S.p.A.
USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK
TILLER
SERIES
BL 10
11/02/02 From. N° 1010000
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INDEX
◊ INTRODUCTION
◊ KEY TO MACHINE PARTS
◊ IDENTIFICATION AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
◊ PACKING AND TRANSPORT
◊ SAFETY REGULATIONS
◊ HOW TO START AND STOP
◊ USE AND ADJUSTMENTS
◊ MAINTENANCE
◊ GUARANTEE
◊ CERTIFICATION
INTRODUCTION
◊ Many thanks for choosing our product and welcome to our group of clients.
◊ We are confident you will like our machine for its performance and ease of use.
◊ Our longstanding experience in the sector, use of high quality materials, careful machining, all ensure a perfectly
efficient machine which, if used correctly and maintained as recommended, will offer you many years of use.
◊ This handbook will provide you with all necessary information on use of the machine, its construction, its operating
characteristics, and on the applications, in addition to facilitating maintenance.
◊ Please pay special attention to the regulations in this handbook preceded by this symbol:
ATTENTION
◊ This symbol means that failing to observe these regulations could lead to personal injuries.
KEY TO MACHINE PARTS
1. Accelerator - motor stop
2. Cutter movement engage/
disengage lever
3. Handle locking knobs
4. Motor starter
5. Fuel filler plug
6. Fuel tap
7. Spur
8. Cutters
9. Bumpers
10. Primer (for BL10T)
Fig. n°1
Fig. n°2
Overall dimensions (in mm)
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IDENTIFICATION AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: BL10T
Weight of BL 10T
(with cutter): 24 Kg
Engine: 4 stroke
Manufacturer: TECUMSEH
Model: VANTAGE 35
Cubic capacity: 148 cc
Power: 2.4 Kw
RPM: 3150
Consumption Kg/h: 0.8
Fuel: Unleaded petrol
Dry air filter
Model: BL10B
Weight of BL 10B
(with 40 cm cutter): 24 Kg
Engine: 4 stroke
Manufacturer: BRIGGS &
STRATTON Model: SPRINT
Cubic capacity: 148 cc
Power: 2.5 Kw
RPM: 3600
Consumption Kg/h: 0.8
Fuel: Unleaded petrol
Dry air filter
Model: BL10 HS
Weight of BL 10HS
(with cutter): 25 Kg
Engine: 4 stroke
Manufacturer: HONDA
Model: GCV 135
Cubic capacity: 135 cc
Power: 3.4 Kw
RPM: 3600
Consumption Kg/h: 1.06
Fuel: Unleaded petrol
Dry air filter
Model: BL10 HX
Weight of BL 10HX
(with cutter): 18 Kg
Engine: 4 stroke OHV
Manufacturer: HONDA
Model: GXV 50
Cubic capacity: 49 cc
Power: 1.6 Kw
RPM: 5000
Consumption Kg/h: 0.6
Fuel: Unleaded petrol
Dry air filter
• All engines installed on this motorised hoe have a starting system with self-winding cord, as well as exhaust pipe
protection.
• Engines installed on the BL 10 are lubricated with SAE 30 oil. Quantity of oil in engine: 0.6 lt.
• The transmission unit is lubricated with SAE 80W/90 oil - quantity 1 hg.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MOTORISED HOE:
1. Vee-belt and worm screw transmission; one forward gear.
2. Forward engage/disengage lever fitted on handle.
3. Engine stop device fitted on handle.
4. Handle can be dismantled to facilitate transport.
5. Height adjustable spur.
6. Standard supply cutter of 40 cm; cutter diameter 26 cm; Max cutter revs of 170
rpm for BL10, BL10H and BL10T; Max cutter revs of 260 rpm for BL10HX, with
22 cm diameter and maximum width of 30 cm.
7. Front transfer wheel (Fig.N°7).
To identify the machine (serial number, engine, weight, and power), read the
data-plate located as shown in the photo. See Ref. “A” of Fig. N°3.
PACKING AND TRANSPORT
o WIDTH: 60 cm
o DEPTH: 40 cm
o HEIGHT: 55cm
• Remove the motorised hoe from its packing
• Fit the spur Ref. “A” (Fig. N°4) with the snap-fit pin in the
packing as shown in figure N°5. The standard cutters - see
Fig. N°6 – are to be fitted on the tiller shaft by means of both
snap-fit pins that are in the packing.
• When fitting the cutter knives, take care over the direction of
the cutting edge and the timing of the knives as shown in
figure 6.
• Install the handlebar support tube Ref. “F” (Fig. N°4) , fitting
it in its seat on the rear of the motorised hoe, and secure it
with the screws and nuts Ref. “B” (Fig. N°4)
• Next, fit the handles Ref. “C”, locking them with the screws
and knobs Ref. “D”.
• To facilitate transport and reduce dimensions, the handles
can be dismantled, using the handlebar support Ref. “F”
(Fig. N°4) as transport handle (see Fig. N°8).
Fig. n°3
Fig. n°4
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PACKING AND TRANSPORT
SECURITY RULES
• Carefully read the use and maintenance handbook supplied with the machine.
• Children under 16 years of age must not use the machine.
• The use is responsible for any damage because the machine responds to his/her commands.
• Any person who does not know the machine and has never used it, must read the use and maintenance handbook
before using the machine.
• If you are transporting the machine, empty petrol from the tank.
• If you put the machine out of service, make sure it cannot restart.
• Never work barefoot or wearing sandals. Prepare for work by wearing resistant shoes and long trousers. Before
beginning to work, inspect the work area, taking care to remove stones, sticks, metal wires and any other foreign body.
• Before starting the engine, the user must have a free working range of 5 metres.
• Dry off any petrol leaks.
• Always fill the tank while the engine is stopped. Filling up with and/or transfer of fuel must always be performed
outdoors, well away from fires or heat sources. Do not smoke during this operation.
• Before beginning to use the motorised hoe, learn to switch the engine off quickly, get to know the controls and learn how
to use the machine correctly.
• Do not use the engine in places where exhaust gases containing carbon monoxide can accumulate.
• Never use the motorised hoe if incomplete, or without its protective device. Never do any hoeing with the protective hood
OFF the machine.
• Do not fit, detach or clean the cutter or any tools while the engine is running.
• Attention! Do not work on gradients in excess of 50%.
We do not accept any responsibility whatever for any accidents caused by not observing these regulations.
HOW TO START AND STOP THE MOTORISED HOE
Whenever you are about to start the engine, always run the following checks very carefully:
• Is there fuel in the tank? Add fuel if necessary (see Fig. N°1)
• Check engine oil level: IMPORTANT: THERE IS NO OIL IN NEW MACHINES DELIVERED FROM THE FACTORY. In this
case, fill with oil up to the level of the oil plug stick.
• PLEASE CONSULT THE ITEM “FIRST START-UP” IN THE ENGINE USE AND INSTRUCTIONS HANDBOOK.
• Always start in the open air.
STARTING STAGES
1. The fuel tap must be open Ref. 6” Fig N°1.
2. In models BL10 and BL10T, press the “PRIMER” push-button at least 5 times (see Fig. N°9).
3. Position the accelerator lever in “START” position (see Fig. N°10).
4. Make sure that the transmission engagement lever is lifted up, see Fig. N°11.
5. Grip the starter handle with one hand, Fig. N°12, pull gently until you feel resistance and then pull hard. When the motor
has started running, do not let go of the cord suddenly, but accompany it until fully rewound.
6. In all BL10 models, when the engine has been started, allow the accelerator lever to return to mid-stroke (see Fig. N°10).
Allow the engine to warm up properly before starting work.
7. To move the motorised hoe forward, grip the handles firmly and lower the lever Fig. N°11; in this way, transmission is
automatically engaged.
8. To stop the engine, move the accelerator handle to “Stop” position (see Fig. N°10) and, close the fuel tap. DO NOT tie the
transmission engagement lever to the handlebar knob while using the motorised hoe.
TO ENSURE THE MACHINE STARTS PERFECTLY, ALSO CAREFULLY READ THE “STARTING” ITEM IN THE
ENGINE USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
Fig. n°5 Fig. n°6 Fig. n°7 Fig. n°8
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USE AND ADJUSTMENTS
• To move the motorised hoe forward, use the transmission engage-disengage lever Fig. N°11.
• Always do this while the engine is idling, and, in any event, press the engaging lever slowly and then increase revs with
the accelerator lever.
• In the models BL10-BL10T-BL10H the tiller is 40 cm wide and it has got 2 blades on each side. In the version BL 10HX
it is 30 cm wide with with 2 blades on each side and it can be narrowed down to 16 cm, by removing a cutting knife on
each side.
• The cutting part of the hoes must face the front of the machine.
• The spur is secured by a through-pin (see Fig. N°5) and its height can be adjusted according to the hole selected for
securing - the hole is on the spur.
• The tiller is provided with a front wheel for the transfer (Fig. N°7) that can be removed while working by removing the
splint pin (Ref.”A” – Fig.N°7). MAINTENANCE
• To change engine oil, consult the supplied engine handbook. This also applies to the other maintenance jobs (spark
plugs, air filter, adjustments).
• Some of the transmission parts are oil-bath lubricated. The transmission unit does not required topping up, and the
initial quantity of oil ensures many hours (200) of use or 2 years use.
• When changing transmission oil, empty oil by first unscrewing the lower cover (see Fig. N°13), and the 4 screws Ref. “A”.
Pour in 1 hg of the recommended type of oil. Re-screw with the supplied wrench and screwdriver. Carry out this
operation every 200 hours (or after the first year for the first time and then every two years).
• The tension of the transmission belt can be adjusted by means of the regulators on the transmission cable (see Ref.”A”
– Fig.N°11 and 14).
• Periodically oil joints and control wires. Periodically clean the air filter cartridge. Do this more frequently, if working on
dusty soils.
• If the belt breaks or is excessively worn, call at your area dealer to replace the belt with one of the same type.
• Periodically check (at least once per season) tightness of nuts and bolts, especially those of the cutter.
• Always use gloves when working on the cutter.
• As concerns any mechanical jobs, especially during the guarantee period, we recommend you to contact the specialised
workshops of our concessionaires.
BELT TENSIONING
If the transmission belt (with the cutter clutch lever engaged) is not tight, you must adjust the stroke of the lever
working on the nut shown in Fig. 11 and 14 Ref. "A".
Push a screwdriver through the hole under the motor fastening lid to make sure that the belt with the cutter clutch lever
(Fig.11) engaged is taut (Fig. 15).
Fig. n°11
Fig. n°12
Fig. n°13
Fig. n°9 Fig. n°10
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Fig. n°14 Fig. n°15
GUARANTEE
The machine and accessories are guaranteed for 12 months: electrical or rubber parts are excluded. The manufacturer shall
replace free of charge any parts recognised as faulty: however, labour and transport shall always be charged to the client.
Guarantee requests should always be made through the manufacturer’s authorised resellers.
As concerns materials not produced by us, and, in particular, the engine, the rules specified by the relevant manufacturers
apply. Therefore, any requests for servicing work must be submitted to the respective specialised service centres in the
different areas.
For any problems and servicing requests, contact the reseller/dealer from whom you bought the machine.
SAFETY TESTS AND CERTIFICATION
CE declaration of conformity to satisfy EEC Directives 89/392 and subsequent amendments..
40010 San Matteo della Decima BO Italy Via Lampedusa n°1
We declare under our own complete responsibility that the machine conforms with the essential safety and health protection
requirements as specified in EEC Directive 89/392 and subsequent amendments.
TYPE MOTORISED HOE MODEL BL 10; BL 10 H; BL 10 T; BL 10 HX
To verify conformity as specified in the above mentioned Directive, the following Standards were consulted: UNI EN 709 for
motorised hoes and motocultivators.
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
S.Matteo della Decima 18/04/01
TEST RESULTS
TYPE MOTORISED HOE MODEL BL 10; BL 10 H; BL 10 T; BL 10 HX
Acoustic pressure at operator’s ear: LpA = from 75 to 81 dB (A)
Test conditions: height 1.6 mt at centre of handle.
Value of handle vibrations weighted under ISO.5439: from 0.83 to 6.15 m/sec2
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