McHale
Fusion Vario
Baler & Wrapper
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7.4 Automatic operation
Automatic operation is the preferred method of operation on a day-to-day basis,
allowing the machine to free-flow through each cycle. Manual operation is generally
used when the user wants to have direct control over individual functions for service/
maintenance reasons.
When the control box is switched on, Automatic mode can be selected by pressing
Button L1. AUTO will be displayed in the top left of the screen, in yellow font and
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image will change from solid to transparent.
Netting
A single beep sounds as bale approaches completion. The
“Net Feed” (Button R3) may be pressed at this point to delay
the net from feeding, if the operator wants to pack a little extra
crop into the chamber. As crop continues to build up in the
chamber, a series of beeps will sound for 3 seconds when the
bale has reached the predetermined density (bale full) to alert
the operator that netting is about to start. The operator must stop the forward movement of
the tractor at once. Next, a continuous beep informs the operator that the netting has started
and the wrapped bale on the wrapper will be tipped off automatically, if “Auto tip” is turned
on. If the net fails to feed or runs out a “Net error” warning will be displayed. The roll of net
can be replaced and “Net Feed” (Button R3) is pressed to start netting again.
Transfer
After the set number of net layers are applied to the bale,
the net is cut and the chamber opens, ejecting the bale to
the wrapper cradle. The drop floor is automatically topped
up
after the chamber door is closed to ensure it is in the
correct position for optimum chopping performance.
Transfer pause
This feature allows the operator to pause the bale from being
transferred from the chamber to the wrapper. This can be
useful in hilly conditions. The ‘Transfer’ button should be
pressed at any time during netting to activate the pause. A
yellow box will be shown around the button symbol to show the
pause is active. Once netting has finished and the operator
wishes to start the transfer, press the ‘Transfer’ button again.
Wrapping
Once the chamber has closed, wrapping will start if the
wrapper is on. Otherwise a beep will sound to indicate that the
unwrapped bale is ready to be tipped. The film sensors will
monitor the film usage throughout wrapping. If one roll of film
runs out, a warning will be displayed and the machine will
automatically continue to wrap the bale with the one remaining
roll. A short beep will indicate that wrapping has completed.
