Betstco Value Leader AM Series Guide d'application
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OPERATION & PARTS MANUAL
Please read these instructions carefully before using! Always grease
all fittings and be sure to always check and fill with oil before
operating! Retain this manual for future reference.
Betstco
83371 Melton Rd., Creswell OR 97426
Phone: 541-895-3083
www.betstco.com
Specificationssubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
Rugged Labor Saving Equipment Since 1995
AM SERIES HEDGE CUTTER
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Introduction
The Value Leader range of hedge cutter is designed to meet all the requirements of farmers,
contractors and municiple users in the cutting of hedges, ditches, embankments and roadsides.
The result is a range of hedge cutter, with excellent handling characteristics, robust and capable
of a long trouble free life.
They are disigned to be mounted into agricultural tractor three point systems. When mounted the
machine is stabalized by means of two stabablizer bars between the machine and the tractor.
NEVER use the machine for any other purpose than that for which is was designed (See this
manual)
In particular:
NEVER USE THE ARMS LIKE A CRANE
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Congratulations and thank you for buying a Value Leader Hedge Arm Mower. This machine is built
for a long and trouble free life, but this will depend on its correct use and maintenance.
It is essential to respect some simple rules
First of all, READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
The most important points are as follows
1. Do not exceed the maximum PTO speed of 540 RPM
2. Adjust the rotation of the rotor to suit the type of work to be carried out
3. The roller must be used to limit the height of cut and NOT to support the machine
4. Grease the rotor and the roller bearings twice a day
5. Grease the rest of the machine once a day
6. Replace the filter after 50 hours and check the oil level
7. Check all nuts and bolts on the cutting head regularly
8. Check drive belt tension regularly
9. Make sure that all hydraulic unions are kept tight and do not leak
10. Never use the machine if the rotor is out of balance
11. Never cause the rotor to block
If this happens frequently, it indicates:
Too high of a forward speed
The rotor is turning the wrong way for the type of work
The PTO speed is incorrect
There is a problem in the hydraulic system
The use of non-original spare parts can invalidate the warranty
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BASIC SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIRMENTS
WARING DANGER
NEVER try to assemble, connect or start the machine before understanding completely the
functions,
the controls and all the necessary safety precautions, as illustrated in the instruction manual.
Always follow VERY CAREFULLY all the instructions for both the hedge cutter and the tractor,
especially those concerned with safety.
NEVER LEAVE THE DRIVER’S SEAT OF THE TRACTOR AS LONG AS THE ENGINE OR THE
MACHINE IS WORKING.
NEVER USE THE HEDGE ARM MOWER ARMS LIKE A CRANE IN ANY WAY.
After mounting the hedge mower to the tractor, it may be necessary to stabilize the whole unit by
ballasting the back wheels of the tractor and/or by fitting the tractor with some counterbalance
weights.
The track of the tractor can be widened; this will increase the stability of the unit.
VERY IMPORTANT
Understand the meaning of all the DANGER and INSTRUCTION labels that are on the machine; all
precautions must be taken and all the instructions respected.
If you need some advice, or some help, or if you do not understand a part of this handbook, or of
the machine, contact Betst Products.
If you are not sure, NEVER SUPPOSE-DEMAND EXPLANATIONS.
The machine MUST NOT be rebuilt or modified in any part without the written authority of the
manufacture.
The manufacture declines all responsibilities for a machine that has been modified without its
written consent.
NEVER try to repair, adjust, or work on the machine in any way if it is not safely supported
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE MACHINE IS LIFTED AND LOWERED SAFELY
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WARNING DANGER
Before executing any repair or operation on the tractor, or on the hedge cutters, ALWAYS make
sure that the wheels of the tractor or another prime mover are positively blocked from any
movement.
BEFORE ANY ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR OR CONTROL TO THE HEDGE CUTTER, ALWAYS
STOP THE ENGINE OF THE TRACTOR.
Always be aware of all that is around you and use the machine with care.
Fully take notice of your working area, with particular regard to any buildings, power lines, steep
slopes, wire, or any other hazardous material that may affect the working of the machine.
Always keep all persons and animals well clear of the working area.
Drive and operate the machine taking in to consideration the weather conditions-sun, rain, ice,
snow, wind etc.
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1- Before connecting the machine to the tractor, make sure that it is standing on a solid and level sur-
face. (It is important to take the machine off the tractor in a suitable place, so that it can be easily re-
connected the next time it is needed.) Make sure the machine is correctly supported and that the
transport locks are in position to prevent the arm dropping when the machine is lifted.
2- Before, or during all maneuvers of the tractor or vehicle concerned with the process of connecting the
hedge mower, make sure that NO ONE is nearby. Make sure that all persons keep at a safe dis-
tance: ALWAYS take care during maneuvers in reverse and when aligning the hedge mower with the
tractor.
3- ALWAYS ensure that the tractor brakes are applied correctly, so that the tractor can be kept in the
chosen position during the mounting of the machine. This will stop any movement to the vehicle,
which could cause injury or damage.
4- Make sure that the stabilizer bars and the top link are connected on the machine correctly. You must
use only good quality pins on the three point linkage attachment. Lock the pins with lynch pins.
5- If it is necessary to adjust or to overhaul the machine when it is connected to the tractor, you MUST
put some suitable stand or supports under the machine to avoid any accidental lowering of the arms
and/or the machine. Make sure that any stands are on firm and level ground
THE MACHINES MUST BE ALWAYS SUPPORTED AND LOWERED WHEN BEING ADJUSTED OR
REPAIRED
6- NEVER work, adjust, overhaul or repair any machine while it is in motion. Before starting the adjust-
ments, overhauls, repairs, always stop the machine and TURN OFF THE ENGINE OF THE TRAC-
TOR.
BEFORE LEAVING THE DRIVER’S SEAT OF THE TRACTOR, TURN OFF THE ENGINE OF THE
TRACTOR.
7- In transit, always use the transport supports or the chains where provided. In case of larger ma-
chines, the hedge mower is transported with the arms to the rear: this may make the tractor unstable.
Make sure that there is enough front ballast to maintain stability.
8- ALWAYS use the machine with care. Do not use it for any other works except that for which it was
designed. Do not overload the machine because this could be the cause of damage to the machine
and/or to the tractor.
9- When you take the machine off the tractor, make sure that the support feet are in safe position. The
machine must be parked in a place where it is not dangerous or a possible obstruction for other peo-
ple. Make sure that the ground is firm and level.
10- Carry out regular and periodic maintenance during the working life of the machine to make sure that
the machine is ALWAYS in a safe condition.
11- THE HEALTH AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MUST ALWAYS BE RESPECTED.
GENERAL DIRECTIONS
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CONNECTING THE HEDGE CUTTER TO THE TRACTOR
1- Connect the bottom links of the tractor to the machine, making sure that the pins are securely
locked with lynch pins.
2- Attach the top link and secure with the lynch pins. Lift the machine, so that the PTO of the
tractor is at the same level and in line with that of the machine.
Adjust the check chains or sway blocks so that the machine is not
free to swing sideways.
Check that the safety lynch pins are in position
and that all lock nuts are tightened.
WARNING DANGER: NEVER stand between the tractor and the
machine during the hook up operations.
3- PTO shaft:
Make sure that the input shaft of the mower and the PTO shaft of the tractor are in line and at the same
height. Measure the distance D between the recesses on the tractor PTO shaft and that of the input shaft
on the machine gearbox. Adjust the length of the PTO shaft to give a clearance G of at least 50 mm (2”) at
each end of the shaft. Make sure that all PTO shaft guards are refitted and in good condition.
4- Fitting of stabilizer turnbuckles “T”
The machine has two STABALIZER TURNBUCKLES: for their assembly and disassembly it is ESSENTIO-
NA TO READ the following instructions:
Raise the main body of the machine up to work position
Fix the two turnbuckles with the pins provided between the top hole of the bottom linkage attach-
ment points on the machine (see picture) and the holes provided in the top link yoke of the machine.
Tighten the turnbuckles so that the machine is locked and will not move. Lower the linkage making
sure that there is no upwards pressure on the stabilizers.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC HOOK UP TO THE HEDGE CUTTER
Raise the quick hitch bar to the height of the bottom link connection points on the mower, remove the lock
pins from the mower and back in slowly until the hitch bar is fully located.
Lock the bar into place with the lock pins. Fit the PTO shaft and top like
Raise the machine to its correct working height and fit the stabilizers as described above.
Before this operation READ CAREFULLY
the instructions that are included in the
handbook given with the PTO shaft.
NEVER USE THE PTO SHAFT WITHOUT ALL OF ITS GUARDS FITTED AND IN GOOD CONDITION.
Always attach the chains on both ends of the PTO guard to an appropriate point so that the guard cannot turn.
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TAKING THE HEDGE CUTTER OFF OF THE TRACTOR
1. Choose a level and firm surface with good access
2. VERY IMPORTANT. Using the hydraulic system, close the head angling ram, then the hedge and
the reach rams to bring the machine into the rest position. Fit the parking stands.
3. Stop the PTO shaft and TURN OFF THE ENGINE OF THE TRACTOR
4. REMOVE THE STABALIZERS. Lower the hedge mower to the ground (by lowering the linkage of
the tractor). If necessary adjust the linkage so that the machine is resting completely on the
ground. Make sure that the hedge mower is in a correct rest position and well placed on its feet.
5. Remove the chains holding the PTO guard and then remove the PTO shaft.
6. Disconnect the top link and then the bottom links
7. Remove the hedge mower controls from the tractor and store them in their parking place on the
machine
8. Drive forward very slowly checking that all connections to the tractor are free. Removing the cab
protection is necessary.
WORKING OF THE HEDGE CUTTER
The driver must fully understand the controls and the capacity of the tractor. It is always
recommended that the driver practice the controls and the working of the hedge mower in a safe
location BEFORE beginning work.
The forward speed that can be achieved will be different depending on the type and the quantity
of the material that has to be cut. Choose a speed suitable for the job to be done. Make sure that
the PTO speed of the tractor is 540 RPM for general use. This speed will give the best cut.
VERY IMPORTANT: THE PTO MUST NEVER EXCEED 540 RPM
WARNING DANGER
ALWAYS keep the cutting head as close to the tractor as possible to maintain the greatest
stability.
NEVER direct the cutting head and the flails towards the operator when the machine is in motion.
MAXIMUM CUTTING THICKNESS:
Hard wood 3cm. (1.18”)
Soft wood6 cm. (2.36”)
ALWAYS adjust your forward speed according to the type of the material to be cut
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