Bercomac 700713 User manual

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BERCO
ROUGH CUTTER 44’’
CAUTION:
READ & FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES & INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR EQUIPMENT
107487_EN R-03242015
* ASSEMBLY * REPAIR PARTS
* OPERATION * MAINTENANCE
*107487*
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODEL NUMBER
700713

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LIMITED WARRANTY
Bercomac Limitée
92, Fortin North, Adstock, Quebec, Canada, G0N 1S0
Conditions and Products Covered:
BERCOMAC guarantees any part of the product or accessory
manufactured by BERCOMAC and found in the reasonable
judgment of BERCOMAC to be defective in material and or
workmanship will be repaired or replaced by an authorized
dealer without charge up to our maximum labor rates and pre-
established times. For replacement parts only standard ground
freight services are covered. This warranty extends to the
original retail purchaser only and is not transferable to any
subsequent purchasers. This warranty applies to the products
bought and used in North America.
Warranty Period
(from date of the original retail purchase)
Residential use: 1 year
Semi-commercial, professional or rental use: 90 days
Exceptions Noted Below; the following items are guaranteed
by the original manufacturer and have their own warranty,
conditions and limited time:
Tire Chains: 90 days
Engines: Will vary as per the manufacturer
Please refer to the engine manufacturer’s warranty
statement included with the unit. BERCOMAC is not
authorized to handle warranty adjustments on engines.
Items and Conditions NOT Covered:
This warranty does not cover the following:
Pick-up or delivery charges or in-home services fees.
Any damage or deterioration of the unit, parts and or finish
of these due to normal use, wear and tear, or exposure.
Cost of regular use or maintenance service or parts, such as
gas, oil, lubricants, tune-up parts, and adjustments.
Any part or accessory which has been altered, modified,
misused, neglected, accidentally damaged or not properly
installed, maintained, stored or repaired not in accordance
with the instructions in the owner’s manual.
Repair due to normal wear and or any wear items such as
shear pins, bolts, belts, etc.
Expedited freight fee services for replacement parts.
Shear bolts and shear pins are to be considered as a
preventive measure not as an assured protection, any
damages resulting from the lack of shear bolts breakage are
not covered.
Damages due to product being installed on a vehicle other
than stipulated in owner’s manual.
NOTE: All warranty work must be performed by an authorized
dealer using original (manufacturer) replacement parts.
Owner’s Responsibilities:
BERCOMAC’s defective equipment or part must be returned
to an authorized dealer within the warranty period for repairs.
In the event that defective merchandise must be returned to
manufacturer for repairs, freight fees are prepaid and a written
authorization from BERCOMAC must be obtained by dealer
prior to the shipment. This warranty extends only to
equipment operated under normal conditions. To validate a
warranty claim, it is the user’s responsibility to maintain and
service the unit as specified in the owner’s manual or to have
the unit serviced at their dealer at their expense.
General Conditions:
The sole liability of BERCOMAC with respect to this warranty
shall be strictly and exclusively repair and replacement as
mentioned herein. BERCOMAC shall not have any liability for
any other costs, loss or damage, including but not limited to,
any incidental or consequential loss or damage.
Taking advantage of the warranty does not in any way extend
the length or renewal of the warranty.
In particular, without being limited to, BERCOMAC shall have
no liability or responsibility for:
Travel time, overtime, after hours time or other
extraordinary repair charges or relating to repairs and or
replacements outside of normal business hours.
Rental of like or similar replacement equipment during the
period of any, repair or replacement work.
Any communicating or travel charges.
Loss or damage to person or property other than that
covered by the terms of this warranty.
Any claims for lost revenue, lost profit or any similar costs
as a result of damage or repair.
Attorney’s fees.
BERCOMAC’s responsibility in respect to claims is limited to
making the required repairs or replacement without charge up
to our maximum labor rates and pre-established times and no
claim of breach of warranty shall be cause for cancellation or
rescission of the contract of sale of any product or accessory.
In no event recovery of any kind be greater than the amount of
the purchase price of the product sold.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also
have other rights, which vary from state to state.
NOTE: Bercomac reserves the right to change or improve the design of any part or accessory without assuming any obligation to modify
any product previously manufactured.
Instructions for Obtaining Warranty Services:
Contact dealer where equipment was purchased or any other BERCO service dealer to arrange service at their dealership. Requests for
warranty claims must be carried out through the same distribution network used to purchase the product.. Don't forget to bring your proof
of purchase (sales receipt) to the BERCOMAC dealer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................................................................................ 2
SAFETY DECALS .................................................................................................................................................... 4
ASSEMBLY
Assembly instructions ................................................................................................................................ 5
Step 1 Engine and battery preparation .................................................................................................... 6
Step 2 Rough Cutter assembly ............................................................................................................... 6
Step 3 Control box installation ................................................................................................................. 8
OPERATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 9
ADJUSTMENTS ....................................................................................................................................................... 13
MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 15
PARTS BREAKDOWN AND PARTS LIST
44’’ Rough Cutter ......................................................................................................................................... 16
TORQUE SPECIFICATION TABLE ....................................................................................................................... 33
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INTRODUCTION
TO THE PURCHASER
This new accessory was carefully designed to give years of dependable service. This manual has been provided to
assist in the safe operation and servicing of your attachment.
NOTE: All photographs and illustrations in the manual may not necessarily depict the actual models or attachment, but
are intended for reference only and are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication.
Familiarize yourself fully with the safety recommendations and operating procedures before putting the machine to
use. Carefully read, understand and follow these recommendations and insist that they be followed by those who will
use this attachment.
THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL IDENTIFIES AN IMPORTANT SAFETY MESSAGE IN THIS
MANUAL THAT HELPS YOU AND OTHERS AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.
DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION ARE SIGNAL WORDS USED TO IDENTIFY THE LEVEL OF
HAZARD. HOWEVER, REGARDLESS OF THE HAZARD, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL.
DANGER: Signals an extreme hazard that will cause serious injury or death if recommended precautions
are not followed.
WARNING: Signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
CAUTION: Signals a hazard that may cause minor or moderate injury if the recommended precautions are
not followed.
Record your attachment serial number and purchase date in the section reserved below (there is no serial number on
the subframe). Your dealer requires this information to give you prompt, efficient service when ordering replacement
parts. Use only genuine parts when replacements are required.
If warranty repairs are required please present this registration booklet and original sales invoice to your selling dealer
for warranty service.
This manual should be kept for future reference.
Please check if you have received all the parts for your kit with the list of the
bag and the list of the box.
SERIAL NUMBER : ___________________________
(IF APPLICABLE)
MODEL NUMBER: ___________________________
PURCHASE DATE : ___________________________

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Careful operation is your best insurance against an accident. Read this section carefully before operating the vehicle
and accessory. This accessory is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury. All operators, no matter how experienced they may be,
should read this and other manuals related to the vehicle and accessory before operating. It is the owner's legal obli-
gation to instruct all operators in safe operation of the accessory.
GLOSSARY:
In this manual, right and left sides are determined by
sitting on the seat of the vehicle facing forward.
In this manual, "accessories" means attachments
(snowblower, rotary broom, blade etc.) that you install
on the vehicle (lawn tractors, A.T.V. s etc).
TRAINING:
This symbol, "Safety Alert Symbol", is used
throughout this manual and on the acces-
sory’s safety labels to warn of the possibility
of serious injury. Please take special care
in reading and understanding the safety
precautions before operating the vehicle
and accessory.
1. Read this owner's manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and proper use of the ve-
hicle and accessory. Know how to stop the unit and
disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the vehicle nor the
accessory. Never allow adults to operate the vehicle
nor the accessory without proper instructions. Chil-
dren are often attracted to accessories. Never as-
sume children will stay in place where you have last
seen them. Keep children under surveillance of a
responsible adult at all times.
3. No one should operate the vehicle nor the accesso-
ry while intoxicated or while taking medication that
impairs the senses or reactions.
4. Keep the area of operation clear of all people, par-
ticularly small children and pets.
5. Never start or operate the accessories except from
the operator’s station on the power unit except if
this is impossible.
PREPARATION:
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the accessory
is to be used and remove door mats, all foreign
objects and the like which could be pick up and
projected by accessory.
2. For motorized accessories, disengage all clutches
and shift into neutral before starting engine.
3. Do not operate the accessory without wearing adequat
outer garments. Avoid loose fitting clothing that can
get caught in moving parts. Wear footwear that will
improve footing on slippery surfaces.
4. Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
a) Use approved fuel container.
b) Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill
fuel tank indoors.
d) Never fill containers inside a vehicle, or on a
truck or a trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always
place containers on the ground, away from your
vehicle, before filling.
e) When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel it on the
ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a trailer with a portable container,
rather than directly from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
f) Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel
tank or container opening at all times, until refu-
eling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open
device.
g) Replace fuel cap securely and wipe up spilled
fuel.
h) If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing im-
mediately.
5. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the
engine (motor) is running (except when specifically
recommended by manufacturer).
6. Let the vehicle and accessory adjust to outdoor tem-
peratures before using.
7. Never use an accessory without proper guards,
plates, or other safety protective devices in place
Always make sure to wear the appropriate safety equip-
ment required (glasses, muffs, mask…) for each type
of product. See operation section.
Always make sure of having safe traction on the vehicle
by using the recommended accessories (chains,
A.T.V. tracks, counterweights…). See operation sec-
tion.
Always make sure all components are correctly installed.
(driveline securely attached and locked at both ends,
belts properly installed…)
If applicable, always handle the winch cable with thick
leather gloves.