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McHale F5500 User Manual

McHale F5500
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McHale
Ballinrobe
Co. Mayo
F31 K138 Ireland
Tel: +353 94 9520300
Email: sales@mchale.net
Website: www.mchale.net
CLT00403_6
55
ISO 9001:2015
F5500
Baler
Operator Instruction Manual
Issue 5

Table of Contents

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McHale F5500 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Bale Width1.23 m
Pickup Width2.1 m
Net Wrap SystemStandard
Twine BindingOptional
Minimum Power Requirement80 hp
Chopping UnitOptional
Twine Wrap SystemOptional
Bale ChamberFixed
Number of Knives15
Bale Weight200 - 1400 kg (Depending on material and moisture content)

Summary

General safety

Be aware of all safety information

Emphasizes understanding symbols, decals, and manual instructions for safe operation.

Follow all safety instructions

Stresses the importance of reading and understanding all safety messages and decals.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Lists essential PPE for maintenance to prevent injury.

In case of emergencies

Recommends keeping first aid and fire equipment readily available.

Stay clear of rotating elements

Warns against entanglement with moving parts and emphasizes using guards.

Trained operator criteria

Outlines age and training requirements for operating the machine safely.

Operating the machine

Provides critical warnings about clearing blockages and staying clear during operation.

General safety warnings

Highlights common causes of accidents and the importance of manual adherence.

Specific safety warnings

Hydraulic safety warnings

Details pressure limits, safe handling of pressurized lines, and hose inspection.

Fire precautions

Advises on preventing fires by keeping the machine clean and managing flammable materials.

Special safety devices/instructions

Covers procedures for opening covers and safety during maintenance.

Machine lifting guidelines

Provides instructions and warnings for safely lifting the machine using appropriate equipment.

Jacking guidelines

Outlines the correct procedure and safety precautions for jacking the machine.

Tractor requirements & preparation

Tractor requirements

Specifies the necessary tractor hitch, spools, electrical connections, and PTO shaft.

Attaching the PTO shaft

Covers safe connection of the PTO shaft and importance of guarding.

Making connections to the tractor

Lists required hydraulic and electrical connections between tractor and machine.

Machine requirements & preparation

Net layer adjustment setting

Explains how to adjust net layers for different crop conditions and bale shapes.

Chopper unit knife removal & installation

Details the procedure for safely removing and installing chopper unit knives.

PTO shaft adjustment & maintenance

Covers checking and adjusting the PTO shaft length for correct tractor compatibility.

Electronic control system

Control box functions

Details the functions of each button on the control unit in manual and automatic modes.

Control box features

Describes the working display, manual/auto modes, and net operation indicators.

Knife operation

Covers raising, lowering, and pressure monitoring for chopping knives.

Unblock floor operation

Guides on using the unblock floor feature to clear blockages.

Net wrap system

Describes the automatic netting process, layer adjustment, and net delay settings.

Warning messages

Explains common warning messages displayed on the control unit and their meanings.

Road traffic safety & operation

Before travelling on any public roadway

Lists essential checks and procedures before operating the machine on public roads.

Field operation & machine adjustments

Unblocking system

Describes the procedure for clearing blockages in the feeding channel.

Knife pressure monitoring

Details monitoring knife pressure and handling high pressure or low knife warnings.

Net tension adjustment

Guides on adjusting net tension using the variable pulley for optimal bale wrapping.

Brake adjustment

Provides a procedure for checking and adjusting brake systems for proper function.

Machine maintenance

Maintenance intervals

Lists recommended maintenance tasks and their frequency for optimal machine life.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting overview

Introduces common problems and provides a quick reference for solutions.

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