imants ShockWave 100, ShockWave 155, ShockWave 210, SandCat, RotoKnife Mini User Manual

ShockWave

100 / 155 / 210

Manual

998-094-2

Original document

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Illustration 1: Type plate

See Position of the warning stickers and type plate on the machineon page 14 for the

exact location of the type plate on the ShockWave.

Keep the details of your type plate in a safe location. If you have any questions about your
100 / 155 / 210ShockWave or wish to order parts, those specific details will allow us to help
you quickly and efficiently.

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Carefully read the full contents of this document. A failure to do so may result in serious
injury or damage to the 100 / 155 / 210ShockWave. Keep this document in a safe place.
Always ensure that everybody who uses the 100 / 155 / 210ShockWave or performs
maintenance on it has read and understood the contents of this document.

Table of contents

1 Foreword........................................................................................................................................7

2 Safety instructions....................................................................................................................... 8

2.1 Explanation of pictograms...................................................................................................... 8

2.1.1 Hazard indications.......................................................................................................... 8

2.1.2 Meanings of pictograms................................................................................................. 9

2.1.3 Meanings of operating pictograms............................................................................... 10

2.2 General safety instructions................................................................................................... 11

2.3 Warning stickers on the machine......................................................................................... 13

2.4 Position of the warning stickers and type plate on the machine.......................................... 14

2.5 Operator’s responsibilities.................................................................................................... 15

3 Residual risks............................................................................................................................. 16

4 General description of machine............................................................................................... 17

5 Machine specifications.............................................................................................................. 18

5.1 ShockWave........................................................................................................................... 18

6 Loading and unloading the machine....................................................................................... 19

7 Putting the machine into operation..........................................................................................20

7.1 Putting the PTO shaft into operation....................................................................................21

8 Transport..................................................................................................................................... 22

9 Working with the machine.........................................................................................................23

9.1 Tractor settings..................................................................................................................... 25

9.2 Coupling the machine...........................................................................................................26

9.3 Machine settings................................................................................................................... 27

9.3.1 Fitting and configuring the coulters.............................................................................. 27

9.3.2 Runner.......................................................................................................................... 28

9.4 Starting and stopping work and settings.............................................................................. 29

9.5 Blocking the machine........................................................................................................... 31

9.6 Uncoupling the machine....................................................................................................... 32

10 Maintenance of the machine................................................................................................... 33

10.1 Daily inspection...................................................................................................................33

10.2 Drive train........................................................................................................................... 34

10.2.1 PTO drive shaft...........................................................................................................34

10.2.2 Gear box..................................................................................................................... 35

10.2.2.1 Middle gearbox................................................................................................... 36

10.3 Periodic maintenance and inspection: Checking the vent nipples..................................... 37

10.4 Wear parts.......................................................................................................................... 38

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10.4.1 ReplaceAeration blade................................................................................................38

11 Cleaning..................................................................................................................................... 39

12 Decommissioning..................................................................................................................... 40

13 Warranty.....................................................................................................................................41

14 Appendix/Appendices.............................................................................................................. 42

15 CE declaration...........................................................................................................................43

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1Foreword

First of all, we would like to congratulate you on purchasing a Imants® machine. You have
chosen a high-quality product. If used correctly, your machine will bring you many years of
enjoyment.

This Manual is an important document to ensure the machine is used correctly. It contains all the
information required to use the machine safely and optimally.

We recommend that you read this Manual thoroughly and that you study and follow all the
instructions before using the machine for the first time. The illustrations used in this Manual may
differ from the configuration of your machine; they are merely intended to explain a working
principle.

Please contact your point of sale/dealer should there be any questions or ambiguities as regards
this Manual.

We update our manuals regularly. Your suggestions help us to make our manuals even more user
friendly. You can e-mail your suggestions to [e-mail] with ‘manuals’ in the subject line.

Imants® BV accepts no responsibility whatsoever for any damage or consequential damage due
to the incorrect use of the machine.

For this Manual, it is a “Original document”.

Foreword 7

2Safety instructions

The machine has been carefully designed and professionally built to allow it to be worked with
safely. The CE Declaration confirms this. There are always however hazards and safety risks that
cannot be excluded. The functions of the machine and its operation by the operator give rise to
these hazards and risks.

This chapter covers the safety instructions and precautions, how these are brought to your
attention and with which the operator must comply. It is extremely important that you are properly
familiar with the safety instructions and rules and that you respect them in all circumstances!

2.1Explanation of pictograms

Pictograms are present under many headings in this manual. Symbols have also been applied to
the machine. In this chapter, you can see what these pictograms and symbols mean, what they
refer to, or what they are warning you about.

2.1.1Hazard indications

The symbols below indicate a possible danger of personal injury. The symbol is composed of an
equilateral triangle surrounding an exclamation mark.

Warning pictograms that are used in the Manual but are not present on the machine as stickers.

Warns of hazardous situations which must be avoided absolutely and are likely to result in
death or serious injury.

Warns of a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could lead to death or serious injury.

Warns of a hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could lead to slight or more significant
injury.

This symbol is not a hazard symbol but rather an information symbol.

Provides additional information aimed at facilitating or improving the use of the machine.

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2.1.2Meanings of pictograms

Below, you can see what the illustrations in the manual mean, what they refer to, or what they are
warning you about.

Danger of personal injury Fire hazard

Hot surfaces Trapping risk

Moving parts Leakage

Explosive substances Safety footwear

Hearing protection Gloves

Eye protection Clothing stipulations

Document reference Use of tools

Material use Read the manual

Danger of becoming trapped due to
being present within the lifting range

Danger from hydraulic oil under high
pressure as a result of leaking hydraulic
hoses!

Unintentional starting and rolling away
of the machine

Acceptable, correct Unacceptable, wrong

Use lifting hook Visual inspection

Danger of becoming trapped due to the
machine lowering unintentionally

Max. hydraulic system pressure

Recycle

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2.1.3Meanings of operating pictograms

Operating pictograms indicate schematically what action must be taken or what setting must be
chosen.

The summary below includes all possible pictograms, which does not mean they are all used in
this Manual:

On Off

Hitch tension adjustment Hitch position adjustment

Hitch downwards Hitch upwards

Hitch working depth Pressure gauge

PTO on PTO off

PTO 1000 rpm PTO 540 rpm

Front wheel drive Direction of travel

Engage gear Engine speed down

Engine speed up Ram in floating position

Ram in Ram out

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2.2General safety instructions

The user must hold a valid tractor driving licence in order to operate the machine.

The user must be at least 16 years old, unless the local legislation stipulates a higher
minimum age. The higher age limit shall prevail.

The user of the machine is responsible at all times for compliance with local safety
regulations and guidelines.

The user must have read through the whole contents of this manual and must follow to the
letter the instructions therein.

Keep this manual and that of the PTO drive shaft within reach.

Use the machine solely for the purpose it was designed for.

The machine may only be used and maintained by persons who are familiar with the
machine and have been made aware of the risks. No-one who could not be expected to
make correct use of the machine is to be permitted to commission or operate the machine.

No one should be standing between the machine and the tractor while these are being
coupled or uncoupled.

All safety facilities must be assembled on to the machine and be in good conditions. Never
remove or open a guard when the machine is running.

Always follow the specifications and requirements set by the manufacturer of the tractor in
relation to its use. Please refer to Tractor manual.

Always comply with the requirements regarding the maximum load of the front and rear
axles, given by the tractor manufacturer.

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Standing on or within the range of the machine during work is prohibited. This also applies
during transport.

The maximum load of the tractor tyres, given by the tyre manufacturer, should not be
exceeded during operation of the machine.

Warning labels should always be legible.

Work may only be carried out under a raised machine if the machine has been properly
supported.

For reasons of quality and safety, only use original Imants® parts.

Maintain the machine as indicated later in the manual. Only perform this work when the
machine is at a complete stop. Remove the key from the tractor’s ignition.

Modifications, additions or developments on or to the machine are not allowed without the
written permission of Imants BV. This includes welding on load bearing parts. Without this
written authorisation, Imants BV’s responsibility for the CE marking is invalidated and is
passed on to the buyer.

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2.3Warning stickers on the machine

See Position of the warning stickers and type plate on the machineon page 14 for the

position of the warning stickers.

The warning stickers below can be found on the machine.

Danger of hands or arms being pulled in or locked in by the moving parts
of the power transmission.

It could cause serious injury, possibly leading to the loss of body parts.

Never open or remove the protective devices while the tractor engine is running
and the PTO drive shaft and/or hydraulic system are connected.

Read and observe the operating instructions and safety regulations before
you operate the machine.

Risk of the tractor and machine unexpectedly being started and rolling
away while work is being carried out on the machine, such as installation,
set-up, troubleshooting, cleaning, maintenance and repair work.

There is a risk of serious injury or even death.

• Before any intervention on the machine, protect the tractor and the

machine against being unintentionally started and against unintentional
rolling away.

• Read the relevant sections in the user manual and follow the

instructions.

Danger of feet being cut or torn off altogether. Keep away from exposed
moving parts that are part of the work process!

It could cause serious injury, possibly leading to the loss of body parts.

• Keep your feet away from the hazardous area while the tractor engine is

running and the PTO drive shaft and/or hydraulic system are connected.

• Wait until the machine’s moving parts come to a complete standstill

before you place your foot in the hazardous area.

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2.4Position of the warning stickers and type plate on the
machine

Warning labels should always be legible.

The illustration below shows where the safety stickers and type plate are to be found on the
machine

Illustration 2: Position of the pictograms and type plate

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