Agriweld Bale Rotator User manual

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Operator Manual
Bale Rotator
The Workshops
Main Street
Garton-on-the-Wolds
Driffield, YO25 3ET
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.agriweld.co.uk

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Contents
Page 3
User Information & Getting Started
Page 4
Safety, Dangers, operating errors and exemption from
liability & Qualification & training
Page 5
General Safety
Page 6
Important Safety Instructions
Page 7
Connection to the Forklift/Loader & Attachment
Page 8
Operation, Adjusting the Speed & Maintenance
Page 9
Maintenance continued
Page 10
Maintenance Instructions
Page 11
Chain Tensioning
Page 12
Full Assembly
Page 13
Rotator Body Assembly
Page 14
Rotator Body continued
Page 15
Rotator Body Parts List
Page 16
Rotator Body Parts List continued
Page 17
Rotator Head Assembly
Page 18
Speed Controller Valve
Page 19
Stickers
Page 20
Warranty
Page 21
CE Declaration of Conformity

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User Information
Before using your Bale Rotator for the first time it is IMPORTANT that all operators make
themselves familiar with the unit and must read this OPERATORS MANUAL and SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS attentively.
Getting Started
The Bale Rotator will be fitted and delivered with the correct bracketing to suit the fork-
lift/loader it is intended to fit together with the correctly swaged hydraulic pipes and
fittings applicable to your forklift/loader. If these pipes are damaged they must be
replaced immediately with NEW pipes and fittings. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR
HYDRAULIC PIPES OR ALLOW ANY ONE ELSE TO REPAIR THEM.
Any replacements can be ordered from us and sent to you overnight if required.
The Bale Rotator is a low maintenance unit, and requires little mechanical attention as
such, other than greasing the main shaft, radius arm and hydraulic ram/rod ends at the
greasing points located and visible at these areas and by following a general basic
care routine.
Your Bale Rotator weighs approx. 360kg excluding bracketing and has a max loading
of 1500kg.
SAFETY NOTE: During use, please be aware of increased weight due to shock loading.
This includes performing manoeuvres such as driving down a rough field, at some
speed, with a full box. The resulting bouncing effect is known as shock loading and the
weights can be significantly magnified to the point of overload.
The Bale Rotator is not to be used for any other purpose than for which it is intended –
that is the lifting and rotating of one bale at a time or movement of stacked bales in a
field up to a maximum load of 1500kg.It is not to be used as a fork lift. Damage to the
unit resulting from overload will not be covered under a warranty or liability claim.
The specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are accurate at the time
of publication but may be subject to change.

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Safety
All operators of the Bale Rotator and forklift/loader must hold the appropriate forklift
licence or certificate of competence to do so.
All operators must be familiar with the Bale Rotator Operators Manual and forklift/loader
operations prior to use. If safety instructions are not observed and complied with it can
lead to the risk of injury to the operator and others as well as damage to the machine,
property and the environment. Non-compliance to the safety instructions can lead to
claims for damages/injury becoming invalid.
Dangers, operating errors and exemption from liability
1. No responsibility will be accepted for possible dangers arising from operations
complying with the designated use.
2. Damage to bales particularly vulnerable to damage during processing cannot be
entirely ruled out. Weather conditions, the quality of the produce and many other
circumstances beyond our or the operator’s control have an influence on the
vulnerability to damage of the produce being processed. Many circumstances can
have an influence on the vulnerability to damage of produce and these examples
are not exhaustive.
3. Agriweld shall not be liable for any damage to agricultural produce and other
items, which occurs as a result of normal operating, adjustments errors or other
incorrect usage.
4. Agriweld accepts no liability for any damage caused as a result of operations not
complying with the designated use of the machine. This also applies to damage to
agricultural produce caused by certain external influences, which cannot be
avoided with the current state of the art.
NOTE: We are advised that this machine will not be transported on public roads. Please
be aware that the spikes will require suitable covering, if road transport is intended, to
protect and highlight other road users.
Qualification & Training
Only personnel with the appropriate forklift/loader licence are authorised to use this
machine.
Statutory minimum age limits must be observed and reliable personnel only should
perform maintenance/work on this machine.
Persons undergoing training or instruction or taking part in a general training course
should only use this machine under direct supervision of an experienced and trained
person.

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Agriweld shall not be responsible for any damage/injury caused by the use of
parts/repairs not supplied and/or approved by Agriweld.
General Safety
Any warning signs/instructions on the machine provide important information and must
be observed.
Ensure that you are familiar with the machine before starting work.
Check round the machine for any noticeable damage, or missing parts before starting
work.
It is advisable that the operator does not wear jewellery and baggy clothing to avoid
the risk of snagging and trapping.
Ensure that you are working in an area clear of obstructions and watch out for
wandering individuals (particularly children!).

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Important Safety Instructions
Take extra care when attaching the Bale Rotator to the forklift/loader to ensure that it is
attached correctly via the bracketing and hydraulic fittings. (See page 7 Connection to
the forklift/loader).
Ensure that the forklift/loader and its hydraulic system is in full working order.
Never allow any person to stand between the forklift/loader and the Bale Rotator
during connection or at any time.
Never exceed the permissible weight of the bales for handling.
Take into account the protrusion of the Bale Rotator and tines when manoeuvring
around and take particular care when approaching junctions and negotiating corners.
The driving characteristics of the forklift/loader are influenced and altered by the
attachment of mounted machines and it is important to ensure adequate steering and
braking ability as required.
Never allow any person to sit or ride on the Bale Rotator at any time
Never perform any adjustments to the Bale Rotator whilst mounted, unless the
forklift/loader is stopped, turned off and the Bale Rotator is resting on the ground where
possible.
Ensure that the forklift/loader cannot roll away by use of a park brake or wheel chocks.
Never allow any person to stand or work beneath a suspended load.
It is forbidden to allow persons to ride on the Bale Rotator or the forklift/loader it is
attached to, at any time.
Keep clear of the unit whilst under operation to prevent injury.

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Connection to the Forklift/Loader
The Bale Rotator will be delivered already fitted with the correct bracketing, hydraulic
fittings and hydraulic hose to fit your forklift/loader.
Attachment
Stand the Bale Rotator up the correct way in an area free from obstruction to allow you
to drive the forklift/loader towards the bracketing.
For Quick Hitch bracketing, connect as you would with any other attachment and the
type of bracketing fitted to the Bale Rotator.
Attach the hydraulic hoses via the pipes and fittings supplied to fit your forklift/loader
whilst it is TURNED OFF.
YOU ARE NOW READY FOR OPERATION.

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Operation
Once the Bale Rotator is attached to the forklift/loader correctly and checked you can
begin operation.
The following step by step procedure will take you through the basic operation of the
machine;
Drive in to collect a bale until the tines are fully inserted and the bale is resting against
the Bale Rotator’s carriage (as far back as it will sit).
Ensure that the Bale Rotator is not tilted forwards on the forklift/loader as the bale could
slide off.
Pick up the bale and tilt the rotator back slightly to keep the load against the carriage
and drive to the desired location.
Position the forklift/loader so that on rotating the bale it will not catch or hit nearby
machinery/people etc.
Begin rotation. Ensuring that the forklift carriage and Bale Rotator is NOT tilted forwards
to prevent the bale sliding off. Rotation is left (from behind) through 360 degrees. The
operator will have to stop the flow of oil using the lever in the forklift cab when sufficient
rotation has been achieved. “Feathering” the controls may be necessary until the
operator is familiar with the machine.
Adjusting the Speed
If the rotation speed requires adjustment, turn the dial located on the top of the speed
controller valve (page 18) to speed up/slow rotation.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance is a prerequisite for good operational reliability. The following
safety advice is to be observed before starting any maintenance, cleaning or repair
work.
Trained personnel may only execute maintenance activities.
Inform operating personnel before beginning special operations and maintenance
work! Delegate a supervisor!
If necessary, ensure that the maintenance area is adequately secured.
Use suitable tools and wear gloves when working on the machine!

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Switch off the machine completely for maintenance and repair work and ensure that it
is protected against inadvertent starting by:
-Locking the principal controls and removing the ignition key and/or
-Detaching the hydraulic supply.
Carry out maintenance and repair work only when the machine is positioned on stable
and level ground and has been secured against involuntary movement and toppling.
To avoid the risk of accidents, individual parts and larger subassemblies being moved
for replacement purposes should be carefully securely attached to lifting tackle. Use
only suitable hoisting and lifting gear with adequate load capacity, which is in proper
working condition. Never work or stand under suspended loads!
The securing of loads and the instruction of crane operators should only be entrusted to
experienced persons. A signaller giving instructions must be within sight of the crane
operator or must be provided with a radio link.
For carrying out overhead work, always use specially designed facilities or safe ladders/
platforms. Never climb on the machine itself! Wear a safety harness when carrying out
maintenance work at greater heights.
Clean the machine, especially connections and threaded unions, of any traces of oil,
fuel or preservatives before carrying out maintenance/repairs! Never use aggressive
detergents. Use lint-free cleaning cloths.
Before cleaning the machine with water or steam jets (high-pressure cleaners) or other
cleaning agents, cover or tape all openings which –for safety and operational reasons
–must be protected against ingress of water, steam or cleaning agents.
After cleaning, examine all fuel, lubricant and hydraulic oil lines for leaks, loose
connections, scuffing marks and damage. Any defects found must be rectified without
delay.
Always retighten any screwed connections that have been unscrewed during
maintenance and repairs.
Any safety devices removed for setting-up, maintenance or repair purposes must be
refitted and checked immediately upon completion of the maintenance and repair
work and prior to operation.
We recommend greasing your Bale Rotator using a good quality general purpose
grease weekly whilst working under normal conditions, and twice weekly under extreme
use and or very dry/dusty conditions.

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Greasing Instructions
•Whilst connected to the Forklift/loader grease bearing housings (no. 19 & 27) (via
grease nipples no. 7, see page 13) using 3 pumps from the gun.
•Being aware of your own safety/safety of others, rotate the machine through its
entire cycle and repeat the process.
•Rotate machine on forklift/loader back and forth several times to work the new
grease in.
•Check chain tension weekly. See page 11 for Instructions.
•Check all three bale spikes are secure and that the fixings (page 17 no. 2) are
intact and tight.
•You are now ready to use the machine again.
It is important to follow the recommended greasing routine to protect your Bale Rotator
from damage and prolong the lifespan of its main operating parts.
Failure to carry out this maintenance may result in your warranty becoming invalid due
to non-maintenance.