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79033773 A Rev. 01-5
General Information
Prepare for Operation
Read this manual completely and make sure you
understand the controls. Know the positions and
operations of all controls before you operate this machine.
Check all controls in an area clear of people and
obstacles before starting your work.
All equipment has a limit. Make sure you understand the
speed, brakes, steering, stability, and load characteristics
of this machine before you start.
Make sure your machine has the correct equipment
needed by the local regulations.
Operation
Make sure the machine is in the proper operating
condition as stated in the Operator Manual.
Make sure the tractor is in proper operating condition with
the brakes adjusted, especially when operating on terrain
that is not even.
To achieve proper braking capacity, the weight of the baler
with a bale must not exceed 1.5 times the weight of the
tractor.
FIG. 4: Wear all protective clothing and personal
protective equipment issued to you or called for by job
conditions. Wear approved hearing protection whenever
operating the machine as required by country/local
regulations. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry, or other
items that could entangle in moving parts. Tie up long hair
that also could entangle in moving parts. Always keep
hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from moving parts.
FIG. 5: Securely fasten your seat belt before operating
the machine. Always remain seated when operating the
machine.
Never start the tractor with PTO engaged.
Always slide the hitch pin lock plate over the hitch pin and
install the Klik pin when connecting the baler to the tractor.
Always install the safety transport chain between the baler
and tractor drawbar.
• Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or more
than the gross weight of the towed machine.
• Supply only enough slack in the chain to permit
turning.
• Do not use the safety transport chain as a tow chain
for towing.
FIG. 4
S-1127A
FIG. 5
Wc1953a
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