Twose SLOPETRAK 400 FLAILHEAD User manual

Publication 1010
November 2021
Part No. 24215.10
1.3M GRASS / MULCHING FLAILHEAD
Operator Manual
SLOPETRAK
40
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FLAILHEAD

IMPORTANT
VERIFICATION OF WARRANTY REGISTRATION
Dealer Warranty Information & Registration Verification
It is imperative that the selling dealer registers this machine with McConnel Limited before
delivery to the end user –failure to do so may affect the validity of the machine warranty.
To register machines; log onto https://my.mcconnel.com and select ‘Machine Registration’
which can be found in the ‘Warranty’section of the site. Confirm to the customer that
the machine has been registered by completing the verification form below.
Registration Verification
Dealer Name:
……………………..……………………………………………………………..
Dealer Address:
…….…………………………………………………………………………..
Customer Name:
……………………..…………………………………………………………
Date of Warranty Registration:
……/……/...… Dealer Signature: ………………..………
Note to Customer / Owner
Please ensure the section above has been completed and signed by the dealer to verify
your machine has been registered with McConnel Limited.
IMPORTANT: During the initial ‘bedding in’ period of a new machine it is the customer’s responsibility
to regularly inspect all nuts, bolts and hose connections for tightness and re-tighten if required. New
hydraulic connections occasionally weep small amounts of oil as the seals and joints settle in –where
this occurs it can be cured by re-tightening the connection –refer to torque settings chart below. The
tasks stated above should be performed on an hourly basis during the first day of work and at least
daily thereafter as part of the machine’s general maintenance procedure.
CAUTION: DO NOT OVER TORQUE HYDRAULIC FITTINGS AND HOSES
Torque Settings for Hydraulic Fittings
Hydraulic Hose Ends
Port Adaptors with Bonded Seals
BSP
Setting
Metric
BSP
Setting
Metric
1/4”
18 Nm
19 mm
1/4”
34 Nm
19 mm
3/8”
31 Nm
22 mm
3/8”
47 Nm
22 mm
1/2”
49 Nm
27 mm
1/2”
102 Nm
27 mm
5/8”
60 Nm
30 mm
5/8”
122 Nm
30 mm
3/4”
80 Nm
32 mm
3/4”
149 Nm
32 mm
1”
125 Nm
41 mm
1”
203 Nm
41 mm
1.1/4”
190 Nm
50 mm
1.1/4”
305 Nm
50 mm
1.1/2”
250 Nm
55 mm
1.1/2”
305 Nm
55 mm
2”
420 Nm
70 mm
2”
400 Nm
70 mm
Serial No.

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WARRANTY POLICY
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
All machines must be registered, by the selling dealer with McConnel Ltd, before delivery to the end user.
On receipt of the goods it is the buyer’s responsibility to check that the Verification of Warranty
Registration in the Operator’s Manual has been completed by the selling dealer.
1. LIMITED WARRANTIES
1.01. All mounted machines supplied by McConnel Ltd are warranted to be free from defects in material
and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months, unless a
different period is specified.
All Self Propelled Machines supplied by McConnel Ltd are warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 12 months
or 1500 hours. Engine warranty will be specific to the Manufacturer of that unit.
1.02. All spare parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and purchased by the end user are warranted to be free from
defects in material and workmanship from the date of sale to the original purchaser for a period of 6
months. All parts warranty claims must be supported by a copy of the failed part invoice to the end
user. We cannot consider claims for which sales invoices are not available.
1.03. The warranty offered by McConnel Ltd is limited to the making good by repair or replacement for the
purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at its factory, to be defective under normal use
and service due to defects in material or workmanship. Returned parts must be complete and
unexamined. Pack the component(s) carefully so that any transit damage is avoided. All ports on
hydraulic items should be drained of oil and securely plugged to prevent seepage and foreign body
ingress. Certain other components, electrical items for example, may require particular care when
packing to avoid damage in transit.
1.04. This warranty does not extend to any product from which McConnel Ltd’s serial number plate has
been removed or altered.
1.05. The warranty policy is valid for machines registered in line with the terms and conditions detailed and
on the basis that the machines do not extend a period of 24 months or greater since their original
purchase date, that is the original invoice date from McConnel Limited.
Machines that are held in stock for more than 24 months cannot be registered for warranty.
1.06. This warranty does not apply to any part of the goods, which has been subjected to improper or
abnormal use, negligence, alteration, modification, fitment of non-genuine parts, accident damage,
or damage resulting from contact with overhead power lines, damage caused by foreign objects (e.g.
stones, iron, material other than vegetation), failure due to lack of maintenance, use of incorrect oil or
lubricants, contamination of the oil, or which has served its normal life. This warranty does not apply
to any expendable items such as blades, belts, clutch linings, filter elements, flails, flap kits, skids, soil
engaging parts, shields, guards, wear pads, pneumatic tyres or tracks.
1.07. Temporary repairs and consequential loss - i.e. oil, downtime and associated parts are specifically
excluded from the warranty.
1.08. Warranty on hoses is limited to 12 months and does not include hoses which have suffered external
damage. Only complete hoses may be returned under warranty, any which have been cut or repaired
will be rejected.
1.09. Machines must be repaired immediately a problem arises. Continued use of the machine after a
problem has occurred can result in further component failures, for which McConnel Ltd cannot be held
liable, and may have safety implications.
1.10. If in exceptional circumstances a non McConnel Ltd part is used to effect a repair, warranty
reimbursement will be at no more than McConnel Ltd’s standard dealer cost for the genuine part.

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1.11. Except as provided herein, no employee, agent, dealer or other person is authorised to give any
warranties of any nature on behalf of McConnel Ltd.
1.12. For machine warranty periods in excess of 12 months the following additional exclusions shall apply:
1.12.1. Hoses, exposed pipes and hydraulic tank breathers.
1.12.2. Filters.
1.12.3. Rubber mountings.
1.12.4. External electric wiring.
1.12.5. Bearings and seals
1.12.6. External Cables, Linkages
1.12.7. Loose/Corroded Connections, Light Units, LED’s
1.12.8. Comfort items such as Operator Seat, Ventilation, Audio Equipment
1.13. All service work, particularly filter changes, must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s
service schedule. Failure to comply will invalidate the warranty. In the event of a claim, proof of the
service work being carried out may be required.
1.14. Repeat or additional repairs resulting from incorrect diagnosis or poor quality previous repair work
are excluded from warranty.
NB Warranty cover will be invalid if any non-genuine parts have been fitted or used. Use of non-genuine
parts may seriously affect the machine’s performance and safety. McConnel Ltd cannot be held
responsible for any failures or safety implications that arise due to the use of non-genuine parts.
2. REMEDIES AND PROCEDURES
2.01. The warranty is not effective unless the Selling Dealer registers the machine, via the McConnel web
site and confirms the registration to the purchaser by completing the confirmation form in the
operator’s manual.
2.02. Any fault must be reported to an authorised McConnel Ltd dealer as soon as it occurs. Continued use
of a machine, after a fault has occurred, can result in further component failure for which McConnel
Ltd cannot be held liable.
2.03. Repairs should be undertaken within two days of the failure. Claims submitted for repairs undertaken
more than 2 weeks after a failure has occurred, or 2 days after the parts were supplied will be
rejected, unless the delay has been authorised by McConnel Ltd. Please note that failure by the
customer to release the machine for repair will not be accepted as a reason for delay in repair or
submitting warranty claims.
2.04. All claims must be submitted, by an authorised McConnel Ltd Service Dealer, within 30 days of the
date of repair.
2.05. Following examination of the claim and parts, McConnel Ltd will pay, at their discretion, for any valid
claim the invoiced cost of any parts supplied by McConnel Ltd and appropriate labour and mileage
allowances if applicable.
2.06. The submission of a claim is not a guarantee of payment.
2.07. Any decision reached by McConnel Ltd. is final.
3. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
3.01. McConnel Ltd disclaims any express (except as set forth herein) and implied warranties with respect to
the goods including, but not limited to, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
3.02. McConnel Ltd makes no warranty as to the design, capability, capacity or suitability for use of the
goods.
3.03. Except as provided herein, McConnel Ltd shall have no liability or responsibility to the purchaser or
any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss, or damage caused or alleged to be caused
directly or indirectly by the goods including, but not limited to, any indirect, special, consequential, or
incidental damages resulting from the use or operation of the goods or any breach of this warranty.
Notwithstanding the above limitations and warranties, the manufacturer’s liability hereunder for
damages incurred by the purchaser or others shall not exceed the price of the goods.
3.04. No action arising out of any claimed breach of this warranty or transactions under this warranty may
be brought more than one (1) year after the cause of the action has occurred.

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4. MISCELLANEOUS
4.01. McConnel Ltd may waive compliance with any of the terms of this limited warranty, but no waiver of
any terms shall be deemed to be a waiver of any other term.
4.02. If any provision of this limited warranty shall violate any applicable law and is held to be
unenforceable, then the invalidity of such provision shall not invalidate any other provisions herein.
4.03. Applicable law may provide rights and benefits to the purchaser in addition to those provided herein.
McConnel Limited

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TWOSE
Temeside Works
Ludlow
Shropshire
England
Telephone: [phone]
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CONTENTS
1.1 - PRELIMINARY INFORMATION 4
1.2 - TRAINING REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR 5
1.3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND STORAGE 5
1.4 - INTRODUCTION 6
1.4.1 - UPDATES TO THE MANUAL 6
1.4.2 - COPYRIGHT 6
1.5 - WARRANTY 6
1.6 - LIABILITY 7
1.7 - PERMITTED USES 7
1.8 - IMPROPER OR NON-PERMITTED USES 8
1.9 - RUNNING IN AND TESTING THE MACHINE 9
1.10 - FOR YOUR SAFETY 9
2.1 - MACHINE DESCRIPTION 10
2.2 - STANDARDS FOLLOWED 10
2.3 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE 11
2.3.1 - MACHINE DIRECTIONS 11
2.4 - NOISE LEVEL 12
3.1 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES 13
3.1.1 - FULLY UNDERSTANDING THE MACHINE 13
3.1.2 - WEARING PROTECTIVE CLOTHING 13
3.1.3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARRYING OUT INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE 13
3.1.4 - INSPECTING THE MACHINE 14
3.2 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS 14
3.2.1 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 15
3.2.2 - ROAD SAFETY REGULATIONS 15
3.2.3 - OPERATIONAL SAFETY 16
3.2.4 - SAFETY RULES DURING USE 16
3.2.5 - SAFETY RULES REGARDING THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 17
3.2.6 - LOCATION OF THE SAFETY PLATES 18
3.2.7 - DESCRIPTION OF THE SAFETY PLATES 19
3.3 - SAFETY DURING MAINTENANCE 20
3.3.1 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE 20
3.3.2 - WARNING PLATES 21
3.3.3 - TOOLS 21
3.3.4 - PERSONNEL 22
3.3.5 - KEEPING THE MACHINE CLEAN 22
3.3.6 - PERIODIC REPLACEMENT OF ESSENTIAL SAFETY COMPONENTS 22
4.1 - DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS 23
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DESCRIPTION
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CHARACTERISTICS
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4.2 - TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 23
4.3 - ROTOR TYPES 23
4.4 - PARTS NOMENCLATURE 24
5.1 - DEFINITION OF THE TERMS USED 26
6.1 - PRELIMINARY CHECKS 27
6.2 - CHECKS TO BE PERFORMED AT THE START OF EACH WORKING DAY 27
6.3 - COUPLING THE MULCHING HEAD 28
6.4 - TRANSMITTER UNIT 31
6.4.1 - OPERATING THE TOOL 31
6.4.2 - STOPPING THE TOOL 32
6.4.3 - OPENING THE SAFETY GUARD (AUX 1) 32
6.4.4 - LIFTER 33
6.5 - ADJUSTING THE CUTTING HEIGHT 34
6.6 - ADJUSTING THE END STOPS 35
6.7 - FAULTS, CAUSES AND SOLUTIONS 36
7.1 - LIFTING 37
8.1 - BEFORE USE OR PUTTING BACK INTO SERVICE AFTER A LONG PERIOD OF INACTIVITY 39
8.2 - DISMANTLING AND DECOMMISSIONING 40
9.1 - INTRODUCTION 41
9.2 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 41
9.3 - EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE 42
9.4 - LUBRICANTS AND FLUIDS TABLE 42
9.4.1 - GREASES TABLE 42
9.5 - DAILY MAINTENANCE 42
9.5.1 - CLEANING THE MACHINE 42
9.6 - TRANSMISSION MAINTENANCE 43
9.6.1 - BELT TENSIONING 43
9.6.2 - REPLACING THE BELTS 45
9.7 - ROTOR MAINTENANCE 46
9.7.1 - REPLACING THE ROTOR 46
9.7.2 - REPLACING THE ROTOR SUPPORT BEARINGS 50
9.7.3 - CHECK THE CUTTING FLAILS 52
9.7.4 - REPLACING THE CUTTING TOOLS 52
9.8 - SUPPORT ROLLER MAINTENANCE 53
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TERMINOLOGY
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USING TH
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9.9 - GUARD MAINTENANCE 54
9.9.1 - REPLACING THE RUBBER FLAPS 54
9.10 - LUBRICATION 55
9.10.1 - GREASING THE COUPLING 55
9.10.2 - GREASING THE ROTOR SUPPORTS 55
9.10.3 - GREASING THE SUPPORT ROLLER 56
9.10.4 - GREASING THE SAFETY GUARD OPENING CYLINDER 56
9.11 - PERIODIC COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 57
9.12 - MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS 57
10.1 - FIRE 58
11.1 - COARSE PITCH BOLTS 59
11.2 - FINE PITCH BOLTS 60
11.3 - FITTINGS TIGHTENING CHART 61
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TIGHTENING
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NOTES
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1.1 - PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
This is the machine use and maintenance instruction manual and is compliant under:
• Directive Machine 2006/42/EC and subsequent amendments and additions.
• Statutory instruments 2008 No. 1597.
Do not destroy or modify it and only supplement it with additional files.
Publication: 1010
Part No.: 24215.10
Issued: 11/2021
Machine type: Grass Head
The manual is valid from serial number: M2166819
Twose, Temeside Works, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1JL, UK
Tel: [phone] Email: [e-mail] Website: www.twose.com
AS SUPPLIED (Hood Ram Spacer)
The flail head is fitted with a hydraulic ram to allow movement of the hinged hood. The movement of this
ram is restricted with an internal spacer. This is to stop operators inadvertently opening the hood when
cutting alongside the highway. This reduces the risk to passing traffic from being hit by objects ejected at
speed from the working flail head. It should be noted that with the hinged hood opened objects could be
thrown a considerable distance. Being struck by a thrown object could result in injury or death.
If the machine is being used away from the highway, other vehicles and bystanders are not normally in the
vicinity then the spacer can be removed provided the general safety information and specific following
conditions are met;
 A detailed work area and bystander risk assessment is undertaken before work begins.
 The operator has been trained in the safe use of the SlopeTrak, including safe retrieval of the unit from any
situation where it could become stuck or trapped.
 The hydraulic ram is returned to the approved version after usage away from the highway and before the
re-sale to another party.
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AL DESCRIPTION
.DANGER.
Machines are supplied pre-fitted with an internal ram spacer to
prevent inadvertent opening of the hood when working in the vicinity
of highways and public areas – the ram spacer must be fitted at all
times when operating the machine in these types of areas.
Twose is a trading name of McConnel

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1.2 - TRAINING REQUIRED OF THE OPERATOR
Reading this manual thoroughly:
• All machine operators and maintenance personnel must read this entire manual thoroughly and
carefully and follow the instructions provided.
• It is the duty of the employer to ensure that operators possess the skills required to operate the
machine and that they have read this manual carefully.
1.3 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE AND STORAGE
The operating instructions contained in this manual apply only to the Twose SLOPETRAK 400 FLAILHEAD.
This instruction manual must be read and used as follows:
• The instructions manual must be considered an integral part of the machine and must be read
carefully;
• The instruction manual must be easily accessible to operators and maintenance technicians;
• Keep the manual for the entire lifetime of the machine;
• Ensure that any updates are incorporated in the manual;
• Give the manual to any other user or subsequent owner of the machine;
• Use the manual in such a way as not to damage it or its contents;
• Do not remove, tear out or rewrite any part of the manual for any reason;
• Keep the manual away from moisture and heat;
• In the event that the manual is lost or partially damaged, or it is otherwise not possible to read
part or all of its content, a new copy should be requested from the manufacturer.
Pay maximum attention to the following symbols and their meanings, they serve to highlight particular
information such as:
CAUTION
Refers to supplements or suggestions for correct use
of the machine.
WARNING
Refers to dangerous situations which can occur when using the machine, that could
cause
serious injuries or property damage.
D
ANGER
Refers to dangerous situations that may arise when using the machine, which if not
avoided, could cause serious injuries or death.

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1.4 - INTRODUCTION
The service standards outlined in this manual represent an integral part of the machine supply contract.
These instructions are also addressed to operators already specifically trained to operate this kind of
machinery and contain all information necessary and essential for safe operation and correct/optimal
use of the machine. Rushed and incomplete preparations lead to improvisation, the cause of many
accidents.
Read the following suggestions carefully and put them into practice before starting work:
• Familiarise yourself with all the operations that can be performed and work positions before
manoeuvring the machine;
• The instructions manual must be available to the operator at all times;
• Programme all interventions carefully;
• Get all the information necessary for the transporting the machine on the road such as distance,
rout, height of level crossing, bridge capacity etc.
• Know in-depth where and how the machine is intended to be used: ground load capacity.
• Before starting work, make sure that the safety devices are working correctly and that there are
no doubts regarding their functionality. If they are not working correctly or you have doubts, do not
under any circumstances use the machine;
• Carefully follow the warnings regarding specific hazards indicated in this manual;
• Regular and thorough preventive maintenance will guarantee that the machine is always at its
highest possible level of operational safety. Never put off the necessary operations, and ensure
they are performed exclusively by specialised personnel, using only original spare parts.
1.4.1 - UPDATES TO THE MANUAL
The information, the descriptions and the illustrations contained in this manual reflect the state
of the art at the moment the machine was sold.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make modifications to its products at any time for technical
or commercial reasons. In the event that such modifications are made, the Manufacturer is under
no obligation (for safety reasons) to modify the other machines sold up to that moment or issue
updates to the manual. Moreover, this publication shall not be considered lacking in any way.
Any supplements that the Manufacturer considers appropriate to supply at a later date must be
kept together with the manual and considered an integral part of it.
1.4.2 - COPYRIGHT
The copyright of this manual belongs to the machine's manufacturer. This manual contains technical
texts, drawings and illustrations which may not be divulged or transmitted to third parties, in whole or
in part, without the written authorisation of the machine manufacturer.
1.5 - WARRANTY
Materials supplied by McConnel are covered by a 12-month warranty from the date of commissioning
as indicated on the delivery note. In any case, refer to the machine order confirmation for special
arrangements agreed during the sale.
McConnel reserves the right to repair, or substitute, the pieces it agrees are defective during the
warranty period.

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By replacing the defective part, McConnel shall consider itself absolved from any other expense borne
by the Dealer and the Dealer's Customer, for instance presumed damages, either present or future,
such as lost earnings, liquidated damages, etc.
Scheduled and extraordinary maintenance must be performed in accordance with the instructions
given in this manual. For all the cases not included and for any type of customer assistance, please
contact McConnel directly by registered letter or fax even if agreements have already been made by
telephone. McConnel does not accept any liability for any delays or the failure to carry out work.
McConnel shall not be held liable for any damage or malfunctions due to work of a technical nature
being carried out on the machine by unauthorised personnel.
1.6 - LIABILITY
McConnel shall not be held liable for any accidents involving personal injury or damage to property
that may occur due to:
• Failure to comply with the instructions provided in this manual regarding the operation, use and
maintenance of the machine.
• Abrupt movements or incorrect manoeuvres when operating or carrying out maintenance on the
machine.
• Modifications made to the machine without the prior written authorisation from McConnel.
• Events that fall outside the normal and correct use of the machine.
In any event, should the user ascribe any incident or accident to a machine defect, they must be able
to demonstrate that the consequent damage was a principal and direct consequence of such a defect.
Any tampering with the machine or the use of non-original spare parts can be grounds for voiding the
warranty and put the operator's safety at risk.
WARNING
• Always use original spare parts for repairs and maintenance.
• McConnel shall not be held liable for any damage as a result of failure to follow the
above instructions.
• The machine is guaranteed according to the contractual agreements specified at the
time of sale.
• The warranty will lapse if the regulations and instructions laid out in this manual
are not followed.
1.7 - PERMITTED USES
The FLAILHEAD mulching head has been designed for professional use, mainly for green area
maintenance and cutting plants or plant material found on the ground such as grass, reeds, bushes
and shrubs having a maximum stem diameter of 3 cm.
The machine uses the high rotation speed of the flails to cut the materials and is operated by a
hydraulic motor via a hydrostatic transmission driven by a belt wound between two pulleys.
The equipment must not be used with the mulching head raised from the ground and/or without its
safety guards installed.
Any other use shall be considered inappropriate, and the manufacturer shall not be held responsible
for any damage to the machine or other property, or for injuries which may result.
The machine is suitable for shredding bushes at speeds of up to 4-5 km/h.

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This machine should generally be used during daylight hours. If, under exceptional circumstances, it
has to be used at night or in conditions of reduced visibility, an auxiliary lighting system must be used.
Always operate in daylight or with artificial lighting that guarantees visibility of at least 100 metres.
1.8 - IMPROPER OR NON-PERMITTED USES
WARNING
This section indicates some of the uses considered improper or otherwise not permitted.
Because it is impossible to predict all possible improper uses, in the event that you
wish to use the machine for uses other than those indicated, contact McConnel before
carrying out any work.
The following uses must always and absolutely be avoided:
• Use of the machine by minors, inexperienced, or untrained persons.
• Use of the machine to lift and/or transport persons or things.
• Use of the mulching head as a piledriver.
• Use of the machine to tow accident-damaged vehicles.
• Use of the machine to shred brushwood and shrubs with diameter greater than 3 cm.
• It must not be used on surfaces on which there is glass, loose stones, pieces of metal or other
foreign bodies that could be thrown into the air by the blades or damage the mulching head.
• Lifting or pulling loads;
• Putting the machine in contact with materials classified as dangerous due to their chemical or
physical properties (e.g. flammable, toxic, explosive materials).
• Overloading the machine beyond its permitted limits.
• Using the machine with tools that have not been authorised by McConnel.
• Make modifications to the machine (hydraulic, electric or mechanical).
DANGER
Use of the machine without suitable safety guards can be dangerous both for the
operator and for people or
animals that are within
range
of the
working
machine.

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1.9 - RUNNING IN AND TESTING THE MACHINE
Every machine is scrupulously adjusted and tested before delivery.
A new machine must however be used with caution for the first 100 hours to allow ‘running-in’ of the
various components.
If the machine is subjected to an excessive work load when it is first used, its performance may be
affected and its functionality reduced within a short space of time.
During the ‘running-in’ period, pay great attention to the following points:
• After start-up, allow the engine to turn at a low number of revs for 5-6 minutes;
• Avoid operating machine at its maximum capacity for the first 100 hours of operation. Avoid
sudden acceleration or deceleration.
1.10 - FOR YOUR SAFETY
• Never remove the safety guards when the mulching head and/or its accessories are moving.
• When the mulching head is in operation, it is recommended to remain at a safe distance of
50 metres and to make sure that there are no people or animals within the danger area of the
machine. If people or animals enter the danger area, stop machine functions immediately.
• The tools must never touch the ground during operation.
• Before carrying out any work on the mulching head, for example cleaning or maintenance, stop
the hydraulic motor, wait for the rotor to come to a complete stop and switch off the engine.
• Do not carry people on the machine while it is being transported or being used.
• When the rotors are rotating, do not attempt to introduce or remove materials in any way, and
especially not using your hands or feet.
• Do not lift the mulching head when the rotor is moving, otherwise there is a danger of materials
being ejected at high speed.
WARNING
•
For reasons of safety, self-adhesive warning/information decals are affixed
to the machine, these must be replaced immediately if they become illegible.
•
The operator must not be someone who only works occasionally on this
machine; he/she must be experienced with this type of machine and therefore
trained to use it.
•
Whenever direct visibility of the work zone from the control station is not
sufficient, the operator must be assisted by a specifically assigned person.
•
In order to be safe, the person assisting the operator must always stand to
the side of the machine at a safe distance (more than 50 meters), NEVER in
front of or behind it.
•
Check the condition and operation of any part subject to wear daily: (pins,
valves, piping, etc.). When necessary, replace with original parts.
•
Do not, for any reason, tamper with the hydraulic system and under no
circumstances should any seals be removed from the valves as this will void
all warranties. Contact an authorised McConnel repair centre if the valves
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2.1 - MACHINE DESCRIPTION
The FLAILHEAD mulching head has been designed for
professional use for mowing grass and shrubs up to a
diameter of 3 cm.
It should always be used away from people, public
roads, and buildings etc.
The use of the equipment for uses other that the
intended ones, and which does not comply with what is
written in this manual releases McConnel from any direct
and/or indirect liability.
2.2 - STANDARDS FOLLOWED
The machine was designed and constructed in compliance with EC directives as regards safety and
approximation of the laws of the Member States, specifically the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC,
where applicable.
The following Standards were also taken into account during the machine's design:
• UNI EN ISO 12100:2010 “safety of machinery”
The following technical specifications were used for updating the machine:
• ISO 3767-1:2016
• ISO 11684:1995.
• ISO 3864-3:2012
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2.3 - IDENTIFICATION OF THE MACHINE
The machine identification plate (A) is fastened at the centre of the frame.
The serial number (B) and year of manufacture should always be quoted when requesting replacement
parts for the machine.
CAUTION
The serial number and year of manufacture must always be quoted to assist the
request
for replacement parts
.
2.3.1 - MACHINE DIRECTIONS
The terms ‘left’ and ‘right’ are used in respect of the operating direction of the machine.
A
)
Forwards (working direction)
B) Right side
C) Backwards
D) Left side
B
A