SAelen TS GS/COUGAR18P User manual

TECHNICAL MANUAL

INTRODUCTION__________________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ____________________________________________
Warranty________________________________________________________________
SAFETY__________________________________________________
GENERAL SAFETY ______________________________________________________
SAFETY IN USE __________________________________________________________
MAINTENANCE SAFETY _________________________________________________
TRANSPORT SAFETY ____________________________________________________
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS_________________
OPERATING PROCEDURES ________________________________
INSPECTION PRIOR TO SWITCHING ON __________________________________
SWITCHING ON _________________________________________________________
SWITCHING OFF ________________________________________________________
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING__________________________
LUBRICANTS and FUELS _________________________________________________
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ______________________________________________
LUBRICATION POINTS __________________________________________________
OIL LEVELS _____________________________________________________________
PRESSURE OF THE FEED DRUM ON THE MATERIAL ______________________
CONTROL BLADES AND HAMMER INSERTS_______________________________
DISASSEMBLY FOR THE CHANGING OF BLADES
AND HAMMER PELLETS________________________________________________
DISASSEMBLY FOR THE INSPECTION OF THE COUNTER-BLADE __________
ADJUSTMENT OF THE ROTOR BELTS ___________________________________
DESCRIPTION AND HANDLING ____________________________
DESCRIPTION OF THE ENGINE AND CONTROL PANEL ___________________
ANTI-JAMMING SYSTEM 'VarioStress'_____________________________________
THE RESERVOIRS_______________________________________________________
EMERGENCY STOP BUTTONS ____________________________________________
TROUBLESHOOTING _____________________________________
SPECIFICATIONS_________________________________________
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INPI PATENT _________________________________________ 6

ELECTRIC CIRCUIT _______________________________________
HYDRAULICS DIAGRAM ________________________________
HYDRAULIC HOSES IDENTIFICATION ___________________
SAELEN DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ________
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PATENT FOR INVENTION
Intellectual property law-Books VI
GRANTING DECISION
The General Manager of the National Institute of industrial property has decided
that invention patent # ##-##### the text of which is appended shall be delivered to:
SAELEN S.N.S. Company - FR
The delivery produces its effects for a period of twenty years starting on the date
of deposit of the application, under reserve of payment of the annual royalties.
Mention of the delivery is made in the Official Bulletin of industrial property ###/## of
##:##:## (publication # # ### ###).

We first of all wish to thank you for having chosen this equipment and for the trust you
have placed in us.
It is important to carefully read this manual in order to obtain maximum satisfaction from
the equipment.
Although the machine is of simple design and is easy to use, we advise you to carefully
read this notice before using it.
Although your multi-plant shredder is safe, efficient and simple to use, you should become
fully acquainted with the operating, maintenance and troubleshooting instructions
contained in this manual.
This user manual covers all the operating functions of the COUGAR shredder. Keep it
within reach for further reference. For additional information, technical data or additional
copies of this manual, please contact your dealer.
Safety instructions:
This equipment is only designed for the crushing and shredding of
plants.
Besides crushing and shredding plants, the equipment should only
be used by people over the age of 16.
The equipment should only be used by someone who is in good
physical condition with a degree of technical knowledge.
Maintenance work should be carried out by a qualified technician. All assembly, disas-
sembly and/or specific maintenance work should be carried out by an authorised distribu-
tor. Before working or carrying out maintenance on the equipment, always remove the ig-
nition key.
Operator orientation: The directions left, right, forward and backward are given in
this manual as seen by the operator at his work station, facing the feed hopper.
INTRODUCTION
L
Left R Right
F Front
B Behind

Safety instructions:
This equipment is only designed for the shredding of wood and plants.
The COUGAR machine cannot be used for any other purpose
than the shredding of wood and plants.
The equipment should only be used by people over the age of 16.
This machine should only be used by someone who is in good physical condition with a
degree of technical knowledge.
Maintenance and repair work should be carried out by a qualified technician. All assembly,
disassembly and/or specific maintenance work should be carried out by an authorised
distributor.
Before working or carrying out maintenance on the equipment, always remove the ignition
key.
When carrying out maintenance on the equipment, carefully follow the instructions.
Eliminate pieces of metal, plastic, rubber and any other material that may be mixed in with
the waste.
Always wear protective goggles, work gloves and ear protection;
The machine must under no circumstances be used to transport equipment, material or
people.
The machine cannot be used to push or pull anything.
Battery acid is very corrosive. Avoid all contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Rinse any
splashes immediately with water and consult a doctor as necessary.
Always disconnect the cable connected to the + battery terminal before touching the electric
circuit
Always keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Carry out all maintenance on the equipment in a well-lit area.
Follow the safety standards given in the user and maintenance manual for the engine.
Keep children away from the machine whilst it is in operation or when carrying out
maintenance work on it. Do not work in a confined space. Do not run the engine in an
unventilated area (risk of CO²poisoning).
INTRODUCTION

When ordering replacement parts or requesting technical information, always have the serial
number of your COUGAR shredder ready.
The manufacturer’s plate is on the front left of the chassis.
Serial number
The serial number is located as indicated
in the photo.
It is always a five figure number and is
sometimes followed by a letter.
LOCATION OF THE
SERIAL NUMBER

WARRANTY
SAELEN guarantees the parts of its shredders against any defect that could affect their
correct functioning. The guarantee applies in all cases where the damage is not the result of
improper use, misuse or negligence, accident, act of God or any other circumstance beyond
the control of SAELEN. This guarantee covers a period of one year starting on the date of
delivery to the customer and is limited to the replacement of defective parts and/or of labour.
CLAIMS
A claim in due form shall be presented to SAELEN by the original purchaser, for inspection
by an authorized representative of the company.
LIMITED LIABILITY
The present guarantee replaces all other express and implicit guarantees as well as all
presumed obligations and liabilities. We do not accept or authorise a third party to endorse a
liability concerning the sale of a plant shredder.
This guarantee does not apply to any shredder that has been modified outside of our
workshops and that, according to SAELEN standards, would be affected in terms of its
operation, safety and service life.
This guarantee does not cover parts and accessories that are already under the guarantee of
their manufacturer and the servicing of which is covered by the latter’s administration.
Service items such as lubricants, belts, paint and similar are not subject to guarantee.
USER MANUAL
The purchaser acknowledges having received instructions concerning the correct operation
of the shredder and also acknowledges that SAELEN does not assume any responsibility
resulting from the use of this product other than that described in the user manual supplied at
the time of purchase.
DO NOT FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR
WARRANTY OTHERWISE IT WILLBECOME INVALID.
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Section: Services / Warranty

You are responsible for the safe use and the maintenance of your plant shredder. You
should thus ensure that whoever uses, maintains and works with the equipment has
knowledge of the operating and maintenance methods as well as the safety measures to
apply as described in this manual. The user manual informs you of the safety procedures
to follow when using the plant shredder.
Remember that you are responsible for the safety of the equipment and should take all
precautions in order to protect yourself and those around you. Ensure that EVERYBODY
who works with this equipment knows how to operate and maintain it. The prevention of
accidents is of the utmost importance. Follow the safety measures explained in this
manual in order to prevent all injury.
-Before using the plant shredder, it is the duty of the owner to ensure that all
possible operators or employees have the user instructions.
- The most important safety feature of this equipment is a safe operator. It is the
operator’s duty to read and understand all the safety and operating instructions and to
scrupulously follow them in order to prevent accidents.
-No one should handle the COUGAR shredder if they have not read and
understood the machine’s instructions. An operator who has not read and understood the
instructions exposes himself and others to the risk of accidents.
-It is not authorised to modify the equipment in any way whatsoever. Any
unauthorized modification could affect its operation and safety, and possibly reduce
the service life of the equipment.
THINK CAUTION!
WORK IN COMPLETE SAFETY.
SAFETY

1) Read and understand the user manual and all the
safety symbols before operating, maintaining,
unjamming or adjusting the plant shredder.
2) Keep a first aid kit in case of accident.
Keep it in a visible place.
3) Keep a fire extinguisher within reach in case of fire.
Keep it in a visible place.
4) Use appropriate protective equipment. Here are a just a few
suggestions; do not limit yourself to them:
-Helmet and ear protection
-Work shoes with non-slip, steel soles.
- Protective goggles
-Work gloves and waterproof
clothing
5) Never operate without the protector.
6) Move people, especially children, away from the machine when in
operation.
GENERAL SAFETY

Read and understand the user manual and all the safety symbols
before operating, maintaining, unjamming or adjusting the plant
shredder.
Meaning of safety stickers.
Ear protection
Protective goggles
Work gloves and waterproof clothing
Danger rotating blades
Minimum engine
speed Maximum engine speed
Lubrication point
GENERAL SAFETY
Rotation commands of the conveyor belt:
Chipping material (forward operation)
1: Unlocking the finger indexing
2: Pull the handle rearward
Stop the rotation of the feed rolls
0: Location locked by the finger indexing
Releasing material (backward)
1: Unlocking the finger indexing
2: Push the stick forward

1) Read and understand the user manual and all the safety symbols before operating,
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unjamming the machine.
2) Install and ensure that all the protectors and guards are securely attached before
starting or working the machine.
3) Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
4) Before carrying out maintenance on, adjusting, repairing or unjamming the machine,
put the engine into idle speed using the accelerator handle, wait until all moving parts
have stopped, stop the engine.
5) Place all controls to neutral before starting the machine.
6) Move people, especially children, away from the machine before starting it.
7) Wear appropriate protection for the work undertaken.
8) Always ensure the machine is in a
horizontal position when connected up.
In order to prevent the machine from
wobbling, always work in a horizontal
position if the machine is disconnected.
9) During shredding, there is the risk of the
projection of chips within a radius of 10
metres.
SAFE USE

1) Follow all the instructions in the user manual concerning the operating, maintenance
and safety of the machine.
2) Before carrying out maintenance on, adjusting, repairing or unjamming the machine,
put the engine into idle speed using the accelerator handle, declutch the machine and wait
until all the moving parts have stopped, stop the engine, remove the ignition key.
3) Ensure that all the protectors and guards are securely attached after carrying out
maintenance on or servicing the shredder.
4) Warning! Keep hands, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
5) Install and ensure that all the protectors and guards are securely attached before starting
or working the machine.
6) Never wear badly cut, loose or frayed clothing when working on the command system
components.
CONSIGNES DE FONCTIONNEMENT
Read the operating instructions before use.
The fuel should be free of water and impurities.
Ensure the fastenings are secure after 30 hours, then every 150
hours.
Follow the lubrication schedule.
Do not unjam the machine with the starter or the clutch.
SAFE MAINTENANCE

1) Follow the highway code in force.
2) Ensure that your equipment is always equipped with working signalling lights that are clean and visible
to other drivers.
3) Reduce your speed on country roads and bumpy surfaces.
Hitching to a vehicle:
Always hitch the shredder in a horizontal position in order to prevent the
machine from tipping backwards AND check that the tow bar’s nut joints
are secure on a daily basis to prevent jolting which would damage the
hitch and tow system and reduce its lifespan.
Coupling wear indicator:
Check the wear indicator each time you hitch the machine to a vehicle.
Systematically change the vehicle’s coupler head and/or hitch ball if the indicator is in the
MINUS zone to avoid losing the shredder when going over road humps or when reversing
up a curb.
YOU WILLBE HELD RESPONSIBLE IN CASE OFANACCIDENT
Coupler head and/or hitch
ball in good state Worn coupler head and/or
hitch ball
SAFE MAINTENANCE

DESCRIPTION
The Saelen Cougar multi-plant shredder is intended for the
shredding of plants and branches up to (110 mm) 4,33 Inch in diameter.
The machine includes the following main components:
(A): chassis
(B): engine and its various drives
(C): shredding unit
(D): discharge shaft
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND FUNCTIONS

A. The chassis.
The chassis supports the various components of the shredder. It allows the independent
movement of the machine.
B. The engine and its drives.
The petrol or diesel heat engine is located above the shredding unit. It supplies the energy
required to drive the rotor and the hydraulic circuit’s oil pump (1).
The engines are the Vanguard 18 Hp two-cylinder petrol engine, wo-cylinder engine, at
3600rpm. For additional information on these engine, please refer to the manufacturer’s
manual.
The outlet drive shaft is equipped with a pulley (2) activating two belts that drive the
shredding rotor. The tension of the belts is adjusted using the lever (3).
The hydraulic circuit’s oil pump, located on the heat engine, activates the hydraulic motor
of the feed drum.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND FUNCTIONS

C. The shredding unit.
The unit is composed of a feed hopper (3), a serrated feed roller (4)and a shredding rotor.
Roller cylinder.
This carries the material at constant speed toward the shredding rotor. An anti-
jamming system stops it when the speed of the rotor becomes too slow (jam in the
shredding unit). It automatically starts up again when the rotor regains sufficient speed
to shred correctly.
It can be run in both directions (forward and reverse run) using the bar located
underneath the rear of the feed hopper.
Shredding rotor.
The key element of the machine, it shreds the material carried by the feed roller.
It has a fixed speed.
The hydraulic motor of the feed drum is activated using the bar (1) located underneath the
rear of the feed hopper after first unlocked the finger indexing (2) .
D. The discharge shaft
This discharges the shredded material. The upper part can be swivelled 360° in a horizontal
position. Its cap is adjustable in a vertical position.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND FUNCTIONS

INSPECTION PRIOR TO SWITCHING ON
Every operator should read and fully understand all the guidelines and should follow the
safety measures given in this section to ensure the safe and efficient operating of the
shredder. A list of checks to be carried out prior to use is provided to the user. It is
essential that this list is adhered to for the safety of all and to keep the machine in good
condition.
The following points should be checked before using the machine:
1) Is the machine sufficiently lubricated in accordance with the lubrication schedule as
indicated in the user manual?
2) Check the different engine levels, i.e.:
the engine oil level
the petrol level or the diesel oil level
3) Ensure that the air filter is clean.
4) Check the oil level of the hydraulic system.
5) Lock the lever command position ameneur on “0”
STARTING