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1. A Harvester AT Concepts Ltd REID LINE EAST RD 5 FEILDING 4775 New Zealand Phone 06 323 2509 Fax 06 323 2709 Email info harvesterconcepts co nz 1204 Salad Tray Cutter HT STC User Manual Jenquip 2004 HT Salad Tray Cutter STC Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your Harvester Concepts Ltd HT STC This machine is of high quality and will reward you with reduced effort and a great harvest Learning to operate your HT STC won t take long You will soon find it to be an invaluable tool Important Safety Note Read and understand all the instructions before using the HT STC The HT STC should only be used for the purposes for which it was designed Use it for no other purpose The HT STC is a light weight machine and if not used with care can easily be damaged We have manufactured the HT STC using quality materials and manufacturing techniques however if faults do occur please have them corrected before you use it Please read this instruction book before use and retain it for future reference Unless mentioned in the instructions it requires only one per son to operate the HT STC keep all others away Never go near the cutter bar while the motor is running Always turn the cutter bar off when not in use and before ad justing its position in the frame Immediately after turning the motor off fit the cutter bar cov er It should be removed last before restarting Condit2. are taught and wound uniform ly onto the winch drum Ensure trays roll down the conveyors at the correct speed 5
3. belt M19 Total Machine Height adjustment 25 to 325 mm Dry weight approx Kg Cutter bar width 1210mm Size 3710mm L x 1830W x 1590H After use it is a good idea to wash the blades Be Careful using a stiff bristle brush water amp detergent and allow to dry If the machine is to be stored for some time the blades can be sprayed or brushed with a light oil From time to time the blade may need sharpening The HT STC may also be washed down WARNING The electric motor is not rated for hose wash down and water should not be directed at it 20 Hourly Grease the blade drive gearbox grease nipple 6 Monthly The conveyor roller chain cover can be removed and some light oil sprayed over the drive components Check condition of motor drive belt The cover will need removing for this Also check belt tension and adjust if nec essary Visually check condition of blade drive belt by looking through its cover If binding occurs any where use an oil can to apply a drop of oil winch bearings Problem Solving Also refer to the Tea Plucker handbook Cutter bar is not rising and lowering evenly check for cor rect rope wrapping on the drum that there is no binding on the frame slide ways If these are not the problem then one of the winch ropes may need re tensioning Check main frame is level and not twisting Not cutting correctly refer to tea plucker hand book Blades may need sharpening adjusting or replacing Cutter bar sl
4. clear of the cutter bar Turn power on to the motor The fan will start Engage the cutter bar drive by moving the operating lever clockwise 7 Turn the conveyor crank handle to propel the salad trays past the cutter bar Operate at such a speed to give a good cut to the product and so the cut product flows smoothly into the crates 8 The cut salad trays can be removed once they have reached the end of the outfeed conveyor S The cutter bar should only be operated as long as required This is safest and also minimises wear of the blade While reloading the infeed conveyor the fan can be left running Conversion to Engine powered The power head can be converted back for use with it s original petrol en gine However it should be returned to Harvester Concepts Ltd or a compe tent engineer employed for this conversion With the engine fitted the Tea Plucker can also be removed from the con veyor frame and be used manually in the field The Tea Plucker handbook should be read for instructions in this instance Maintenance The Tea Plucker handbook should be read for instructions pertaining to the power head Daily With machine operating listen for any strange noises operation Investigate any irregularities immediately before continuing opera tion With motor turned off and plug removed from power supply lubricate blade with food grade oil every 2 hours of operation Ensure height adjusting winch ropes
5. ions of Sale and Guarantee Your HARVESTER CONCEPTS LTD product is guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and or workmanship under normal use and service for a period of 6 months from date of initial purchase HARVESTER CONCEPTS LTD S liability and obligation is limited to prob lems which HARVESTER CONCEPTS LTD acknowledges to be defective under the guarantee conditions either to the free replacement or repair where practicable at the HARVESTER CONCEPTS LTD premises of any parts returned within the guarantee period or shipment of replacement parts to the customer as mutually agreed to Supply of non standard parts or services from other than HARVESTER CON CEPTS LTD are not covered under the guarantee conditions unless prear ranged in writing with HARVESTER CONCEPTS LTD Shipment of product to HARVESTER CONCEPTS LTD is the consumers re sponsibility and cost Guarantee conditions are void for any of the following reasons Abnormal use of the product Accident damage or vandalism Modifications or unauthorised repairs to the product or its components Where component seconds have been supplied Normal wear and tear HARVESTER CONCEPTS LTD cannot be liable for any damage caused to people or other property during use of the product or as a result of any defect or malfunction of product or components supplied by HARVESTER CON CEPTS LTD Use of the product is solely the users responsibility Other losses such as delays in
6. ow moving ensure operating lever is moved fully clockwise and stays there check blade drive belt is not slipping check blade assembled adjusted correctly lubri cate blades and crankcase blades may need dismantling and slots cleaning only after a lot of use Cutter bar not going check motor is going fan is going Led me LE ge pal Free Your HT STC Your HT STC consists of In feed conveyor Main frame Power Head Tea Plucker Out feed conveyor Crate holder Product chute This handbook plus one for the power head Optional spare parts Lu blade set and blade drive vee belt JL DE 7 w A Assembly The HT STC will need minimal assembly on receipt or if you need to transport it about The main frame will be fully assembled including the power head and its height adjusting winch The power head can be pow ered by an engine or a single phase electric motor 1 Ensure even weight is on all 4 of the main frame legs by adjusting the levelling bolts at the bottom of each leg PA The in feed and out feed conveyors simply bolt to the mainframe and the height adjusting legs pinned at suitable heights for each 3 Operation Caution Never approach the cutter bar with the motor running l conveyor These conveyors should be at a slight angle so that the product trays just roll down them Tighten all connecting bolts The crate holder fits over the out feed conveyor legs and is retained by l
7. work incorrect or misleading information omissions and errors HARVESTER CONCEPTS LTD 1s not liable for This guarantee is expressed in lieu of all other guarantees expressed or implied and all other obligations and liabilities on HARVESTER CONCEPTS LTD s part and specifically excluding consequential damage HARVESTER CON CEPTS LTD makes no guarantee of merchantability or fitness for purpose and is not responsible to any purchaser of its products for any undertaking repre sentation or guarantee except those stated in these terms made by any person dealer or body corporate selling or dealing with its products in any manner whatsoever check blade drive belt Check blade is not jammed with foreign material adjusted correctly Not blowing product into crates use slower conveyor speed ensure fan is operating check drive belt is not slip ping If product is excessively wet or high stem to leaf ratio it will not transport up the chute as well the blow duct is out of alignment fan clogged with material or dust clean chute surface Trays not moving from infeed conveyor onto main convey or correctly Slope on infeed conveyor only needs to be enough for trays to slowly roll down it If angle is excessive trays will stop at main frame rollers If you require assistance or spare parts please contact Harvester Concepts Ltd Power Head Ochiai V8Z2HD 1210 fitted with TEFC 1 85 Kw 2 pole electric motor Motor drive belt A43 Blade drive
8. ynch pins at the correct height for each bin size The deflector frame plugs into the top of the leg tubes The product chute rubber covered edge is inserted into the u shape at the lower rear edge of the power head The top end clips over the crate holder frame The conveyor support legs may need tilting to facilitate fitting of the chute m The hand winch is used to raise and lower the power head To raise wind handle until desired cut height is ob tained To lower hold han dle firmly and release winch lock pawl carefully lower power head to desired height and re engage lock pawl M Note Ensure the cutter bar rises and lowers evenly Some weight sandbag may need adding to the winch frame at end oppo site winch to achieve this If binding of the system occurs check main frame is levelled and there is no frame twisting Load the in feed conveyor with salad trays Hint If the bottom of the trays have mountainous shapes y x place the trays on the conveyor ata gt _ slight angle They will then travel 3 cs SA A over the conveyor rollers smoothly EN 7 ARQ The trays should just roll gt D down the slopping con RE A veyors if too fast or slow the con 7 x veyor slop may need adjusting 4 Place 2 crates in their holder Remove the cutter bar cover just prior to use Ensure the drive to the cutter 4 bar is disengaged the top lever moved anticlockwise 5 Ensure people and materials are
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