BVL V-LOAD Cutter Megastar Series User manual

V-LOAD Cutter
Megastar
110 / 110 H 1,20 / 110 H 1,70 / 145 / 145 H 1,20
145 H 1,70 / 170 / 170 H 1,20 / 195 / 195 H 1,20
Rev. 2 / 02.17 Item no.103012
www.bvl-group.de
ENGLISCH
Operating Manual

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Dear Customer,
The V-LOAD Cutter Megastar silage block cutter including its optional equipment is a quality product
made by Maschinenfabrik Bernard van Lengerich GmbH & Co KG.
In order to fully utilize the many advantages of your newly acquired V-LOAD Cutter Megastar silage
block cutter, please read this operating manual carefully before commissioning this accessory
equipment.
Please also ensure that every person involved in the operation of the machine has read this operating
manual before commissioning the V-LOAD Cutter Megastar silage block cutter.
Maschinenfabrik Bernard van Lengerich GmbH & Co.
Manufacturer's address
Bernard van Lengerich
Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Operations: Grenzstraße 16 • D-48488 Emsbüren
Post address: Postfach 1154• D-48488 Emsbüren
Tel : [phone]
Fax : [phone] (Administration)
[phone] (Spare parts / Service)
Internet: http://www.bvl-group.de
E-mail: [email protected]
EC Declaration of Conformity
According to EC Directives
2006/42/EC (MRL)
Bernard van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG Grenzstr.16, 48488 Emsbüren declares
under sole responsibility that the product
Series : V-LOAD Cutter
Type: Megastar
Year of manufacture: ………………………...
Accessory equipment number: ...................................
to which this directive refers is in conformity with all basic occupational health and safety regulations
stipulated in EC Directive 2006/42/EC.
To effect correct application of the safety and health requirements stated in the EC Directive, the
following standards and/or technical specifications have been consulted:
DIN EN ISO 12100; DIN EN ISO 13857;
DIN EN 349; DIN EN ISO 4413; DIN EN ISO 4254-1; DIN EN 703
........................................................................................................................................................................................
(Name and / or number of the standard(s) and / or technical specification(s))
The undersigned Managing Director is deemed authorized to compile the technical documents.
Emsbüren, on February 17 th, 2017
…………………………………….
Bernard van Lengerich
Managing Director

Identification data
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Identification data
Enter the identification data of accessory equipment here.
The identification data is specified on the type plate.
Accessory equipment number:
Type:
Year of manufacture:
Manufacturer's address
Bernard van Lengerich
Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Operations:
Post address:
D-48488
Tel.:
Fax.:
Internet:
E-mail:
Grenzstraße 16
Postfach 1154
Emsbüren
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-0
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-34
http://www.bvl-group.de
[email protected]
Spare part orders / Service
For the address, see the manufacturer's address
Tel.:
Fax.:
Mobile:
Internet:
E-mail:
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-48
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-37
+ 49 (0) 172 281 63 22
http://www.bvl-group.de
[email protected]
When ordering spare parts, always provide the series, type, accessory
equipment number and the year of manufacture of your accessory
equipment.
Formal information about this operating manual
Document number:
103012
Date created:
17/02/2015
Copyright
Bernard van Lengerich
Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, 2007
All rights reserved.
Reprints, even in excerpts, only with the written permission of Bernard
van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG.

Preface
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Preface
Dear Customer,
You selected a quality product from the extensive product range of
Bernard van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG. We would
like to thank you for putting your trust in us.
After receiving your accessory equipment, verify that no transport
damage has occurred and that all parts are present! Use the delivery
note to check if the shipment of your accessory equipment is complete
and also includes the special equipment you ordered. Claims for
damages cannot be accepted unless submitted without delay!
Read and observe this operating manual and, in particular, the safety
instructions before putting your equipment into operation. After reading
this information carefully, you can immediately start enjoying all the
benefits of your recently purchased accessory equipment.
Make sure that all personnel operating the accessory equipment have
read this operating manual before putting the accessory equipment
into operation.
Special equipment is available for all accessory equipment. When
customizing your accessory equipment, you may find that not all
descriptions contained in this operating manual apply to your specific
accessory equipment. Special equipment is identified in this operating
manual.
If you have any questions on how to handle your accessory equipment
or regarding this operating manual, please contact us.
Regular maintenance and the timely exchange of worn or damaged
parts will increase the service life of your accessory equipment.
User evaluation
Dear reader,
our operating manuals are revised on a regular basis. You help us
increase the user friendliness of our operating manuals by sending us
your tips and recommendations on how we can improve them. Please
submit your suggestions by fax.
Bernard van Lengerich
Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG
Operations:
Post address:
D-48488
Tel.:
Fax.:
E-mail:
Grenzstraße 16
Postfach 1154
Emsbüren
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-0
+ 49 (0) 5903 951-34
[email protected]

Contents
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1User information.................................................................................................8
1.1 Purpose of this operating manual..........................................................................................8
1.2 Storing the operating manual.................................................................................................8
1.3 Locational information in this operating manual ....................................................................8
1.4 Illustrations used....................................................................................................................9
1.5 Terms used............................................................................................................................9
2Safety instructions ...........................................................................................10
2.1 Action-related safety instructions and important information...............................................10
2.1.1 Action-related safety instructions ............................................................................10
2.1.2 Important information...............................................................................................11
2.2 Working in a safety-conscious manner................................................................................12
2.3 Organizational measures.....................................................................................................13
2.3.1 Responsibilities of the owner...................................................................................13
2.3.2 Responsibilities of the operator...............................................................................14
2.3.3 Qualification of the personnel..................................................................................14
2.3.4 Intended use............................................................................................................16
2.3.5 Claims based on defects and liability ......................................................................16
2.4 16
2.5 Product safety......................................................................................................................17
2.5.1 Safe operation of the accessory equipment............................................................17
2.5.2 Safety devices and safeguards ...............................................................................17
2.5.3 Structural modifications ...........................................................................................18
2.5.4 Replacement and wear parts as well as auxiliary supplies.....................................19
2.5.5 Warranty and liability ...............................................................................................19
2.6 General safety instructions ..................................................................................................20
2.6.1 Danger area / work area and hazard areas.............................................................20
2.6.2 General information on safety and accident prevention..........................................21
2.6.3 Hydraulic system .....................................................................................................25
2.6.4 Electrical system......................................................................................................26
2.6.5 Mounted accessory equipment................................................................................26
2.6.6 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs.........................................................................27
2.7 Warnings and instructions....................................................................................................28
2.7.1 Warnings..................................................................................................................28
2.7.2 Instructions ..............................................................................................................32
2.7.3 Positioning of warnings and instructions .................................................................34
2.8 Risks resulting from failure to observe the safety instructions and warnings......................35
3Loading and unloading....................................................................................36
4Product description..........................................................................................37
4.1 Overview –V-LOAD Cutter V-LOAD Cutter Megastar, standard model .............................37
4.2 Safety devices and safeguards............................................................................................38
4.3 Supply lines between tractor and accessory equipment .....................................................39
4.4 Type plate and CE mark......................................................................................................39
4.5 Technical data......................................................................................................................40
4.5.1 Silage block cutter V-LOAD Cutter Megastar 110-195 ...........................................40
4.5.2 Information on noise generation..............................................................................44
4.6 Conformity............................................................................................................................44
4.7 Necessary equipment on the tractor....................................................................................45
5Design and function.........................................................................................47
5.1 Control panel –electronic....................................................................................................47
5.1.1 Switching the control panel on/off ...........................................................................47
5.1.2 Possible switching functions of the control panel....................................................48
5.2 Hydraulic system..................................................................................................................49
5.3 Hydraulic hose lines.............................................................................................................49

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5.4 Operating the hydraulic control block (using the control panel).......................................... 50
5.4.1 Electrohydraulic control block................................................................................. 50
5.5 Fork tines............................................................................................................................. 51
5.6 Cutting bar........................................................................................................................... 51
5.7 Cutting knives...................................................................................................................... 51
5.8 Push-off system –mechanical............................................................................................ 51
5.9 Push-off system –hydraulic................................................................................................ 51
5.10 Lifting frame......................................................................................................................... 52
5.11 Side shift.............................................................................................................................. 52
6Commissioning................................................................................................ 53
6.1 Securing the tractor against unintended start-up and rolling away..................................... 54
6.2 Checking the operation of the accessory equipment.......................................................... 54
7Mounting / removing the accessory equipment............................................ 55
7.1 Mounting the accessory equipment.................................................................................... 55
7.2 Removing the accessory equipment................................................................................... 57
7.3 Coupling the hydraulic hose lines ....................................................................................... 58
7.4 Uncoupling the hydraulic hose lines.................................................................................... 59
8Settings............................................................................................................. 60
8.1 Adjusting the pressure relief valve...................................................................................... 61
9Transport trips.................................................................................................. 62
10 Using the accessory equipment..................................................................... 64
10.1 Removing, transporting and setting down the silage block................................................. 64
10.1.1 Cutting and transporting the silage block................................................................ 65
10.1.2 Setting down the silage block ................................................................................. 65
11 Cleaning, maintenance and repairs................................................................ 66
11.1 Cleaning.............................................................................................................................. 67
11.2 Lubricating........................................................................................................................... 68
11.2.1 The lubrication chart of the silage block cutter at a glance..................................... 68
11.2.2 Lubrication chart –silage block cutter .................................................................... 68
11.3 Maintenance schedule –overview...................................................................................... 69
11.4 Cutting knives of the cutting bar.......................................................................................... 69
11.4.1 Changing cutting knives.......................................................................................... 70
11.5 Retightening the wire cables –cutting bar.......................................................................... 72
11.6 Hydraulic system................................................................................................................. 73
11.6.1 Markings on hydraulic hose lines............................................................................ 73
11.6.2 Maintenance intervals............................................................................................. 75
11.6.3 Inspection criteria for hydraulic hose lines.............................................................. 75
11.6.4 Installing and removing hydraulic hose lines.......................................................... 76
11.6.5 Basic control block.................................................................................................. 76
11.7 Extended downtime............................................................................................................. 77
11.8 Tightening torques for bolt joints......................................................................................... 78
12 Faults ................................................................................................................ 79
13 Important INFORMATION (GB)........................................................................ 81
Before commissioning................................................................................................................... 81
13.1 Check suitability of the tractor............................................................................................. 81
13.2 Calculation of the actual values .......................................................................................... 82
13.2.1 Required data ......................................................................................................... 82
13.2.2 Minimum ballasting of the tractor............................................................................ 83

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13.2.3 Actual front axle load of the tractor..........................................................................83
13.2.4 Actual gross weight of the tractor and machine combination..................................83
13.2.5 Actual rear axle load of the tractor ..........................................................................83
13.2.6 Load capacities of the tires mounted on the tractor ................................................83
13.2.7 Table 84
13.3 Requirements for the operation of tractors with trailed machines .......................................85
13.3.1 Combination possibilities of connecting and pulling equipment..............................85
13.3.2 Calculating the actual DCvalue for the combination to be coupled.........................86
14 Index..................................................................................................................87

User information
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1 User information
The chapter User information provides you with information on how to
use this operating manual.
1.1 Purpose of this operating manual
This operating manual:
describes how to operate, clean, service and repair the
accessory equipment,
provides important information on how to handle the accessory
equipment in a safe and efficient way.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
1.2 Storing the operating manual
The operating manual is part of the accessory equipment.
This operating manual must, therefore:
always be kept on the drawing vehicle,
be stored for future reference.
This operating manual was passed on to the customer at the time the
accessory equipment was purchased.
1.3 Locational information in this operating manual
All locational information in this operating manual is given in relation to
the direction of travel.

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1.4 Illustrations used
Instructions for actions and responses
Actions that need to be carried out following a specific sequence are
identified as numbered instructions for action.
Strictly adhere to this order. In certain cases, the response of the
accessory equipment to the corresponding instruction for action will be
marked with an arrow.
Example:
1. Instruction for action 1
→Accessory equipment's response to instruction for action 1
1. Instruction for action 2
Lists
Unordered lists are displayed as lists with bullet points.
Example:
item 1
item 2
Item numbers in illustrations
Figures included in round brackets refer to the item numbers included
in the adjoining illustration.
Example (1)
Item 1 in the adjoining illustration
1.5 Terms used
Term
Meaning
third parties
The term "third parties" refers to persons other than the operator.
Hazard
A hazard is the source of a potential injury or damage to a person's
health.
Manufacturer
The term "manufacturer" refers to Bernard van Lengerich
Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG.
Accessory equipment
The term "accessory equipment" refers to V-LOAD Cutter Megastar
silage block cutters.

Safety instructions
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2 Safety instructions
This chapter contains important information for the owner and the
operator on how to operate the accessory equipment in a safe and
trouble-free manner.
Observe all safety instructions provided in this operating
manual!
Most accidents are caused due to a failure to observe the simplest of
safety rules.
You help prevent accidents by observing all safety instructions
provided in this operating manual.
2.1 Action-related safety instructions and important information
The operating manual contains action-related safety instructions and
important information. Signal words and symbols are used to allow the
reader to view action-related safety instructions and important
information at a glance.
2.1.1 Action-related safety instructions
Action-related safety instructions:
warn of hazards which may arise in a specific situation or in
connection with a certain type of action,
are printed immediately in front of the hazardous action
described in the corresponding chapter,
are marked by the triangular safety symbol and a preceding
signal word. The signal word indicates the severity of the
imminent danger.
DANGER
DANGER
indicates a situation of imminent danger that, unless avoided,
carries a high risk of causing severe injury (loss of body parts or
permanent damage) or death.
Failure to observe safety instructions marked with the
"DANGER" symbol may immediately result in severe injury or
death.
WARNING
WARNING
indicates a situation of potential danger that, unless avoided,
carries a moderate risk of causing severe injury or death.
Failure to observe safety instructions marked with the
"WARNING" symbol may potentially result in severe injury or
death.