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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
MANUAL FOR
FINN BARK BLOWER
INTRODUCTION
The FINN Corporation would like to thank you for your latest FINN purchase. In our efforts to
maintain a quality and growing relationship with every customer, we would like to encourage you
to contact us for help with service, genuine replacement parts, or for any other information you
may require.
THE FINN BARK BLOWER AND ITS FUNCTION
The FINN Bark Blower is an apparatus for conveying and discharging bulk materials, such as bark
mulch, at a fast and uniform rate while utilizing a minimum amount of manpower. The product to
be used is generally composted and processed, then, used as a soil amendment, ground cover for
erosion, weed control, or for decorative purposes on landscaping (bark mulch).
This manual is intended to provide step-by-step instructions on the operation, care, and main-
tenance of the Bark Blower. In addition, it contains illustrations and a complete list of parts and
components for easy identification.
HOW THE BARK BLOWER WORKS
The bulk material is loaded into the hopper by a loader or by an infeed elevator. Located at the
bottom of the hopper is a drag conveyor, which conveys the bulk material to an opening contain-
ing a feed roll. The feed roll and drag conveyor feed the bulk material into an airlock. The airlock
is specifically designed and built to handle tough, fibrous material. The function of the airlock is
to take the bulk material into open pockets exposed to the outside air, and to convey it to an area
where the pocket is closed off. At that point, a high-pressure air stream, created by the blower, is
channeled through the pocket, carrying the material through the hose for discharge.
NOTICE
For best results and to ensure safe operation and long life of the equipment, please read and fol-
low all instructions carefully.
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