McHale Fusion 3 - Net Tension Bar Setting; Chopper Unit Knife Removal & Installation

McHale Fusion 3 Baler & Wrapper
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notches are sequenced from top to bottom and are numbered from 1 to 8 respectively.
See Table “Calculated net settings” for exact amount of net applied for each specific
notch.
Table 6.1 - Calculated net settings
6.6 Net tension bar setting
The factory set position for the net tension bar (B), shown in Figure 6.e, is in the centre
of the adjustment slot. Moving the bar forwards, in direction (2) reduces the amount of
net tension, while moving in the opposite direction (1) increases the amount of tension
applied to the net.
6.7 Chopper unit knife removal & installation
Notch (#) Layers of Net* (#) Length of Net* (m)
1 2 7.25
2 2.25 2.25
3 2.5 9.25
4 2.75 10.25
5 3 11.25
6 3.25 12.25
7 3.5 13.25
8 3.75 14.25
NOTE: Figures in table 6.1 are approximate
Figures in table 6.1 are calculated assuming a bale circumference of
3.77m (diameter of 1.2m). The values of the layers and length of net will
be approximate due to differing bale diameters, varying crop conditions,
etc.
WARNING: Incorrectly installed knives can cause irreparable
damage
Incorrectly installed knives can cause irreparable damage to both the
knives and the rotor, leading to serious destruction within the machine!
CAUTION: Use protective gloves
Use protective gloves for any manual work in this area! The number of
knives installed, determines the cut length of the material.