Safety
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Bale Runner Operation Safety
Before Operating
• Carefully study and understand this manual.
• Install and test the control box to indicate when the hitch is offset.
• Do not wear loose-tting clothing which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and foot wear.
• It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and eye protection be worn.
• The operator may come in contact with certain materials which may require specic safety equipment, relative to
the handling of such materials (examples: extremely dusty molds, fungus, bulk fertilizers, etc.)
• Keep wheel lug nuts or bolts tightened to specied torque.
• Ensure that the tires are inated to the recommended pressure.
• Give the unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts or cracked welds, and make necessary repairs.
Follow the maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
• Be sure that there are no tools lying on or in the equipment.
• Do not use the unit until you are sure that the operating area is clear, especially of people and animals.
• Because it is possible that this equipment may be used in dry areas or in the presence of combustibles, special
precautions should be taken to prevent res and re ghting equipment should be readily available.
• Don’t hurry the learning process or take the unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar with your new
equipment.
• Practice operation of your equipment and its attachment. Completely familiarize yourself and other operators with
its operation before using.
• Make sure that the brakes are evenly adjusted.
• Use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS) and fasten your seat belt prior to starting the
engine.
• Move tractor wheels to the widest recommended settings to increase stability.
• Securely attach to towing unit. Use the plates, bolts and nuts provided with the machine.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between the hitch and the towing vehicle when backing up to the equipment.
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