Digga MI-000012 User manual

PM-000044-A
Operator’s Manual
CEMENT MIXER

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1Tableof Contents............................................................................................................... 3
2 ToThePurchaser............................................................................................................... 4
3Preparation for Use........................................................................................................... 5
4Safety Precautions - General Information...................................................................... 7
5Safety - Working with the Attachment............................................................................. 12
6Safety - Decal Labels........................................................................................................ 12
7Installation and Operating Instructions.......................................................................... 13
8Maintenance...................................................................................................................... 17
9Spare Parts....................................................................................................................... 18
Warranty Statement.......................................................................................................... 19
1 Table of Contents

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Thank you and Congratulations on the purchase of your new Digga product!
The Digga Cement Mixer can mix anything such as cement, mulch, animal feed, and fertilizer. It is suitable for
Skid steer loaders, Mini Loaders, Tele-handlers, and Excavators. It ts quickly and easily to your Digga Planetary
auger drive by simply pinning cradle to existing auger frame and add mixer bowl (Digga Auger drives are sold
separately). For excavators, simply an adapter is attached around the linkage between existing Digga hitch and
Digga Auger drive unit and mixer bowl is attached to the drive shaft.
This product was carefully designed and manufactured to give you many years of dependable service. Only
minor maintenance (such as visual checking) is required to keep it in top working condition. Be sure to observe all
safety precautions and any maintenance procedures described in this manual. This manual has been designed
to help you to do a better and safer job. Read this manual carefully and become familiar with its contents.
Before Operation
The primary responsibility for safety with this equipment falls to the operator. Make sure the equipment is operated
only by trained individuals that have read and understood this manual. If there is any portion of this manual
or function you do not understand, contact your local authorized dealer or the manufacturer to obtain further
assistance. Keep this manual available for reference. Provide the manual to any new owners and/or operators.
Service
Use only manufacturer replacement parts. Substitute parts may not meet the required standards.
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Never let anyone operate this attachment without reading the “Safety precautions” and “Operating
instructions” sections of this manual. Always choose hard and level ground to park the vehicle on and
set the brake, so the unit cannot roll.
CAUTION
3 Preparation for Use
MODELS COVERED IN THIS MANUAL
AGRICULTURE MODELS EXCAVATOR MODELS MINI LOADERS MODELS SKID STEER LOADER MODELS
MI-000012 MI-000173 MI-000051 MI-000136
MI-000020 MI-000174 MI-000053 MI-000137
MI-000019 MI-000175 MI-000141
MI-000018 MI-000176 MI-000140
MI-000011 MI-000012
MI-000017 MI-000020
MI-000016 MI-000011
MI-000015 MI-000017

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3 Preparation for Use
To avoid any inconvenience before operation, please check that you have received the items shown on this page
of this manual, which you may have ordered.
SR.NO DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
ACement Mixer Bowl 01
BCement Mixer Attachment Cradle - Suitable for
Skid-Steer Loaders (Optional) 01
C Pins -
D Lynch Pins -
E & J Digga Auger Drive Unit (Optional) 01
F Standard or SCS Cradle (Optional) 01
G Digga Hitch - For Excavators (Optional) 01
H Adaptor - Suitable for Excavators (Optional) 01
A
B
C
D
E
F
C
SCS
J
H
G

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You must understand all safety statements shown on your attachment and in this manual. Especially note the
information called out by the designations shown below. Follow these safety precautions, when operating or
maintaining the attachment.
4 Safety Precautions - General Information
This section is composed of various warnings and safety tips. Read and learn all the information in this section
before you attempt to use your Digga attachment.
The DANGER designation indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result
in death.
DANGER
The WARNING designation indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
You will also see information called out with the NOTE designation. This additional safety or general
information is important to the maintenance and operation of your loader.
NOTE
The CAUTION designation indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury or property damage.
CAUTION

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Exposure To Respirable Crystalline Silica Dust Along with Other Hazardous Dusts
• It is recommended to use dust suppression, dust collection and if necessary personal protective
equipment during the operation of this attachment, as the process of cement mixing can cause high
levels of dust which may contain silica or other harmful chemicals.
Remove Paint Before Welding or Heating
• Hazardous fumes/dust can be generated when paint is heated by welding, soldering or using a torch. Do
all work outside or in a well ventilated area and dispose of paint and solvent properly.
• Remove paint before welding or heating. When sanding or grinding paint, avoid breathing the dust. Wear
an approved respirator. If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with soap and water before
welding. Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other ammable material from area. Allow
fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating.
End of Life Disposal
• At the completion of the useful life of the unit, dismantle by separating the di󰀨erent materials (rubber,
steel, and plastic, etc.). Follow all federal, state and local regulations for recycling and disposal of the
components.
Operating the Cement Mixer
• An operator must not use drugs or alcohol, which can change his or her alertness or coordination. An
operator taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs should seek medical advice on whether or not he
or she can safely operate equipment.
• When the cement mixer bowl is spinning, establish and maintain a minimum 4 meter (13 feet) exclusion
zone around the working area. No person other than the operator should enter the work zone, while the
parent machine’s engine is running.
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Storing of the Cement Mixer
• Clean the unit thoroughly, removing all mud, dirt, and grease.
• Inspect for visible signs of wear, breakage, or damage. Order any parts required and make the
necessary repairs to avoid delays upon removal from storage.
• Replace any decals that are damaged or in unreadable condition.
• Store unit in a dry and protected place, as leaving the unit outside will materially shorten its life.
Ground Personnel and Bystanders
• Be alert to others in the work area. Be sure others know when and where you will be working.
• Loose tting clothing, long hair, jewellery and equipment which might become entangled in moving
equipment are prohibited while working with this attachment.
• Operators, helpers, and other personnel working near cement mixer must wear steel-toe safety shoes,
safety glasses, and hard hats as a minimum. Hearing protection, respirators, and personal protective
clothing will be specied in the site-specic Health and Safety Plan.
All bystanders should be kept at a minimum of 4 meters (13 feet) away from the working area of the
Cement Mixer, when the bowl is spinning.
DANGER
4 Safety Precautions - General Information
Transporting the Attachment
• When transporting your attachment on public roads, follow all federal, state, and local regulations that
may apply along with any equipment safety precautions provided in this manual.
• No tie down points are provided on this attachment and its responsibility of the operator to ensure that
the attachment is rmly fastened without causing any damage to the attachment.
• Check the stability of the unit before transporting.

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Transporting the Attachment (Continued)
• Verify that all tie down accessories (chains, slings, ropes, and shackles etc.) are capable of maintaining
attachment stability during transporting and are attached in such a way to prevent unintended
disengagement or shifting of the unit. Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury or death.
To The Operator
• The primary responsibility for safety with this equipment falls to the operator. Make sure that the
equipment is operated only by trained individuals, who have read and understood this manual.
• Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. It is the skill, care, common sense, and
good judgement of the operator that will determine how e󰀩ciently and safely the job is performed.
• Know your equipment before you start. Know its capabilities and how to operate all the controls.
• Visually inspect your equipment before you start, ensure correct assembly and installation of the
attachment and never operate equipment that is not in proper working order.
• Practice the operation of your new attachment and become familiar with the controls and the way it
handles on your machine. If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not understand,
contact Digga Head O󰀩ce or your local authorized Digga dealer.
• Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment.
• Follow all safety decals and keep them clean. Replace them If they become worn, damaged or illegible.
• Operate the attachment only in daylight or with su󰀩cient articial light.
• Turn o󰀨 engine before performing any maintenance. All maintenance can be performed with the machine
arms lowered. If lift arms must be left raised for any reason, use a positive lift arm lock to secure the
arms in place. Serious damage or personal injury could result from lift arms accidentally lowering.
• Do not exceed rated operating capacity (ROC) of the host machine, as machine may become unstable
resulting in loss of control.
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5 Safety - Working With the Attachment
Take Extreme Care When Dealing with Hydraulics - Whilst Assembling, Operating, Maintaining or
Performing Any Work on this Product
• This attachment is used by attaching it to your Digga planetary drive, which operates on hydraulic uid
under pressure.
• Hydraulic uid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death. Hydraulic leaks
under pressure may not be visible!
• If any uid penetrates the skin, get immediate medical attention!!
• Wear safety glasses, protective clothing and use a piece of cardboard or wood when searching for
hydraulic leaks. Do not use your hands!
• Before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic hoses, read your machine or power unit’s operator’s
manual for detailed instructions on connecting and disconnecting hydraulic attachments.
• Ensure that all parts meet the specications for your Digga Auger drive, when installing or replacing
hydraulic hoses or ttings.
• Do not lock the auxiliary hydraulics of your power unit in the “ON” position.
When Mounting this Product to Your Machine
• This product should t onto Digga planetary drive unit, refer to the operator’s manuals of your drive unit
and host machine for special or detailed mounting instructions.
• If this product does not t properly, contact your Digga dealer before operating.
• Never place any part of your body into the mounting plate, frame, hitch or loader holes. A slight
movement of the power unit and this product could cause serious injury.
• Where ‘Dead Man’ connections are connected or installed it is illegal to disengage, tamper with or
remove them.
For any additional safety information please see “Risk Management Booklet”,and to obtain a copy
contact Digga Head O󰀩ce.
NOTE

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6 Safety - Decal Labels
The Digga Cement Mixer attaches to the Auger drive unit on your host machine, therefore become familiar with
all the safety labels on your drive unit and cement mixer attachment cradle or adaptor. These labels are important
and become familiar with the meaning and location of these decals prior to operating your host machine. These
labels must be maintained and each label is clean, visible, and legible. To clean the decals use a soft cloth, water,
and soap. Avoid the use of solvents, gasoline, or other harsh chemicals, as these may damage the decals. If a
label has been damaged or removed, it must be maintained.
The above shown gure and table show typical safety decal labels and their location for adapter (HI-
004207). The actual position and quantity of the labels on your product may di󰀨er.
NOTE
1
2
DE-002086
CRUSHING HAZARD INSTRUCTION NOTE
ITEM 1: DE-002086 ITEM 2: DE-002163
Do not drill with this adaptor in
place.
WARNING
Crushing of ngers or hands-
Keep hands at a safe distance
from Hazard.
CAUTION

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1. How to Mount Cement Mixer to Your Machine - Skid Steer, Mini Loader, Telehandler and Tractor
The Digga Cement mixer attaches to the Digga Auger drive unit on the host machine. Due to this arrangement,
thorough knowledge of the machinery controls is necessary for machine operation. Read and understand your
machine and Digga Auger drive operator’s manual before attempting to use the Cement mixer. Check the work
site and identify the extent of the work to be carried out and note any possible hazards or constraints. Review
the job at hand and determine the Cement mixer is an appropriate equipment for the intended conditions. For
example, do not use the Cement mixer to dig and carry material, or to lift heavy items.
Installation Instructions
• Remove the shipping banding from around the Cement mixer bowl and attachment cradle.
• Remove any Digga augers from the auger drive unit and ensure the auger is stored securely (A).
• Place Cement mixer bowl vertical (open end) on the ground. Raise the drive unit and crowd forward until
the drive unit is hanging vertically (B). Lower drive unit and insert drive shaft into Cement mixer bowl
hub. Fasten pin and lynch pin to secure cement mixer bowl (C).
• Raise drive unit and bowl, pin Cement mixer attachment Cradle into place. Fasten pin and lynch pin to
secure cradle.
• Raise the complete Cement mixer attachment, crowd back fully and lower to the ground resting on the
cement mixer attachment cradle foot. The unit is now ready for use (D).
7 Installation and Operating Instructions
(A) (B) (C) (D)

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7 Installation and Operating Instructions
If you purchased a new Digga Auger drive unit with your Cement mixer, please refer to the Drive unit
operator’s manual for installation before tting the Cement mixer onto the Auger drive unit.
NOTE
Operating Instructions
• Position the Cement mixer on solid level ground with the attachment
cradle foot resting on ground.
• Engage parent machine auxiliary hydraulics to start the cement mixer
before adding the material.
• Add material to the rotating drum and leave the mixer running the
entire time it contains cement. Do not overload the Cement mixer!
• Raise the loader arms and crowd forward to empty the drum while it
is rotating (E).
• Wash out all debris from the inside of the Cement mixer. (E)
Use a positive lift arm lock to secure the arms in place. Serious damage or personal injury could result
from lift arms accidently lowering.
CAUTION
Do not lock the auxiliary hydraulics of your host machine in the “ON” position. Failure to obey this
warning could result in death or serious injury.
WARNING

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2. How to Mount Cement Mixer to Your Machine - For Excavators Up to 8 Tonne
For Excavators, the Digga Cement mixer attaches to the Digga Auger drive unit. It is only suitable for PD3-PD7
Digga Auger drives with excavator linkage (150 mm between pin holes). Due to this arrangement, read and
understand your host machine and Digga Auger drive operator’s manual before attempting to use the Cement
mixer. Check the work site and identify the extent of the work to be carried out and note any possible hazards
or constraints. Review the job at hand and determine the Cement mixer is an appropriate equipment for the
intended conditions.
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Installation Instructions
• Remove the shipping banding from around the Cement mixer bowl and Adaptor.
• Remove any Digga augers from the auger drive unit and ensure the auger is stored securely (F).
• Place Cement mixer bowl vertical (open end) on the ground. Raise the drive unit and crowd forward until
the drive unit is hanging vertically. Lower the drive unit and insert drive shaft into Cement mixer bowl hub
(G).
• Fasten pin and lynch pin to secure cement mixer bowl. Raise drive unit and bowl, attach and secure the
adaptor (HI-004207) with the provided bolts between the excavator hitch and Digga auger drive (H, I).
• Raise the complete Cement mixer attachment, crowd back fully and lower to the ground resting on the
Excavator hitch support. The unit is now ready for use (I,J).
(F) (G) (H) (I) (J)
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Do not drill with Adaptor (HI-004207) in place. This can cause serious personal injury and damage to
your Digga Auger drive and Adaptor.
WARNING
Operating Instructions
• Engage parent machine auxiliary hydraulics to start the cement
mixer before adding the material.
• Add material to the rotating drum and leave the mixer running the
entire time it contains cement. Do not overload the Cement Mixer!
• Raise the loader arms and crowd forward to empty the drum while it
is rotating (K).
• Wash out all debris from the inside of the Cement mixer.
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Removal and Storage of Attachment
• Set the cement mixer bowl vertical (open end) on the ground and follow the standard shut down
procedure in your host machine operator’s manual.
• With the host machine OFF, remove the pin between the bowl hub and Digga Auger drive shaft. Raise
the host machine arms lifting the drive unit from the bowl.
• Raise the drive unit and remove the pin between the Digga Auger drive cradle & the mixer attachment
foot cradle. Remove the foot cradle.
• For excavators, unscrew and remove the adaptor from Digga Auger drive and hitch.
• Place the Digga Auger back onto the drive unit if desired. For drive unit removal please refer to the drive
unit operators’ manual.
“THIS SIDE UP”
must face
the operator
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Before First Use
Inspect the attachment for any shipping damage. If damage does exist, do not operate until the damaged parts
have been replaced or repaired.
Before Each Use
• Make sure all the nuts and bolts are placed and properly tightened.
• Make sure that all other fasteners are in place and are performing their specied function.
• Make sure that all hydraulic ttings are tightened and there are no leaks in any ttings or hoses.
• Make sure that all safety signs are in place, and are clean and legible.
• Check for any oil leaks.
• Ensure any damage or excessively worn parts are replaced.
• Always wear safety goggles or glasses when inspecting equipment.
This attachment is used by tting it to your Digga planetary drive, which operates on hydraulic uid under pressure.
Escaping uid under pressure can have su󰀩cient force to penetrate the skin causing serious personal injury.
Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than
hands to search for suspected leaks (L). Keep unprotected body parts, such as face, eyes, and arms as far away
as possible from a suspected leak. Flesh injected with hydraulic uid may develop gangrene or other permanent
disabilities.
Cardboard
Hydraulic Hose or
Fitting
Magnifying Glass
(L)
This attachment operates on high pressure hydraulic uid.
Always wear eye protection when operating or performing
maintenance on this attachment. If injured see a Doctor.
WARNING
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For further information on spare parts, please contact one of the Digga sales o󰀩 ces shown below, or contact
your local authorised Digga dealer.
DIGGA INTERNATIONAL SALES OFFICES
NORTH AMERICA
DIGGA NORTH AMERICA
2325 Industrial Parkway SW
Dyersville IA 52040
Phone: + 1 563 875 7915
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.diggausa.com
EUROPE
DIGGA EUROPE
Unit 6, Smitham Bridge Road
Hungerford Trading Estate,
Hungerford, Berkshire RG17 0QU
England, United Kingdom
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.diggaeurope.com
ASIA PACIFIC
DIGGA HEAD OFFICE - BRISBANE
4 Octal St, Yatala QLD 4207
Phone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
DIGGA NEW SOUTH WALES
19 Mckay Close,
Wetherill Park, NSW 2164
Phone: 1300 2 DIGGA
Email: [email protected]
DIGGA VICTORIA
17-21 Babbage Dr,
Dandenong, VIC 3175
Phone: 1300 2 DIGGA
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.digga.com
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Warranty Statement
Bowl, Attachment Cradle, and Adaptor - Warranty up to 12 months subject to manufacturers inspection.
All new Digga products are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship, for a period of twelve (12)
months from date of original purchase, which may cause failure under normal usage and service when used for the purpose
intended. The warranty does not extend to transportation cost of parts nor does it cover consequential loss, damage to
Hydraulic Hoses or ground-engaging parts such as Sprockets, Digging Chain, Bearings, and Teeth.
Digga equipment must be operated in accordance with the recommended procedures and within the ranges as
specied both on the unit and contained in the operating manual.
The warranty will be considered void if the product or any part of the product us modied or repaired in any way not expressly
authorized by Digga, or if closed components are disassembled prior to return. Closed components include, but are not
limited to: gearboxes, hydraulic pumps, motors, cylinders and actuators. Any claims under this warranty must be made
within fourteen (14) days after the buyer learns of the facts upon which claim is based. All claims not made in writing and not
received by Digga within the time specied above may be deemed waived. Digga will not be responsible for or accept any
charges for work carried out by any repairers, or for charges for any spare parts tted to any Digga products without written
approval from Digga.
Damage or failure through operator abuse or negligence voids warranty
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied and there are no warranties or merchant ability
or of tness for a particular purpose. In no event shall Digga be liable for consequential or special damages.
Digga’s liability for any and all losses and damages to buyer resulting from any cause whatsoever, including Digga
negligence irrespective of whether such defects are discoverable or latent, shall in no event exceed the purchase
price of the particular parts, with respect to which losses or damages are claimed, or, at the discretion of Digga the
repair or replacement of defective or damaged parts. Any goods returned to Digga by the customer under warranty
or repair must have all freight charges prepaid for on the customer’s Account.

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