Finn B-40 - Crew Members and Duties; Operator, Bale Handler, and Driver Roles; Blower Discharge Operation; Discharge Spout Positioning and Control

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CREW MEMBERS AND THEIR DUTIES
1. The Operator controls the placement of the mulch on the seedbed by moving the
discharge assembly. He also controls the movement of the towing truck along the seedbed
by using a predetermined set of hand signals.
2. The Bale Handler operates from the truck bed and supplies the feeder with bales of mulch
material, cut side up.
3. The Bale Feeder cuts and disposes of the twine or wire. He also separates the bale into
1-1/2-inch to 2-inch bats and feeds those into the shredder box allowing about 10 inches
of space between bats. Uniform feeding assures fast separation and more uniform
application.
4. The Truck Driver follows the directions of the operator for the movement of the towing
truck. The truck driver should be cautious in starting or stopping the truck so that the crew
members are not thrown off balance.
BLOWER DISCHARGE
The B-40 Straw Blower should be towed to a point approximately 20 ft (6 m) from the area where
the mulch is to be applied. The operator elevates the discharge spout about 10 degrees above
the plane of the seedbed so that the mulch floats onto the seedbed.
NOTE: Do not drive the mulch into the seedbed with air
pressure. The higher the tube is held, the more uniform the
application will be.
A full circle horizontal travel of the discharge spout allows the operator to vary the direction of
the discharge spout according to the prevailing winds. The tube should never be directed into
the wind, towards any persons, or at the towing vehicle. Use the engine throttle to control the
distance of the mulch.
Be sure beater chains are mounted opposite each other at all times
to avoid throwing the blower shaft out of balance. Failure to comply
could result in minor to moderate personal injury. Failure to comply could also result in
product or property damage.
If any obstruction stops the flow of mulch, immediately disengage clutch and shut engine OFF.
Do not reach into the beater box or attempt any adjustment until the engine and all rotating parts
have stopped. When the obstruction has been removed, the motor can be restarted and mulch
application can continue.
Do not reach into the beater box or attempt any adjustment until the
engine and all rotating parts have stopped. Failure to comply will
result in death or serious injury.