Bale Band-It GFC 100, Operator'S Manual

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Operator’s Manual 4
Safety
Bale Band-It Operator Safety
General Precautions
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Without proper safety precautions, the Bale Band-It has the capability of causing great injury
or death to those operating or those near the machine.
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When parking the Bale Band-It on a slope, ensure machine is facing uphill and chock the rear
wheels before unhitching from tractor / baler.
Live Power Precautions
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Proper disengaging of hydraulic power supply requires turning off tractor remote and turning
off engine of tractor.
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The Bale Band-It is fully computer operated. If hydraulic pressure is supplied to the machine
it can and will move at anytime. Disengage hydraulic supply to the machine before
approaching.
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Operator must properly disengage hydraulic supply before troubleshooting, working on, or
approaching the machine.
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The Emergency Shut Off located on the Bale Band-It is an electrical switch that disengages a
hydraulic valve. Either the electrical switch or the hydraulic valve has the potential to fail.
Therefore, do not rely on this to shut off the hydraulic oil supply. Disengage hydraulic
supply to the machine before approaching.
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When using the reset buttons ensure no-one is near moving parts.
Safety Maintenance Precautions
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If at any time the Safety Light/Horn located on the machine does not work properly, it must
be replaced immediately.
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Do not operate the machine without all shields in place and all doors properly closed.
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Mount / attach all hydraulic hoses and cables so that there is sufficient flexibility to turn
corners without sharp points, edges or pinch points affecting the hoses and cables.
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When undertaking daily routine maintenance ensure electric and hydraulic power is off.
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Keep hydraulic systems clean.
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Repair all oil leaks immediately.
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Prevent oil contamination.
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It is recommended that hay fever sufferers do not clean or maintain the Bale Band-It.
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The loading of strapping reels should be a 2 man operation.
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Each reel weighs 90lb – 100lb (41 – 45 kg)
Deviations from Design of Use
The Bale Band-It is designed to be pulled directly behind your small square baler.
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If machine is to be used in a manner other than that for which it is designed, then it is up to
the owner / operator of the machine to ensure that further risk assessments are undertaken
and suitable control measures implemented.
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In the case of using the Bale Band-It as a stationary unit: this may involve the provision of
an exclusion zone to prevent personal physical access to parts of the machine that would
normally operate safely when towed.