Summary of Contents for Autocable Drop-in 6
- Page 1 USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL CABLE-LAYING MACHINE Autocable Drop-in 6 BEFORE USING THE MACHINE, READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL. www.Autocable.be...
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Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity
20, Via Monte Adamello, 25037 Pontoglio (BS), ITALY Declares under its own responsibility that the CABLE-LAYING MACHINE DROP-IN Model Drop-In 6 petrol Serial number: see rating plate Year built: see rating plate Complies with all the provisions regarding the following European... - Page 3 1. HAZARD PICTORIALS Warning! Wear a hard hat, hearing protectors and protective glasses or goggles. Warning! Wear protective gloves. Warning! Wear safety shoes. Warning! Wear clothes that are suitable for work on machines with moving parts.
- Page 4 Warning! Remove the engine spark plug before carrying out any maintenance. Warning! Switch off the engine before carrying out any maintenance. Hazard! Projection of splinters. Keep to a safety distance from loading and unloading equipment. Hazard! Keep fingers well away from cutting elements.
- Page 5 Hazard! Make sure the blades have stopped completely before approaching. STOP Caution! Only one person must operate the machine. Caution! Do not use petrol engines in closed environments. Risk of intoxication. Caution! Machine lifting point.
- Page 6 In the case of loss or damage the user may request a replacement from the manufacturer, quoting the series reference, type and year of construction which are shown on the plate fixed to the Autocable machine (section 5). The manufacturer reserves the right to update production and manual without the obligation to update earlier production and manuals.
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Page 7: Identification Of Main Parts
3. IDENTIFICATION OF MAIN PARTS 1. Handle 6. Blade 2. Position handle adjustment 7. Cable housing 3. Regulating working depth 8. Graduated rod 4. Set screw 5. Engine Fig. 1a Fig. 2a Fig. 2b... -
Page 8: Correct Use Of The Machine
The operator must be ensure that person or animals do not come within the field of action while the machine is running. The Autocable machine was built to bury the wire guide robotic mower underground gardens. The machine is not suitable for use in locations other than those listed above. -
Page 9: Unpacking And Preparation
5. UNPACKING AND PREPARATION The Autocable machine is delivered partially dismantled. Can be supplied assembled or packaged in cardboard to facilitate the operations of handling and transport before the operation by the user. To transport the machine in these conditions it is indispensable to use a transpallet or similar with a load capacity of around 70 kilos. - Page 10 Fig. 5a Fig. 5b Closure lock Fig. 5c...
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Page 11: Technical Characteristics
6. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS The EC identification plate is clearly visible on the Autocable Machine Drop-In 5 (fig. 6). In all communications with the manufacturer state the serial number on the identification plate. www.Autocable.be Type 2006/42 Serial No. Year Fig. 6... - Page 12 6.1 Overall dimensions Model DROP-IN 6 1000 Weight (kg.): ~ 70 (dB): 104 WA MAX Fig. 7...
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Page 13: Safety Rules
7. SAFETY RULES This handbook contains rules on how to use the machine properly and details of the hazards that may be encountered. Besides following the rules, the operator should use the machine sensibly, based on his experience, and adopt all the necessary precautions to prevent accident or injury. - Page 14 • Anyone approaching the machine enters the danger area and hence becomes an EXPOSED PERSON. It is up to the operator to prevent other people from entering the danger area and he himself must act with extreme caution. Stop the machine immediately if anyone enters the danger area. •...
- Page 15 7.2 SPECIFIC SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION RULES 7.2.1 Petrol version • If there is a malfunction, and prior to any maintenance, adjustment and cleaning operations (e.g. removing foreign bodies from the blades), switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cable. •...
- Page 16 8. START-UP Caution! Before starting up the engine/motor check that the Autocable machine is on a stable surface and that there are no animals or unauthorised persons in the work zone. • Read the engine manufacturer’s instruction book carefully. • Check that there is oil and fuel in the tank. Fill if necessary.
- Page 17 Accelerator lever Self- propelled knob Fig. 8b Safety lever Fig. 8c IMPORTANT! To stop the engine, even in emergency conditions, release the safety lever.
- Page 18 8.1 Use of the machine • This machine is designed to work at a depth of 3-5 cm. The precise depth can be regulated via the lever. • Adjust the depth of the blades, the relevant action lever. • Regulate the set screw to record the lever position, and hence the working depth.
- Page 19 8.1.1 Adjusting the graduated rod • Loosen the wing nut on the graduated rod. • Pull the rod out the required distance. • Tighten the wing nut to secure the rod. Wing nut Graduated Fig. 10...
- Page 20 8.1.2 Operation • Grasp the handle and regulate the speed control knob as required. Patch wire Fig. 11 • When using close to trees, hedges or fences, the handle can be tilted by raising and then moving to the left. Return the handle to the most comfortable work position and secure.
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Page 21: Maintenance
9. MAINTENANCE Caution! Before proceeding with any maintenance operation switch off the engine / motor and in any case ensure that there is no possibility of the machine functioning. Suitable gloves are obligatory for all maintenance operations. 9.1 Replacing the blade •... - Page 22 9.2 Tensioning the drive chains • Remove the front guard. • Tighten the eccentric hex pin to get the optimal chain tension. • Remount the guard. Drive chains Front casing Fig. 14 Pin with eccentric hole Fig. 15...
- Page 23 9.3 Tensioning the drive belts • Remove the front guard. • Loosen the screws securing the engine to the base and adjust the engine to get optimal belt tension. • Tighten the screws and remount the guard. Drive belts Front casing Fig.
- Page 24 9.4 Routine maintenance Beginning Before End of of season each job season Check engine oil level booklet booklet booklet ♦ ♦ Check screws, tightness, casing, etc. ♦ ♦ Check belts tension and state of wear ♦ ♦ Check chains tension and state of wear ♦...
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Page 25: Troubleshooting-Remedies
10. TROUBLESHOOTING-REMEDIES Troubleshooting Remedies Abnormal noise Check cutters and transmission group. Cleaning and greasing of the machine in the group of transmission. The machine does not Check cutters and transmission group. start Check state of engine/motor (consult the instruction manual supplied). Difficult start-up or loss Check state of engine/motor (consult the instruction of power... - Page 26 PROCEDURE FOR MAKING CLAIMS UNDER THIS WARRANTY If the Autocable machine is found to be defective due to faults material or workmanship, you are required to send the Manufacturer a written claim and proceed as follows: 1.
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