Tube-Line TL5500 2004, Owner'S Manual

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Bale Guide Bars
The bale guide bars are designed to align the bales as the bales are set on the wrapper. These bars should be adjusted
to set firmly against the bale when the bale is placed on the wrapper. If bars are too far apart, the bales will not align
and the plastic joints will not be tight.
If the guide bars are too close, the bales will not set down until they have entered the wrapping hoop. This will cause
the row of bales to a have a ‘saw-toothed’ appearance. Again, the seal between the bales will not be as tight.
Adjust the guide bars when a change is made in bale size.
To Wrap Bales with Model TL5500A (automatic)
Open the bale pusher and place the first bale on the table. Push this bale and two other bales through the hoop. This
gives a stable end for the line. These bales can be picked up and placed on the wrapper later when the line is formed
and wrapped later. Alternatively a bale of straw can be used to form a tight seal in addition to the plastic sheet or
bag.
-Pull about 4’ of plastic through each plastic stretcher and tie it under the twine on the third bale. Or tie it to the
bracket at control panel (see picture on page 14).
-Place a single bale bag or a sheet of plastic on the next bale to form the end seal.
-With control panel switch “auto/man” set to “man” turn “forward” switch to advance bale without the plastic
stretcher applying plastic.
-As the bale is pushed through the hoop, start the plastic dispenser rotating to apply plastic by pushing in the
“Rotate” button.
-When the ram hits the switch at the end of stroke forward motion on cylinder will stop, “this switch can be moved
on the slider arm to accommodate your needs. More about this later.”
-With switch set to “man”, the switch buttons have to be turned and/or pushed and held, when you let them go the
function will stop.
-Turning, reverse switch will retract the ram and open the bale pusher to accommodate the next bale.
-After you have wrapped a few bales in this way, switch “auto/man” switch to “auto” and place bale onto bale table.
As bale depresses the table trigger the ram will start automatically. Adjust front slider switch to start the wrap cycle
where you prefer.
- To stop cycle after the cycle has started in the automatic mode turn auto/man switch to “man”. (or if you
have the optional remote kit, push stop switch to stop the wrap cycle.) After you have rectified the problem finish
the rest of cycle in the “man” mode and then return to “auto” mode.