Operating instructions

Hydraulic sweeper roller

Holms SP
2.50 m/3.0 m/3.5 m

Applicable from machine no.: 10985

Box 924 SE-591 29 Motala Sweden +46 141 22 41 00 ¬+46 141 22 41 90

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Contents
Warning labels..............................................................4
Safety ........................................................................... 7
Product data .................................................................9
Machine identification plate............................... 10
Product description..................................................... 11
Standard model.................................................11
Optional extras ..................................................11
Transport and storage ................................................12
Operating instructions ................................................13
Settings .............................................................13
Operation....................................................................14
Electrohydraulic angling ....................................15
Disconnection from carrier ................................15
Sprinkler system (optional extra) ...................... 15
Service and maintenance...........................................16
After operation ..................................................16
Lubrication ........................................................16
Replacement of brush .......................................16
Index........................................................................... 18

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Warning labels
There are several specific warning labels on this product; see the descriptions below. Make sure that
you understand the implications of these labels before using the product.
Clean/replace warning labels if they are illegible or are missing. Contact you Holms dealer if you
require new labels.

Risk of crushing - mind your hands and do not come too close to the machine (warning label
1530052)

Do not enter this area whilst the machine is in

operation. Mind your hands and keep them away
from this area whilst the tool is in use.
Keep a safe distance away from the machine
whilst it is in operation. Not following this rule
may lead to serious personal injury or, in a worst
case scenario, death.

Risk of crushing - do not come too close to the machine (warning label 1530053)

Keep a safe distance away from the machine

whilst it is in operation. Not following this rule
may lead to serious personal injury or, in a worst
case scenario, death.

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Always read instructions and safety regulations before use (warning label 1530054)

Do not use the tool before you have thoroughly

studied all instructions and safety regulations,
and are sure you have understood them. If there
is something you do not understand, contact your
Holms dealer. Misinterpretations may result in
serious personal injury or, in a worst case
scenario, death.

Risk of crushing, beware of flying objects - mind your hands and do not come too close to the
machine (warning label 1530055)

Keep a safe distance from the tool whilst it is

being used and beware of flying objects. Not
following this rule may lead to serious personal
injury or, in a worst case scenario, death.

Use the marked loops when transporting the tool (warning label 1530056)

When transporting the tool, use the marked loops

to secure the tool during transit.

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Attach lifting devices at the marked locations when lifing the tool (warning label 1530057)

This label shows where the lifting devices are to

be attached. Make sure that the lifting devices are
attached so that the tool is lifted horizontally (in
horizontal position, no inclination). Use
approved lifting devices only.

Risk of crushing - mind your hands (warning label 1530060)

Mind your hands and keep them away from this

area whilst the tool is in use.

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NB
READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT.

Important safety aspects to take into consideration

• Make sure that the tractor/loader can carry the equivalent tool type and weight.
• Make sure that for this sweeper the carrier has a suitable hydraulic oil flow.
• Make sure that no unauthorised persons are loitering in the machine’s working area when working
with the machine or carrying out servicing.
• Always use the dust covers for the quick-couplings when the machine is disconnected, to prevent
dirt getting into the hydraulic system.

Please pay special attention to the warning symbols.

Safety
This instruction manual is intended to be used as a guide for the correct use and maintenance of the
machine. Study the manual carefully before starting and operating the machine and before any
preventive maintenance is carried out. A lot of time has been spent on designing and manufacturing
the machine so that it will be as efficient and safe as possible, all of which will be of little use if you
do not read, understand and follow the instructions. Familiarise yourself with the product and all the
instructions, and keep the instruction manual safe so that it is always readily at hand when using the
machine.
NB
THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN PREPARED FOR ALL OUR MARKETS AND MAY THEREFORE INCLUDE DIFFERENT
EQUIPMENT FOR SPECIFIC MARKETS. PLEASE IGNORE THE SECTIONS THAT DO NOT APPLY TO YOUR
MACHINE.

We continuously strive to improve our products and therefore reserve the right to change design
specifications and implement improvements whenever we consider this necessary; however, such
improvements will not be made to products that have already been delivered or put to work. We also
reserve the right to change data and equipment without prior notice, as well as instructions for
maintenance and other service procedures.
The operator is responsible for ensuring that:

Make sure you tighten the screw joint reinforcement.

The machine is not used or handled incorrectly.

That any warning labels on the machine are legible.

Unauthorised persons do not use the machine or remain within the machine’s
working area during its operation or maintenance.

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The carrier is suitable for use with the machine (hydraulic oil flow, stability,
etc.).

NB
WE STRONGLY ADVISE AGAINST ANY MODIFICATIONS, CHANGES OR CONVERSIONS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN
APPROVED BY HOLMS. WE ALSO WARN AGAINST USING SPARE PARTS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED BY
HOLMS. DAMAGE OR FAULTS THAT COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY NON-APPROVED SPARE PARTS OR NON-
APPROVED MODIFICATIONS ARE NOT COVERED BY HOLMS’ LIMITED WARRANTY – SEE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY CONDITIONS. HOLMS WILL NOT PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY OR
MATERIAL DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE USE OF NON-APPROVED SPARE PARTS OR MODIFICATIONS.

When ordering spare parts, or otherwise contacting Holms or your local dealer, always specify the
machine type and its serial number. (Specified on the product’s machine plate.)

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Product data

SP 2.5 SP 3.0 SP 3.5

Working width (m) 2.5 3.0 3.5

Max. width (m) 2.8 3.3 3.8

Max. height without sprinkler (m) 1.2 1.2 1.2

Max. height with sprinkler (m) 1.3 1.3 1.3

Working width, fully turned 30° (m) 2.2 2.6 3.0

Weight with standard plastic brush (kg) 600 680 760

Weight with sprinkler, empty tank (kg) 60 60 -

Centre of gravity, dimension A standard equipment (mm) 740 770 800

Centre of gravity, dimension B standard equipment (mm) 210 220 230

Centre of gravity, dimension A with sprinkler, empty (mm) 730 760 -

Centre of gravity, dimension B with sprinkler, empty (mm) 250 260 -

Centre of gravity, dimension A with sprinkler, full (mm) 720 730 -

Centre of gravity, dimension B with sprinkler, full (mm) 410 410 -

Max. oil flow (litres/min) 350 350 350

1.Centre of gravity

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Machine identification plate

Each tool has a machine identification plate located as per
figure 2.
The machine identification plate shows the following
information:
• Machine type
• Serial No.
• Year of manufacture
• Weight
• Code of the person who assembled the tool
(Assembler)
2.Machine identification plate
• Code of the person who checked the tool on delivery
(Checked).

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Product description
Holms SP is an extremely robust sweeper roller designed
for front-mounting on loaders. The area of application is
sweeping of “heavy” rubbish such as waste: minerals,
sawmill waste, etc. The sweeper roller is driven by two
direct-acting hydraulic motors housed inside the brush
core and requires an oil flow of 80-350 litres per minute.

Standard model
Holms SP consists of a roller brush suspended from a
central section that can be angled. Splash guard comes as
standard. The machine is supplied with screw-mounted
attachment hooks. The suspension of the sweeper roller
ensures a constant and uniformly distributed brush
pressure to the ground.

Optional extras
• Sprinkler system consisting of water tank (240 litres),
electric pump and spraying bar.
• Hydraulic angling
• Electrohydraulic angling

3.Holms SP with sprinkler system

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Transport and storage

Transporting the machine

When loading and unloading, lift the machine using the
marked lifting eyes. Please note that these differ
depending on whether or not your machine is equipped
with a sprinkler system. See figure 4 and figure 5.

Use approved lifting devices only.

4.Lifting points Holms SP without sprinkler
system

When transporting the machine, use the marked

loops to secure the machine during transit.

Storage
Park on supports to avoid damage to the brush.
When storing, remember to drain the sprinkler system.
Make sure that the machine is lubricated; there are five
lubrication points. See figure 10 on page 16.

5.Lifting points Holms SP with sprinkler

system

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Operating instructions
NB! TO PREVENT THE SWEEPER’S HYDRAULIC MOTORS
BEING DAMAGED BY PRESSURE PEAKS, THE LOADER’S
ENGINE REVS MUST BE REDUCED BEFORE THE SWEEPER IS
TURNED OFF.

Connection to carrier
1. Connect the sweeper roller to the loader’s machine
attachment. See the instruction manual for the loader
in question.

Check that the machine is secured to the carrier. 6.Supports in operating position

2. Connect the drive hoses to the third hydraulic

function outlet or to the hydraulic motor circuit on the
loader.
Check before connecting that the hydraulic Height indicator
couplings are properly clean, in order to avoid
operating problems due to dirty oil.
Tilt indicator
Settings

Adjustment of the sweeper roller for height and tilt

1. Lift the machine up off the ground.
2. Lift and lock the supports in the operating position
(see figure 6). 7.Adjustment of height and tilt

3. Slowly lower the sweeper roller so that the height

indicator’s yellow markings line up (see figure 7).
4. Tilt until the machine’s yellow-marked tilt indicators
are lined up (see figure 7). Readjust the height where
appropriate.
higher ground
Adjusting ground pressure pressure

The ground pressure can be adjusted to suit different con-

ditions. Adjustments are made by stretching or loosening
the springs that hold the lower slewing brackets. The
ground pressure on the left side of the sweeper roller lower ground
pressure
(viewed from the carrier) is increased by turning the
spring tensioner clockwise, and reduced by turning it an- locking nut

ti-clockwise (see figure 8). On the right side of the sweep- spring tensioner

er roller, the spring tensioner is turned anti-clockwise to

increase the ground pressure and clockwise to reduce it.
NB! Tighten or loosen both sides equally when making 8.Adjusting ground pressure (left side of
an adjustment. sweeper roller viewed from carrier)

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Do not use the carrier’s lifting or tilt function to

adjust the ground pressure.

Always turn the sweeper roller off properly before

making any adjustments.

Be careful. There is a risk of crushing when

adjusting ground pressure!

Adjusting the ground pressure

1. Lift the sweeper roller. Open up and secure the
support in the operating position.
2. Lower the sweeper roller to ground level (or onto a
trestle), so that the sweeper roller’s lower slewing
brackets are in their top position and the springs are
minimally loaded.
3. See figure 8 on page 13 – fit a ½" ratchet handle into
the square hole in the centre of the spring tensioner.
4. Loosen the nut on the locking screw. Hold the ratchet
handle in place while you remove the locking screw.
Turn the ratchet handle clockwise or anti-clockwise,
depending on the desired adjustment. Adjust the
ground pressure no more than 165° (corresponds to a
maximum of 3 holes in the outer tension plate and one
step on the inner tension plate).
5. Refit the locking screw and locking nut. Check that
the nut is securely tightened.

Operation
Normally the height and tilt indicators must be lined up
during operation. If you want to increase or reduce the
pressure on one side with the roller in an angled position,
this can be done by using the tilt function. This is useful
when you are sweeping pavements, for example, and
have two wheels on the pavement and two on the road, or
when the roller brush is unevenly worn. Tilting the
sweeper roller forwards increases the ground pressure on
the side of the sweeper roller that is angled away from the
carrier.

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Electrohydraulic angling
In order to be able to angle the roller, the roller brush
must be in contact with the ground.

Disconnection from carrier

1. Release the machine attachment's lock pins before
lowering the sweeper roller to the ground in order to
prevent damage to the counterbalancing system.
2. Close down and lock the supports in the parking
position (see figure 9).
3. Lower the sweeper roller to the ground.
4. Release the hydraulic hoses from the carrier, fit the 9.Supports in parking position
plastic covers over the quick-couplings to protect
against dirt, and disconnect the electrical connection
to the water pump (if the sweeper roller is equipped
with a sprinkler system). NB! The brush becomes
deformed if the roller is not parked on the supports.

Sprinkler system (optional extra)

Sweeper rollers with a sprinkler system are equipped
with two water filters to prevent dirt getting in. One filter
sits in the tank filling hole, whilst the other filter is
located on the pump connection. Check the filters at
regular intervals and rinse clean as required. The filters
must always be in place to avoid damage to the pump or
blockages in the spray nozzles.
The pump must not be run for long periods when dry,
i.e. once the water has been used up the pump must be
switched off.
When there is a risk of freezing, the tank, pump and hoses
must be emptied of water. When the tank is empty, run
the pump for a further 30 seconds or so to ensure that the
pump is also emptied. The easiest way to empty the tank
is to release the hose connections to the tank.

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Service and maintenance

After operation
Wash the sweeper roller. This prolongs its service life
and makes it easier to detect any leakage or other faults.
Inspect the machine and check that the hoses, brush
guards, springs and machine body are not damaged.
Check also for any oil leakage.

Lubrication
When replacing the brush, lubricate all lubricating
10.Lubricating nipples nipples. Clean the nipple and lubricate until grease
appears. See figure 10.

Replacement of brush
It is easiest to replace the brush if the roller brush is
attached to the carrier. Before starting to replace the
brush, lower the roller brush to the ground (parking
supports must be in operating position).

Removing the roller brush

1. Start by removing the moving parts of the height
indicator.
2. Loosen the upper slewing bracket by pulling the pin
11.Screws on lower slewing bracket
out. The roller brush will now move forwards/
downwards.
Risk of crushing! The lower slewing bracket is
heavily spring-loaded and flies up unless you hold
it down firmly.

3. Remove the lower slewing bracket by loosening the

two screws (see figure 11). NB! Requires
considerable force.
4. Unfold the roller brush from the bar tube and remove
the drive unit from the brush core.
5. Remove the entire roller brush from the carrier
12.Clamping rings
housing on the opposite side.

Replacement of brush
1. Loosen the screws on the clamping rings at both ends
of the roller brush and remove them (see figure 12).
2. Insert shackles into both holes at one end of the brush
core and secure a lifting loop in the shackles.

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3. Lift the roller brush up on its end using a traverse

hoist or similar.
4. Lift the roller approx. 25 cm off the floor and remove
the brush rings and spacer rings. Then lower the end
to the ground.
5. Check the core for damage.
6. Fit a clamping ring to one end of the brush core
according to figure 13.
7. Lift up the brush core with the clamping ring
downwards. 13.Fitting clamping ring

8. For replacement of brush rings and spacer rings,

see figure 14 and figure 15.
9. Please note that the brush rings should be fitted with
the “spacer” positioned alternately on the brush core
(see figure 16).
10. In order to fill out the brush core towards the end, you
may need to remove one spacer ring and fit double
brush rings.
11. Once the brush core is filled with brushes, screw the 14.The brush ring pin in the
second clamping ring securely in place. groove on the brush core

Fitting the roller brush

1. Position the roller brush under the sweeper roller and
lower the sweeper roller.
2. Push the roller brush onto the fixed end carrier
housing.
3. Introduce the removed drive unit into the brush core
and lay the roller brush in the correct position in
relation to the sweeper roller.
15.Spacer ring
Risk of crushing!

4. Fit the lower and upper slewing bracket, and then

screw the height indicator back on.

16.Placement of the brush

rings’ pins

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Index
angling risk of freezing 15
electrohydraulic 11 service 16
hydraulic 11
service life 16
area of application 11
setting
attachment hook 11 ground pressure 13, 14
bar tube 16 slewing bracket 16
brush spacer ring 17
replacement 16
spare parts 8
brush pressure 11
splash guard 11
carrier housing 16, 17
sprinkler system 11, 12
centre of gravity 9
standard model 11
changes 8
storage 12
clamping ring 17
support 13
clamping rings 16
technical data 4, 9
connection 13
tilt indicator 13, 14
conversions 8
transport 12
counterbalancing system 15
transportation 12
design modifications 7
unloading 12
disconnection 15
warning labels 7
electrohydraulic angling 11 clean/replace 4
fitting warning symbols 7
roller brush 17
water filters 15
ground pressure
water tank 11
setting 13, 14
weight 9
height 9
width 9
height indicator 13, 14
working width 9
hydraulic angling 11
hydraulic oil flow 7
lifting devices 6
lifting eyes 12
loading 12
lubricating nipples 16
lubrication 16
lubrication points 12
machine attachment 13
machine plate 8, 10
maintenance 16
modifications 8
oil flow 9, 11
product data 4, 9
replacement
brush 16
replacing the brush 16
risk of crushing 14

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