
Safety - 200 Bale Wrapper
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Safety Rules
• Read and follow instructions in this manual
and the tractor’s Operators Manual before
operating.
• Under no circumstances should young children
be allowed to work with this equipment.
• This equipment is dangerous to children
and persons unfamiliar with its operation.
If the elderly are assisting with work, their
physical limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
• Stay clear of overhead power lines. Electrocution
can occur without direct contact.
• Check for overhead and / or underground lines
before operating equipment (if applicable).
• In addition to the design and configuration
of equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependent upon the awareness,
concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance and storage of equipment.
• Check that the equipment is securely fastened
to the tractor / towing vehicle.
• Make sure all the machine controls are in the
NEUTRAL position before starting the machine.
• Operate the equipment only from the operator’s
position.
• Operate the equipment according to the
Operator And Parts Manual.
• When learning to operate the equipment, do it
at a slow rate in an area clear of bystanders,
especially small children.
• DO NOT permit personnel within 1 meter
(3 feet) of the work area when operating the
equipment.
• The equipment must be used ONLY on approved
tractors / transport vehicles.
• DO NOT modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and / or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
• DO NOT make any adjustments or repairs on
the equipment while the machine is running.
• Keep shields and guards in place. Replace if
damaged.
• Exercise extreme caution when working on an
inclined terrain. Bales may roll down slopes.
Transport Safety
• It is forbidden to transport the wrapping
machine with a bale loaded on it.
• Place the rotary frame in transport position,
so that the drums are locked parallel to the
wrapping machine axle.
• Disconnect and properly secure the hydraulic
hoses.
• DO NOT exceed 9 mph (15 kph) on public roads.
Reduce speed on rough roads and surfaces.
• Comply with state and local laws governing
highway safety and movement of machinery
on public roads.
• The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable
in most localities. However, some localities
prohibit their use.
• Local laws should be checked for all highway
lighting and marking requirements.
• Always install transport locks, pins or brackets
before transporting.
• Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations
and move to the side of the road so any
following traffic may pass.
• Always enter curves or drive up or down hills
at a low speed and at a gradual steering angle.
• Never allow riders on either tractor or
equipment.
• Keep tractor / towing vehicle in a lower gear
at all times when traveling down steep grades.
• Maintain proper brake settings at all times (if
equipped).
• Stay away from overhead power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct contact.