Stocks AG Micro Meter Vari Speed User manual

Original Instructions, Revision 1 August 2020
MICRO METER
Vari Speed
Original Operating Manual and parts list
Read carefully before installation and
operation
This document must not be copied duplicated or distributed without prior consent .
All and patent rights apply
STOCKS AG LIMITED, CROMWELL ROAD, WISBECH, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UK.
Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail] www.stocks-ag.co.uk

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Index 2020
Section Page No.
2Index 2
3-1General information 3
3-2Technical data 3
3-3Intended use 3
3-4Unintended use 3
4Contents of the EC Declaration of Conformity 4
5Contents of the UKCA Declaration of Conformity 5
6-1Machine identification 6
6-2Warranty 6
7Safety 7
8-1Emergency Stop Instructions 8
8-2Maintenance 8
9Safety warning decals and safety signs 9
10-1Clearing a blockage 10
10-2Storage 10
10-3OPTIONAL Heavy Duty Waterproof Cover 10
10-4Disposal 10
11 Machine Mounting 11
12-1Electrical Components 12
12-2 Electrical Connections 12
13 Control Boxes 13
14-1Feed Shaft Speed 14
14-2Feed Roller Adjustment 14
15-1 OPTIONAL Add On Units 15
15-2OPTIONAL Combi Units 15
15-3OPTIONAL Nematicide Kit 15
16-1Product Calibration 16
16-2Calibration catch and weigh test 16
17 Parts drawing 17
18 Parts list (page 1) 18
19 Parts list (page 2) 19

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3-1 General information
Congratulations on your Micro Metre purchase;
Please check the machine for any transport damage upon re-
ceipt and advise your supplier of any problems immediately.
Late claims regarding any damage may be rejected.
IMPORTANT
This Operating Manual forms part of the machine and must be readily available for the operator
who must read and follow the points covered before use
3-2 Technical data
Model: Micro Meter Vari Speed
60 litre hopper capacity;
Net weight: 36kg
Dimensions (W x D x H) 102 x 32 x 48 cm (boxed 104 x 41 x 54 cm)
Operating Voltage 12v; Power requirement 10 amps Motor outputs: 120W
Noise level: 65dB
3-3 Intended use
This machine has been designed to be mounting onto any non folding parent implements such as power
harrows, seed drills, planters, and vineyard interrow equipment to safely apply a large variety of seeds such
as OSR, grass, clover, kale, stubble turnips and can also be used to apply slug pellets, granular products
such as Avadex ® and low rate application of prilled or starter fertilisers for the agricultural, horticultural
and amenity sector.
Each hopper will cover up to 1.5m width for an even broadcast effect or to a wider width if band sowing.
For grass seed application our high output machine fitted with deep groove feed rollers may be required.
The operator alone bears the associated risk if used for unintended use.
Intended use also includes compliance with the conditions for operation, maintenance, and repairs.
The implement may only be used, maintained and repaired by persons who have relevant experience and
aware of the risks involved.
The manufacturer is not liable for any resulting damage if the machine is used for any other purpose than
the intended use also includes compliance with the conditions for operation, maintenance, and repairs pre-
scribed within this instruction manual .
This machine should not be used in the rain or during a thunderstorm.
The applicable accident prevention regulations as well as the other generally safety-related, occupational
health and road traffic regulations must also be observed.
Specifications descriptions and illustrations in this manual are accurate at the time of this publication but
may be subject to change this manual are correct at the time of printing but we reserve the right to change
and improve them. This machine is designed with safety in mind.
Maintenance and servicing in accordance with this manual will ensure safe operation and reliability of your
machine for many years
3-4 Unintended use
This machine is not designed to apply large seeds, abrasive materials such as sand & grit, or salt products
Machines are not designed to be tipped when in work
*Avadex ® is a Trademark used under licence by Gowan Crop Protection Ltd

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E.C. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Machine Type: Mounted Agricultural Implement - Pellet and Seed application broadcasters
Model(s): Fan Jet Pro All Variants & Versions
Fan Jet Pro Plus All Variants & Versions
Fan Jet Twin All Variants & Versions
Fan Jet Mini All Variants & Versions
Fan Jet Duo All Variants & Versions
Turbo Jet All Variants & Versions
Rotor Meter All Variants & Versions
Rotor Meter Air Force All Variants & Versions
Micro Meter All Variants & Versions
Maxi Meter All Variants & Versions
Serial No. ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Manufacturer: Stocks Ag Ltd
Cromwell Road
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire PE14 OSD
United Kingdom
This is to declare that the above machine conforms to the relevant Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, implemented in the United Kingdom by Statutory Instrument 2008 No.
1597 – The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended.
The following standards have been applied in the design and construction of this machine:
BS EN ISO 12100: 2010 Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general principles for design – Basic
terminology, methodology.
BS EN ISO 4254-1: 2015 Agricultural machinery – Safety - General requirements
BS EN ISO 4254-8: 2018 Agricultural machinery – Safety – Solid fertilizer distributors.
BS EN ISO 13854: 2019 Safety of machinery – Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the
human body.
BS EN ISO 13857: 2019 Safety of machinery – Safety distances to prevent hazard zones
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabeing reached by the upper and lower limbs.
The manufacturer stated above holds the technical file for this machine.
Signed on behalf of Stocks Ag Ltd
Name: J Woolway
Date: 06th August 2020
Position: Managing Director
t. [phone] f. [phone] e. [e-mail]

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UKCA. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Machine Type: Mounted Agricultural Implement - Pellet and Seed application broadcasters
Model(s): Fan Jet Pro All Variants & Versions
Fan Jet Pro Plus All Variants & Versions
Fan Jet Twin All Variants & Versions
Fan Jet Mini All Variants & Versions
Fan Jet Duo All Variants & Versions
Turbo Jet All Variants & Versions
Rotor Meter All Variants & Versions
Rotor Meter Air Force All Variants & Versions
Micro Meter All Variants & Versions
Maxi Meter All Variants & Versions
Serial No. ……………………………………………………………………………………………
Manufacturer: Stocks Ag Ltd
Cromwell Road
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire PE14 OSD
United Kingdom
This is to declare that the above machine conforms to the relevant Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, implemented in the United Kingdom by Statutory Instrument 2008 No.
1597 – The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 as amended.
The following standards have been applied in the design and construction of this machine:
BS EN ISO 12100: 2010 Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general principles for design – Basic
terminology, methodology.
BS EN ISO 4254-1: 2015 Agricultural machinery – Safety - General requirements
BS EN ISO 4254-8: 2018 Agricultural machinery – Safety – Solid fertilizer distributors.
BS EN ISO 13854: 2019 Safety of machinery – Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the
human body.
BS EN ISO 13857: 2019 Safety of machinery – Safety distances to prevent hazard zones
aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaabeing reached by the upper and lower limbs.
The manufacturer stated above holds the technical file for this machine.
Signed on behalf of Stocks Ag Ltd
Name: J Woolway
Date: 01st December 2020
Position: Managing Director
t. [phone] f. [phone] e. [e-mail]