Abbriata M100 Series, Use And Maintenance Handbook

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Use and maintenance handbook – ed_07/04/2016
Round baler – M100 / M120 / M150
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BASIC RULES
For safety purposes and to ensure correct machine operation, before starting the equipment it is recommended to check the
operation of both the machine and the tractor.
GENERAL SAFETY STANDARDS:
USE CONDITIONS AND LIMITS
WARNING!
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The manufacturer of the ball joint or cardan shaft is responsible for such components.
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For the cardan shaft or ball joint, the manufacturer of the universal joint will issue the prescribed EEC conformity
declaration, together with the machine.
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Become familiar with the controls, the correct use of the machine and learn how to turn off the motor quickly. Do not
remain in the work area.
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It is important to keep animals and other persons away from the machine. Do not allow the machine to be used by
children or unskilled persons.
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During operation, it is recommended to wear suitable clothing and heavy shoes (loose-fitting clothes are prohibited).
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Make sure that you have mounted the guards, safety devices and protection systems in accordance with the prescribed
standards.
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Have defective or damaged parts repaired or replaced.
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Work during the day or with adequate artificial light.
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Stop the machine before crossing streets, paths or gravel-covered roads.
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If you collide with a heavy object or if the machine vibrates excessively stop the motor, check for damage and have
skilled personnel make all the necessary repairs before re-starting the machine.
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When you decide to leave the tractor, turn off the motor and remove the ignition key from the instrument panel.
Before getting close to the machine, wait for all moving parts to stop turning.
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Do not place hands and feet close to moving machine parts.
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Always keep in mind the use accident-prevention standards. Therefore, to ensure correct use, it is absolute essential to
refer to the warning signals.
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Before starting any type of operation, the operator should become familiar with the machine, its parts and the relative
functions and, especially, when driving on the road, must respect the current traffic rules and regulations.
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Always check that the machine is perfectly clean to avoid dangerous accidents.
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While working, never transport other persons on the machine.
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If the picker becomes jammed, clean it only when the motor is turned off.
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Be extremely careful when unloading and closing the binding chamber.
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Do not use the machine near other persons.
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The machine should be cleaned with the motor off and the machine stopped.
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Do not tamper with the controls and the safety systems.
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The machine must be assembled in accordance with the instructions.
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Use the necessary caution during machine assembly and disassembly operations or when disconnecting the machine
from the tractor. Always check the loads per axle, the overall weights and dimensions allowed for transiting.
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Make sure that lighting, warning signal and protection devices have been installed and install them if they are missing.
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The machine running speed must be compatible with the environmental conditions and avoid any brusque steering
movements while moving uphill or downhill. Do not work on very steep slopes.
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The machine can be started only when the relative protection devices have been installed.
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It is absolutely prohibited to remain in the work area and in the vicinity of the machine while it is operating and moving.
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Make sure that there are no persons near the machine during operations which may involve tilting hydraulic parts. The
parts driven by external forces have sharp and pointed ends.
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If brakes and stop devices are not activated, it is absolutely prohibited to remain between the machine and the tractor.
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Do not operate the machine in closed rooms.
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The machine is equipped with wheel blocking wedges which must be used immediately each time the machine is
disconnected from the tractor. These wedges are kept inside the container that houses the string roll.