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2 INTENDED USE OF THE BALE GRIPPER
The gripper for round bales is used for grabbing, handling and loading straw bales. It
allows bales to be arranged or stacked. The gripper for round bales may be adjusted to
various bale sizes with the maximum diameter of 1.60 m. Standard accessories supplied
with the gripper include an EURO type hook and two lines for making a direct connection
to the hydraulic system on the tractor.
3 GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
The bale gripper can be used and operated only by adults familiarised with the instruction
manual. While operating the gripper, apply all precautionary measures, in particular:
for transporting the gripper on public roads, the tractor must be provided with an
identification sign suitable for that vehicle,
act with due caution when overtaking or passing vehicles,
all work on the machine must be performed when the tractor engine is stopped
and the gripper is lowered on the ground,
do not approach the gripper while it’s being lifted or lowered,
do not stay between the tractor and the attached gripper when the engine is
running,
during operation or standstill, do not stand on the machine and do not apply any
additional weights,
use only factory bolts and pins while securing the connection between the gripper
and the tractor,
any repair, inspection, maintenance or cleaning of working elements during
operation may be performed only if the tractor engine is stopped and the gripper is
lowered on the ground,
stop the engine before you get off the tractor,
the gripper must be attached to the tractor only if placed on even surface that
can guarantee stability,
store the gripper away from farm animals; the gripper must not be used or operated
by children and persons who are not familiar with the instruction manual or people
under the influence of alcohol.
