5.1 STARTING UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION
Check that the machine is stable after positioning it on a level floor, after which block the front wheels using
the brackets provided (FIG. 3 position 16). The operator should position himself on the side where the
protective part is lower and should make sure that he is the only person to feed the machine. According to
the type of mains supply, the operator should start the motor as follows:
MONOPHASE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY:
• Make sure the "Stop" button is off. If is not, rotate the round switch a 1/4 of a turn and it will automatically
come onto the off position.
• Push button 1 keeping it pressed for about 2-3 seconds (take-off torque) then release and the machine will
now be working (Fig. 18).
TRIPHASE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY:
• Make sure the "Stop" button is off.
• Push button 1 then release it.
• The machine is now working.
Check that the direction of the rotation is correct. If not, remove plug, open it and exchange the position of
the two phase wires. Reassemble everything, after which the may begin (Fig. 18).
To stop the machine press the "Stop" or "Emergency" button.
At this point the machine is working, so you can proceed and load the grapes into the feeder hopper (Fig.
19). Never use the machine without the upper guard (Fig. 20).
While working check that the grape stalks do not obstruct the exit point completely: at regular intervals,
remove them using a harpoon or garden fork (Fig. 21).
WARNING: never do this operation with your hands (Fig. 9), and ensure that no one else does this operation
unaware of the dangers. When the machine is in movement, the operator must not reach inside the feeder
hopper with his hands (Fig. 7).
When there are no more grapes and the work has ended. to clean the inside of the machine from eventual
residues, switch off the motor and with the help of a brush push to re-start it, return the switch to "O" and
repeat the starting sequence.
When it is necessary to stop the machine suddenly, press the emergency button placed on the motor (Fig.
18). To start up again reset the emergency button.
5.2 POSSIBLE PROBLEM AND CURES
For any eventuality other than the ones described below, you must request assistance from a qualified
technical engineer, or directly from your area dealer.
LOSS OF MUST AND GRAPE SKIN AT THE GRAPE STALK EXIT POINT
While working, it may happen that at the grape stalk exit point, as well as grape stalks, some grape skins and
must could also come out.
This indicates that the machine is clogged up.
The possible causes are:
• a loss of revs by the pump caused by a loose bet (this can also be noticed by the smell of burning rubber).
Proceed as follows:
• switch off the motor and remove plug from mains
• remove the lower guard (Fig. 3 position 10) and check that the belt is tight. If necessary, adjust by
operating the adjusting screw placed under the motor's shelf support ( Fig. 3 position 12);
A LACK OF LIQUID WITHIN THE GRAPES (VERY DRY SEASONS).
The pump finds it difficult to push the liquid along the tube, lowering considerably it's carrying capacity and
thus clogging up the machine. Proceed as follows:
• switch off the motor
