balfor BF150 User manual

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TECHNICAL MANUAL OF USE AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE USER
“Contains Declaration of Conformity” (CE)
Read this Manual carefully before using the machine 
“Original instructions”

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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
BALFOR s.r.l. company
REGISTERED OFFICE – PLANT AND ADMINISTRATION:
Via Galimberti, 64 – 12030 MANTA (CN) ITALIA - Tel. [phone]
Declares under its own responsibility that the machine:
CHIPPING MACHINE FOR BRANCHES
Place and date: Manta, 1 September 2023

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CHIPPING MACHINES FOR COMPOSTING
CARDAN MODELS
It complies with all relevant provisions of the following European Directive:
Directive 2006/42/CE on machinery and amending directive 95/16/CE.
Having applied the following harmonised standards and technical specifications for the adaptation of
the machine, to the extent that they are relevant:
UNI EN ISO 12100:2010 “Safety of machinery – General design principles – Risk assessment and risk
reduction”.
UNI EN ISO 4254-1:2022 “Farm machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements”.
ISO 11684 “Tractors, agricultural and forestry machinery, garden machinery - Safety signs and risk
warning pictograms - General principles”.
Person authorised to compile the technical file:
Technical Department – Gianluca Ballario at company headquarters offices.
The legal representative

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INDEX
1GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................................................................5
1.2 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION ....................................................................................................................................5
1.3 INFORMATION ABOUT THE MACHINE...................................................................................................................6
1.3.1 Intended uses....................................................................................................................................................6
1.3.1 Model identification .........................................................................................................................................7
1.4 COMPONENTS AND TECHNICAL DATA ..................................................................................................................8
1.4.1 Cardan models.................................................................................................................................................8
1.4.2 Noise level.......................................................................................................................................................10
1.4.3 Vibration level.................................................................................................................................................10
1.4.4 Dust emission..................................................................................................................................................10
2SAFETY REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................................................ 11
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION RULES.......................................................................................11
2.2 SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................14
2.2.1 Cardan models (C) ..........................................................................................................................................14
2.3 SAFETY SIGNS .......................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.1 On all models ..................................................................................................................................................15
2.3.2 On cardan models only (C) .............................................................................................................................16
3TRANSPORT AND LIFTING ......................................................................................................................... 17
3.1 CHECKING THE LIFTING CAPACITY AND STABILITY OF THE TRACTOR..................................................................18
3.2 ROAD CONDITIONS ..............................................................................................................................................19
4FOLDING OF LOADING AND UNLOADING DUCTS...................................................................................... 20
5CONNECTIONS........................................................................................................................................... 22
5.1 CONNECTION TO THE TRACTOR’S THREE-POINT HITCH .....................................................................................22
5.1.1 Cardan shaft installation ................................................................................................................................23
6USE AND OPERATION ................................................................................................................................ 24
6.1 EXHAUST DUCT ADJUSTMENT .............................................................................................................................26
6.2 EMERGENCY LEVER FOR LOOSENING DRIVE BELTS.............................................................................................28
6.3 OPERATING CYCLE ...............................................................................................................................................30
7MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................................... 31
7.1 LUBRICATION AND GREASING .............................................................................................................................32
7.2 KNIFE AND COUNTER-KNIFE SHARPENING..........................................................................................................33
7.3 LID OPENING FOR KNIFE CHANGE .......................................................................................................................35
7.4 DRIVE BELT TENSIONING .....................................................................................................................................36
8STORAGE ................................................................................................................................................... 37
8.1 SCRAPPING...........................................................................................................................................................38
9WARRANTY................................................................................................................................................ 39
10 SPARE PARTS ............................................................................................................................................. 40
January 2023 Edition

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1GENERAL INFORMATION
The models presented in this manual are exclusively designed for shredding and chipping branches,
pruning residues, brushwood, wood products in general in order to obtain chips and a uniform product
suitable for composting.
The use of original spare parts and accessories is recommended. In addition to invalidating the
warranty, non-original parts could be dangerous and reduce the life and performance of the machine.
The BALFOR s.r.l. company has compiled this manual to assist you in the maintenance and use of this
machine, which, despite being an easy-to-use tool, requires you to scrupulously observe what follows in
order to avoid damage to the machine and accidents to the operator.
COPYRIGHT BY BALFOR s.r.l.
All rights reserved regarding this "Instructions for use and maintenance"
manual belong to the Manufacturer. All information (text, drawings,
diagrams, etc.) contained herein is reserved. No part of this manual may
be reproduced or distributed (whether in whole or in part) by any means of
reproduction (photocopies, microfilm or other) without the Manufacturer's
written permission.
The desire to save energy and use renewable sources is behind the decision to invest in highly
sophisticated equipment that allows substantial autonomy.
All of BALFOR 's production is manufactured using exclusively solar energy.
The company has adopted a powder coating system with advantages from a qualitative and ecological
point of view as it does not create any kind of problem for either the operators or the environment.

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1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual provides all the information for the use and maintenance of the machine. Good operation
and longevity will depend on good maintenance and careful use. It is recommended that you read this
Use and Maintenance Manual carefully, and strictly follow the instructions described before any use,
check and operation to be carried out with and on the machine.
The manual (together with the CE Declaration of Conformity) is to be considered an integral part of the
machine and must always accompany it even in the event of resale.
The topics covered in this manual on the safe use of the chipping machine are those expressly required
by the “Machinery Directive” and the corresponding applicable technical standards (as far as relevant).
The manual was compiled in accordance with the regulations in force at the time of its printing.
SAFETY SYMBOL
This symbol highlights messages that are important for the safety and
security of the operator. When encountered, follow the instructions of the
message to which they refer in order to prevent accidents or injuries.
1.2 MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
On the frame of each machine a plate is attached
bearing the CE mark, the Manufacturer's data, the
model, the serial number, the year of construction and
the mass of the chipping machine.
The CE mark and the CE Declaration of Conformity
certify that the machine is built in accordance with the
“Machinery Directive”.
When requesting spare parts, always refer to the
machine type, serial number and year of construction.

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1.3 INFORMATION ABOUT THE MACHINE
1.3.1 INTENDED USES
The models presented in this manual are exclusively designed for shredding and chipping branches,
pruning residues, brushwood, wood products in general in order to obtain chips and a uniform product
suitable for composting.
They also allow the reduction of the mass of wood-based plants so as to facilitate their disposal and
transport.
Any use other than that specified is considered improper.
The person operating the machine must always be positioned in front, close to the loading mouth.
Operating position
Machines powered by a cardan shaft must remain connected to the tractor at all times during use.
The machine cannot be used indoors.
These machines are usually used during the day. If use at night or in reduced visibility conditions is
required, a proper lighting system must be employed around the machine.
ATTENTION!
THE MACHINE MUST BE OPERATED BY ONE OPERATOR ONLY.

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1.3.1 MODEL IDENTIFICATION
BF chipping machines work on the ground.
The machine is essentially composed of the lifting frame, the loading hopper, the drum case consisting
of a disc with 2 knives made of high-strength steel, and the rotatable and adjustable deflector for
unloading the chippings. The chipper is activated directly via the tractor's power take-off; by inserting
the branches, thanks to the chute of the hopper, which exploits gravity, and thanks to the rotation of
the knife, the chipping phase begins with the following discharge of the material from the adjustable
deflector.
The BALFOR s.r.l. company produces this type of chipping machine in the following version:
Cardan models: BF150 C
BF150 indicates maximum shredding diameter 15 cm.
The information in the following chapters applies to all machine models.
In some sections, specific information will be given depending on the machine model and version you
are using.

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1.4 COMPONENTS AND TECHNICAL DATA
1.4.1 CARDAN MODELS
Ref
Description
Ref
Description
A
Supply duct
H
Cardan shaft coupling
B
Supply duct closure
I
Three-point hitch
C
Exhaust duct
J
Lifting arm hitch
D
Exhaust duct deflector
K
Lever for loosening belts
E
Lifting eye
L
Lever for resetting belt tension
F
Fork insertion housing
M
Opening for inserting reset lever
G
Shredding rotor
A
F
H
C
D
M
L
B
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Model
BF 150- C
Max. exhaust duct height (mm)
2560
Max. supply duct height (mm)
1200
Max. length (mm)
2000
Length with folded supply duct (mm)
1530
Width with closed exhaust duct (mm)
1000
Mass (kg)
420
Loading duct opening dimensions (mm)
480x740
Maximum diameter of branches to be shredded (mm)
150
Min. and max. tractor power requirement (hp)
45 - 80
ATTENTION!
THE MACHINE WAS DESIGNED TO BE DRIVEN BY A TRACTOR WITH A MAXIMUM
POWER OF 80hp (58 Kw), FOR HIGHER POWER THE MECHANICS MAY BE
DEFORMED OR BROKEN, AND THE DRIVE BELTS MAY SLIP.