IBEA IB 642 HD Guide

Safety and operation instruction
IB 842 HD
IB 642 HD
IB 942 HD

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1. USEOFTHEMANUAL............................................................................pag. 4
2. NOTICE ON THE MACHINE..................................................................pag. 5
3. TECHNICALDATA.....................................................................................pag. 8
4. LIFTINGANDTRANSPORTATION...........................................................pag. 9
5. MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE..........................................................pag. 10
6. CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS.......................................................pag. 12
7. ASSEMBLYINSTRUCTIONS FOR THEFRONT SUPPORT
WITH WHEELS.........................................................................................pag.14
8. SAFETY INFORMATION
A) GENERALINSTRUCTIONS..............................................................pag.15
B) TRAINING..........................................................................................pag.15
C) PREPARATION.................................................................................pag. 15
D) WORKINGUSE.................................................................................pag.16
E) AFTERWORK...................................................................................pag.17
9. TRANSPORTATIONOFTHEMACHINE.................................................pag.18
10. SAFETYSYSTEMSANDGUARDS.........................................................pag.19
11. OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIEDOUTBEFORE SWITCHINGON........pag.19
12. STARTING AND DRIVING THE FLAIL MOWER..................................pag. 20
13. CUTTING TIPS......................................................................................pag. 22
14. CHECKS
A) TYRE PRESSURE............................................................................pag. 23
B) CABLECONTROL ADJUSTMENT....................................................pag.24
C) BRAKESADJUSTMENT...................................................................pag. 26
D)BELTREPLACEMENTANDADJUSTMENT.......................................pag.29
E) CHECKING ANDREPLACINGTHEFLAILS.....................................pag.32
F) SHARPENINGTHEFLAILS.................................................................pag.33
G)CHECKINGANDREPLACINGTHETRANSMISSIONOIL.......................pag.34
15. MAINTENANCEANDSTORAGE............................................................pag.35
16. CLEANINGTHEMACHINE....................................................................pag.36
17. SEASONALLONG-TERMSTORAGEPERIODS......................................pag.36
18. DECOMMISSIONINGANDSCRAPPING................................................pag.37
19. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE......................................................................pag.37
20. CE MARKING........................................................................................pag. 38
21. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................pag.39
Enclosure 1. NOTES
Enclosure 2. Declaration of Conformity
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CONTENTS

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Operating and Safety Instruction
FLAIL MOWER
FOREWORD
This machinemayonlybe utilizedforthepurposeforwhich itwasdesigned,i.e.agricultural
use, for the cutting of shoots, grass and brushwood.
Any other use other than that stated, not covered or deducible from this Manual and the
enclosed Engine Manual is "PROHIBITED".
Failure to comply with instructions in this Manual and in the Engine Manual releases the
manufacturer from all liability, in particular for any damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use, through negligence, superficial interpretation or flagrant disregard for the
safety requirements herein.
Get your dealer to explain how to use the machine in optimum safety conditions.
Alwaysperformthechecksas prescribedhereinbeforeeachworksessionwiththemachine.
Should any information given in the following pages be unclear or not straightfor-ward
please contact the manufacturer directly.
1. USE OF THE MANUAL
This Manual consists of numbered pages and enclosures featured in the list of contents.
Before operating the machinethe usermust read the instructionsin the Operator's Manual
caRefully as well as those of the Engine Manual enclosed.
Use of the flail mower by more than one operator (individually), means that they must
have carefully read the Operator's Manual and the Engine Manual before using it.
The aforementioned manuals form an integral part of the machine and must therefore be
kept intact and ingood condition, in aknown, easily accessible placefor theentire working
life of the machine, even if the flail mower is passed on to another owner. The purpose of
these manuals is to provide the information necessary for the safe and competent use of
the product. In the instance of wear or purely for a greater technical working knowledge,
the manufacturer may be contacted directly. The Notes Section at the end of the Flail
mower Manual is for the addition of any complementary notes.
In this Manual all safety information appears in special boxes headed “WARNING”.
WARNING
This heading is used to draw the user's attention to hazardous areas or moving parts of
the machine. It is also used in instances where failure to comply with the instructions given
may result in injury to persons and animals or damage to property.

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2. NOTICE ON THE MACHINE
The symbols affixed to the machine serving to warn of danger during its use and
maintenance are as follows:
THE USER MUST READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROVIDED
DANGER OF FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN
OUTWARDS. KEEPA SAFE DISTANCE
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE ENGINE SPARK PLUG.
DANGER OF HAND INJURY. SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE

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DANGER OF CRUSHING. KEEPA SAFE DISTANCE
DANGER OF INJURY TO BOTH UPPERAND LOWER LIMBS.
DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET INSIDE THE CUTTING
ELEMENT WHILE IN MOTION
DANGER OF GETTING CAUGHT UP IN ROTATING PARTS.
DO NOT PUT HANDS IN THE ROTATING PARTS
DANGER OF FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN OUTWARDS.
SAFETY GOGGLES MUST BE WORN

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EAR DO NOTALLOW CHILDREN NEAR THE MACHINE
WHEN IN OPERATION.MUFFS MUST BE WORN
CAUTION: HOT PARTS. DANGER OF BURNS. FIRE HAZARD
Thesymbolsaffixedtothemachineservetowarnofdangerduringitsuseand maintenance.
Itisvitallyimportanttounderstandthemeaningofthedangernoticesandallmessagesshould
bekeptinlegiblecondition.Intheinstanceofwearthesenoticesshouldbereplacedand use
ofthemachine suspendedwhilewithoutsuch notices.
The operator is advised to observe the warnings given on the affixed notices.

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3. TECHNICALDATAOF FLAIL MOWER
MODEL: IB 642HD - IB 842HD - IB942HD
ENGINE: petrol GX270 - GX390 - GX390
ENGINE CAPACITY (kW): 6.0 - 8.2 - 8.2
ENGINE FILTER: inoil bath
WORKING WIDTH (cm): 60 - 75 - 75
CUTTING HEIGHT: adjustable 20 - 80 mm
CUTTING SYSTEM: 32 - 40-48 flail rotor
SPEED GEARS: 4 forward gears –2 reverse gears
TRASMISSION: mechanical
GEARS: inoil bath
SPEED: forward (1) 1,2 km/h (2) 2,1 km/h
(3) 2,6 km/h (4) 4,5 km/h
reverse (1) 1,2 km/h (2) 2,6 km/h
WHEEL RELEASE MECHANISM: mechanical
START: recoil
SERVICE BRAKE : onwheel transmission
ROTOR BRAKE : on rotor drive
HANDLEBARS: heightand side-adjustable
TRACK: 160x60x26
SIZE L x W x H (mm): 1780 x 720 x 1040
WEIGHT (kg): 233 - 258 - 268
ACOUSTIC PRESSURE, measured according to EN 12733 : 85 dBA
ACOUSTIC POWER, measured according to EN 12733 : LWA96 dBA
MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY K 1 dB(A )
HANDLEBAR VIBRATION ( EN 12 733) AW : 2,70 m/s²
MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY U 1,4 m/s²
Environmental conditions
Unless otherwise stated at the time ofordering it is understood that the machine isto work
normally in the environmental conditions covered by the following points.
Environmental conditions other than those described may cause mechanical breakage
resulting in the creation of dangerous situations for persons.

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ALTITUDE
The altitude of the place in which the machine is to be used must not exceed 1500 m
above sea level.
TEMPERATURE
Minimumambient temperature: -5°C
Maximum ambient temperature:+50°C
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
The electrical equipment will function correctly in atmospheric conditions with a relative
humidity up to 50% at a temperature of 40°C and at 90% with a temperature up to 20°C
(without condensate).
ATMOSPHERE WITH RISK OF EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE
The standard machine herein described is not designed to work inexplosive atmospheres
or in those with risk of fire.
4. LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION
All material is carefully checked by the manufacturer before shipping. The flail mower is
delivered in a wooden crate or cardboard box with the front support with wheels
disassembled.
Upon receipt of the machine make sure that it has not been damaged during transit and
that the packaging has not been tampered or any parts removed. Report any damage or
missing parts immediately to the driver and the manufacturer with photographic
documentation.
After assembling the front support with wheels and the safety bar as per the instructions
given in paragraph 7 of this manual, the machine may be moved on its own wheels.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by transportation of the machine
after its delivery.
WARNING
Extreme care must be taken during handling to prevent overturning. Avoid steep gradi-
ents to prevent loss of control. Make sure that there are no persons present within the
danger area.

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5. MAINPARTSOFTHEMACHINE
The machine consists of the following main parts:
A - FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER
B - ACCELERATOR CONTROL LEVER
C - PINS TO BLOCK/RELEASE THE FRONT WHEELS
D - FLAIL ROTOR CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER
E - RIGHT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER
E1 - LEFT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER
F - ENGINE
G - FRONT WHEELS
H - FRONT GUARD
I - CUTTING HEIGHTADJUSTMENT LEVER
L - HANDLEBAR HEIGHTADJUSTMENT LEVER
M - ON/OFF SWITCH (1/0)
N - GEAR SELECTOR HANDLE
O - SLOW/FAST SPEED SELECTOR HANDLE