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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Employer Responsibility Regarding the Operation of EXCEL Balers.
The employer shall provide properly maintained baling equipment that meets all applicable regulatory safety standards.
The employer must insure that the installation of balers is in conformance with local codes, ordinances, and the manufacturer's
recommendations.
The employer must provide instruction and training in safe methods of work to employees before assigning them to operate, clean,
service, maintain, or repair the equipment. Such instruction and training shall include procedures provided by EXCEL
Manufacturing.
Employers are responsible for repairing, prior to placing baler equipment into service, any mechanical malfunctions or breakdowns that
affect the safe operation of the equipment.
Employers are responsible for establishing and following a program of periodic and regular inspections of the baling equipment to
insure that all parts, component equipment, and safeguards are in safe operating condition and adjusted in accordance with the
manufacturers recommended procedures. This shall include keeping detailed malfunction reports and records of inspections and
maintenance work performed.
Before operating, check to see that the loading chamber is empty and free to operate.
All operators of this baling equipment must read this manual and be at least 18 years old.
OPERATING CONTROLS
The operating controls are located on the control panel on either side of the baler, depending upon how the baler is equipped. Following
is a brief description of the function of each control and its intended use.