Agriweld ABC Twin User manual
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Contents Page
Page 3
Summary and General Safety
Page 3-4
Qualifications, Training, Further Safety & Special Safety
Instructions
Page 5-6
Operation
Page 7
Full Assembly
Page 8
Lift Arm Height Adjustment
Page 9
Top arm assembly (Folding/Unfolding Positions)
Page 10
Bag cutting blade assembly
Page 11
Parts list
Page 12-14
Hydraulic Diagram and Illustrations
Page 15-17
Risk Assessment
Page 18
Stickers
Page 19
Warranty
Page 20
CE Declaration of Conformity
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Summary & Capacities
The Agriweld Bag Cutter (ABC) is a hydraulically operated, front mounted implement
for handling and cutting fertiliser/seed/feed bags. It is designed to fit any forklift/loader
(specified on order) with a minimum lift capacity of 3000kgs for a twin ABC or 2000kgs
for a single ABC, by use of the relevant bracketing to suit each intended forklift/loader.
Designed and manufactured by Agriweld in Great Britain.
CAPACITY
Please note the capacity of your ABC as per correct configuration below;
CONFIGURATION: Twin ABC
MAX SAFE WORKING LOAD (SWL): 2500Kgs
WEIGHT: Approx. 580Kgs
General Safety
This manual must be provided to all persons concerned who will be involved with the
setting up, operation, maintenance and use of the forklift/loader and the ABC and must
be available at all times.
If important safety instructions are not complied with, it can lead to the risk of injury to
yourself and others as well as damage to property and the environment.
NON COMPLIANCE WITH SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAN LEAD TO WARRANTY CLAIMS
BECOMING INVALID.
THIS ATTACHMENT MAY BE SUBJECT TO LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting
Equipment Regulations 1998 in the UK) or statutory legal equivalent.
Qualifications and Training
Only experienced* personnel with the appropriate forklift/loader licence is authorised to
use this machine.
Statutory minimum age limits must be observed and reliable personnel only should
perform maintenance work on this implement.
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Persons undergoing training or instruction or taking part in a general training course
should only use this machine under direct supervision of an *experienced and trained
person.
*Experienced persons are classed as those individuals who have been trained, know
current knowledge and skills or have participated in the use of the type of activity and
equipment for several years.
The use of spare parts, accessories and ancillary equipment not supplied or approved by
Agriweld could have detrimental effects to the construction or functions of the Agriweld
ABC. Agriweld shall not be responsible for any damage caused by the use of spare parts
or accessories and ancillary equipment not supplied or approved by Agriweld.
The operator must be aware of their responsibilities with regard to observing traffic
regulations. The operator must have the authority to refuse instructions issued by third
parties which contravene safety. Any conversions or modifications to the machine may
only be carried out after prior consultation and written confirmation from Agriweld. This
attachment is NOT FOR USE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
Further Safety
Any warning signs/instructions on the implement provide important information and must
be observed.
Ensure that you are familiar with the new equipment, forklift controls and functions before
starting work.
Check round the implement for any noticeable damage, or missing parts before starting
work.
It is advisable that the operator wears close fitting clothing to avoid the risk of snagging
and trapping.
Ensure that you watch out for wandering individuals (particularly children!).
Always match your speed to the conditions and speed limits imposed.
Remember to take into account the size of any attachments to the forklift/loader you may
have and be aware of the sideways forces acting on the machine when turning and
negotiating corners. Always ensure adequate all round visibility.
Special Safety Instructions
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Take extra care when attaching and detaching the ABC bag cutter to/from the
forklift/loader. Be aware of your surroundings and watch out for wandering individuals.
Ensure that the forklift/loaders hydraulic system is in full working order before starting work.
Never allow any person to stand between the forklift/loader and the ABC during
connection or at any time unless the forklift/loader is secured against rolling away by use
of a parking brake and/or wheel chocks and the engine is turned off.
It is prohibited to allow any persons to ride or sit on the ABC bag cuter at any time.
Observers should maintain a safe distance when machine is in use.
When performing any adjustments to the bag lift the forklift/loader engine must be
switched off to prevent the hydraulics from operating.
Safety First
Everyone is responsible for Health and Safety! Please operate your forklift or loader with
this implement attached in a sensible and safe manner. Be aware of the safety of others
at all times.
Operation
1. Ensure that the ABC is attached to the forklift/loader correctly and any locking
pins are located securely prior to starting work.
2. Ensure that the forklift/loaders hydraulic system is in full working order prior to use.
3. CAUTION, NEW EQUIPMENT! Allow users time on first use to get used to the
forklift/loader with the implement attached before performing the first job.
4. Manoeuver around at a very slow pace and ensure that there are no spectators
within close proximity or overhead obstructions.
5. SAFETY FIRST: We are all responsible for Health and Safety so please use this
implement responsibly. Please follow the operation instructions below.
General Operation Procedure
1. Once connected to the forklift/loader correctly the bag lift arms and bag ‘stop’
are adjusted according to the size of bag being handled, you are ready to use
the ABC for the first time. The bag ‘stop’ has variable horizontal settings, adjustable
via a pin system, for aligning the bags with the cutters for central piercing action.
Please alter the ABC arm and stop settings BEFORE OPERATION.
The following step by step instructions will help to guide you through the process.
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2. Before you attempt to pick up any bags, ensure the ABC bag lift arms are in their
lowest position on the loader hydraulics with the bag cutters in the folded back
position.
3. Carefully locate the bag via the bag loops on to the ABC arms. Ensure the bag
loops are located fully up to the “stop” located on top of the lift arms.
4. Raise the bags off the floor or trailer using the forklift’s boom, tilting the headstock
back slightly to keep the full bag resting against the support cradle. The bag
position is very important to ensure correct ‘cutting’ when ready.
5. Drive to the spreader, drill or other location with the lift arms closed down and NOT
raised at this point. Adjust the height of the implement on the forklift boom to
ensure maximum visibility when performing any manoeuvres. Watch out for
overhead cables and other obstructions such as doorways/overhead cables.
6. When at the desired location, YOU MUST DOUBLE CHECK ABOVE FOR ANY
OVERHEAD CABLES OR OBSTRUCTIONS and move to a safer location if required.
When it is deemed safe to proceed, start the hydraulic oil flow and lift the ABC
arms fully up using the hydraulics on the loader. When raised, the cutters will
automatically swing forward into the cutting position.
7. Lower the bag lift arms and bags using the loader hydraulics downwards on to the
cutters. There is no need to bury the cutter right up in to the bag. When the bag
is pierced sufficiently for the product to flow quickly, lift the bag/s up off the cutters
using the hydraulics on the loader and let the bag fully empty.
8. If loaded with more than 1 bag, when the first bag is empty, you will need to tilt
fully back again so that the second bag slides down to the “stop” as you did for
the first bag and repeat the operation.
9. When you have emptied the bag/s, keeping the ABC bag lift arms raised, drive to
a safe location to drop off the empty bags. BEWARE OF ANY OVERHEAD CABLES &
OBSTRUCTIONS whilst manoeuvring around.
10. With the cutters still in their working position, tilt the forklift carriage forwards so that
the bags slide off.
11. After you have dropped off the empty bags, tilt the carriage back to return the
ABC to a normal centred position and lower the bag lift arms down to their
lowest position. The cutters will also retract and the cycle of operation is
complete.
12. Repeat the process as required.
13. STORAGE: For storage of the ABC when not in use, the arms must be lowered to
the minimum position achievable BEFORE the cutters retract. The cutters are
need to remain in the cutting position (forwards) to enable to ABC to stand
upright alone.
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DANGER: Please ensure you position the ABC bag cutters facing towards a wall
or building side to prevent trip hazard and potential impalement when not in
use. DANGER: The ABC cutter blades are sharp and pointed. Risk of injury is
possible if machine not positioned safely when not in use.
Maintenance
Minimum maintenance required. Please grease all hydraulic cylinders weekly.
Check all hydraulic hoses are free from damage. Check all pins are present and
implement appears safe to use with no missing parts or visible damage prior to each
use.
Full Assembly
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3
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5
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Lift Arm Height Adjustment
(Set prior to each use for different sized bags)
Adjusting the bag lift
arm height:
Remove/replace the
adjustment pins as
illustrated to the left, to
adjust lift arm height.
(Circled in Red)
Always re-insert linch pins
to secure main adjustment
pins in place
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FOLDING THE ARMS INTO TRANSPORT/STORAGE POSIITON
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Transport
position –pin (6)
TRANSPORT/STORAGE POSITION:
To drop arms in to transport
position: Remove linch pin and
securing pin (6) from rear hole to
allow arm to fold down.
Replace pin (6) and linch pins
into front hole to secure arm in
transport position. See
illustrations.
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DANGER –Sharp blades: For safety purposes, always leave the ABC sited with the
blades positioned facing a wall or other solid structure to prevent injury.
It is your responsibility to ensure the machine is stored in a safe manner when not
in use to minimise the risk of trips/falls/injury to others.
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REMOVING THE
CUTTING BLADES: To
remove the blades for
sharpening or to
replace them in the
future, remove the
M16 nuts and bolts
and the blade
assembly will come
away.
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PARTS LIST
No
Part No
Description
Quantity Per
Machine
1
120_60_01
Bag Holding
Arm
2
2
704/2
Lift Rams
2
3
-
Bag Cradle
2
4
0606_SS
Bag Cutting
Blade
2
5
-
Main Frame
1
6
-
Transport/Work
Position Pin
2
7
AW_M16_N
M16 Nut
2
8
AW_M16_W
M16 Washer
4
9
AW_M16X50_B
M16 Bolt
2
10
702/150
Bag cutter arm
ram
1
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Hydraulic Diagram
Sequence Valves
C & D Photos and
illustrations on page 12
Hydraulic Cylinder for
Knife
Retract/Advance
Forklift oil
supply
Throttle Valve for
knives - Hydraulic
ram X
Hydraulic Cylinders/Lift
Rams –
50/50
Flow
divider
Check
Valve
(1 of 3)
Check Valve
(2 of 3)
Valve C
DD
Valve D
Throttle Valves on Main Lift Rams A & B
To adjust the speed of lifting and
lowering a bag, adjust Throttle valves
anti-clockwise to increase speed and
clockwise to decrease speed. Always
adjust both to the same setting.
B
A
Check Valve
(3 of 3)
X
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Sequence valve (D) Knife advance timing
When lifting the bags, if the knives advance
before the arm reaches maximum height,
adjust valve D clockwise for more pressure until
correct timing is achieved.
VALVE ADJUSTMENTS
Throttle Valves A & B
Slow down lift arm speed = turn valve
clockwise.
NOTE: You must slacken the locking nut
before attempting to move the adjuster.
NOTE: Both throttle valves on hydraulic
cylinder A & B must be adjusted to the
same thread depth, this is achieved by
checking the length of the thread
exposed above the locking nut.
Throttle Valves (1 of 2) are located on the 2
x main lift rams.
Sequence valve (C) - Knife retract pressure
Anti-clockwise = Reduce pressure.
Clockwise = Increase pressure.
If the knives retract before the bag has been
cut, increase pressure on valve A.
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Throttle Valve (Knife ram X)
This Throttle Valve controls the advancing and retraction
speed of the Knives.
To reduce speed of knife advance/retract = turn valve
anticlockwise.
To increase speed of knife advance/retract = turn throttle
valve clockwise.
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Stickers
Sticker
Part
number
Description
Quantity per
Machine
AW_BL_AS
(185 mm x
85mm)
Agriweld
Sticker
1
AW_MGIB
(85mm x
50mm)
Great Britain
Sticker
2
AW_ABC_17
ABC Sticker
2
AW_180_OM
Read operator
manual sticker
1
AW_ST
Agriweld
Stencil Sticker
2
AW_GN
Grease Nipple
Sticker
8
AW_HT
Hand Trap
Warning
2
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Warranty
Your Agriweld ABC is covered for a period of 12 months from the date of dispatch
(which is recorded on our files) against faulty components and/or bad workmanship.
Our welders are coded to ISO 9606-1 and our welding procedures are approved in
accordance with ISO 15614-1 to manufacture your equipment. All products are
checked for quality prior to delivery/collection.
We cannot be responsible for claims arising from ignorance, occurrences outside our
control, such as accidents, and malicious damage and non-compliance with safety
instructions.
Any damage occurred during transit must be reported on signing for the item from the
haulier to enable us to enter a claim for damages direct with the haulier.
WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE DURING TRANSIT
Any damage occurred during transit via an external haulier arranged on your behalf by
Agriweld must be reported immediately upon unloading and signing for the item.
The haulier has an amount of time allocated to allow you to perform this inspection.
In order for us to claim liability from the haulier and undertake necessary repairs to
products damaged during transit, it is wholly dependent on signing for any damaged
product upon delivery as “DAMAGED”.
You are within your rights to refuse delivery of any such item damaged in transit if
deemed necessary.
Thank you
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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The equipment which accompanies this declaration is in conformity with EU Directive(s):-
2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
Manufacturer Name:
Agriweld Ltd
Manufacturer Address:
Main Street
Garton-on-the-Wolds
Driffield
East Yorkshire
YO25 3ET
Product:
ABC Agriweld Bag Cutter
Product Options:
Twin model to
bespoke bag sizes as
listed
Individual Serial Number:
Product Description:
AGRIWELD Bag Cutter (ABC) for
carrying/transporting/cutting bespoke bag sizes:
•1030mm x 1030mm x 1030mm high
•930mm x 930mm x 1250mm high
•900mm x 900mm x 1300mm high
Date of Last Load Test Report:
N/A
Supplementary Information:
Authorised Signatory on behalf of manufacturer:
Name of Signatory:
Dawn Foster
Position in Company:
Director
Date of Issue:
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