OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
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THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING A MARATHON VERTICAL BALER.
This baler is designed to give you reliable service and superior performance for
years to come. Marathon is dedicated to ensuring every machine manufactured in our
state-of-the-art facilities strengthens the legacy of innovation and quality that we have
provided to our customers for over 40 years.
The purpose of this manual is to provide the owner and operator(s) with the
necessary information to properly and safely install, operate, and maintain the baler. Also
included are sections regarding troubleshooting and service procedures. The manual is
not intended as a primary training source, but as a reference guide for authorized, trained
personnel. Each person involved in the operation, maintenance and installation should
read and thoroughly understand the instructions in this manual and follow all
warnings.
Anyone involved in operation, maintenance, and installation of this baler should
read, and understand the most current versions of all applicable standards:
• ANSI Standard No. Z245.5 “Safety Requirements for Installation,
Maintenance, and Operation”
• ANSI Standard No. Z245.51 “Safety Requirements For Baling Equipment”
A copy of these standards may be obtained from:
ANSI
25 West 43rd Street
New York, NY 10036
• OSHA Title 29 CFR, Part 1910.147
"Control of Hazardous Energy (lockout, and tag out)"
Any service or repair instructions contained in this manual should be performed by
factory authorized personnel only.
If you should need assistance with your baler, please contact your distributor. When
contacting your distributor, you will need to provide baler serial number, installation date,
and electrical schematic number.
IF YOU HAVE ANY SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THE EQUIPMENT, OR
NEED FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT OUR SERVICE
DEPARTMENT AT:
Marathon Equipment Company
P.O. Box 1798
Vernon, Al 35592-1798
Attn: Field Service Department
1-800-633-8974