF THE MACHINE WHEN IT IS APPROACHED
BY THE TRACTOR.
AVOID THE PRESENCE OF EXTRANEOUS PERSONS.
THE P.T.O. MUST BE DISENGAGED DURING THESE INSTALLATION
PROCEDURES.
Before installing the machine make sure it is in perfect condition, resting on the ground and level and that
lubricants are at proper levels and all components subject to wear and/or deterioration are perfectly efficient.
Also check that the size and weight of the tractor is suitable for carrying the machine.
Proceed as follows after making these checks:
1. remove the safety pins (1), pull out washer (2) and pin (3);
2. carefully bring the tractor near until you center the lower connection pins and thread the connection arms of
the lift; reinsert the safety pins (1);
3. brake the tractor and turn it off;
4. adjust the arm tie-rods in order to prevent the machine from swinging to the right and left;
5. install the cardan shaft making sure that the push-buttons are properly inserted in their slots (see paragraph
5.4);
6. turn the support (4) up to the position 5;
7. install the third point tie-rod, insert the pin supplied with the machine (3), the washer (2) and the related safety
pin (1);
8. adjust the length of the third point so that the pin is approximately in the center of the slot;
9. clamp the third point tie-rod;
10. slightly lift the machine off the ground and lift the parking stand (6);
11. connect the cylinder drive hoses;