Blastrac BMS-150 User manual

Original instructions in English
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BMS-150
VERSION 1.1

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Inspection comments
Recurring inspections / maintenance log
*Competent person
Date / Hour counter
Findings
Repairs / Cleaning
Test
on
By*
Inspection before initial operation on: __________________________________________
By: __________________________________________
Date of initial operation: __________________________________________
Serial number & Year of manufacture: __________________________ _____________

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Table of contents
Inspection comments 2
1 Introduction 4
2 Machine description 4
3 General Safety Rules 5
3.1 Work area safety 5
3.2 Electrical safety 5
3.3 Personal safety 5
3.4 Machine safety 6
3.5 Dust collector safety 6
3.6 Maintenance safety 6
3.7 Transport safety 7
3.8 Signs on the machine 9
4 Initial operation 10
4.1 Checkpoints: 10
Electrical safety
Machine safety
4.2 Seat adjustment and proper seatbelt use 10
4.3 Adjust foot frame 11
4.4 Transport bracket 12
5 Operation 13
5.1 Electric controls 13
5.2 Controlling the machine 14
5.3 Driving the machine 14
5.4 Electric cable 15
5.5 Connect the electric cable 15
5.6 Folding the BMS-150 16
5.7 Start up the machine 20
6 Blades 21
6.1 Blade choice 21
6.2 Working method 22
6.3 Blade changing 23
6.4 Cutting head & Blades 24
6.5 Blade sharpening 25
6.6 Types of tear outs 27
7 Maintenance 28
7.1 Trouble shooting 28
8 Technical data 33
8.1 Dimensions of the machine 34
8.2 Sound and vibration data 36
8.3 Options 37
Contact

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1. Introduction
Before use, operators must be provided with information, instruction and training for the use of the machine
and the substances for which it is to be used, including the safe method of removal and disposal of the
material collected. All persons who are working with or maintaining this machine must read the manual
carefully and understand it fully. In case you sell the unit, hand it on to the next owner.
Keep this manual always with the machine, to enable it to be referred to at any time.
Any other work not covered by this operating manual must not be carried out.
This machine is designed for industrial use by professionals. Only authorized and trained personnel may
operate this machine. This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Blastrac BV offers a course on
the use of the machine in order to make the operating and maintenance personnel familiar with all elements of
the machine. Always use common sense when working with machines.
2. Machine description
The Blastrac BMS-150 stripper is ideally suited for small and medium sized applications. The machine has a
strong electric drive system which is very easy to operate. The machine has forward, backward and speed
control functions.
Main assets of BMS-150:
- Electrical driven machine with two electrical motors.
- Forward and backward driving function.
- User and environmentally friendly; very low noise level, easy to operate and low vibrations.
- Very high output.
- Small and compact equipment, very easy for transportation.
- Transport bracket for manual moving the BMS-150
- Heavy duty equipment, which is almost maintenance free.
- A 25 mtr. automatic winding up power cable with an rotating cable arm.
- Quick release tool, to change or replace the blade very quickly.
- The cable system can be folded down, to have a lower height.
- Additional extra weight up to 200 kg. (weight kit and wheel weights).
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Automatic electrical cable (25mtr) on a rotating
cable arm
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Operator seat, with pressure switch
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Joysticks (2x) for moving BMS-150
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Suction unit
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Cutting head
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Lights (3x)
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Additional weights optional
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Transport bracket, for manual moving BMS-150
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Lifting points for a forklift (front and side)
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Lifting points for a crane (3x)
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Tool box

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3. General Safety Rules
Warning!
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions may result in electric shock, fire, explosions and / or serious injuries.
Only authorized and trained personnel may operate this machine. This machine is not
intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Always use common sense when working with machines.
It is the responsibility of the user to analyse the surface to be treated. The surface may not contain any
substances which could pose a fire-, explosion- or health risk when treated. The user should make a risk
assessment on the basis of the information obtained about the surface to be treated and take proper
precautions for the work to be performed.
In case of any inappropriate usage, improper operation or repair, the producer shall be exempt from liability.
3.1 Work area safety
a) Do not use the machine in rain, damp or wet locations.
b) Avoid dangerous environments: do not work in the presence of explosive atmospheres, in the
presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Remove materials or debris that may be ignited by sparks.
c) Make sure there is enough ambient light on the work area. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
d) Keep children and bystanders away while operating the machine. They are likely not to foresee the
potential dangers of the machine. Distractions could cause you to lose control of the machine.
e) Secure the work area around the machine in public areas providing an adequate safety distance from the
machine. Use a red and white safety chain and danger sign to enclose the work area if necessary.
f) Persons who are not operating the machine must not be permitted to stay in the surrounding area of at
least 5 meter from the machine.
g) Never use the machine when the surface is not clear and if there is a risk of stumbling or tripping.
h) Make sure that there is nothing standing or situated on the surface to be treated.
i) Remove reinforcing steel or other objects protruding from the surface in order to prevent damage to the
machine.
j) Keep your work area clean and clear of debris.
k) After you have removed a portion of material, remove it out of the way. This will give the machine
maximum performance and will help to keep the work area safe.
l) Warning! Make sure that the surface to be treated does not contain dangerous materials such
as: - combustible or explosive dusts or substances.
- carcinogenic or pathogenic substances.
In these cases, additional safety measures should be used. Always mind the local safety
requirements. Contact your dealer for additional options.
3.2 Electrical safety
a) Any damage to the electric cables and/or electrical components is not permitted.
b) The voltage on the identification plate must comply with the power supply.
c) Use an electrical power supply connection with earth connection and earth leakage circuit breaker.
d) Keep the machine original; The machine is always equipped with an earthed connection, do not
change this and always use earthed cables with an earthed plug.
e) Inspect and test the electrical components regularly. The electrical components have to satisfy with the
requirements set out in the harmonised norm EN60204-1.
f) Always call a skilled electrician or your distributor when you have questions about the safety of the
electrical components.
g) Work on electrical equipment or operating materials may only be undertaken by a skilled electrician or by
trained persons under the guidance and supervision of a skilled electrician as well as in accordance with
the electrical engineering regulations.
h) Do not abuse the power cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the machine. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
i) Be careful with water on the treated surface. Electrical cables must not come into contact with water.
j) During a long standstill of the machine, pull out the main plug.
k) The main power switch on the machine must be switched off before connecting to the power supply.

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3.3 Personal safety
a) Always wear Personal Protective Equipment while working with or around the machine!
-Dust mask class FFP2 or higher -Hearing protection - Safety glasses with lateral protection
-Protecting, cut-resistant & vibration dampening gloves - Safety shoes.
b) Always wear close-fitting protective clothing. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair,
clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
c) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the machine.
d) Always seek professional medical attention immediately in case of injury.
e) All persons surrounding the machine should wear Personal Protective Equipment.
3.4 Machine safety general
a) Safety functions and operating functions must work correct. Check daily if these work.
b) No loose bolts, nuts or other fasteners are permitted.
c) Never operate machine without the guards and/or safety devices in place.
d) Never change anything on the safety devices on the machine!
e) The machine, and it’s components must be free of fats/oils and have to be dry.
f) Do not open or remove protective guards while driving gears are running.
g) Do not pull out the power supply cable by the wire, but by the connector.
h) All repair work has to be done by qualified Blastrac personnel, this guarantees a safe and reliable
machine.
i) Always use original Blastrac spare parts and cutting blades, this will ensure the best performance.
j) Only original parts meet the factory specifications and quality. Otherwise Blastrac BV cannot guarantee
the safety of the machine. The part numbers can be found in the Service Manual.
k) If safety-critical changes occur to the machine or its working method, the machine must be shut down
immediately! The cause of the fault must be established, and rectified.
l) In the event of operational malfunctions the machine must be shut down immediately and secured!
m) Do not stand on the machine. Do not add extra weight on the machine. Except the optional weights.
3.5 Dust collector safety
a) Always use a Blastrac dust collector to ensure a dust-free operation of the machine and clean air at the
workspace.
b) When working on or around carcinogenic or pathogenic substances, the dust collector must be fitted
with a HEPA filter.
c) Read the operating instructions of the dust collector before using it.
d) The dust container/bag of the dust collector must be emptied regularly. Comply with the local waste
treatment regulations considering the removed material.
e) The dust hose must be connected properly with a hose clamp.
f) The dust hose must be undamaged and free of obstructions.
3.6 Maintenance safety
a) Pull out the main plug before starting inspections and repairing on the machine.
b) Wait for standstill of all drives before any inspections, adjustments and/or maintenance work is started.
c) Block machine in stable position before doing any maintenance work.
d) Failures due to inadequate or incorrect maintenance may generate very high repair costs and long
standstill periods of the machine. Regular maintenance therefore is imperative.
e) Operational safety and service life of the machine depends, among other things, on proper maintenance.
f) Prevent premature wear by keeping the machine as dust free as possible. Clean the machine for this
reason regularly with a dust collector and non-aggressive materials. Never use a high pressure water
cleaner to clean the machine.
g) It is advisable to stock all spare parts or wear parts that cannot be supplied quickly. As a rule, production
standstill periods are more expensive than the cost for the corresponding spare part.
h) The suitable precautions for maintenance include decontamination before disassembling the machine,
adequate filtered ventilation of the exhaust air from the room in which it is disassembled, cleaning of the
maintenance area and suitable personal protection equipment.

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3.7 Transport safety
a) Be aware of your surroundings and machine operating level. Do not side hill, do not run on steep incline,
this could cause machine to tip over.
b) The weight of the BMS-150 is 480 kg without the extra weights. Use preferably appropriate appliances as
a lift, crane or a forklift truck. Use the existing lifting points to lift the machine. Or the special holes for
lifting the machine with a forklift truck
c) Never lift the machine with mounted tool! This sharp tool can be very dangerous!
d) Don’t leave the machine unsecured on jobsites.
e) Park the machine always on a flat horizontal and levelled surface.
f) Store the cleaned and dry machine in a humid free room. Protect the electrical motor from moisture, heat
dust and shocks.
g) Never use the machine for lifting persons or items.
h) Before every use check the lifting points and welds for:
deformation, damages, cracks, corrosion and wear.
i) When lifting the machine from the ground, always use the lowest lifting speed. The cables must first be
tensioned at this speed; they must not be slack when the machine is lifted from the ground.
j) During hoisting make sure to be at a safe distance from the machine with the most optimal view on the
machine and working environment.
k) Never stand directly below the machine.
l) When transporting the machine do so in such a manner that damage due to the effects of the use of force
or incorrect loading and unloading is avoided.
m) The lifting point can also be used to fasten the machine on a pallet or during transport.
n) Never load or unload the machine on a ramp. Failure to do so could cause machine to run away, damage
to the machine, damage to property or cause serious injury.
Never lift the machine with mounted tool! This sharp tool can be very dangerous!
* Operator seat is made hidden, to visualise the lifting points better.

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Lifitng points for the use of a forklift truck.

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3.8 Signs on the machine
The following stickers are placed on the machine. Meanings of these symbols are:
Type plate:
EU Declaration of Conformity:
! Danger Hazardous voltage in motor
even when solid state controller is OFF.
Disconnect main power before servicing
motor, controller or associated wiring.
Lifting point.
Wear a dust mask class FFP2 or
higher.
Hearing protection is obliged.
Safety glasses with lateral protection
are obliged.
CE-mark on this machine.
Wear protecting gloves.
Safety shoes obliged.
Consult the manual before operating
the machine.
Name, address and CE mark.
The machine type.
The net weight of the machine in kilogram.
The year of manufacture.
The serial number of the machine.
Email address, Website, Telephone & fax number.

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4. Initial operation
Before using the machine it is of great importance to inspect the machine every day.
It is not permitted to use the machine if the machine safety is not according the checkpoints below.
4.1 Checkpoints
Electrical safety
Any damage to electric cables is not permitted.
Use an electrical power supply connection with earth connection.
The selection switch of the machine should be put to ‘0’ (OFF) before connecting to the power supply.
Machine safety
Check if:
The safety functions and operating functions work correct.
There are not any loose nuts or bolts.
Joysticks must be in neutral position.
4.2 Seat adjustment and proper seatbelt use.
To fasten your seat belt, pull the webbing (1) out of the retractor and
insert the metal tongue into the buckle (3). There will be an audible
“click” when the tab locks into the buckle. Pull on the strap (4) to
tighten the lap belt across your hips. The lap belt should be worn snugly
and as low as possible over the hips, do not wear it over your belly.
To release the belt, press the buckle release button (2) and allow the
belt to retract. If the belt does not retract smoothly, pull it out and
check for kinks or twists. Then make sure it remains untwisted as it
retracts.
Periodically check the seat belt to be sure it remains snug and in
position. If there is a sudden stop or impact, the belt will lock into
position. It will also lock (restrict) if you try to lean forward too quickly.
Seat belt usage is necessary to:
•Reduce the possibility of being thrown from the machine.
•Reduce the possibility of injuries to the body during an accident or collision.
•Hold the driver in a position which allows better control of the machine.
The operator should always wear the seat belt no matter how short the trip in order to minimize the
risk of severe injury in the event of a crash or an emergency stop. In an accident, an un-belted
operator becomes a projectile, and can cause serious injury to himself.
The belt must always be flat against your body and not twisted in any way. Nothing, such as an arm
rest, a phone, or any external objects should be between you and the seat belt. Improper wearing of a
seat belt will reduce the protection in an accident or collision.
Seat belts should be adjusted as tightly as possible, consistent with comfort to properly secure the
wearer in the seat.
Do not use any accessories on the seat belt or modify in any way the seat belt system.
An accident or emergency stop, can damage your seat belt system, even if the accident is “minor”.
Please inspect the seat belt system after an accident.
Never use a damaged seat belt system. A damaged seat belt will not provide protection in an accident,
resulting in serious injury.
Seat belt systems can be prone to abuse. They are not indestructible. They must be handled with care
to avoid damage.
Keep the belts clean and dry. Belt retraction may become difficult if the belts and webbing are soiled.
If they need cleaning, use a mild soap solution or lukewarm water. Never use bleach, dye, or abrasive
cleaners. These chemicals will severely weaken the belts.

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Never wear twisted seat belts. Excessive forces will be transferred from the belt to the wearer, in a
collision, resulting in serious personal injury.
At least once each month, inspect the seat belt webbing for any cuts, tears, or other signs of wear
(such as fraying along the edges). Also check if the seat belt is still operational.
4.3 Adjust foot frame
Folding the foot frame
Extend the Foot frame.
Remove the 4 bolts, pointed by the green arrow.
Move the foot frame to the direction pointed by the green arrow, till the other holes can be noticed.
And mount the foot frame again.

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4.4 Transport bracket
The BMS-150 can be moved around manually by using the transport bracket.
Using the transport bracket
Disengage the transport bracket by pulling lever (1 )up.
The transport bracket will come down.
Stand on the transport bracket, the BMS-150 will be lifted up by your weight. The lever (1) will lock
the transport bracket. The lever will make a “clicking” sound, when it locks the transport bracket.
To lower the BMS-150 again for work.
Stand on the transport bracket.
Pull the lever (1) up.
Transport bracket comes out of its locking position.
Push the transport bracket in its beginning position.
Be careful! Make sure nobodies feet get under the wheels.
Wear appropriate safety shoes when you drive the machine to or from the work area.

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5. Operation
5.1 Electric controls
A
Move blade up
B
Move blade down
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Joystick drive motor (Left)
2
Joystick drive motor (Right)
3
Lights on/ off
4
Tool position switch (Dual lift)
5
Emergency break button
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“On” button
7
“Off” button
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High speed (Hare)

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5.2 Controlling the machine
Take place on the seat and put your feet on the footplate. Fasten the seatbelt.
Operating the machine when you are not sitting in the operator seat is not possible because of the
safety switch inside the seat.
Pull out the emergency break button (5).
Use the button (6) to switch the BMS-150 on.
Use the button (7) to switch the BMS-150 off.
5.3 Driving the machine
Driving the machine is controlled by the two joysticks (1 and 2)
Pushing both joysticks forwards, the machine drives forwards.
Pulling both joysticks backwards, the machine drives backwards.
The driving speed depends on the position of the joysticks.
Pushing the right joystick forwards the machine turns to the left.
Pushing the left joystick forwards the machine turns to the right.
Pushing one joystick forwards and pulling another joystick backwards, the machine will turns around its axis.
Correcting direction while moving is accomplished by slightly reducing pressure on one joystick or the other
while moving.
Note: If there is 20 seconds of no activity, the BMS-150 will shut down. You have to restart the BMS-150 with
the “On” button (6).

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5.4 Electric cable
The BMS-150 has a 25 meter electric cable on an automatic reel. To prevent that the cable gets pulled out and
get damaged, there are 2 safety devices that will indicate you reached the end of the electric cable.
1. Visual indicator; Approx. 1 -2 meters before the end of the cable, red markers will indicate you almost
reach the end of the electric cable.
2. Electrical switch; If you ignore the markers and go further, the electrical switch will be triggered.
When the switch is triggered you have to prepare the switch and start up the BMS-150 again.
So it is better to avoid triggering the electrical switch. And keep track of the visual indicator.
Do not extend the cable!!!
5.5 Connect the electric cable
X
Electrical switch
Y
Lever, part of electrical switch
Z
Electrical cable

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5.6 Folding the BMS-150
STEP 1. Folding the rotating cable arm.
Push the locking lever up.
Now you can fold the rotating cable arm.

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STEP 2. Folding the cable system.
Screw the bolts back, to fix the cable system.

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STEP 3. Folding the Foot rest.
Remove the 2 bolts, pointed by the green arrows.
Fold the foot frame.
Remove the tool holder.(see chapter 6.3 Blade changing)

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BMS-150 FOLDED

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5.7 Start up machine
Before start-up the operating personnel must be familiar with the safety regulations given in this
manual.
Before switching on the machine make sure that no-one can be endangered when the machine starts
up.
Persons who are not operating the machine must not be permitted to stay in the surrounding area of
at least 5 meter from the machine.
1. Check if the emergency break button is out. If not, pull the emergency break button out.
2. Plug in the main plug.
3. Press the “on” button
4. Use the joysticks to move forwards or backwards
6. Increase the speed with the Haze button.