BALZER Direct Drive Safety guide

January 2002
BALZERBALZER
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION & OPERATION
MOUNTAIN LAKE
INC.INC.
Direct DriveDirect Drive
Powerful
Shredders
Powerful
Shredders

County Road 27 Box 458 Mountain Lake, MN 56159
Phone number:
Main:
Fax numbers:
Web:
(1-800) 795-8551
(1-800) 727-3133
[phone]
[phone]
http://www.balzerinc.com
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02 Balzer Inc. Address & Phone Number
04 Front End
05 Balzer Direct Drive Shredder
06 Welcome Page
07 To The Purchaser
08 Warranty
09 Lifting Unit - Handling
10 Safety Signs
11 Safety
12 Danger!!
13 Warning Signs
14 Danger Listen
15 Set-Up & Tractor Hook-Up
16 Operation
17 Lubrication & Maintenance
18 Greasing points - Two Rotors
19 Greasing points - Four Rotors
20 Parts
21 12’ Direct Drive Shredder
22 12’ Direct Drive Full Mount Shredder
23 12’ Direct Drive Pull Type Shredder
24 15’ Direct Drive Shredder
25 15’ Direct Drive Full Mount Shredder
26 15’ Direct Drive Pull Type Shredder
27 18’ Direct Drive Shredder
28 18’ Direct Drive Full Mount Shredder
29 18’ Direct Drive Pull Type Shredder
30 20’ Direct Drive Shredder
31 20’ Direct Drive Full Mount Shredder
32 20’ Direct Drive Semi Mount Shredder
33 20’ Direct Drive Pull Type Shredder
34 24’ Direct Drive Shredder
35 24’ Direct Drive Full Mount Shredder
36 24’ Direct Drive Semi Mount Shredder
37 24’ Direct Drive Pull Type Shredder
38 25’ Direct Drive Shredder
39 25’ Direct Drive Full Mount Shredder
40 25’ Direct Drive Pull Type Shredder
41 26.5’ Direct Drive Shredder
42 26.5’ Direct Drive Full Mount Shredder
43 26.5’ Direct Drive Semi Mount Shredder
44 26.5’ Direct Drive Pull Type Shredder
45 31’ Direct Drive Basic Assembly Shredder
46 The Direct Drive Gear Box
47 The Direct Drive Gear Box Exploded
48 Gear Box Lubrication & Adjustment
49 The Direct Drive Gear Box
50 Gear Box Flex Coupler Assembly
51 Intermediate Flex Coupler Hub
52 Intermediate Coupler Hub Installation Instructions
53 Rotor Bearing
54 Four Rotors Machines
55 Two Rotors Machines
56 Side Knives
57 Knife Assembly
58 Walterscheid P.T.O Drive Shafts
59 Walterscheid P.T.O Exploded # 65071
60 Walterscheid P.T.O Exploded # 65072
61 Walterscheid P.T.O Exploded # 65552
62 Walterscheid P.T.O # 65073
63 Walterscheid P.T.O # 65074
64 Walterscheid P.T.O # 65554
65 Hitch Weldment
66 Hinging Guards
67 Rock Shaft
68 Wheel Arm Weldment
69 Hub & Spindle, 6-Bolt 1” ¾ Heavy
70 Wheel Assembly
71 Ratchet Jack Assembly
72 Caster Arm Assembly
73 Direct Drive Shredder Transport
74 Transport Mode
75 Balzer Engineering Deptment
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Front End
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The Balzer Company thanks you for buying this machine.
We wish to remind you that most accidents at work are caused by a lack of compliance
with simple safety norms.
Accidents can be avoided by knowing their causes and taking preventive measures.
We recommend to check the wear of the knives on the rotor periodically.
Always replaces knives on opposite side to keep rotor balance.
The operator and/or owner of the machine is reminded that only original spare parts
should be used, otherwise the guarantee will become null and void.
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert the operator to an instruction concerning the
personal safety and risk factor of this equipment. Always observe and heed these very
important instructions to promote a safe operation with good preventive maintenance
habits.
This new Balzer Inc. product is designed and manufactured to give years of very dependable
service when used for the purpose for which it is intended, and when properly maintained.
NEVER OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT UNTIL USER FULLY UNDERSTANDS THE
COMPLETE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL. FOR OWNERS WHO DO NOT
OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT, IT IS THE OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE
USER IS PROPERLY INSTRUCTED AND IS FULLY AWARE OF THIS MANUAL'S
CONTENTS.
This is important in the safe handling of this equipment and promoting an efficient operation. If
there are any questions about areas in this manual, it is important to contact your dealer for
clarification.
This machine is warranted as stated on the next page. A registration card is to be filled in by your
dealer with your name and address, and promptly returned to the factory. The card provides a ready
reference to help you in securing warranty and in answering questions that you may have at some
later date.
Operating instructions and parts book are shipped with this machine. If parts of this book are
missing or become unreadable, contact your dealer for a new set.
The serial number and identification tag is located on the front of the right tank saddle. Please refer
to these numbers when parts or warranty communication is necessary.
PLEASE FILL IN THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION FOR YOUR RECORDS:
Date of purchase _______________________________________________________________
Owner’s name ________________________________________________________________
Dealer’s name ________________________________________________________________
Serial # Identification # _____________________________________________________
To The Purchaser
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WARRANTY MANUFACTURER
Dealer or Distributor understands and agrees that the Manufacturer extends only the following
Warranty to customers. In the event Dealer or Distributor extends any additional warranty (such as by
enlarging the scope or period of warranty or undertaking a warranty of merchantability or fitness for
any particular purpose) or any other obligation whatsoever, Dealer or Distributor shall: (1) be solely
responsible therefore (2) have no recourse against Manufacturer thereof and (3) defend, indemnify and
hold Manufacturer harmless against any claim or cause of action whatsoever arising out of, or
occasioned by, Dealer or Distributor’s extension of said additional warranty or obligation.
CERTIFICATE OF GENERAL EQUIPMENT WARRANTY
Balzer Inc. warrants new Products sold by it to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a
period of one (1) year after date of delivery to the first user and subject to the following conditions.
Balzer Inc.’s obligation and liability under this Warranty is expressly limited to repairing or replacing
at
Balzer Inc.’s option, any parts which appear to Balzer Inc. upon inspection to have been defective in
material or workmanship. Such parts shall be provided at no cost to user, at the business establishment
of the authorized Balzer Inc. dealer or distributor of the Product during regular working hours. This
Warranty shall not apply to component parts or accessories of Products not manufactured by Balzer
Inc. and which carry the warranty of the manufacturer thereof, or to normal maintenance (such as tune-
up) or normal maintenance parts (such as oil filters). Replacement or repair parts installed in this
Product covered by this Warranty are warranted only for the remainder of this Warranty as if such parts
were original components of said Product. BALZER INC. MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND MAKES NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Balzer Inc.’s obligation under this Warranty shall not include any transportation charges, cost of
installation, duty taxes or any other charges whatsoever, or any liability for direct, indirect, incidental
or consequential damage or delay. If requested by Balzer Inc. products or parts for which a warranty
claim is made are to be returned transportation prepaid to Balzer Inc. Any improper use, including
operation after discovery of defective or worn parts, operation beyond rated capacity, substitution or
parts not approved by Balzer Inc. company or any alteration or repair by others in such manner as in
Balzer Inc. company’s judgment affects the Products materially and adversely, shall void this Warranty.
“NO EMPLOYEE OR REPRESENTATIVE IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS
WARRANTY IN ANY WAY OR GRANT ANY OTHER WARRANTY UNLESS SUCH
CHANGE IS MADE IN WRITING AND SIGNED BY AN OFFICER OF BALZER INC. AT
ITS HOME OFFICE.”
LIABILITY FOR DELAYS
No liability shall attach to Manufacturer or direct, or indirect, incidental or consequential damages or
expenses due to loss, damage, detention of delay in delivery of Products resulting from acts or delays
beyond its control.
Warranty
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Handling
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SAFETY SIGNS
SAFETY SIGNS ARE IMPORTANT
Safety signs or decals provide very important
information and instructions designed to alert you to
dangers and hazards that can be present during
operation of this equipment. However, safety sign
instructions must be read, understood and followed to
be effective.
REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY SIGNS
Safety signs or decals must be kept clean and
readable. If they become unreadable for any reason,
they must be replaced with an identical replacement
decal. Safety decals must also be replaced if parts are
repaired or replaced with new parts that do not
already include the necessary safety decals.
APPLICATION OF SAFETY DECALS
Surface preparation is very important for safety
decals to properly adhere. Grease, oil and dirt must be
removed and the surface must be smooth and dry.
Most decals have a split backing which is meant to be
removed from the split outward. To apply the decals
follow these procedures:
1. Position the decal in the proper location and hold
firmly over the largest portion of backing.
2. Use one hand to hold the decal in position, with the
other hand carefully roll the loose end over and peel
the backing outward. When the backing is removed
as described and shown (Fig. 1), with even and
gradual pulling, the decal will roll onto the surface
smooth and wrinkle free.
3. With the smallest portion of the decal attached, the
same procedure can be applied to the other half.
4. When the decal has been attached in place, use a
cloth or soft paper towel to burnish the decal onto the
cleaned surface. Work gently from the middle
outwards to avoid creating any wrinkles.
REPLACEMENT DECALS
Order replacement decals by part number through
your nearest dealer. Part numbers are printed on each
decal.
Safety
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1. This machine must be operated and serviced by
qualified persons who have thoroughly read and
understood this operator's manual and the safety signs
on the machine.
2. Read and follow instructions on all decals.
3. Never operate shredder with any guards or
shields not in place. Replace missing or damaged
shields.
4. Be sure the front flipper shields are in place and
swing freely prior to operation.
5. Keep hands and feet away from all moving parts.
6. Never wear any loose clothing when working
around moving parts.
7. Keep children away from machinery
8. Never leave shredder operating unattended
9. Never allow anyone to ride in any place other than
the tractor's seat.
10. Do not stand in front, behind, or along side of the
machine when the rotors are turning,
11. Wait for movement of rotors to stop before
servicing or opening of the shields on the shredders.
12. Block wheels securely when machine is to be
parked on an incline.
13. Periodically check for loose or missing hardware
and tighten or replace as needed.
14. Do not work under the shredder for servicing of
cutting knives or other reasons unless the machine
bas been safely blocked up and the PTO has been
disconnected.
15. Replace any parts which show signs of excessive
wear, cracking or likely failure, with original
equipment service parts.
16. Make certain that everyone and everything is
cleared before starting the engine or operation of the
shredder.
17. Always start up the unit slowly and gradually
bring it up to speed in order to check for abnormal
operation.
18. If the shredder develops abnormal noises or
excessive vibration, stop the unit at once and safely
determine and correct the cause.
19. When parking always lower the shredder and
block the wheels.
20. Insure proper tire pressure is to its maximum.
21. Hydraulic fluid pressure can be very dangerous
and can cause serious personal injury. Be sure to
relieve all pressure before disconnecting hydraulic
lines.
22. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be
almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood,
not your hand to search for leaks.
23. lf injured by escaping hydraulic fluid, seek'
immediate medical attention, serious infection or
medical reaction may develop.
24. Always use a safety chain between towing
vehicle and shredder when transporting.
OBSERVE AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PROCEDURE TO PREVENT
PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE
Safety
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DANGEROUS AREAS AND OPERATOR'S AREAS
All operations of adjustment, maintenance and cleaning shall be carried
out by a competent operator with the machine OFF.
We recommend the operator not to wear any chains, bracelets, rings or
loose clothes when operating, maintaining or adjusting the machine.
The operator is recommended not to climb on the machine in operation
The machine operator shall take particular care when working inside
dangerous areas.
Make sure all components have stopped before carrying out any
operation on the machine.
Danger!!
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Warning!
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Danger!
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Set-Up & Tractor Hook-Up
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Always start unit up slowly and gradually bring it up to operating speed.(1000 PTO)
The shredder knives must be run a minimum of 2 inches above the ground to prevent excessive wear
and knife damage. Position the wheels to run in the rows.
Do not make sharp turns while tractor PTO is engaged. This practice will damage shredder PTO and
tractor hydraulic lines.
Never operate shredder with any broken or missing knives, this will cause structural and bearing
damage.
Keep all hinging guard shields in place and be sure that they can swing freely. Replace any broken
or bent guards.
Disengage tractor PTO drive immediately should excessive vibration occur while shredder is in
operation. Shut off tractor and remove ignition key before determining the cause of the vibration.
The tractor should run at the recommended PTO speed for effectiveness of the shredder.
FULL MOUNT
Max speed 20 MPH
Reduce travel speed when on a rough or bumpy surface, be sure to have the shredder raised to
avoid damage to either the tractor or the shredder.
Additional weight may need to be added to the front of the tractor, to counter act the shredder weight.
The machine should always be driven from the drivers seat (from tractor) and visibility shall be such
as to allow the driver to operate it under normal operating conditions.
Special caution should be taken with the rotors because they still rotates for a while even when the
PTO is OFF.
This inertial rotation could transmit the residual motion to the tractor wheels and push it forward.
WARNING:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Operation
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All maintenance shall be carried out by a competent operator after disconnecting the PTO from the
tractor.
An adequate lubrication and the use o suitable lubricants are both essential for the long life and
correct operation of the machine. (Use 90W oil)
Make sure all screws and bolts have been tightened, and the bolts are in the correct position after
the first 4 hours' operation and regularly there after..
Make sure all safety guards and devices are in place and working.
Check the level of the lubricating oil in the gearbox. (Use 90W oil, fil up to 50% of the box)
Check the distance of the two halves of the PTO (they shall overlap of at least 1/3 of their length).
This shall be checked every time you change tractor. Grease PTO & end bearings regularly.
Check the level of the lubricating oil in the gearbox.
(Use 90W oil, fil up to 50% of the box)
Remove covers to
access GearBox
50%
Lubrication & Maintenance
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Greasing Points
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Greasing Points
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR ORDERING PARTS
To enable our customer service department to
provide you with the correct replacement parts
promptly and accurately, follow the ordering
instructions as listed below.
Identify your equipment by serial number
whenever possible.
Use part numbers and descriptions from the
illustration drawings furnished to assist in
identifying the needed parts.
Owners, order all parts through your local
dealer.
Dealers must indicate company name, shipping
point and mailing address for notification if
different from shipping point. State whether
freight, express, parcel or other handling is
desired.
Send all parts to:
BALZER INC.
County Road 27 Box 458
Mountain Lake, MN 56159
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RETURNING
PARTS FOR ADJUSTMENT
Dealers should inspect all parts when received.
Shortages or damage should be noted by the
carrier agent at the time the parts are accepted.
Shippers responsibility ceases upon delivery of
shipment to customer in good order. Claims
for damage, loss, or malfunction are to be
reported within thirty (30) days for warranty
considerations.
All returned parts must have return
authorization, a copy of the original packing
list and transportation prepaid.
IT IS THE POLICY OF BALZER COMPANY TO CONSTANTLY IMPROVE ITS PRODUCTS
WHENEVER IT IS PRACTICAL TO DO SO. THEREFORE, BALZER C
RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REDESIGN OR CHANGE ITS EQUIPMENT OR COMPONENT
PARTS THEREOF WITHOUT INCURRING THE OBLIGATION TO INSTALL OR FURNISH
SUCH CHANGES ON EQUIPMENT PREVIOUSLY DELIVERED.
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