Anderson RB 680 User manual

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Round Bale Wrapper
RB 680
Operator’s Manual
2011

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For safe and proper functioning please:
1. Read the manual.
2. Follow the safety instructions.
3. Follow the start-up steps given on the last page
of your manual.
4. In case of sale or transfer, give this manual to
the new owner.
The il lustrations in th is m anual are p resented for yo ur ref erence ac cording to the la test
information ava ilable at the mo ment o f printing . ANDERSON GROUP reserve s the righ t t o
modify its machines without advance notice.

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Table of Contents
1 ANDERSON Limited Warranty ................................................................................. 8
One-Year Limited Warranty .................................................................................... 8
Documents ............................................................................................................ 8
Problem Resolution ................................................................................................ 8
Modifications ......................................................................................................... 8
Warranty Exemptions ........................................................................................... 10
Exclusive Remedy ................................................................................................ 10
2 Safety .................................................................................................................... 11
Safe Operators ..................................................................................................... 11
Danger Zone........................................................................................................ 11
Secure Attachment to the Tractor ......................................................................... 11
Dangerous Situations ........................................................................................... 11
Prevention ........................................................................................................... 11
Safe Maintenance and Repair ................................................................................ 11
Fuel .................................................................................................................... 11
Hydraulic Oil ........................................................................................................ 12
Travelling Safely on Public Roads .......................................................................... 12
End of Operation .................................................................................................. 13
3 General Characteristics and Specifications ........................................................... 14
General Specifications .......................................................................................... 15
4 Adjustment Procedures ......................................................................................... 16
Verifications Before Each Use ................................................................................ 16
Installing the Plastic Film Roll ............................................................................... 16
Testing the Plastic Film Stretcher .......................................................................... 17
Adjusting the Two Support Rollers ........................................................................ 17
Adjusting the Plastic Film Cutter ............................................................................ 18
5 Operating Procedures ............................................................................................ 19
5.1 Moving the Bale Wrapper ......................................................................................... 19
Short and Medium Distances................................................................................. 19
Safety Measures .................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Using the Computer ................................................................................................. 19
Particularities of the 680 Bale Wrapper .................................................................. 19
General Characteristics of the Computer ................................................................ 19
First Start-Up of a New Machine ............................................................................ 20
Setting Up a Remote Control ................................................................................ 20
Aligning Your Bale Wrapper .................................................................................. 22
Overview of MENUS Mode of the TAC-08 Computer ............................................... 22
MENUS Mode Error Messages ............................................................................... 24
Unloading Jam ..................................................................................................... 26
Adjustments Mode of the TAC-08 Computer .......................................................... 27
5.3 Start and End Wrapping ........................................................................................... 28
Start ................................................................................................................... 28
First Bale ............................................................................................................. 28
End Bale Wrapping............................................................................................... 28
Levers (Figure 5.5) ............................................................................................... 29
5.4 Wrapping Without Remote Control ........................................................................... 29
Start ................................................................................................................... 29
Error Messages .................................................................................................... 29
6 Maintenance Procedures ....................................................................................... 30
Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 30
Grease Gun Lubrication ........................................................................................ 30

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Other Lubrication Points ....................................................................................... 34
Cleaning and Other Maintenance .......................................................................... 35
Storage ............................................................................................................... 35
7 Troubleshooting: Problems and Solutions ............................................................. 36
Reset Procedure .................................................................................................. 38
8 Optional Equipment ............................................................................................... 40
Stabilizers ............................................................................................................ 40
Modifying Gears to Reduce Stretch Ratio ............................................................... 40
Bale Loading Arm and Film Roll Support ................................................................ 40
Installing the Bale Loading Arm Control ................................................................. 41
Double Roll Plastic Unit ......................................................................................... 48
Start-Up Procedures ............................................................................................. 49
List of Illustrations
Figure 2.1 Attaching the turntable ..................................................................................... 12
Figure 2.2 Closing the fuel valve. ...................................................................................... 13
Figure 3.1 Components of the wrapper .............................................................................. 14
Figure 3.2 Exterior dimensions for the base model ............................................................. 15
Figure 3.3 Exterior dimensions for model with optional ....................................................... 15
Figure 4.1 Installing the film roll ........................................................................................ 16
Figure 4.2 Direction of film unwinding ............................................................................... 17
Figure 4.3 Adjusting the support rollers ............................................................................. 17
Figure 4.4 Plastic film cutter blade..................................................................................... 18
Figure 5.1 TAC-08 remote control (right) and TAC-08C receiver (left) .................................. 19
Figure 5.2 Interior of TAC-08C receiver ............................................................................. 21
Figure 5.3 Turntable gear ................................................................................................. 25
Figure 5.4 Unloading sensor error ..................................................................................... 26
Figure 5.5 Levers ............................................................................................................. 28
Figure 6.1 Grease gun lubrication ...................................................................................... 30
Figure 6.2 Other lubrication 1 ........................................................................................... 34
Figure 6.3 Other lubrication 2 (through the hole in the guard) ............................................ 34
Figure 7.1 Fuse cables ...................................................................................................... 38
Figure 7.2 Starter fuse ...................................................................................................... 39
Figure 7.3 Electrical connections ....................................................................................... 39
Figure 8.1 Stabilizers ........................................................................................................ 40
Figure 8.2 Bale Loading Arm ............................................................................................. 41
Figure 8.3 Battery connection ........................................................................................... 41
Figure 8.4 Controller connection ........................................................................................ 42
Figure 8.5 Valve connection .............................................................................................. 42
Figure 8.6 Controller support ............................................................................................ 42
Figure 8.7 Bale unloading platform D ............................................................................... 43
Figure 8.8 Bale unloading platform D3 ............................................................................... 43
Figure 8.9 Accumulator of the unloading arm ..................................................................... 47
Figure 8.10 Double stretch roll .......................................................................................... 48

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How to Reach Us
When you contact us, always provide us with the following information:
-Your name, address, and telephone number;
-Product model and serial number;
-Purchase date and invoice number;
-Dealer name, address, and telephone number and salesperson name;
-Precise and detailed description of your problem.
Address: ANDERSON GROUP
5125 de la Plaisance
Chesterville (Québec)
CANADA G0P 1J0
Email Service: [e-mail]
Fax Service: 1-819-382-2218
Website: www.grpandersoncom

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ANDERSON LIMITED WARRANTY FORM
Warranty form must be completed and returned.
Please fill in this form with information about your new machine. Please return this form to
us in the 15 da ys following the date of de livery to val idate your warranty. Details of the
warranty provided can be found in the operator’s manual.
Warranty Validation
(to be mailed or faxed within 15 days)
Type of Machine:
Model:
Options:
Serial Number:
Date of Sale to
Customer:
Customer Name:
Customer Address:
Customer
Telephone
Number:
Dealer Name:
Salesperson Name:
Dealer Address:
Salesperson
signature:
Customer
signature:
FAX: [phone]

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For your personal records, we recommend tha t you fill in this form with information about your
machine.
Type of Machine:
Model:
Options:
Serial Number:
Date of Sale to
Customer:
Customer Name:
Customer Address:
Customer
Telephone
Number:
Dealer Name:
Salesperson Name:
Dealer Address:
Salesperson
Signature:
Customer
Signature:

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1ANDERSON Limited Warranty
One-Year Limited Warranty
In the y ear fo llowing the p urchase of a n ew m achine, if y our A NDERSON equip ment fa ils t o
operate properly due to defe ctive mat erials, ma nufacturing, or assembly, our company w ill
furnish replacement parts and repair your machine free of charge.
Documents
Keep your original invoice or a photocopy. Please refer to your invoice or to the information on
the prec eding page whenev er y ou o rder part s, f or an y q uestions ab out the op erating
procedures of your machine or for any questions you might have concerning your warranty.
Problem Resolution
Your satisfaction is a priority for your dealer and for us . Normally, all problems co ncerning our
products are taken care of by the dealer’s service department. Please follow the following steps
if you are not satisfied after consulting your dealer:
-First, le t it b e u nderstood that o ur w arranty is v oid i f y our equipment has b een modified
without our express authorization. Let it also be understood that we alone will determine the
cause of the problem or how the machine was br oken. Please n ote that all repair s must b e
authorized before any work is performed to ensure that your machine remains covered by
the warranty.
-If your problem has already been dealt with by your dealer’s service department but you are
not completely satisfied, please contact one of the managers of the dealership that sold you
the Anderson machine. In most cases, your problem can be solved at this level.
-If your problem still has not been resolved to your satisfaction after this step, please contact
us directly.
When you contact us, always provide us with the following information:
-Your name, address, and telephone number;
-Product model and serial number;
-Purchase date and invoice number;
-Dealer name, address, and telephone number and salesperson name;
-Precise and detailed description of your problem.
-1.3.4 After reviewing all asp ects of t he problem, we wi ll rapidly communicate our decision
to you and, if applicable, the steps taken to resolve the situation. It is nonetheless likely that
your pro blem will be solved by yo ur dealer using his team a nd specialized equipment. We
therefore strongly sugges t t hat if you ne ed an y kind o f help , yo ur fir st contact should b e
made directly with your dealer.
Modifications
Given tha t our d esire is t o alwa ys imp rove o ur p roducts, our co mpany reser ves the r ight t o
modify its machines, their characteristics, and their parts at any time without advance notice or
obligation.
Thank you for placing your confidence in us Dany Poisson, President
Anderson Group

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ANDERSON GROUP
LIMITED WARRANTY
The one-year warranty period will begin on the date the new equipment is sold to
the customer. However, if your equipment is used for commercial or rental
purposes, this warranty will only be valid for a period of 90 days or a maximum of
3500 bales for in-line bale wrappers and 2500 bales for individual bale
wrappers beginning on the date of purchase.
1. During the year following the purchase of a new machine, if your ANDERSON equipment
fails to function properly due to defective design, materials, manufacturing, or assembly,
our company will repair your equipment free of charge.
2. Replacement or repair of equipment parts will be performed by the dealer or by our
technician. This includes parts and labour only if preauthorized by our customer
service department.
3. However, the customer will be responsible for transporting the equipment to/from the
authorized dealer’s head office.
4. The dealer will describe the terms of this warranty to the customer before the retail sale
and will record the date of purchase, the serial number, and the equipment description.
The dealer will fax the duly completed warranty form in the 15 days following the
transaction to the following number: 1-819-382-2218 to validate the warranty.
5. To have equipment repaired under the warranty, the customer must advise his dealer as
soon as possible of the problem and request that the repairs be made according to the
terms of the applicable warranty.
6. For all repair requests made to an Anderson dealer, you must furnish the date of
sale, the serial number, the type of equipment and options, and the owner’s
contact information.
7. Anderson Group reserves the rights to modify the warranty policy at any time
without advance notice.
8. Notwithstanding the foregoing.

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Warranty Exemptions
1. Certain parts, such as the tires, the battery, and the Honda engine, are covered under
warranties from their respective manufacturers. Please contact the appropriate
manufacturer.
2. If the equipment has been subjected to bad treatment or negligence, has been used
inappropriately, has not received necessary maintenance, has not been appropriately
protected during storage, has been damaged by vandalism, bad weather, natural
elements, collision, or accident.
3. Let it be understood that our warranty is void if your equipment has been modified
without our express authorization.
4. This warranty does not cover normal maintenance services (such as adjustments, oil
changes, normal wear and tear, etc.)
5. The customer will be responsible for service calls and/or transporting the equipment
to/from the authorized dealer’s head office. The warranty does not cover towing
expenses.
6. If parts or accessories other than those manufactured or sold by Anderson Group
have been used without the authorization of the customer service department, and if we
decide that their use negatively impacts the performance, stability, or reliability of the
equipment.
Exclusive Remedy
To the extent permitted by law, the purchaser’s exclusive remedy in connection with the breach
or performance of any warranty on the equipment are those set forth in this warranty.
In no event will Anderson Group be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages or injuries, including but not limited to loss of profits, rental of substitute
equipment, or other commercial or personal loss or damages arising as a result of a
fundamental breach or breach of a fundamental term.
No Dealer Warranty
Except for conditions or warranties which may not be excluded by law, the selling dealer makes
no warranty of its own on any item warranted by Anderson Group unless it delivers to the
purchaser a separate written warranty document specifically warranting the item. The selling
dealer has no authority to make any representation or promise on behalf of
Anderson Group or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
Right of Modification
Given that our desire is to always improve our products, our company reserves the right to
modify its machines, their characteristics, and their parts at any time without advance
notice or obligation.
ANDERSON GROUP
5125 de la Plaisance
Chesterville (Québec)
CANADA G0P 1J0
Email Service: [email protected]
Fax Service: [phone]

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2Safety
Your ANDERSON bale wrapper was designed to reduce to a minimum the risks to the operator.
However, it must be used only for the work it was designed for. Additionally, since it includes a
powerful hydraulic system, moving metal parts, and a gas oline engine and al l these elements
can cause se rious injury to hu mans or anima ls, it is strongly recommended to read and to
closely adhere to the following guidelines.
Safe Operators
Be familiar w ith operating procedures before u sing your ANDERSON bale wrapper. Also insist
that t hese d irections b e fo llowed b y all w ho use your bale wrapper. Make sure that your
operators know the emergency telephone numbers and the location of your first aid kit. Only
allow the bale wrapper to be used by responsible people who have been fully trained in its safe
operation.
Danger Zone
Do not allow yourself to be disturbed during the installation or the operation of the machine. As
an operator, you must be the only person to move about the machine within a security zone of
5 metres (16 feet) diameter. Keep all other people, especially children, away from the site, as
well as domestic animals.
Secure Attachment to the Tractor
The m achine must be p roperly a ttached to t he fixed drawbar of the tra ctor so that the b ale
wrapper is positioned as high as possible. To increase the stability of the bale wra pper, choose
a flat and level ground and use the stabilizers, if you have that option.
Dangerous Situations
Pay attention to the stickers and the warning labels that appear on your machine. Know how to
make an emergency stop. Before starting the engine, make sure that all controls are in neutral
position. It is always dangerous to stand on th e machine. Keep fingers, ha nds, and feet away
from moving parts: chains, gears, etc.
Prevention
The clothes that you wear as an operator must be safe. Avoid wide sleeves and pants, scarves,
and s hirt or coat sl eeves that could bec ome stuck i n the m oving p arts o f the mach ine.
Additionally, wea r adequat e hearing pro tection to reduc e the danger o f heari ng lo ss due to
continued exposure to the no ise of the bale wrapper. Al so use an appro ved ma sk in dust y
conditions. If you work in the evening or at night, make sure that you have sufficient lighting to
work sa fely. Ha ve a work ing fire exti nguisher w ithin arm’s rea ch. Keep t he protective shields
and other security devices in place and never use your bale wrapper if they have been removed
or damaged.
Safe Maintenance and Repair
Stop the eng ine and remove the swi tch key (from the tractor and/or from t he hydraulic unit)
before per forming main tenance, adju stments, or repai rs. Rel ease the o il pres sure befo re
moving beneath certain hydraulically lifted parts and be aware o f the blade of the plastic film
cutter. Repl ace all def ective or worn out parts. We rec ommend you use original or approved
parts in order to protect your warranty and to obtain optimal performance from your machine.
Fuel
Gasoline is a very fl ammable substance w hich must be ha ndled wi th c are in an appro ved
container w hen you f ill the engine tank o f y our hydrau lic unit. Put back i n pla ce and firmly

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tighten the tank cap and wipe away any spilled fuel. Never add gasoline when the engine is hot
or operating. Have a working fire extinguisher within arm’s reach near the baling site.
Hydraulic Oil
Any leak o f pressurized oil can cause serious injuries. Do no t use your hands to l ocate a leak ,
but rather an o bject such as a piec e of cardboard. Stop the engine and release the pressur e
before disconnecting or r econnecting the lines. Firmly tighten all connections before restarting
the engine or reapplying hydraulic pressure.
WARNING !
Any hydraulic fluid that makes contact on or underneath the skin must be
removed within hours by a doctor familiar with this type of injury. Without
intervention, very serious problems may result.
Travelling Safely on Public Roads
If you travel on public roads, you are re sponsible for r especting the identification and lighting
regulations of your region. We recommend that you always attach a secur ity chain to the hitch
point between the machine and your tractor and that you lock the coupling link with a pin.
Also attach the turntable’s (Figure 2.1) L-shaped latch (1). Ro tate the table as needed so tha t
the latch fa ces the no tch (2) at the front o f the frame. Remove the lat ch pin. S lide the latch
toward the notch and insert the latch shaft. Place the pin in the hole of the notch.
Figure 2.1 Attaching the turntable
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End of Operation
If you will not use the bale wrapper again for a lo ng period of time, do not forget to close the
engine fuel valve (1), located beneath the choke on the right side of the engine (Figure 2.2).
Figure 2.2 Closing the fuel valve.
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3General Characteristics and Specifications
Congratulations! You are now the ow ner o f a n AND ERSON bal e wrapper, a hi gh-quality
machine designed for the separate storage of round bales of up to 5 f eet (1.5m) in diameter.
This agricultural machine is carefully manufactured by our company to give you many years of
reliable performance.
Figure 3.1 Components of the wrapper
Components #
Jack with side crank 1
Film cutter 2
Manual controls 3
Computer 4
26 x 12 x 12 Tires (8 plies) 5
Roller support 6
Tongue 7
Turntable 8
Tilting table 9
Plastic film stretcher 10
Optional Components #
Stabilizers 11
Hydraulic unit w ith 13HP Honda motor and ele ctric starter, alter nator, and
work lights 12
Loading arm and plastic film roll support 13
Unloading platform (D) (regular) 14
Unloading platform (D3) (3 positions) ---
Double film roll unit 15
* It is not possible to combine the loading arm and stabilizer options
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General Specifications
Figure 3.2 Exterior dimensions for the base model
Figure 3.3 Exterior dimensions for model with optional
Dimensions and Weight
for base model Dimensions and Weight for model with optional
Length (A) 140 po
(3,55m) Length (D) 187,50 po (4,77m)
Width (B) 89 po
(2,26m) Width (E) 100,75 po (2,56m)
Height (C) 99 po
(2,51m) Height (F) 118,50 po (3,01m)
Total weight* 1896 lbs
(860 kg) Weight of stabilizers 250 lbs (113 kg)
* Without hydraulic unit or
optional components.
Weight of hydraulic unit 386 lbs (175 kg)
Weight of loading arm Arm: 465 lbs (210 kg)
Weight:550 lbs (249 kg)
Poids support de rouleaux plastiques 20 lbs (9 kg)
Weight of unloading platform D 420 lbs (190 kg)
Weight of unloading platform D3 550 lbs (250 kg)
Weight of double film roll unit 55 lbs (25 kg)

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4Adjustment Procedures
Verifications Before Each Use
Check the level hydraulic oil in the tank of your unit. Check the oil level in the Honda engine, if
applicable, as w ell as the need for fu el. Open the fuel valve and check the engine air filter. If
necessary, lubricate the machine well after each day of use. Every day, check the cleanliness of
the plastic film stretcher rollers. Clean them as necessary with penetrating oil, rubbing alcohol,
or paint thinner.
At start-up, your bale wrapper must be placed in the most horizontal position possible. Detach
the turntable’s L-shaped latch (Figure 2.1). If you have the stabilizer option, start the machine
and pull the 2 levers of the control to put them in place (Figure 5.5). If the film roll is in place,
check if the edge o f the plastic is properly held by the clamp of the film cutter. If not, tighten
the clamp around the plastic film by pulling the lever (Figure 5.5).
Installing the Plastic Film Roll
When the film roll is empty, remove the spool by pushing it upward to compress the retaining
spring of the upper support (Figure 4.1). Install the new roll in the same manner.
Figure 4.1 Installing the film roll

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Follow the diagram (Figure 4.2) to unro ll the start of the film between the rubber roller and an
aluminium ro ller, t hen around the o ther aluminium roller. Open the film cutter with the lever
and place it at the edge of the film. Close the clamp of the film cutter to hold it in place.
Figure 4.2 Direction of film unwinding
WARNING !
Avoid leaving the plastic film rolls in the sun for a long period of time before
using t hem. P rolonged s un expo sure c an c ause t he fi lm to break o r
deteriorate during wrapping.
Testing the Plastic Film Stretcher
To che ck the effectivene ss o f y our sy stem, draw a 10- inch (25 c m) hori zontal line on your
plastic film roll with a fe lt-tip pen. Turn the table about one revolution and stop. Once the line
has passed t he aluminium rollers, measure i t on the bale. If i t has stretched up to a length o f
approximately 16.5 inches (41 cm), this means that your film stretcher is working properly. If
the film does not stretch properly, check the gears of the film stretcher, and if the plastic film
roll and the free roller turn freely, clean the aluminium rollers.
Adjusting the Two Support Rollers
These two conically shaped support rollers are made of rigid plastic and are placed on each end
of the table between the feed rollers to hold your bale in place. In the factory, they are placed
48 inches (1.2 m) apart to hold bales of 4 8 inches (1 .2 m) in width. Move them together or
apart as necessary according to the average width of your bales by removing the pins beneath
the table and changing their position. The support rollers can hold bales up to 60 in ches (1.5
m) in width (Figure 4.3).
Figure 4.3 Adjusting the support rollers

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Adjusting the Plastic Film Cutter
First c heck the condition o f the stain less s teel blade (1) in the diagram of (Figure 4.4) and
change it as necessary.
Figure 4.4 Plastic film cutter blade
Additionally, by pushing the plastic in the direction of the blade, the fingers normally push the
rubber stopper to the adjustment bolt in the back . Conversely, a spring provides tension from
the stopper toward the fingers in order to hold onto the end of the plastic for the next bale.
This bolt and this spring can be adjusted as necessary.
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