Harper Butler Arm Bed A84X101, Manual

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Arm Bed
• Check with truck dealer for any load
limits, additional suspension or tire
requirements. The arm bed’s lifting
capability may exceed the truck’s load
capacity in some instances.
Hydraulic Safety
SAFETY WARNING!
Hydraulic system operates under high
pressure and escaping fluid can
penetrate the skin.
Loading Instructions
• Back truck up to bale with arms open
wide.
• Center spikes (spinners) as close as
possible to center of bale.
• Squeeze the bale by pushing the IN
button on the controller.
• Lift the bale by pushing the UP button
on the controller.
• If you are loading 2 bales, release bale
once backed up to the 2nd bale.
CAUTION
DO NOT DROP THE BALE ON THE TRUCK.
Damage to the frame and suspension can
result from a dropped bale.
• Repeat to load a second bale.
• Maintain pressure on second bale
during transport.
CAUTION
When hauling one bale make sure there is
down pressure on the bale to keep it from
moving. Do not release the arms. Maintain
constant steady pressure. When hauling
two bales make sure the first bale is as far
forward as possible.
CAUTION
Do not exceed the GVRW of the truck.
Operating Instructions
Operator safety is of upmost concern
when designing and developing a new
piece of equipment. Designers and
manufacturers build in as many safety
features as possible. However, every year
many accidents occur which could have
been avoided by a few seconds of thought
and a more careful approach to handling
equipment. Most accidents can be
avoided by observing the precautions in
this section. To avoid personal injury,
study the safety warnings and cautions
listed in this manual and follow them.
General Equipment Safety
• This equipment can be dangerous to
children and persons unfamiliar with its
operation. The operator should be a
responsible adult familiar with farm
machinery and trained for this unit.
• Do not attempt to operate equipment
under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Do not allow persons to operate or
assemble this unit until they have read
this manual and have developed a
thorough understanding of the safety
precautions and how the unit works.
• Review the safety warnings and cau-
tions with all users annually.
If you have any questions not answered in
this manual or require additional copies,
contact your dealer or Harper Industries.
Arm Bed Operation Safety
• Replace any CAUTION, WARNING,
DANGER or instruction decal that is
not readable or is missing.
• Make sure all safety pins are in place
and flatbed mounting bolts are secure
to the truck frame.
• Make sure hinges, joints, and sliding
parts are well greased, especially
during off season to prevent rusting
and binding.
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Safety Guidelines