McHale
Fusion Vario
Baler & Wrapper
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10.10 Net tension gauge
The net tension gauge is used to indicate the pressure being
generated by the tension on the net during application,
depending on the 'net stretch' setting on the control box. The
pressure is determined by the control unit, depending on the
net tension setting. If there is 0 bar pressure during netting, it
would indicate a fault and in this case first check the oil level
in the tension pump.
. In general,
higher tension settings will result in much superior bale shape
and presentation, but this depends firstly on the quality of net
being used, in that too high a setting will cause lower quality
net to break during application or break when the net is on the
finished bale. And further, the amount of net being applied will
affect the max net tension setting that can be used, in that
more layers will allow for a higher overall net tension, as there
is more net available to hold the bale together.
McHale
recommends a net stretch setting of 5 or less for drier
materials, when set to a high bale density.
10.11 Chamber door lock
The chamber door lock is to be used at all times that the operator may wish to enter the
chamber in order to change the cutter knives for example. The lock (A) is located on
the front right hand side of the platform, at the front of the machine. See below for the
safety decal and location of the chamber door lock valve. The lock works by way of a
hydraulic on/off valve, while locked the valve is in the “off” (vertical) position and the
hydraulic rams will remain locked open, securing the door in a fixed position.
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WARNING: The operator must be aware of all related warnings,
safety decals and dangers
The operator must be aware of all related warnings, safety decals and
dangers before attempting to carry out any work or maintenance from
within the baling chamber.
(See ‘Chopper unit knife removal &
To lock, pull lever (A) forwards and rotate down 90°, to the left vertical position.
