TROUBLESHOOTING

WHAT SHOULD I DO IN THE EVENT OF A MISFEED?

Turn the control switch to reverse in order to release misfeed.

WHAT SPEED SHOULD I USE FOR WET MATERIAL?

We recommend a faster speed for wet product and a slower speed for dry.

DOES THE STEM HAVE TO BE A CERTAIN LENGTH TO FEED TO THE BUDTENDER?

Yes, there must be 3 inches of base stem to clear the cutters.

DO I NEED A SPECIAL OUTLET FOR THE BUDTENDER?

No, The BudTender can be plugged into any standard wall outlet.

DOES THE BUDTENDER WORK BEST WITH A PARTICULAR STRAIN?

The BudTender can handle any strain but please note that all strains run differently and certain denser strains may need the top colas taken off before being run.

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DIRECTIONS FOR OPERATION

  1. Be sure guards are in place and wheels are locked before operating
  2. Place receptacle in front of the machine, in order to catch flowers
  3. Place additional receptacle behind the machine, under rear chute, in order to catch bare stems
  4. Plug BudTender into 110amp receptacle unless 220amp is requested
  5. Pull up E-Switch, located on top of the machine
  6. Ensure control switch on panel is set to forward
  7. Push start button on panel
  8. Insert stem into the appropriately sized cutter

NOTE:

  • there are four cutters (buckers) located on the from of the machine
  • Rollers and gears will guide stems through the machine
  • Each plant must have 3 inches of base stem to clear the buckers
  • Please note all strains run differently and certain denser strains can need the top colas taken off before being run

DIRECTIONS FOR CLEANING

  1. Make sure BudTender is turned off
  2. Using provided tools, remove front cutter plate
  3. Clean cutter plate with isopropyl alcohol using steel brushes provided
  4. Spray front panel liberally with isopropyl alcohol
  5. Wipe down using a soft cloth, making sure the machine is dry completely
  6. Remove three screws located in back of the machine to remove rear chute using tools provided
  7. Clear out any debris on the bottom of the chute
  8. Spray rollers liberally with isopropyl alcohol
  9. Wipe down using a soft cloth, making sure the machine is dry completely

MATERIALS NEEDED:

  • tool kit provided with BudTender
  • steel brushes provided with BudTender
  • spray bottle filled with isopropyl alcohol
  • soft cloths