Anderson NWS-660, Operator'S Manual

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2 Safety
Your ANDERSON bale wrapper was designed to reduce to a minimum the risks to the operator.
However, it must be used only for the work it was designed for. Additionally, since it includes a
powerful hydraulic system, moving metal parts, and a gasoline engine and all these elements
can cause serious injury to humans or animals, it is strongly recommended to read and to
closely adhere to the following guidelines.
Safe Operators
Be familiar with operating procedures before using your ANDERSON bale wrapper. Also insist
that these directions be followed by all who use your bale wrapper. Make sure that your
operators know the emergency telephone numbers and the location of your first aid kit. Only
allow the bale wrapper to be used by responsible people who have been fully trained in its safe
operation.
Danger Zone
Do not allow yourself to be disturbed during the installation or the operation of the machine. As
an operator, you must be the only person to move about the machine within a security zone of
5 meters (16 feet) diameter and mainly at the back of the machine. Keep all other people,
especially children, away from the site, as well as domestic animals.
Secure Attachment to the Tractor
The machine must be properly attached to the fixed drawbar of the tractor so that the bale
wrapper is positioned as high as possible. To increase the stability of the bale wrapper, choose
a flat and level ground and use the stabilizers, if you have that option.
Dangerous Situations
Pay attention to the stickers and the warning labels that appear on your machine. Know how to
make an hydraulic stop. Before starting the engine, make sure that all controls are in neutral
position. It is always dangerous to stand on the machine. Keep fingers, hands, and feet away
from moving parts: chains, gears, etc.
Prevention
The clothes that you wear as an operator must be safe. Avoid wide sleeves and pants, scarves,
and shirt or coat sleeves that could become stuck in the moving parts of the machine.
Additionally, wear adequate hearing protection to reduce the danger of hearing loss due to
continued exposure to the noise of the bale wrapper. Also use an approved mask in dusty
conditions. If you work in the evening or at night, make sure that you have sufficient lighting to
work safely. Have a working fire extinguisher within arm’s reach. Keep the protective shields
and other security devices in place and never use your bale wrapper if they have been removed
or damaged.
Safe Maintenance and Repair
On a regular basis, or at least every 500 bales, remove hay, straw, and any other flammable
material from around the engine. Stop the engine to perform adjustments, repairs, and
maintenance and to transport the bale wrapper. Do not work underneath the machine without
having first blocked the wheels with chocks. Replace any defective or worn out parts.
Fuel
Gasoline is a very flammable substance which must be handled with care in an approved
container when you fill the engine tank of your hydraulic unit. Put back in place and firmly
tighten the tank cap and wipe away any spilled fuel. Never add gasoline when the engine is hot
or operating. Have a working fire extinguisher within arm’s reach near the baling site.