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McHale C460 User Manual

McHale C460
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McHale
Ballinrobe
Co. Mayo
F31 K138 Ireland
Tel: +353 94 9520300
Email: sales@mchale.net
Website: www.mchale.net
CLT01129_0.01
55
ISO 9001:2015
C430/C460/C470/C490
Bale Chopper
Operator Instruction Manual
Issue 3
(valid from serial number 852500)

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

McHale C460 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMcHale
ModelC460
CategoryIndustrial Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Product Information

Designated Use of the Machine

Specifies the intended agricultural applications and limitations of the bale chopper.

General Safety

General Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety information, warnings, PPE, and emergency procedures for safe operation.

Operator and Machine Safety Guidelines

Defines operator eligibility, machine operating rules, fire safety, and general warnings.

Danger Zone and Operational Risks

Explains the hazardous 'Danger Zone' and risks during machine operation and maintenance.

Specific Safety Warnings

Hydraulic Safety Warnings

Details safety procedures for the hydraulic system, including pressure, hoses, and leaks.

Special Safety Devices/Instructions

Covers critical safety instructions for machine shutdown and unblocking procedures.

Tractor Requirements & Preparation

Tractor Requirements

Specifies the necessary tractor power, hitch type, hydraulic flow, and electrical connections.

Attaching the Machine to a 540 rpm PTO

Covers safe connection to the tractor's 540 rpm PTO, including speed limits and guards.

Machine Requirements & Preparation

Chopper Unit Knife Setting

Provides a step-by-step guide for adjusting the chopper unit knife height.

PTO Shaft Adjustment & Maintenance

Covers the correct length, angle, and maintenance of the PTO shaft for safe operation.

Electronic Control System

Control Box Functions

Lists and describes each function and button on the electronic control box and its display.

Control Box Features

Details the operation of specific control box features such as floor speed, chute control, and rotor engagement.

Road Traffic Safety & Operation

Before Travelling on any Public Roadway

Outlines essential pre-travel checks and safety requirements for public roads.

Bale Chopper Operation & Adjustments

Loading a Bale

Provides step-by-step instructions for loading round and square bales into the machine.

Clearing a Fan Blockage

Provides instructions on safely clearing blockages from the fan unit.

Adjusting the Rotor Drive Belt Tension

Guides on correctly setting the tension for the rotor drive belt.

Adjusting Floor Conveyor Chain Tension

Explains how to adjust the tension of the floor conveyor chain.

Machine Maintenance

Maintenance Intervals

Outlines daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly maintenance tasks for machine longevity.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Overview

Lists common problems, their causes, and suggested solutions for quick reference.

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