5
- OPERATING THE TOOL
5.1 Operating instructions
Put on the personal protective equipment shown in picture (C) and make sure that all safety systems and protective devices are
correctly installed and fully operative.
WARNING!
•
Turn on the tool only after it has been placed between the branches. Erroneous use will cause the tool early wear-
and-tear and excessive air consumption.
•
Do not use the tool without the link protection (11).
•
Do not make the rakes (2) idle. They may be seriously damaged.
•
Use the tool for the aims described in "Product Description" only. Any other kind of use may cause injuries.
After fi rmly holding the handle with both hands, proceed as directed below:
a)
Carefully place a branch between the rakes (2). Press the control lever (24), that operates the tool, by hand. Comb the
branches from top to bottom. The olives or coffee beans will come off the branches.
b)
After all the olives or coffee beans have come off the branches, release the control lever (24) to stop the tool. Repeat the
operation from step a).
WARNING!
If the harvester gets entangled or stops among the branches, disconnect the air supply hose and manually unlock the
tool.
5.2 Troubleshooting
WARNING!
All the following maintenance operations have to be performed by a mechanic.
FAULT
The rake (2) does not work.
The rake (2) has no power.
Air comes out when the control lever
(24) is pressed.
The rakes (2) work too slowly or jam.
The rakes (2) stall.
NOTE
If the above remedies do not solve the problem, contact an Authorized Service Point.
CAUSE
a) The air fl ow regulator on the compres-
sor is closed.
b) The air hose is clogged.
a) The air supply hose is dirty.
b) The compressor pressure is too low.
c) The piston (14) is not lubricated.
a) The valve (28) seal is worn out or ru-
ined.
a) The joints (6) are not lubricated.
a) The piston (30) and the cap (31) are
worn out.
REMEDY
a) Set the air fl ow regulator to 7 bar
(Olistar Metal Top); 6 bar (Olistar
Tuono).
b) Disconnect the air hose and make
sure the fi ttings are in perfect condi-
tion and clean inside.
a) Disconnect the supply hose and blow
in compressed air to remove any dirt.
b) Make sure the compressor reaches 7
bar (Olistar Metal Top); 6 bar (Olistar
Tuono).
c) Check the oil level in the compressor
lubricator.
a) Remove the valve (25) on the han-
dle and replace the seals (28) even if
only slightly worn.
a) Lubricate the joints and check the lu-
brication of the links (6).
a) Check the wear-and-tear of piston,
cap and seals.
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