McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper
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Machine maintenance
To maintain the machine in good working order it is necessary to carry out preventative
maintenance regularly. The following section gives details of how this may be carried
out and how often it will be required.
Replace any electrical or hydraulic devices immediately, at the first sign of malfunction
or failure, as these components affect the functionality, sequencing and thus safety of
operation. Never use a machine where a malfunction exists! Contact your McHale
dealer to achieve a solution. Always think 'Safety First'!
12.1 Maintenance intervals
The following intervals should be adhered to, in order to ensure a long and efficient life
for the machine and maximum safety of personnel. They assume constant working
during the wrapping season.
First 5 working hours
1. Check all nuts and bolts for tightness. Tighten if necessary.
Every day
1. Grease ‘Cut and Hold’ plunger
2. Grease load arm ram ends
WARNING: Wear proper safety equipment & follow all instructions
Ensure to wear proper safety equipment at all times when working with
the machine, such as gloves, eye protection, etc. and follow all safety
decals and instructions.
WARNING: Inspections in the ‘Danger Zone’ with the machine
running, shall only occur with a trained operator at the controls
Entering the ‘Danger Zone’ while the machine is running is not
recommended. If it is to be carried out, a fully trained operator shall be at
the controls. The tractor hand brake shall be applied and the electronic
control box shall be in manual mode. The operator shall remain in
communication with the inspector throughout. If communication is lost
with the inspector, or they move within 1.1 m of moving parts or parts that
have the potential to move, all tractor power shall be turned off
immediately.
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