Section 2: Operating Procedures
Table of Contents
1/30/19
BS10, BS20, BSE10, & BSE20 Bale Spears 319-062M
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Bale Spear Operation
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not scoop bales. Spears must be fully inserted into the
bales to secure the bales and keep them from falling.
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Lift only bales the Bale Spear is designed to lift and never
lift more bales than what the Bale Spear is designed to lift.
Picking up a Bale
1.
Stop completely before raising or lowering the
spear(s) to the correct height. Insert spear(s) into the
bale as follows:
BS10 & BSE10
a. Locate spear point at center of bale or a small
distance vertically above center.
b. Check to make sure the two lower spikes will also
insert into the bale. If lower spikes are positioned
outside of the bale, adjust spear height up until
spikes will insert into the bale.
c. With spear level, drive spear into bale until spear
and lower spikes are fully inserted and bale is
against the hitch frame.
BS20 & BSE20
a. While driving up to the bale, center the Bale Spear
horizontally on the bale and spear points about
1/3 of the way below center of bale.
b. With spears level, drive spears into bale until
spears are fully inserted and bale is against the
hitch frame.
2. Lift bale up a short distance and tilt spear points up
5 - 10 degrees from horizontal. Check to make sure
bale is properly secured before traveling.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the lift height does not
exceed the loader lift capabilities.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the bale weight does not
exceed the smaller of two lift capacities below:
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Rated lift capacity of the Bale Spears.
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83% of the tractor/skid steer rated lift capacity. This
accounts for increased loader stresses caused by
the added extension of the Bale Spear and
ensures that the front tires are rated properly.
Traveling with a Bale
1.
Check for overhead obstructions.
2. Keep spear point(s) tilted up 5 - 10 degrees from
horizontal throughout the lifting range of the loader.
3. While stopped, raise bale to an appropriate transport
height where you are able to see without the bale
hindering line of sight going forward. When possible,
keep bale close to the ground while traveling.
4. Continually scan all sides for pedestrians, animals,
and other traffic.
5. If bale blocks your view, travel in reverse.
6. Always drive at a safe speed and slow down when
going around corners. Avoid sudden braking.
7.
Leave enough clearance when turning to avoid
making contact with obstacles such as buildings,
trees, or fences.
8. When traveling over a ramp or incline, keep bale on
the “uphill” side of tractor/skid steer.
9. When possible, travel straight up and straight down
grades, ramps, and inclines. Avoid making turns on
grades, ramps, and inclines.
10. Raise or lower bale only when stopped, never while
traveling.
11. Avoid transporting loads on public roadways. When
transporting on public roadways, transport in such a
way that faster moving vehicles may pass you safely.
12. Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic.
13. Be sure to slow down when traveling over rough or
hilly terrain.
Placing a Bale
1.
Stop in front of desired location.
2. Slowly raise or lower bale to required height.
3. Move forward slowly with bale until bale is square
and straight above the location where it is to be
placed.
4. Tilting bale forward to level and lower bale down to its
final resting spot.
5. Before backing, check all sides for pedestrians or
other traffic.
6. Once bale has settled, back up slowly while keeping
the spear(s) level.
7.
Make sure spear(s) clear the bale before turning or
changing height of spear(s).
8. Lower spear down to transport height before moving
again.
