Midland FLM60H User Manual

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FLM60H User Manual

MIDLAND POWER

DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

quality service support

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1. USE OF THE MANUAL............................................................................pag. 4

2. NOTICE ON THE MACHINE..................................................................pag. 5

3. TECHNICAL DATA...................................................................................pag. 8

4. LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION...........................................................pag. 9

5. MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE..........................................................pag. 10

6. CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS.......................................................pag. 12

7. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE HANDLEBARS AND

FRONT SUPPORT WITH WHEELS......................................................pag. 14

8. SAFETY INFORMATION

A) GENERAL INSTRUCITONS..............................................................pag. 15

B) TRAINING..........................................................................................pag. 15

C) PREPARATION.................................................................................pag. 15

D) WORKING USE.................................................................................pag. 16

E) AFTER WORK...................................................................................pag. 17

9. TRANSPORTATION OF THE MACHINE.................................................pag. 18

10. SAFETY SYSTEMS AND GUARDS.........................................................pag. 19

11. OPERATIONS TO BE CARRIED OUT BEFORE SWITCHING ON........pag. 19

12. STARTING AND DRIVING THE FLAIL MOWER..................................pag. 20

13. CUTTING TIPS......................................................................................pag. 22

14. CHECKS

A) TYRE PRESSURE............................................................................pag. 22

B) CABLE CONTROL ADJUSTMENT....................................................pag. 23

C) BRAKES ADJUSTMENT...................................................................pag. 25

D) BELT REPLACEMENT AND ADJUSTMENT.....................................pag. 26

E) CHECKING AND REPLACING THE FLAILS......................................pag. 29

F) SHARPENING THE FLAILS.................................................................pag. 30

G) CHECKING AND REPLACING THE TRANSMISSION OIL...................pag. 31

15. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE..........................................................pag. 32

16. CLEANING THE MACHINE....................................................................pag. 33

17. SEASONAL LONG-TERM STORAGE PERIODS..................................pag. 33

18. DECOMMISSIONING AND SCRAPPING................................................pag. 34

19. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE......................................................................pag. 34

20. WARRANTY..............................................................................................pag. 34

21. CE MARKING........................................................................................pag. 35

22. TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................pag. 36

Enclosure 1. NOTES
Enclosure 2. Declaration of Conformity

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CONTENTS

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Operating and Safety Instruction

FLAIL MOWER MOD. 610

FOREWORD

This machine may only be utilized for the purpose for which it was designed, i.e. agricultural
use, for the cutting of shoots, grass and brushwood.
Any other use other than that stated, not covered or deducible from this Manual and the
enclosed Engine Manual is "PROHIBITED".
Failure to comply with instructions in this Manual and in the Engine Manual releases the
manufacturer from all liability, in particular for any damage resulting from improper or
incorrect use, through negligence, superficial interpretation or flagrant disregard for the
safety requirements herein.
Get your dealer to explain how to use the machine in optimum safety conditions.
Always perform the checks as prescribed herein before each work session with the machine.
Should any information given in the following pages be unclear or not straightfor-ward
please contact the manufacturer directly.

1. USE OF THE MANUAL

This Manual consists of numbered pages and enclosures featured in the list of contents.
Before operating the machine the user must read the instructions in the Operator's Manual
caRefully as well as those of the Engine Manual enclosed.
Use of the flail mower by more than one operator (individually), means that they must
have carefully read the Operator's Manual and the Engine Manual before using it.

The aforementioned manuals form an integral part of the machine and must therefore be
kept intact and in good condition, in a known, easily accessible place for the entire working
life of the machine, even if the flail mower is passed on to another owner. The purpose of
these manuals is to provide the information necessary for the safe and competent use of
the product. In the instance of wear or purely for a greater technical working knowledge,
the manufacturer may be contacted directly. The Notes Section at the end of the Flail
mower Manual is for the addition of any complementary notes.

In this Manual all safety information appears in special boxes headed “WARNING”.

WARNING

This heading is used to draw the user's attention to hazardous areas or moving parts of
the machine. It is also used in instances where failure to comply with the instructions given
may result in injury to persons and animals or damage to property.

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2. NOTICE ON THE MACHINE

The symbols affixed to the machine serving to warn of danger during its use and
maintenance are as follows:

THE USER MUST READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL PROVIDED

DANGER OF FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN

OUTWARDS. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE

ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE CABLE FROM THE ENGINE SPARK PLUG.

DANGER OF HAND INJURY. SWITCH OFF THE ENGINE

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DANGER OF CRUSHING. KEEP A SAFE DISTANCE

DANGER OF INJURY TO BOTH UPPER AND LOWER LIMBS.

DO NOT PUT HANDS OR FEET INSIDE THE CUTTING

ELEMENT WHILE IN MOTION

DANGER OF GETTING CAUGHT UP IN ROTATING PARTS.

DO NOT PUT HANDS IN THE ROTATING PARTS

DANGER OF FOREIGN OBJECTS BEING THROWN OUTWARDS.

SAFETY GOGGLES MUST BE WORN

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EAR DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN NEAR THE MACHINE

WHEN IN OPERATION.MUFFS MUST BE WORN

CAUTION: HOT PARTS. DANGER OF BURNS. FIRE HAZARD

The symbols affixed to the machine serve to warn of danger during its use and maintenance.
It is vitally important to understand the meaning of the danger notices and all messages
should be kept in legible condition. In the instance of wear these no-tices should be
replaced and use of the machine suspended while without such notices.
The operator is advised to observe the warnings given on the affixed notices.

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3. TECHNICAL DATA OF THE MODEL 610

ENGINE: petrol HONDA GX 200 K1

ENGINE CAPACITY: 4.8 kW (6.5 HP)

ENGINE FILTER: dry filter

WORKING WIDTH: 60 cm

CUTTING HEIGHT: adjustable 20 - 80 mm

CUTTING SYSTEM: 32 flail rotor

SPEED GEARS: 2 forward gears – 2 reverse gears

TRASMISSION: mechanical

GEARS: in oli bath

SPEED: forward (1) 1.80 km/h (2) 3.30 km/h

reverse (1) 1.80 km/h (2) 3.30 km/h

WHEEL RELEASE MECHANISM: mechanical

START: recoil

SERVICE BRAKE : on wheel axle

ROTOR BRAKE : on rotor drive

HANDLEBARS: height-adjustable

TYRES: Tractor 13 x 5.00-6

SIZE L x W x H (mm): 1400 x 660 x 800

WEIGHT (kg): 120

ACOUSTIC PRESSURE, measured according to EN 12733 : 89 dBA

ACOUSTIC POWER, measured according to EN 12733 : LWA 98 dBA

HANDLEBAR VIBRATION ( EN 12 733) AW : 1,88 m/s²

Environmental conditions

Unless otherwise stated at the time of ordering it is understood that the machine is to work
normally in the environmental conditions covered by the following points.
Environmental conditions other than those described may cause mechanical breakage
resulting in the creation of dangerous situations for persons.

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ALTITUDE
The altitude of the place in which the machine is to be used must not exceed 1500 m
above sea level.
TEMPERATURE
Minimum ambient temperature: -5°C
Maximum ambient temperature: +50°C
ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS
The electrical equipment will function correctly in atmospheric conditions with a relative
humidity up to 50% at a temperature of 40°C and at 90% with a temperature up to 20°C
(without condensate).
ATMOSPHERE WITH RISK OF EXPLOSION AND/OR FIRE
The standard machine herein described is not designed to work in explosive atmospheres
or in those with risk of fire.

4. LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION

All material is carefully checked by the manufacturer before shipping. The flail mower is
delivered in a wooden crate or cardboard box with the handlebars and front support with
wheels disassembled.
Upon receipt of the machine make sure that it has not been damaged during transit and
that the packaging has not been tampered or any parts removed. Report any damage or
missing parts immediately to the driver and the manufacturer with photographic
documentation.

After assembling the handlebars, the front support with wheels and the safety bar as per
the instructions given in paragraph 7 of this manual, the machine may be moved on its
own wheels.
The manufacturer is not liable for any damage caused by transportation of the machine
after its delivery.

WARNING

Extreme care must be taken during handling to prevent overturning. Avoid steep gradi­ents to prevent loss of control. Make sure that there are no persons present within the
danger area.

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5. MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE

The machine consists of the following main parts:

A - FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER

B - ACCELERATOR CONTROL LEVER

D - FLAIL ROTOR CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER

E - RIGHT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER

E1 - LEFT WHEEL RELEASE LEVER

F - ENGINE

G - FRONT WHEELS

H - FRONT GUARD

I - CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

L - HANDLEBAR HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

M - ON/OFF SWITCH (1/0)

N - SPEED SELECTOR LEVER

O - GEAR LEVER

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Figure 1

Figure 2

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6. CONTROLS AND ADJUSTMENTS

A) FORWARD CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER

This lever only has two positions: engage and disengage. Lowering the lever engages
the clutch and releasing it disengages the clutch. The service brake is connected to this
lever. The brake operates automatically when the clutch is disengaged.

B) ACCELERATOR CONTROL LEVER

This is used to adjust the number of engine revolutions according to the operations to be
carried out. Hence at switch on the lever will be positioned on the minimum setting whilst
during work operations it will be positioned as required by use.

D) FLAIL ROTOR CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER

This is used to engage and disengage rotary movement of the flail holder rotor. Lowering
the lever engages the clutch and releasing it disengages the clutch. The flail brake is
connected to this lever, so the brake operates automatically when the lever is released
and the rotor stops within a few seconds.

WARNING

The flail rotor rotates at high speed if the engine is running and the flail clutch is engaged,
regardless of the position of the forward clutch.

E and E1) RIGHT AND LEFT WHEEL RELEASE LEVERS

These make directional gear changes easier during forward movement or manoeuvring
of the machine.

WARNING

Never use the release levers instead of the forward clutch control lever since release of
the two wheel release levers at the same time automatically disengages the service brake,
thus overriding its safety function. This precaution must be observed particularly when
working on steep banks.

G) FRONT WHEELS

These are the front support for the machine and they are involved in cutting height
adjustment.

H) FRONT GUARD

The front guard (Fig. 1 Ref. H) opens or closes automatically according to the amount of
grass to be cut. Use of the machine with the guard left open is strictly prohibited. This may
cause the outward projection of objects.
The guard may only be set in the open position during flail replacement operations with
the machine switched off.

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I) CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT LEVER

This lever serves to adjust the cutting height. Warning: if the cutting height is set too low
the following undesirable consequences may occur:

- foreign objects such as stones, etc., may be thrown outwards

- dirt and mud may accumulate inside the rotor guard, thus impeding regular discharge

of cut grass.

- premature flail wear and possible breakage of the same.

L) HANDLEBAR ADJUSTMENT LEVER

The height of the handlebars can be adjusted to suit both the user and the working
conditions. Set the handlebars at user hip height.

M) ON SWITCH

Two-position switch:
(1) for starting the engine
(0) for switching off the engine

N) SPEED SELECTOR LEVER

This lever is used to select the forward speed of the machine.
The numbered positions indicate the speed settings (1st - 2nd) and the letter N indicates
the neutral gear.

O) GEAR LEVER

This lever is used to select the advance of the machine (forward, neutral, reverse). Used
together with the speed selector lever (Fig.2 Ref. N) it gives 2 forward gears and 2 reverse
gears.

WARNING

Before operating the gear lever ( Fig. 2 Ref. O) it is advisable to set the speed selector
lever (Fig. 2 Ref. N) in neutral (N). The required gear should only be selected after this
operation.

WARNING

Be sure to set the lever positions correctly (Fig. 2 Ref. N and O), making sure that the
levers are correctly engaged; if they are not engage the forward clutch mo-mentarily (Fig.
1 Ref. A) so that the speed setting engages correctly.
The above operation may prove particularly useful during the machine's first working hours.