albutt F100 Installer manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AND
PARTS CATALOGUE
FOR
ALBUTT BALE HANDLERS
(TINED VERSIONS)
THIS MUST BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE
ALBUTT GENERAL OPERATOR’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS
Certificate….…………………….…………………………3
Safety Instructions…..…..…………….……………4-6
Machine Capabilities…………………………………..7
Operating Instructions…………………………..…8-9
Hydraulic Safety………………………..………………10
Parts Diagrams.………………….…………….….11-16
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EU CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY
CONFORMING TO EC Machinery Directive 2006/42 EC
We:
Albutt Limited
Great Washbourne
Tewkesbury
Glos. UK
GL20 7AR
declare in sole responsibility, that the products
Type: F100, F110, F125, F131, F131FT, F140A, F150A, F155A, F160A, F301, F501, F650HX, ES100, CS100
to which this certificate applies, conforms to the basic safety
and health requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42 EC,
and the Transposed Harmonised Standards:
BS EN 1553 (2000)
Alistair Albutt
Managing Director

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT –READ BEFORE USE
This manual is provided to assist you in getting the best results from your machine and ensure
that you do so safely. If you have any queries about the use of the machine contact your
dealer before use. Please keep this manual for future reference.
INTENDED USE
The intended use of Albutt bale spikes and grabs (F range) is for the safe lifting of compacted
bales of straw, hay, haylage and silage both wrapped or unwrapped using user preference to
prevent damage to wrap. These products must only be used for this purpose and under no
circumstances should be used as a lifting device or access platform.
1.1 FUNDAMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
On delivery, your dealer gave you an explanation of the operation and maintenance of this
Albutt attachment. Please read and understand these operating instructions before operating
the attachment for the first time. It is essential that you observe all safety instructions.
Incorrect use or mishandling of the machine can endanger:
Life and Limb of the operator, other persons or animals within the vicinity of the machine.
The machine and other material assets of the owner or third persons.
The performance of the machine.
Anyone who is involved in the commissioning, operation or maintenance of the bale handler
must read and understand these instructions very carefully and observe them at all times.
NEVER DISTRACT ANYONE WHO IS USING A MACHINE.
1.2 AUTHORISED OPERATORS
Youths under the age of 16 must not operate this attachment. The owner of the bale handler
must provide the operator with the operating instructions and make sure they have read and
understood them. Only then may the bale handler be put into operation.
The owner must ensure that only authorised persons operate/work on this bale handler. The
owner is responsible for keeping any third persons or animals out of the working area of the
machine.
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THE OPERATOR MUST BE FULLY TRAINED BEFORE USING THE IMPLEMENT ESPECIALLY
WHEN MOUNTED ON A TRACTOR LOADER OR TELEHANDLER. A SAFE DISTANCE OF AT LEAST
10M MUST BE OBSERVED BY ANYONE WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE BALE HANDLER.
1.3 GENERAL SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION REGULATIONS
Ensure the implement is correctly and securely attached to the operating vehicle using loader
bracket mounting points. These do not come supplied with the attachment.
Always use the correct mounting bracket and ensure that it is fitted by a trained and
competent operator who has been approved by your Albutt dealer. It is recommended to use
a bolted connection to attach the mounting bracket.
NEVER attach to a tractor which would be rendered unstable when the implement is
operated at its full capacity. Take note of the maximum load permissible on loader or linkage
arms.
Take extra care when operating machinery on sloping ground. NEVER operate on ground
where there is a risk of the tractor becoming unstable.
When the unit is stationary always ensure it is lowered to the ground.
When detaching the implement from the tractor always ensure that it is stable and safely
positioned on a level surface.
The attaching and detaching of the implement must be carried out by only one operator.
There should not be any other people in the vicinity of the implement or in the tractor.
Before operation make yourself familiar with all elements and controls of the machine as well
as their functions.
We recommend that the attachment is placed on a trailer when travelling on the public
highway.
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Before operation inspect the area around you. Keep children away. All visitors and
unauthorised persons should be kept well away from work area at all times.
Under NO circumstances should anyone, authorised or otherwise attempt to use the bale
stacker as a means of personal transport. It is designed as a specialist purpose farm
implement and is unsuitable for the safe transportation of passengers. NEVER allow anyone
especially children to travel anywhere between the tractor and an implement.
NEVER use this implement to lift items other than bales of straw, hay or silage. Any attempt
to overload the machine will risk life and limb of the operator and immediately invalidate
warranty.
To avoid personal injury keep hands and limbs well away from the moving parts.
ENSURE the implement and bales, do not restrict the forward vision or important sightlines of
the operator when mounted on the front of the tractor.
ENSURE that the operator is aware of the large overhang when the implement is mounted on
the front of the tractor. EXTREME CAUTION must be taken when emerging onto the public
roads.
Never unload bales on sloping ground or anywhere where the bales could be unstable.
If stacking bales always ensure that the ground is level and stable and the stack is secure and
adequately supported.
NEVER attempt to move the implement manually.
We recommend that genuine Albutt bolt on brackets
are used on these attachments.
Any weld on brackets which adversely affect the
structure of the product may invalidate warranty.
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1.4 MACHINE CAPABILITIES
The Albutt bale handlers are capable of handling (bale sizes in cm - widthxdepth):
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HANDLER QTY
ROUND
QTY
80x90
QTY
120x90
QTY
120x70
QTY
80x70
QTY
80x50
QTY
120x120
MAX
CAPACITY
(kg)
F100 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1000
F110 2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2000
F125 2 3 3 4 4 6 2 2500
F131 N/A 3 3 N/A N/A N/A 2 2250
F131FT N/A 3 3 N/A N/A N/A 2 2250
F140A N/A 2 N/A N/A 2 2 N/A 1500
F150A N/A 3 2 2 3 3 2 2250
F155A N/A N/A 3 3 N/A N/A 3 2500
F160A N/A 2 N/A N/A 2 2 N/A 2000
F301 2 1 1 N/A 1 1 N/A 1000
F501 2 3 3 N/A N/A N/A 2 2000
F650HX 3 4 4 5 5 N/A 3 2500
ES100 1 1/2 N/A N/A 1/2 1/2 N/A 1000
CS100 1 1/2 N/A N/A 1/2 1/2 N/A 1000
It is very important to use the longest tines possible when handling
bales. Use 820mm long tines for 800mm wide bales and 1100mm long
tines for 1200mm wide bales.

1.4 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For F100/F110/F125/F131/F131FT/CS100/ES100
1) Drive up to the bale
2) Position bottom bale spikes horizontal and approx. 150mm from the base of the bottom
bale.
3) Drive in until the bale is up against the frame.
4) Lift the bales and crowd back so the bales are supported by the back frame. DO NOT LIFT
ANY BALES WHICH ARE UNSUPPORTED BY THE BACK FRAME.
5) Before moving ensure the desired path is clear. Only ever travel in a path which is
known to be clear and never allow the bales and handler to come within 10m of a
bystander.
6) To place the load, position the bales very close to the destination before returning the
bales to horizontal to prevent bales tipping off prematurely. Gently place down the bales
and when the load is taken by the floor/trailer/other bales, reverse out gently. If the bales
begin to move adjust spike position as necessary to prevent dragging.
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1.4 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For F301
1) Drive up to the bale. Spread the arms as wide as possible. Do not alter the width once the
bale has been penetrated.
2) Position bottom bale spikes horizontal and approx. 150mm from the base of the bottom
bale.
3) Drive in until the bale is up against the frame.
4) Lift the bale and crowd back so the bale is supported by the back frame. DO NOT LIFT
ANY BALE WHICH ARE UNSUPPORTED BY THE BACK FRAME.
5) Before moving ensure the desired path is clear. Only ever travel in a path which is
known to be clear and never allow the bale and handler to come within 10m of a
bystander.
6) To place the load, position the bale very close to the destination before returning the
bales to horizontal to prevent bale tipping off prematurely. Gently place down the bale
and when the load is taken by the floor/trailer/other bales, reverse out gently. If the bale
begin to move adjust spike position as necessary to prevent dragging.
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1.4 GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For F501/F650HX:
1) Ensure the machines’ locking pins are fully extended and the attachment is completely locked
onto the machine. Some machines will allow you to lock this hydraulic function –if possible do this
once the locking pins of the attachment are fully locked into place. This will ensure that the
attachment stays locked on if the locking pin switch is accidently moved.
2) REMOVE TRANSPORT BAR FROM WINGS & TRANSPORT BOLT FROM BOTTOM TINE HOLDER
(F650HX)
3) Drive up to the bales. Retract the wings fully.
4) Push the base tines into the base bale until the tine box touches the bale.
5) Close the wings until the wing tine box sections are touching the bales. DO NOT LIFT ANY
BALES WHICH ARE UNSUPPORTED THE BASE TINES OR WING TINES.
6) Lift the bales and crowd back so the bales are supported by the back frame. Before
moving ensure the desired path is clear. Only ever travel in a path which is known to be
clear and never allow the bales and handler to come within 10m a bystander.
7) To place the load, position the bales very close to the destination before returning the
bales to horizontal to prevent bales dropping off prematurely. Gently place down the
bales and when the load is taken by the floor/trailer/other bales, retract the wings and
gently reverse to retract the tines. If the bales begin to move alter the base tine position
gently to release them. Do not drop the bales from any height, this may result in personal
injury or damage to the bales
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