Bale Band-It GFC 100, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Manual 78
068 Waiting for Left Band Out reed switch to be off.
Note: After the machine lowers the Right/Left Bander cylinders it checks to see if they
are down by making sure that the Left Band Out reed switch is off. When the Bander
cylinders go down it moves the Bander magnets down with it. This removes the magnet
away from the Left Band Out reed switch, turning the reed switch off. This is what the
machine is waiting for.
- If the Left Bander cylinder is fully retracted,
- Loosen nuts on Left Band Out reed switch and hold the switch away from any
magnets or metal for approximately 10 seconds. Check tractor box display to see if it
is still displays “068”. If it does, lightly tap the switch on something to free up the
stuck switch. The switch may need to be replaced if this problem continues.
- If the Left Bander cylinder is partially retracted,
- Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Left Bander cylinder from
retracting.
- Electric power or hydraulic power or hydraulic return has been disconnected or
shut off from machine.
- If the Left Bander cylinder is still extended,
- Check that hydraulic power is still on to the machine and that return line is still
connected.
- Check that a foreign object is not preventing the Left Bander cylinder from
retracting.
- Check that the directional valve is not stuck.
069 Waiting for Right Band Out reed switch to be off.
Note: After the machine lowers the Right/Left Bander cylinders it checks to see if they
are down by making sure that the Right Band Out reed switch is off. When the Bander
cylinders go down it moves the Bander magnets down with it. This removes the magnet
away from the Right Band Out reed switch, turning the reed switch off. This is what the
machine is waiting for.
- If the Right Bander cylinder is fully retracted,
- Loosen nuts on Right Band Out reed switch and hold the switch away from any
magnets or metal for approximately 10 seconds. Check tractor box display to see if it