Operator's Manual
Round bale wrapper
Spin S, Spin F
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4. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
During operation and repair of the wrapping machine, all relevant farming health and safety
regulations must be complied with.
Only an adult with a valid farming tractor driver’s license and familiarized with the
occupational health and safety regulations regarding the farming equipment and the following
manual may operate this machine.
The following manual must be read and adhered to, paying special attention to directions
regarding the safe operation of the wrapping machine.
The manual indicates the machine parts which pose a potential threat. Hazardous areas are
marked with yellow stickers with warning symbols. Pay special attention to the hazardous areas
and strictly adhere to the rules.
The operator must familiarize themselves with the meaning of warning symbols.
It is forbidden to operate the wrapping machine without the safety guards installed on moving
components.
Every time before the wrapping machine s started, check the condition and completeness of the
machine and positioning of its safety guards.
Before starting the wrapping machine and before entering public roads, check the attachment of
the machine to the tractor.
All adjustment, repair and maintenance works shall be conducted with the tractor engine turned
off and making sure that the machine is secured against accidental activation.
Before commencing loading and during this process, make sure that where are no bystanders,
especially children, nearby.
Exercise extreme caution when working on an inclined terrain. Note that the bales may roll
down slopes.
It is forbidden to operate the wrapping machine with any of the assemblies lifted.
Do not stand between the wrapping machine and the tractor when the tractor engine is running.
Exercise extreme caution when coupling and uncoupling the wrapping machine with/from the
tractor. The machine should be coupled with the tractor equipped with a three point hitch able to
withstand the vertical load larger than the weight of the wrapping machine. (point 3.1.
).
During operation, use appropriate protective clothing and shoes with anti-skid soles.
While loading the wrapping film, the tractor engine must be turned off and protected against
accidental activation (ignition key removed, parking brake on).
It is forbidden to operate damaged hydraulic lines. The damaged lines must be immediately
replaced with new ones. During the replacement of hydraulic lines, use impermeable protective
clothing.
The machine’s hydraulic system shall only be operated from inside the tractor’s cabin using the
hydraulic control levers installed in the tractor’s cabin.
Follow the traffic code regulations and the manufacturer’s recommendations when travelling on
public roads (point 4.3).
Before entering public roads, perform a visual inspection of the transported machine.
It is forbidden to remain on the wrapping machine during transport.
While travelling on public roads, it is forbidden to transport wrapped swat or silage on the
wrapping machine.
It is forbidden to operate the wrapping machine under influence of alcohol.
It is forbidden to operate the wrapping machine while under influence of drugs or medicines
with similar effects.
It is forbidden to operate the wrapping machine while under influence of medicines which affect
the ability to drive vehicles or reduce psychophysical health or cause concentration disorders
and increase reaction time.
It is forbidden to drive the wrapping machine near sources of open flame.
It is required to strictly adhere to the fire protection regulations and to immediately extinguish
any fire which may occur during the wrapping machine use or at its standstill.
