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TRANSPORT AND STORAGE
1. Transport
If you want to transport the bale gripper on a pallet, make sure that the attachment is securely
attached so that it can’t fall off.
Safely transport the bale gripper by following the next steps:
1. Check the type plate to know the weight of the bale gripper. Select the appropriate material
according to the weight (rope, cable, hook, etc.).
2. Attach the lifting device to the lifting hook.
3. Lift the bale gripper with a crane. Only use a crane with sufficient capacity and secure the bale
gripper to the crane, so that it can be lifted safely.
4. Place the bale gripper onto a pallet.
5. Secure the attachment onto a transport pallet with retaining straps.
6. Wrap the attachment with film to protect it from weather influences and corrosion during
transport.
• Adjust your driving speed while driving over rough terrain and slopes.
• Only transport the bale gripper in the lowest position.
• Before transporting the bale gripper, carefully read the instructions in the manual of the lifting
device.
• If you drive on a public road, make sure to use safety indications on the equipment such as safety
lights, reflectors, ‘slow-moving vehicle’ signs etc. to avoid any dangerous situations. Make sure
that all of the safety rules in force in the country of its use are applied.
2. Storage
The bale gripper must always be stored in a dry, frost-free and temperature-controlled environment.
Do not store this product outside in a wet environment.
Store the bale gripper in a safe place and make sure it can’t fall over. Lubricate metal parts with an
anticorrosive agent.
Avoid direct sunlight.
Do not leave the truck unguarded without applying the handbrake and switching off the engine
first. To prevent damage, do not lay the hydraulic hoses on the ground.