SaMASZ FISHER User manual

SaMASZ Sp. z o.o.
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16-060 Zabłudów
Polska
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e-mail: [email protected]
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Serial number
Translation of the original
operator’s manual
ENGLISH
IN0937EN001
13.04.2016
EDITION No. 1
HYDRAULIC FRONT-LOADER
EXTENSION ARM
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Vocabulary:
✓Fisher – extension arm, tooling carrier.
✓Cooperating device – mowing head, attachment type: PT3-190, PT4-250, PG 150, PG
200.
✓Vehicle – machine other than tractor, at which the Fisher machine is mounted (e.g.
telescopic loader).
Well-proven design and quality materials ensure high reliability and durability of SaMASZ
products.
We congratulate you on the purchase of your new SaMASZ machine and wish you much pleasure
and the very best experience from its operation.
GENERAL WARNING:
When operating the machine please comply with the warnings
and safety regulations shown throughout this manual by this
safety alert symbol.
WARNING!
The machine must not be operated by persons who have not
familiarized themselves with contents of this manual as well as by
personnel not holding the required authorizations to operate
tractors and telescopic loaders, children in particular.
WARNING!
Shifting the extension arm with mounted support feet may
damage the feet!
DO NOT
operate the machine when any unauthorized person is within
the danger area of 50m.
NOTE:
Keep this manual for future use.

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Contents page
1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE ....................................................................................................... 4
2. INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 4
3. PROPER AND INTENDED USE ...................................................................................................... 4
3.1. Technical data.....................................................................................................................................5
3.2. Design and working principle................................................................................................................6
3.2.1. Mounting work heads......................................................................................................................7
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts ....................................................................................................7
4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.............................................................................................................. 7
4.1. General safety rules and regulations.....................................................................................................7
4.2. Transport ............................................................................................................................................9
4.2.1. Moving machine onto another vehicle for transport..........................................................................9
4.3. Residual risk......................................................................................................................................11
4.3.1. Residual risk assessment..............................................................................................................12
4.4. Operator's qualifications ....................................................................................................................12
4.5. Safety labels and their meaning..........................................................................................................12
5. OPERATION............................................................................................................................14
5.1. Attaching the carrier to the vehicle .....................................................................................................14
5.2. Attaching work head to the carrier......................................................................................................16
5.3. Preparing the machine for transport ...................................................................................................17
5.4. Moving the extension arm with mowing head from transport to working position..................................17
5.4.1. Side position.................................................................................................................................18
5.4.2. Central position ............................................................................................................................19
5.5. Operation ..........................................................................................................................................20
5.5.1. Operating control panel.................................................................................................................21
5.6. Operating hydraulics ..........................................................................................................................21
5.7. Maintenance and service....................................................................................................................21
5.7.1. Daily maintenance ........................................................................................................................21
5.7.2. After-season maintenance.............................................................................................................22
5.7.3. Storage ........................................................................................................................................22
6. LUBRICATION .........................................................................................................................22
7. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE....................................................................................................23
8. MALFUNCTIONS AND THEIR REPAIRS.........................................................................................23
9. REPAIR AND WITHDRAWAL FROM USE........................................................................................24
10. WARRANTY CARD .............................................................................................................24
11. WARRANTY TERMS ...........................................................................................................25
11.1. Warranty claim procedures ..............................................................................................................25
11.2. Warranty repairs record ...................................................................................................................26

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1. IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE
Data place is mounted to the extension arm's beam and to the mowing head in the place shown
in Fig. 1.
Fig. 1. Data plate location
Data plate includes:
❑name and address of the manufacturer,
❑CE marking means, that the produce conforms to
2006/42/EC Directive and harmonized standards,
❑machine symbol,
❑date of manufacture,
❑model year,
❑version number,
❑machine weight,
❑id number,
❑barcode.
NOTE:
It is forbidden to drive the machine on public roads with damaged, illegible or
missing identification plate.
2. INTRODUCTION
❑This operator’s manual should be considered as the machine's basic equipment. If the machine is
handed over to another user, it should be in working condition, and include this operator's manual,
EC declaration of conformity and its basic equipment.
❑This operator’s manual is essential for safe and proper use of this machine and should be read
before anyone operates this machine.
❑The machine is manufactured according to international safety rules.
❑Respecting recommendations herein shall ensure use safety.
❑Please contact the manufacturer if you have any queries relating to the operation and service of the
machine.
❑This operator's manual remains an integral part of the machine's equipment.
3. PROPER AND INTENDED USE
The FISHER carrier enables aggregation of work heads such as PG 150, PG 200, PT3-190 and PT4-
250 with front loaders on tractors and loaders. Application of the carrier allows for performing simple
municipal works such as branch, hedge trimming, etc. with no need of using an extension arm.

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WARNING!
Use of the machine for purposes other than mentioned herein is forbidden.
Improper use can be dangerous and may lead to voiding of the warranty. The
machine should be operated, maintained and repaired only by personnel who
are familiarized with its detailed specifications and safety rules and procedures.
Tampering with the machine may lead to relieving the manufacturer of any
responsibility for resulting damages.
3.1. Technical data
The SaMASZ manufactured carrier features the following parameters (Tab. 1):
Tab. 1. Specification
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Minimum transport dimensions:
Length [mm]
760
Width [mm]
2200
Height [mm]
940 (620 – without feet)
Parking feet
2 pcs
Control
Vehicle's hydraulics / operator's panel
Required hydraulic connectors
2 pairs (4 hoses),
I pair - double acting - to control the side shift and turn
cylinders;
II pair - single acting - header operation (PT saw -
return hose with case drain);
Hydraulic pressure [bar]
210
Required electric connectors
12V (lighter outlet)
Working range from inside loader [mm]:
PT
1750 - 2810
PG
1670 - 2730
Movement range:
Work head rotation [ ° ]
100
Side shift [mm]
1060
Weight with mounting frame [kg]
250
Max. oil flow capacity for head feeding [l/min]
100

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3.2. Design and working principle
Fig. 2. Parts of machine
1 –Hitch,
6 –Holder with mounting plate,
2 –Extension cylinder,
7 –Control panel,
3 –Extension arm,
8 –Support feet,
4 –Rotary arm,
9 –Linkage frame,
5 –Rotation cylinder,
10 –Safety breakaway device.
The carrier is equipped with removable hitch (1), therefore enabling the machine to be
aggregated with various vehicles. Extension arm (3) mounted in linkage frame (9) enables tooling
movement over the distance of 1.06m, and holder with mounting plate (6) rotates the attached tooling
by 100°.
Demountable support feet (8) facilitate removal of the carrier with the mounted work head. The
Fisher machine is equipped with safety breakaway device (10) to reduce damages to a minimum on
contact with solid obstacles when operating. Control panel (7) enables selection of hydraulic parts to
be fed from the vehicle..
1
2
3
7
8
9
4
6
1
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3.2.1. Mounting work heads
To mount a work head on the FISHER carrier, use mounting plate shown in Fig. 3.
Fig. 3. Work head mounting plate
3.3. Standard equipment and spare parts
The FISHER carrier is sold with the following standard equipment:
❑Warranty card,
❑Operator's manual with list of spare parts,
❑Spray paint (150ml).
Optional extra equipment for the FISHER carrier:
❑Counterweight for EURO II hitch,
❑Lock for EURO II hitch,
❑Hitch frames.
4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
4.1. General safety rules and regulations
❑The carrier should be controlled only from the operator's station. Do not leave the controls before
the machine operation is over.
❑Before leaving the operator's station, lock the controls to prevent any unexpected machine
movements.
❑No person should stand within danger area which is a minimum of 50m from any operating part.
Keep utmost attention when operating near roads, road shoulders and when cutting branches (risk
of being hit by stones and other debris.).
❑Any maintenance and -adjustment work is allowed only after having stopped the drive.
❑When driving on public roads always respect the local traffic regulations concerning warning lights.
WARNING!
Any maintenance and repair works on the carrier with work head mounted
should be done after the tractor's drive has been disconnected, and all rotating
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WARNING!
Be certain that children are at a safe distance away from the machine during
both the machine's operation and standstill.
❑Any time when performing repairs on the machine lifted with front loader's or loader's arms, be
certain to secure it against falling with a support.
❑When operating the machine, make sure the tractor is always equipped with the operator's cabin.
❑Never start the machine if persons or animals are present around the machine.
❑Respect safety labels regarding hazards, and warning signs placed on the machine.
❑Before you start the vehicle, the Fisher carrier is aggregated with, make sure that all drives are
turned off and the levers that turn the hydraulics are in neutral position.
❑Never leave the vehicle’s engine running without supervision. Before you leave the vehicle, turn off
the engine and remove the key from its ignition.
❑Never operate the machine when driving backwards.
❑Never get onto the machine.
❑Permissible inclination of the machine on a slope when working and during transport is 8°.
Exceeding this incline can result in machine overturn.
❑Never stand between vehicle and machine unless the aggregation is secured against moving by
the vehicle’s brake.
❑When the parts of the machine need replacement, use only original spare parts as described in the
spare parts list.
❑Hydraulic hoses should be periodically checked and if any damage to the hoses have occurred or
if they have been used more than the required period, replace with new ones. Replace only with
hoses conforming to the manufacturer's specifications.
❑Period of use of hydraulic hoses should not exceed 5 years (including storage time).
❑Before any service works on the hydraulics, stop the vehicle's engine and take the ignition key out.
❑Do not drain oil onto the ground, to the sewerage system, into rivers or lakes. For temporal storage
of used oils use tight tanks only.
❑Used oils contain substances harmful for the natural environment and should be delivered to a
proper used oil treatment plant.
❑Never use scotch tape to repair hydraulic hoses.
❑When connecting hydraulic hoses to the vehicle’s hydraulic connectors, make sure that there is no
pressure in both the vehicle’s and the machine’s hydraulic system.
❑Check, and if needed adjust, tightness of hydraulic connectors, as they can become loose during
the operation, what may lead to damaging the engine and the hydraulic pump.
❑When operating the hydraulics, always wear protective glasses and gloves. Hydraulic oil leaking
under pressure (16MPa) may penetrate the skin and cause its infection thereafter. If this occurred,
immediately visit a doctor.
❑The machine should be stored under a roof and in a way as to not be hazardous both to people or
animals.
❑Mount and dismount the machine on even and paved surface while keeping particular attention.
❑Before moving, make sure whether there are no unauthorised personnel directly nearby the
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❑For any break in the machinery operation turn off the drive.
❑Periodically check bolts and other fasteners. Do not operate with damaged or worn fasteners.
❑Do not operate the machine after dusk.
❑Do not leave the aggregate on slopes without any protection.
❑Do not leave the tractor's cabin or loader when driving.
❑In the event of a serious failure, stop the machine's drive, turn off the vehicle's engine and take out
the ignition key. Then call for technical service, and if an accident (in this case: road accident)
occurs, respect first aid rules and contact responsible authorities.
❑Do not transport any persons on the machine.
4.2. Transport
❑Have all persons (children in particular) not involved in the actual work with the machine move
away from the area and limit the zone where the operations are to be carried out.
❑For transport convert the machine to transport position (it. 5.3).
❑Before the vehicle mounted machine is set in its transport position, make sure that all rotating
parts have come to a complete standstill.
❑Do not drive over 25 km/h.
❑Drive slower if road conditions are poor, especially on irregular surfaces or steep slopes.
4.2.1. Moving machine onto another vehicle for transport
The driver and the carrier are responsible for the machine's transport safety. Any equipment and
parts must be secured for transport. To put the machine onto another vehicle in a safe way, please obey
the following rules:
❑Grab machine by any lifting devices only in places indicated by hook sign (Fig. 5),
❑For machine lifting, use only lifting devices with hoisting capacity larger than machine’s weight
shown in data plate. This also applies to ropes and chains used for lifting,
❑Do not lift if transport belts, belt suspensions, ropes are damaged. Whenever damage to these
parts occurs, replace with new ones,
❑When mounting slings, chains, handles etc., always set the machine's centre of gravity properly
(Fig. 4),
❑To safely support the machine, use belts of adequate length so that the angle between them is no
greater than 120°, and the angle between the strand and the vertical is no greater than 60°,
❑Collapsible parts should be blocked in transport position,
❑No one should be within the range of action of the machine lifting when any transporting operations
are being carried out,
❑The machine should be protected from shifting on the vehicle's trailer,
❑Before transporting in the given position (Fig. 5), check whether the rotary arm is secured with pin
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Fig. 4. Location of centre of gravity
Fig. 5. Moving machine onto another vehicle
WARNING!
The person in charge of the machine's transport shall be responsible for
securing the danger area and performing the work.
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4.3. Residual risk
Despite the fact that the manufacturer of the machines has taken great care in the design and
manufacturing of the machines, certain risks during machine operation and maintenance are
unavoidable.
Major source of risk follows performance of these operations:
❑operation by individuals who have not read the operator's manual and safety labels,
❑operation by persons under influence of alcohol or other substances,
❑not being cautious during transportation and moving the machine during operation,
❑presence of persons and animals within the machine operation range,
❑performing servicing and machine adjustments with the engine on.
1. Danger of machine entanglement
This risk occurs when (1) changing position of the machine, (2) operating near rotating parts, and
(3) working without safety guards.
During operation, maintenance and adjustment, always wear protective gloves, shoes and
clothing without loose elements, belts, etc. Always respect warnings on safety labels attached to the
machine.
2. Danger of cutting injury
This risk is present when replacing working parts with sharp edges. During any maintenance and
repair works, always wear safety gloves.
3. Danger of injury from liquid ejection out of hydraulic system
When connecting hydraulic hoses to and from both the vehicle’s and the tooling carrier's
hydraulic connectors, make sure that there is no pressure in both the vehicle’s and the machine’s
hydraulic system.
When operating the hydraulics, always wear protective glasses and gloves. Regularly check
hydraulic hoses for leaks.
WARNING!
Residual risk results from the machine operator's fault.
4. Forbidden actions
During machine’s operation, do not do the following:
❑never unblock the machine, make any regulations or repairs of the machine while it is in motion,
❑never change order of operation and maintenance activities described in operator’s manual,
❑never operate the machine when it is not in working order or has damaged safety guards,
❑never get your hands and legs close to rotating parts of the machine,
❑during repair and maintenance of the machine, always comply with descriptions included in
operator’s manual; always do these activities when the vehicle’s drive is off,
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❑never operate the machine under influence of alcohol, drugs, or strong medicines that impair your
attention,
❑do not wear clothes or jewellery that are too loose or too tight. Too loose clothing or jewellery may
be pulled in by the rotating parts of the machine,
❑the machine should not be operated by children or by handicapped people.
When describing residual risk, the work head complies with the state of the art in technology on
the date it was manufactured.
WARNING!
Despite following the specified instructions and prohibitions, residual risk is still
present.
4.3.1. Residual risk assessment
Such risk can be minimized by doing the following:
❑thorough familiarizing yourself with operator’s manual,
❑allow no persons within the machine operation range,
❑adjust, maintain and lubricate the machine with the engine off,
❑only skilled persons should perform repairs of the machine,
❑operate the machine after having learned the operator’s manual,
❑protect the machine against access of children and any unauthorized personnel,
residual risk when operating the machine may be limited to a necessary minimum.
When the risk of exposure to noise cannot be avoided or eliminated by any protective
means or organization of work, the employer must:
1) provide the operator with individual means of noise protection if the noise level in
work place exceeds 80 dB.
2) provide the operator with individual means of noise protection and supervise the
correctness of its usage, if the noise level in work place reaches or exceeds
85 dB.
4.4. Operator's qualifications
The machine and tractor's operator should hold license to drive a tractor, i.e. of the following
categories: B or C (C1) or D (D1). Holding a license to drive a tractor with a trailer is also acceptable;
this applies to categories: T or B+E or C+E or D+E. To operate the machine no special medical
certificates, or additional qualifications are required. It is sufficient to receive instructions given by the
SaMASZ personnel at the machine commissioning.
4.5. Safety labels and their meaning
WARNING!
a) All warning labels are clean and legible,
b) All lost or damaged labels are replaced by ordering new decals from your
dealer or supplier,
c) New labels can also be ordered from manufacturer.

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N-03
Read the operator’s manual
before putting the machine into
operation
N-04
While making repairs the machine
must be stopped
N-07
Operating is forbidden when any
person is within the danger area
of 50 m / 170 ft.
N-11
Lubrication points
N-40
Signs indicating transport holders
N-50
Do not stay in the swinging area of
machine’s parts
N-52
Wear protective gloves
N-117
Avoid fluid escaping under
pressure
WARNING!
Any spare part used for repair of the machine should have all warning decals
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Fig. 6. Warning decals placed on the machine
5. OPERATION
WARNING!
For the machine storing period, cylinder rods are lubricated at SaMASZ with
protective grease in order to protect them against weather conditions that can
shorten their service life. Before any operation with the machine remove excess
grease coming out of cylinder rods.
5.1. Attaching the carrier to the vehicle
Mount the carrier on front loader's or loader-excavator's holder (Fig. 7) and secure as recommended
by the holder's manufacturer.
Du to hitch interchangeability, the Fisher carrier can be aggregated with various vehicles (Fig. 8).
Ask manufacturer or your dealer on hitch availability.

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Fig. 7. Attaching carrier to front loader
Fig. 8. The Fisher carrier connections

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After having mounted the carrier, connect hydraulic hoses (A) for side shift and tooling rotation
supply and hoses (B) for work head supply (PT circular saw, PG branch grinder) (Fig. 8). Remember to
adjust oil flow rate [L/min] to work head's demand – see Tab. 1.
WARNING!
If FISHER is aggregated with PT circular saw, the motor of which has no third oil
separation pipe, then the return hose (B - female connector) must be connected
to a connector on a vehicle with pressure-less return line. Otherwise hydraulic
motor can be damaged.
If the vehicle has no hydraulic connector with pressure-less return line, refer to
the instruction manual, or consult the vehicle's manufacturer where pressure-
less return line can be connected to the tank.
Depending on the type of vehicle, with which the carrier is aggregated, it is allowable to replace
connectors or extend hydraulic hoses on the user's own. If the oil flow rate is not adequate, SaMASZ
offers ZH hydraulic power pack to be mounted on the rear 3-point linkage, Cat. II with maximum flow of
130L/min – pressure 200bar.
WARNING!
Extending or using too thin hydraulic hoses for work head supply can lead to
overheating the pack, improper operation of the tooling attached or its damage.
Connect 3-pin controller plug (C) to corresponding socket on the machine, and lighter outlet (D)
to 12V cigarette outlet.
WARNING!
When connecting hydraulic hoses and electric cables to front loader's arms, in
machine rotation points, provide and leave some allowance, so that during the
operation they are not damaged.
5.2. Attaching work head to the carrier
The Fisher carrier enables aggregation of the following work heads: PG 150, PG 200, PT3-190, PT4-
250. To attach a work head to the carrier:
❑position the vehicle and the carrier set, so that the holder with mounting plate (Fig. 2, item 6)
overlaps the head's plate;
❑using six M14 bolt connections (B) joint the two plates together. Tighten the bolts with torque
corresponding to their property classes (Tab. 2). Central M30 bolt connection (C) is not required,
however it facilitates the head rotation by 180°, if needed;
❑connect hydraulic connectors (D) and secure the hoses by clipping them with chain (E) (Fig. 9).

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Fig. 9. Attaching work head to the carrier
To detach a work head, follow the same steps, position the machine on an even ground and turn
the vehicle's drive on. Then disconnect the push-in fittings and loosen bolts in mounting holder.
WARNING!
The carrier is equipped with a set of hydraulic push-in fittings for quick work
head mounting and demounting.
5.3. Preparing the machine for transport
To prepare the machine for transport do the following:
❑lift the machine approx. 0.2m above the ground;
❑remove support feet (A) (Fig. 9);
❑check whether rotary arm is secured with pin (S) (Fig. 5), otherwise – secure the arm with pin;
❑if the carrier has circular saw or branch trimmer mounted on, protect the sharp edges.
5.4. Moving the extension arm with mowing head from transport to working position
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5.4.1. Side position
To set the machine in side position, do the following (Fig. 10):
❑In order to improve safety lower the machine as low as possible and set it in such way that axis of
rotation (P) of the arm is vertical;
❑Unlock and remove pin (S), turn the arm by 180° and secure again with pin (S) – longitudinal opening;
❑Install safety breakaway device (D) by joining the rotary arm with the extension arm.
Fig. 10. Setting carrier in side working position
180°
(P)
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5.4.2. Central position
To set the machine in central position, do the following (Fig. 11):
❑In order to improve safety lower the machine as low as possible and set it in such way that axis of
rotation (P) of the arm is vertical;
❑Unlock and remove pin (S), and then deflect the arm;
❑Install safety breakaway device (D) in the place shown by joining the rotary arm with the
suspension frame.
Fig. 11. Setting carrier in central working position
(S)
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5.5. Operation
WARNING!
Before operating learn the operator's manual for the attached work head.
Please note that in working position, and with the arm extended to its maximum in particular, the
centre of gravity is shifted. To improve the vehicle's stability it is recommended that with EURO type
hitch – lock (A) counterweight (B) are used (Fig. 12).
Fig. 12. Counterweight on Fisher carrier
Fig. 13. Working position