Battistotti Macchine Agricole BMA INTER-ROW CLASSIC User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
BMA 2T COMPACT INTER-ROW
WEEDER BMA 2T REV INTER-ROW
WEEDER BMA CLASSIC INTER-ROW
WEEDER
MACCHINE AGRICOLE
BMA REV INTER-ROW WEEDER BMA
MANUAL ECO INTER-ROW WEEDER
BMA INTER-ROW GRUBBING WEEDER
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before use
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CONTENTS
1.USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL........................................................................................................ 3
COMPOSITION OF THE MANUAL .......................................................................................................................... 3
GUARANTEE................................................................................................................................................................... 3
PRODUCT LIABILITY ................................................................................................................................................... 4
WARNING SIGNS ON THE MACHINE AND IN THE MANUAL...................................................................... 4
2.DESIGN USES............................................................................................................................................. 5
FORBIDDEN USES ....................................................................................................................................................... 8
RECOMMENDATIONS.................................................................................................................................................. 8
FIRE PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 8
ROAD CIRCULATION................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.TECHNICAL DATA AND FEATURES ...................................................................................................... 9
SETUPS PERMITTED.................................................................................................................................................... 9
MACHINE NOISE LEVEL............................................................................................................................................. 10
REFERENCE REGULATIONS .................................................................................................................................... 10
4.INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ........................................................................................................................ 11
MACHINE DESCRIPTION............................................................................................................................................ 11
WORKSTATIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
PRELIMINARY CHECKS .............................................................................................................................................. 11
TRANSPORTING AND HANDLING THE MACHINE.......................................................................................... 12
PARKING THE BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER ....................................................................................................... 12
HANDLING THE BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER.................................................................................................... 12
COUPLING WITH THE TRACTOR ........................................................................................................................... 12
THREE-POINT HITCH................................................................................................................................................... 13
HYDRAULIC CONNECTION TO THE DISTRIBUTORS..................................................................................... 14
COMMISSIONING THE BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER ....................................................................................... 15
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION..................................................................................................................................... 15
MACHINE USE ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC ADJUSTMENT WITH CONTROL UNIT .................................................................. 18
MANUAL ADJUSTMENT............................................................................................................................................. 21
MANUAL HEAD INVERSION ADJUSTMENT ...................................................................................................... 22
MANUAL HEAD ROTOR SPEED ADJUSTMENT................................................................................................ 23
OPERATING PRESSURE AND TEMPERATURES............................................................................................... 23
FORWARD SPEED........................................................................................................................................................ 25
5.GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS......................................................................................................... 25
6.MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................................................................... 27
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................................. 27
GENERAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS.................................................................................... 27
NYLON WIRE REPLACEMENT AND CHECKING OPERATIONS ................................................................. 28
LUBRICATION................................................................................................................................................................. 31
OIL TOP-UP AND REPLACEMEN............................................................................................................................ 31
EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 32
REPAIRS............................................................................................................................................................................ 32
WAREHOUSING AND POSSIBLE TRANSPORTATION ................................................................................... 32
RECOMMISSIONING AFTER WINTER STORAGE ............................................................................................. 32
PERMANENT EQUIPMENT DECOMMISSIONING.............................................................................................. 33
RECYCLABLE/RECOVERABLE MATERIALS...................................................................................................... 33
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SUITABLE WASTE TREATMENT...................................................................... 33
WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT (WEEE)............................................................... 33
7.TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................................................................ 34
PROBLEMS, CAUSES AND REMEDIES................................................................................................................. 34

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Congratulations on your purchase, and thank you for placing your faith in
BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l..
The product you have purchased was built while paying the utmost atten-
tion to operator and environmental safety; nevertheless, there are some
residual risks due to the nature of the product itself. For this reason, we
advise you to read this Instruction Manual in full, as it will prevent you
from committing possible mistakes during initial use and will extend the
life of your BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER in time, through careful scheduled
maintenance.
1 USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
The instruction manual referred to herein as the ‘Use and Maintenance Manual’ (‘ma-
nual’) is to be considered an integral part of the machine, and should therefore be kept
in a safe and easy to access place for future consultation if necessary.
1.1 CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL
This manual consists of several chapters and annexes to facilitate consultation by topic
and avoid repetition; the optional accessories handbooks are part of it.
BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. reserves the right to amend it without no-
tice and the normal printing cycles may lead to slight variations.
1.2 GUARANTEE
The BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. product guarantee applies for twelve
(12) months from the date of purchase. The BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l.
guarantee covers the repair or replacement of parts deemed to be faulty due to a
manufacturing fault at the sole discretion of BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l.,
only after the fault has been checked directly by the manufacturer or by a manager
authorised to conduct this check.
Guarantee forfeiture
The guarantee is not applicable in cases of normal wear and tear, careless use, incor-
rect maintenance and improper use of the equipment.
Normal ear and tear materials not covered by the guarantee
Seals, membranes, sealing rings pipes, nozzles, pressure gauges, oil, tyres, clutch
friction material, etc...
Maintenance
The guarantee is not applicable if the maintenance tables contained in this manual are
Do not paint over this label. Replace if damaged or lost
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not observed, concerning the frequency of intervention, and the washing of the machi-
ne at the end of every use.
Improper use
The design use of BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. machines is specified in
this manual, so any other use is forbidden and not covered by the guarantee.
1.3 PRODUCT LIABILITY
BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. will not be held liable if:
a) during the machine life cycle the normal maintenance operations set out in this
manual and in any case in use for the normal maintenance of mechanical parts are not
performed and documented;
b) the machine is found to be equipped with accessories or components that are not
original or not acknowledged as being those of BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l.
c) the machine is found to be equipped with original accessories or components but
not applicable due to the dimensions, weight or version of the same;
d) total or partial non-compliance with the instructions provided in this manual;
e) modifications made to the machine that have not been authorised by BATTISTOTTI
MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. (for instance, a change in the operating pressure, etc.).
1.4 WARNING SIGNS ON THE MACHINE AND IN THE MANUAL
Below are all the pictorials applied to the machine, in order to illustrate the warnings,
bans and correct methods of use. The operations requiring particular attention are
highlighted by pictures provided beside the text.
Composite manual, consult the specific chapters for each dierent component.
Key to the symbols and residual risks normally present on work equipment
1. Read the Operator Manual thoroughly before operating the machine. Observe the
safety regulations and instructions during operation.
2. When the lift is in operation, stay outside the operating range of the three-point hitch.
3. Before touching the machine components, wait for them to have come to a
complete stop.
4. Stay away from the cutting deck of the lawnmower while the engine is running.
5. Danger of projected parts. Stay at a due distance from the machine.
6. Stay away from very hot surfaces.

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7. When sharpening the working parts, reposition the safety guards.
8. Stay out of the machine’s operating range.
9. Equipment lifting point.
10. Lubrication point.
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6 7 8 10
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2 3 4 5
COMPULSORY USE OF INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION
DEVICES DURING MACHINE USE AND
MAINTENANCE:
GLOVES, SAFETY SHOES, HEADSETS, VISOR
AND/OR PROTECTIVE GOGGLES, WORK
CLOTHES.
2 DESIGN USES
The BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER equipment in this series (see FIGURES
2-3- 4-5-6-7) is expressly built for professional agricultural use for weeding
inter-row grass and the mechanical earthing-up of inter-row shoots.
THE BMA CLASSIC INTER-ROW WEEDER (see FIG. 2) is the first in a
series of equipment applicable to the new BMA INTER-ROW tool-holder
chassis, a tool-holder chassis fitted with a hydraulic system capable of operating
several types of machines for between-plant management in vineyards and orchards.
It needs to be driven by the vehicle to which it is coupled. The nylon wires perform

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A- Chassis
B- Wire-holder bushing
C- Protective guard
D- Air/Oil exchanger
E- Withdrawal device
F- Pneumatic system
G– Thermometer
H- Wheels
I– Projected material
protection
C
B
I
H
A
G
D
F
FIG. 2
THE BMA REV INTER-ROW WEEDER (vedi FIG. 3) derives from the BMA CLASSIC
INTER-ROW WEEDER, with the additional characteristic of being reversible in the
direction of use of the tractor, which therefore means it can be used on tractors with
a front attachment or with reversible driving. A pneumatically-operated trowel can be
applied to the chassis of the BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER for the mechanical earthing-
up of inter-row shoots, thereby obtaining the BMA INTER-ROW GRUBBING WEEDER
(see FIG. 4).
FIG. 3 FIG. 4
E
outstanding organic weeding, especially around the plant stumps, making resorting
to chemical weeding entirely unnecessary. Thanks to this characteristic, and to the
considerable operating speed (1,000 – 1,100 rpm), superior productivity levels can be
achieved. The working position is adjustable across, in height and length-wise either
manually or using a hydraulic device which can be controlled from the driver’s seat with
a dedicated control unit. intervento manuale o dispositivo oleodinamico comandabile
dal posto di guida con centralina dedicata.

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FIG. 5
G D
A
H
C
I
B
F
E
The Teflon trowels of the BMA
INTER-ROW GRUBBING WEEDER,
perform outstanding organic
weeding, especially around the
plant stumps. Moreover, thanks
to the considerable operating
speed (up to 150 rpm), superior
productivity levels can be
achieved. The working position
is adjustable across manually. It
is powered by the tractor oil and
requires 16 litres of oil per minute
at 130 bar. THE BMA 2T COMPACT
INTER-ROW WEEDER (see FIG.
5) features a chassis fitted with
a hydraulic system capable of
operating the 2 (two) heads for
between-plant management in
vineyards and orchards. The nylon
wires of the BMA 2T COMPACT
INTER-ROW WEEDER perform
outstanding organic weeding,
especially around the plant stumps,
making resorting to chemical
weeding entirely unnecessary.
Thanks to this characteristic and
to the considerable operating
speed (1,000 – 1,100 rpm),
superior productivity levels can be
achieved. The working position is
adjustable across for both heads
using a hydraulic device which
can be controlled from the driver’s
seat with a dedicated control unit.
Version with hydraulic front lifting kit
C
H
B
G
D
E
A
F
CILINDRO AZIONABILE DAL DISTRIBUTORE DEL TRATTORE
Cylinder which can be
operated by the tractor
distributor

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THE BMA 2T REV INTER-ROW WEEDER (vedi FIG. 6) derives from the BMA 2T
COMPACT INTER-ROW WEEDER with the additional characteristic of being reversible
in the direction of use of the tractor, which therefore means the 2 (two) heads can be
used on tractors with a front attachment or with reversible driving. THE BMA MANUAL
ECO INTER-ROW WEEDER (vedi FIG. 7) derives from the BMA CLASSIC INTER-ROW
WEEDER with the characteristic of being able to adjust the working position across, in
height and length-wise, only manually.
FIG. 6 FIG. 7
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN BMA INTER-ROW EQUIPMENT AND ITS ACCESSORIES
TO BE USED BY PEOPLE UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE AND IN ANY CASE BY OPERATORS
WHO HAVE NOT BEEN APPROPRIATELY INFORMED AND TRAINED AS TO THE USE
OF THE SPECIFIC WORK EQUIPMENT AS ENVISAGED BY ARTICLES 36, 37 AND 73 OF
ITALIAN LEG. DECREE 81/2008 and SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS AND ADDENDA.
2.1 FORBIDDEN USES
Uses other than those specified in point 2 are strictly forbidden.
2.2 RECOMMENDATIONS
Considering the complex nature of the equipment and the variety of technologies
utilised (mechanical, hydraulic, oil-hydraulic and electro-technical), operators are for-
bidden from disassembling or modifying the equipment. All non-routine maintenance
operations must be performed by specialised sta authorised by BATTISTOTTI MAC-
CHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l..
2.3 FIRE PRECAUTIONS
Keep machines away from flames or heat sources.
2.4 ROAD CIRCULATION
These machines are not expressly designed for road circulation. Nevertheless, many of
them may circulate on the roads provided they are equipped with dedicated accessories
(reflective tags, flashing lights, rear lights, etc.) and provided they are connected to
tractors which comply with the applicable regulations in force.

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3 TECHNICAL DATA AND FEATURES
This manual applies to the equipment in this BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER series built for
professional agricultural use, in other words used for weeding inter-row grass and the
mechanical earthing-up of inter-row shoots. BMA INTER-ROW equipment manufactured
by BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. can be identified by the EC data plate (see
FIG. 8) on which one of the acronyms included in the tables of setups permitted (see
paragraph below) is printed.
FIG. 8
TYPE WEIGHT (KG) DIMENSIONS Ø
(mm)
MAX PRESSURE
(bar)
CLASSIC 180 160 150
REV 180 160 150
GRUBBING 170 90 130
2T COMPACT 400 160 150
2T REV 400 160 150
MANUAL ECO 120 160 150
3.1 SETUPS PERMITTED
Setups other than those supplied at the time of delivery of the equipment must be
authorised in advance by the manufacturer, BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l..
THIS AUTHORISATION MUST BE CONSIDERED BINDING FOR THE VALIDITY ITSELF
OF THE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY. Dierent couplings of basic and/or optional
components should be considered unsafe and therefore not covered by the guarantee
or liability of BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l.. The same applies to setups
achieved with components or accessories that are not BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE
AGRICOLE S.r.l. originals.

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3.2 MACHINE NOISE LEVEL
Use suitable headsets (headphones or ear plugs) to protect your hearing
during machine use. Equipment in the BMA INTER-ROW series: below
are the maximum operating noise levels (tractor engine at 1,600 rpm).
SOUND POWER LEVEL emitted by the machine totalling 116.5 dBA.
SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL AT OPERATOR POSITION emitted by the ma-
chine totalling 94.2 dBA.
Data measured in conformity with the following regulations:
• Italian Leg. Decree no. 17 of 27 January 2010 and subsequent amendments and
addenda - Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC;
• Italian Leg. Decree no. 262 of 4 September 2002: environmental acoustic emis-
sions of machines and equipment intended to operate outdoors;
• UNI EN ISO 3744:2010 and UNI EN ISO 4254-1:2013.
3.2.1 MACHINE NOISE LEVEL
DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC: new machinery directive related to machinery which amends
Directive 95/16/EC;
Italian Leg. Decree no. 17 of 27 January 2010 and subsequent amendments and adden-
da: implementation of Directive 2006/42/EC, related to machinery and which amends
Directive 95/16/EC related to accessories;
UNI EN ISO 4254-1:2013: Agricultural machinery - Safety - Part 1: general requirements;
UNI EN 706:2010: Agricultural machinery – Vine shoot tipping machines – Safety;
UNI EN 745:2010: Passive type protection point 5.2 – Projected material;
UNI EN ISO 3767-2:1998: Tractors, machinery for agriculture and forestry, powered
lawn and garden equipment - Symbols for operator controls and other displays
- Symbols for agricultural tractors and machinery;
EN 15811:2014: Agricultural machinery - safety of opening guards;
Italian Leg. Decree no. 194 of 6 November 2007 and subsequent amendments and
addenda: implementation of Directive 2004/108/EC concerning the standardisation
of the laws of member countries disciplining electromagnetic compatibility and which
repeals Directive 89/336/EEC;
ISO 11684/1995: Safety signs and hazard pictorials - General principles

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4 INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
4.1 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
The BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER consists of a steel section bar chassis.
The chassis is hot galvanised. Take the utmost care on slopes when ma-
noeuvring with equipment and tractor arranged according to the land
level lines.
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES EVER EXCEE THE OVERTUR-
NING LIMIT OF THE TRACTOR-EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY; DO NOT OPERA-
TE ON SLOPES WITH A GRADIENT OF MORE THAN 10%
It is absolutely compulsory to use tractors with suitable overturning pro-
tection systems (chassis with cab or protection chassis/ROPS) and use
suitable safety seatbelts.
In any case, when working on soil on slopes we recommend you always
use:
• tractors with single traction wheels in the case of soils on slopes with a gradient
of up to 15%;
• tractors with double traction wheels in the case of soils on slopes with a gradient
of between 15% and 25%;
• tracked tractors in the case of soils on slopes with a gradient of between 25% and 40%;
• beyond this limit, we recommend you use specialised machines driven by particu-
larly expert, trained operators.
Operate at a due distance from live power lines.
4.1.1 WORKSTATIONS
Use of this machine does not entail constant manning by an operator in the vicinity,
since the operator is normally located in the tractor cab. We recommend the use of
tractors fitted with a protection cab in order to minimise the risk of operator exposure
to dust and noise during normal operation. For calibration and maintenance opera-
tions, the operator intervenes in the vicinity of the machine at ground level. In the
case of operations requiring access to parts of the machine located at a height above
1.5 metres, use of a standard-compliant ladder is indispensable (Italian Leg. Decree
81/2008 and subsequent amendments and addenda), positioned stably on the flat,
unyielding ground and with the machine at a standstill and the brake engaged.
4.2 PRELIMINARY CHECKS
On receipt of the machine, check that it is intact in all its parts. If parts of it are dama-

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ged, promptly inform BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l. directly.
Upon delivery of the machine, ask the following expressly:
a) that the machine be delivered to you assembled in full; this procedure is necessary as,
for reasons of overall dimensions, the machine often travels partially disassembled;
b) that the machine be tested in your presence, particularly checking:
• all the protections are present and secured to the machine;
• the protective guards are present and correctly installed.
IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO USE THE EQUIPMENT WITHOUT THE COMPULSORY
PROTECTION DEVICES
4.3 TRANSPORTING AND HANDLING THE MACHINE
Before all handling, always make sure that the lifting equip-
ment and related tools (cables, hooks, etc.) are suitable for li-
fting the load to be handled and check the necessary stability
of the latter. The weight of the machine at the maximum setup
level permitted is printed on its identification data plate; use
slings and lifting equipment with sucient capacities. It is ad-
visable to apply a suitable sling to the load to be handled as
shown in the figure opposite; the points to use are clearly indicated with a dedicated
symbol on the machine (see FIG. 9).
IT IS FORBIDDEN TO WALK OR STAND UNDER THE MACHINE WHILE IT IS LIFTED.
THE MACHINE IS FITTED WITH A SAFETY LOCKING VALVE THAT RETAINS ITS INI-
TIAL POSITION IN THE EVENT OF A PRESSURE LEAK.
4.3.1 PARKING THE BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER
The machine is designed to be parked safely with the equipment fitted on compact
soil with slopes with a gradient of up to 8.5°. The BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER must be
parked with the equipment connected. DO NOT PARK THE MACHINE ON YIELDING
SOIL OR SLOPES WITH STEEP GRADIENTS.
4.3.2 HANDLING THE BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER
Keep to the above general notes for lifting (see point 4.3).
4.4 COUPLING WITH THE TRACTOR
The tractor must be equipped with a three-point lift (A) (see FIG.
10) suitable for safely supporting the weight discharged onto it by the
BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER, with a pneumatic system and an electrical
service system (Faston socket like a cigarette lighter). Check this by con-
sulting the table of possible setups permitted annexed to this manual.
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Connect the three points checking the safety guards on the connections. Before con-
necting the BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER to the vehicle, make sure the tractor engine is
not running.
CAUTION! MAKE SURE NOBODY AND NOTHING IS IN THE VICINITY BEFORE STAR-
TING THE MACHINE AND DURING ITS USE.
4.4.1 THREE-POINT HITCH
It is advisable to:
a) CHECK CAREFULLY THAT THE TRACTOR IS CAPABLE OF SAFELY BEARING THE
WEIGHT OF THE BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER IN OPERATING CONDITIONS; non-com-
pliance could cause a serious hazard as the tractor may lose steering sensitivity and
may overturn when moving uphill or over bumps. The total weight with the maximum
setup is specified on the identification data plate and can be found (in the maximum
setup version permitted) in any tables annexed to this manual. Below is a formula
which can be used for the approximate check of the feasibility of tractor/BMA IN-
TER-ROW WEEDER use.
b) check the diameter of the lift attachment pins; if necessary, adjust the direction of the
double diameter pins correctly; there are also dedicated adapter bushes;
c) correctly adjust the length of the third-point tie rod (B) (see FIG. 10) allowing the
BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER to be perfectly vertical in its normal operating position;
d) check the presence of the safety pins (C) (see FIG. 10) which prevent the booms of
the tractor to come out of the pins.

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FIG. 10
FIG. 11
4.4.2 HYDRAULIC CONNECTION TO THE DISTRIBUTORS
Machines requiring a hydraulic connection are equipped with “Push-Pull” 1/2” qui-
ck-connect male half-couplings (see FIG. 11).
This means you will be able to connect the piping simply by pushing them into place,
taking care to:
• proceed solely with the engine switched o;
• lower any equipment connected to the tractor lift;
• carefully clean the two parts to be connected.
CAUTION!! THE HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS USED ARE DOUBLE-ACTING
CYLINDERS; CONNECT THE HYDRAULIC COUPLING WITH THE RED CAP (1)
TO THE CONTINUOUS DELIVERY OF THE TRACTOR, AND CONNECT THE
HYDRAULIC COUPLING WITH THE BLACK CAP (2) TO THE TRACTOR FREE DISCHAR-
GE. IT IS STRICTLY FORBIDDEN TO INVERT THE CONNECTIONS!!! CONSULT THE
TRACTOR USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FIRST.
A
A
AB
C
C
2
1
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4.5 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
The machine equipped with a control unit used to manage the equipment from the
tractor’s driving seat must be electrically connected to the tractor’s Faston sockets
before you start working. The electrical connection of the control unit
(D) (see FIG. 12) guarantees the start-up and continuous operation of the cooling fan
of the oil/air heat exchanger serving the equipment.
4.6 COMMISSIONING THE BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER
Before using the equipment, it is indispensable to adjust it according tot he specific
type of work and soil in question. Certain types of BMA INTER-ROW WEEDERS are
designed to allow the height-adjustment of the wheels by intervening on the adjust-
ment illustrated (see FIG. 13). In all these types, the head locking pin can be shifted
from position E (see FIG. 14) - used for transport - to position F (see FIG. 14) - used to
perform the specific type of work.
FIG. 12
FIG. 13 FIG. 14
D
D
EF

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4.7 USING THE MACHINE
The BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER for mechanical weeding/earthing-up is manufactured
with two adjustment possibilities:
• electro-pneumatic using the tractor’s pneumatic system through the use of the
control unit supplied (for per BMA CLASSIC, REV, 2T COMPACT, 2T REV IN-
TER-ROW WEEDERS);
• manual for head inversion (for BMA MANUAL ECO, GRUBBING INTER-ROW WE-
EDERS).
The BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER equipped with a control unit can be adjusted by the
operator directly from the tractor’s driving seat according to the pneumatic system
on the tractor itself. Should it be necessary make adjustments during the weeding
process, the tractor must necessarily be stopped before the new adjustment is made.
The machine can be equipped with an oil tank and pump kit, in other words a separate
pneumatic system independent from the tractor, setup directly on the BMA INTER-ROW
WEEDER (see FIG. 15) which can be used via the above-mentioned control unit.
CAUTION! THIS MACHINE SETUP MODIFICATION MUST UNDER ALL CIRCUMSTAN-
CES BE AUTHORISED BY BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l.. CAUTION! THE
BMA INTER-ROW WEEDER EQUIPPED WITH AN OIL TANK AND PUMP KIT MUST BE
USED WITH THE TRACTOR ENGINE AT 350 RPM.
In order to make the connection to
the tractor from the idle position (see
FIG. 16) you need to connect to the
power take o using the bayonet
coupling supplied (see FIG. 17).
FIG. 16
FIG. 15
FIG. 17

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The machine can also be configured by arranging the adjustment controls connected
directly to those of the tractor, instead of the above-mentioned control unit.
CAUTION!THIS ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC ADJUSTMENT MODIFICATION MUST UNDER
ALL CIRCUMSTANCES BE AUTHORISED BY BATTISTOTTI MACCHINE AGRICOLE S.r.l..

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4.7.1 ELECTRO-PNEUMATIC ADJUSTMENT WITH CONTROL UNIT
For the BMA CLASSIC and REV INTER-ROW WEEDER, electro-pneumatic adjustment
occurs through the use of the control unit supplied (see FIG. 18).
FIG. 18
Make the electrical connection of the control unit as illustrated in point 4.5 of this
manual. Each button on the push-button panel identifies a specific adjustment of the
equipment and can be identified by a coloured dot. In order to allow straightforward
and unequivocal identification of the adjustments, the same coloured dots found on
the push-button panel have also been positioned on the machine in the vicinity of the
adjustment controls.
Specifically:
• p ush-button no. 1 YELLOW spot is designed for the horizontal adjustment of the boom;
• push-button no. 2 GREEN spot is designed for the adjustment of the transport and
working position rotor;
FIG. 19
FIG. 20
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• push-button no. 3 BLUE spot is designed for the height-adjustment of the protective guard;
• push-button no. 4 RED spot is designed for the length-wise adjustment of the protective guard.
For the BMA 2T COMPACT and
2T REV INTER-ROW WEEDER, electro-
pneumatic adjustment occurs through
the use of the control unit supplied (see
FIG.22).
2T COMPACT and 2T REV version with
hydraulic spring
FIG. 22
FIG. 22 B
FIG. 21
Make the electrical connection of the control unit as illustrated in point 4.5 of this
manual. Each button on the push-button panel identifies a specific adjustment of the
equipment and can be identified by a coloured dot. In order to allow straightforward
and unequivocal identification of the adjustments, the same coloured dots found on
the push-button panel have also been positioned on the machine in the vicinity of the
adjustment controls.
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• push-button no. 3 BLUE spot and no. 4 RED spot are designed respectively for the
vertical adjustment (see FIG. 25) and the horizontal adjustment (see FIG. 26) of the boom
of the other head.
FIG. 25 FIG. 26
FIG. 23 FIG. 24
Specifically:
• push-button no. 1 YELLOW spot and no. 2 GREEN spot are designed respectively for
the horizontal adjustment (see FIG.23) and the vertical adjustment (see FIG. 24) of the
boom of one of the heads.