Highline Manufacturing FaStack 1200 Flex User manual

Operators Manual
E16221V1_C
Bale Stacker
FaStack 1800/1200

Operator’s
Manual
From Serial No: 19S1200000
From Serial No: 19S1800000
Highline Manufacturing Limited
HWY #27, P.O. Box 307
Vonda, SK S0K 4N0
Canada
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Toll Free: 1.800.665.2010
E16221V1_C
FaStack Bale Stacker 1800
FaStack Bale Stacker
1200 Flex
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The content of this manual was based on the most current information available as of the date of copyright. It is the policy of
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improvements, at any time, without incurring any obligation to make changes or improvements on machines previously sold.
Changes may not be reflected in this manual.

Highline Manufacturing Ltd. FaStack Bale Stacker 1800/1200 Flex
Highline Team Message
Congratulations on your purchase of the FaStack Bale Stacker 1800/1200 Flex manufactured
by Highline Manufacturing Ltd.
This Operator’s Manual has been prepared to provide information necessary for the safe and
efficient operation of your Bale Stacker. In the manual you will find safety procedures,
maintenance routines and detailed operational instructions.
If you find that you require information not covered in this manual, please feel free to consult
your local dealer. Your dealer is always able to contact Highline for this technical information.
HighlineManufacturingLtd. thanksandcongratulatesyoufor selectingaFaStack BaleStacker
1800/1200 Flex as your machine of choice.
Highline Manufacturing Ltd.

Table of Contents
Section 1 - Safety
SerialNumber ......................................................................... 1
SafetySign-offForm .................................................................... 2
SafetyAlertSymbol ..................................................................... 3
GeneralSafety......................................................................... 4
SafetyDecals.......................................................................... 4
SafetyDecalLocations-Fastack1800...................................................... 9
SafetyDecalLocations-Fastack1200Flex ................................................. 11
Section 2 - FaStack Display and Joystick
FaStackDisplay........................................................................ 1
Joystick .............................................................................. 1
SoftwareMenuTree .................................................................... 2
HomeScreenfor1800and1200Flex....................................................... 3
#ofBales ............................................................................ 3
TransportMode ........................................................................ 3
LoadingArmAuto ...................................................................... 4
AutoSequenceActive ................................................................... 5
FrontTableAuto-1800.................................................................. 5
FrontTableAuto-1200.................................................................. 6
FrontTableRotate ..................................................................... 6
MenuScreenSelections ................................................................. 7
DisplaySettings ................................................................... 7
ControllerSettings ................................................................. 8
SensorStatuses .......................................................... 8
AdjustSetpoints........................................................... 9
RestoreDefaultSettings ................................................... 10
AdjustSetpointDescriptions ................................................ 11
ManualHydraulicControl........................................................... 13
FrontTableRotate........................................................ 13
Flipper ................................................................. 13
LockoutOver-ride ........................................................ 13
Information........................................................................... 14
TotalBales...................................................................... 14
Section 3 - Transporting the Bale Stacker
Tractorrequirements .................................................................... 1
Liftthehitch ........................................................................... 1
Adjustthepositionofthehitchclevis........................................................ 2
Connectthehitchtothetractordrawbar...................................................... 2
Connectthesafetychaintothetractor ...................................................... 2
Placethehitchjackinthestorageposition ................................................... 2
Attachthehydraulichoses................................................................ 3
Connectthelightingcable ................................................................ 3
Routethecabharness................................................................... 3
Placethejoystickanddisplayinthetractorcab ............................................... 3
Connect the joystick to the harness connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connectthedisplaytotheharnessconnection. ............................................... 4
Connect the power cord into the key and constant 12V DC power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Ifneeded,selectforOpenCenterHydraulics ................................................. 5
TouchtheLoadbuttonontheHomeScreen ................................................. 5
Activate the hydraulics and lock the control valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Liftarmcylinderlocks ................................................................... 6
Lowertheliftarm ...................................................................... 6
Lowerthefronttable .................................................................... 7

TouchtheUnloadbuttononthedisplay ..................................................... 7
Lowerthereartable ..................................................................... 7
Checktheconditionofallthetires .......................................................... 8
TouchtheLoadbuttononthedisplay ....................................................... 8
Closetheclamp ........................................................................ 8
Raisetheliftarmusingthejoystickbutton.................................................... 9
Remove the front lift arm transport lock from the storage position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installthefrontliftarmtransportlock ....................................................... 9
Remove the rear lift arm transport lock from the storage position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Installtherearliftarmtransportlock ....................................................... 10
Movethebaletrolleytothefrontofthetable ................................................. 10
Ensure that the Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign and lights are clean and visible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Ensurethelightsareworking. ............................................................ 11
TransportSpeed....................................................................... 11
Iftravelingonroadways:................................................................. 11
Section 4 - Preparing the Bale Stacker
Park the tractor and bale stacker on level ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Check that the frame is 22" (559 mm) off the ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Attachthehydraulichoses ................................................................ 1
Connectthelightingcable ................................................................ 2
Removethefronttransportlock ........................................................... 2
Removethereartransportlock ............................................................ 2
Connect the tractor harness to the stacker harness located on the hitch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connect the power cord into the keyed and constant 12V DC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Ifneeded,selectforOpenCenterHydraulics ................................................. 3
TouchtheLoadbuttonontheHomeScreen ................................................. 4
Lowertheliftarm........................................................................ 5
Checktheconditionoftherotationsensor ................................................... 5
Adjusttheliftarmforthesizeofthebales .................................................... 6
FaStack1200Flexadjustthespringloadedbar ............................................... 6
Checkthattheliftarmoperatesfreely ....................................................... 7
FaStack 1200 Flex check that the front table rotates freely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Check that the front table raises and lowers freely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Check that the rear table raises and lowers freely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
FaStack 1200 Flex - Check that the pushoffs fully extend and retract . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Check that the bale trolley on the rear table operates freely . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Checkthatthesideracksopenandclose ................................................... 11
Checktheconditionofthetires ........................................................... 11
Inspectallthehydrauliccylindersandhoses ................................................. 11
Section 5 - Operating the Bale Stacker
TractorHitchCategoryRequirement ........................................................ 1
NumberOfBalesCapacity................................................................ 2
"OnStrings"or"OffStrings"Stacking ....................................................... 3
Loading Bales in the Field
Drivethebalestackerintothefieldarea ..................................................... 4
Parkonlevelground. .................................................................... 4
Engage the hydraulic lever and lock it in the open position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
TouchtheLoadButton .................................................................. 4
Removethefronttransportlock ........................................................... 4
Removethereartransportlock ............................................................ 4
LoadingtheFrontTable .................................................................. 5
LoadingArmManualControl .............................................................. 5
LoadingArmAutoControl ................................................................ 7

FaStack1800FrontTableRaise........................................................... 8
FaStack 1800 Front Table Raise Manual Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FaStack1800FrontTableAutoRaise.................................................. 9
FaStack1200FrontTableRaise.......................................................... 10
ManualControlWithoutRotatingBales................................................ 10
ManualControlWithRotatingBales .................................................. 11
AutoControlWithoutRotatingtheBales ............................................... 13
AutoControlWithRotatingtheBales ................................................. 14
Ifthebalesarehittingagainstthesideracks ................................................ 15
RearTableFullLoad ................................................................... 16
Iftravelingonroadways................................................................. 16
Recommended Procedures for Starting A Bale Stack with:
FaStack1800 ................................................................... 17
FaStack1200BalesNotRotated..................................................... 17
FaStack1200WithBalesRotated.................................................... 18
Unloading Bales
Lowertheliftarm ..................................................................... 22
PushtheTransportMode ............................................................... 22
Fullylowerthefronttable................................................................ 22
Positionthestackerforunloading ......................................................... 22
Openthesideracksasmallamount....................................................... 22
Begintoraisethereartable. ............................................................. 22
Stopraisingthetablewhenthebalesstarttoslide ............................................ 23
Continue raising the table again with pauses while raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Liftthereartabletothefullyraisedposition ................................................. 24
Openthesiderackswhenthetableisraised ................................................ 24
Slowlydriveforward ................................................................... 24
FaStack1200Flexactivatethepushoffs ................................................... 24
Lowerthetablecompletely .............................................................. 25
Closethesideracks ................................................................... 25
Bringthetrolleyforward ................................................................ 25
Section 6 - Maintaining the Bale Stacker
ShutdownProcedure .................................................................... 1
Lubrication ............................................................................ 1
GreasetheLiftArmEvery10Hours ........................................................ 1
GreaseEvery200Hours ................................................................. 3
ChecktheLiftArmRotationSensor ........................................................ 8
ChecktheConditionoftheProximitySensors ................................................ 8
ReplacingAnElectricalFuse.............................................................. 9
VisuallyInspectHydraulicHoses/Fitting ..................................................... 9
AvoidMachineDamageIfWelding ......................................................... 9
TireChangingProcedure................................................................ 10
TirePressure ......................................................................... 10

Section 7 - Storing the Bale Stacker
Cleanallthedebrisoff ................................................................... 1
Lubricateallbalestackergreasepoints ..................................................... 1
Lubricatethebaletrolleychain ............................................................ 1
Check the bale stacker for worn and damaged parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Parkthebalestackeronlevelground ....................................................... 1
Raisethereartabletomakethetrolleydrop .................................................. 1
Lowerthereartable ..................................................................... 2
Lowerthefronttable .................................................................... 2
Lowertheliftarm........................................................................ 3
Opentheclamparm..................................................................... 3
Lowerthehitchjack ..................................................................... 3
Relieve the pressure on the hydraulic hoses and disconnect them . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Disconnecttheelectrical connection........................................................ 3
Disconnect the tractor cable from the hitch harness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Secure the hydraulic hoses and electrical connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Disconnectthehitch .................................................................... 4
Disconnectthesafetychain ............................................................... 4
Section 8 - Troubleshooting
LiftArm............................................................................... 1
FrontTable............................................................................ 3
RearTable ............................................................................ 5
RearTableTrolley ...................................................................... 6
SideRacks............................................................................ 7
HydraulicBlockandValves ............................................................... 9
Section 9 - Specifications

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF FASTACK BALE STACKER 1800/1200 FLEX
The FaStack Bale Stacker 1800 and FaStack Bale Stacker 1200 Flex are designed to pick up
square bales while driving in the field without the need to stop to pick up a bale.
The number of bales that can be loaded on the stacker is determined by the size of bale and
the orientation of the bale. The FaStack can load the bales "On" or "Off" the strings. The bale
clamp can be adjusted for different sizes of bales and for the conditions of the bales.
The bale lift arm is lowered and positioned by the tractor driver to clamp around the bale. The
lift arm is raised for the bale to be placed on the front table. The lift arm can turn the bales 90
degrees from the field orientation when lifting onto the front table. The lift arm can also use a
flipper to keep the bale in the same orientation that it is in the field. This allows either the "On
Strings" or "Off Strings" loading to be chosen.
The front table lifts the bales onto the rear bale table. As the bales are loaded onto the rear
table, the bales are moved back. The FaStack 1200 Flex has the option to rotate the bales
before loading onto the rear table. Rotating the bales gives the 1200 Flex the ability to stack
bales at the end of a stack. The user has more flexibility as to where the bales can be stacked
whether it be in the field or in a shed.
For unloading bale stack, the rear table is lifted. Once the rear table is lifted, the FaStack is
driven forward and the bale stack is unloaded. The 1200 Flex has pushoffs to assist in the
unloading of the stack.
TheBaleStackerutilizeselectroniccontrolstocontrolthehydraulicfunctions.Thehydraulicand
electrical power is supplied by the tractor.
Theoperatorof theBaleStackerislocatedinthetractorcabwheretheydrivethe tractor,control
the speed of driving and the operation of the bale lift arm and tables.
The Bale Stacker is transported with the bale arm lifted and locked in position and the tables
lowered.
INTENDED USE OF THE FASTACK BALE STACKER
• The Bale Stacker is designed to pick up square bales that are in the field and move them
to a storage location where they are unloaded.
• Pickup bales that have previously been made using a square baler.
• The Bale Stacker is intended for use in field farming applications.
• The Bale Stacker is intended for use in locations that are not near people or animals who
could be harmed by the movement of the bale lifting arm or the unloading of bales from the
tables.
Any uses of the Bale Stacker other than the above stated Intended Uses shall be considered
misuse of the Bale Stacker. This misuse shall included (but not limited to):
- Using the Bale Stacker in non-farming applications.
- Using the Bale Stacker around people or in public places.
- Moving materials other than square bales from fields.
- Using the bale lift arm to lift objects other than square bales.

218067 218066
218068
Always use the Bale Stacker according to the instructions contained in this Operator's Manual
and the safety and instruction decals on the machine.
Perform regular maintenance and repair to ensure that the Bale Stacker operates safely and
efficiently.
FaStack 1800 FaStack 1200 Flex
FaStack 1200 Flex with Optional Side
Racks

Section 1 - Safety
Serial Plate Location
219187C
SERIAL NUMBER
Your serial number is found on the serial number plate (1) attached to the left hand side of
the main frame below the rear table of the FaStack.
It is important to record the serial number for proof of ownership and for any service or
maintenance assistance.
Serial Number
Owner
Model
Date of Purchase
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Section 1 - Safety
SAFETY SIGN-OFF FORM
Highline Manufacturing Ltd. follows the general Safety Standards specified by the American
SocietyofAgriculturalEngineers(ASAE)andtheOccupationalSafetyandHealthAdministration
(OSHA).Anyonewhowillbeoperatingand/ormaintainingtheHighlineFaStackshouldreadand
clearlyunderstandallSafety,OperatingandMaintenanceinformationpresentedin thismanual.
Do not operate or allow someone to operate this equipment until this information has been
reviewed. This information should be reviewed by all operator’s before the season start-up.
This sign-off sheet is provided for record keeping to indicate that the person working with the
equipment has read and understood the information in the Operator’s Manual and has been
instructed in the safe operation of the equipment.
Date Employee’s Signature Employer’s Signature
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Section 1 - Safety
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
The Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION!
BECOME ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word alert tothe presence of a hazard and the
degree of possible injury.
Indicates an imminentlyhazardous situation that, if not
avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
The color is Red with White lettering.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, COULD result in DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY, and includes hazards that are exposed when
guards are removed or unsafe practices. The color is
Orange with Black lettering.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, MAY result in MINOR INJURY. The color is
Yellow with Black lettering.
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Section 1 - Safety
GENERAL SAFETY
1. Ensure that anyone who is going to operate, maintain or work near the FaStack is familiar
withtherecommendedoperating,maintenanceproceduresandsafetyinformationcontained
in this manual and follows all the safety precautions.
2. In addition to the design and configuration of the equipment, hazard control and accident
prevention are dependant upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and storage of the FaStack.
3. The FaStack shall not be operated without all the guards in place.
SAFETY DECALS
1. Keep decals and signs clean and legible at all times.
2. Replace decals and signs that are damaged, missing or have become illegible.
3. Replaced parts that displayed a decal should also display the current decal.
4. Decals are available from the Highline Parts Department.
5. Be familiar with the decals, the type of warning and the area or function(s) related to the
area(s) that requires your awareness.
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Section 1 - Safety
STAY AWAY FROM OVERHEAD POWER LINES
Stay away from power lines when transporting or folding
equipment.
Electrocution can occur without contacting power lines.
Contact with power lines will result in serious injury or death.
KEEP PEOPLE BACK WHEN LOADING BALES
Stay clear when loading bales which could fall.
Stay clear of machine when in operation.
Crushing could cause serious injury or death.
STAND CLEAR OF THE BALE LIFT ARM
Moving lift arm can cause serious injury or death.
Never stand under lift arms when lowering or raising.
Do not allow people near the lift arms when being moved.
Lift arms must be fully retracted and locked in place before
servicing.
Crushing could cause serious injury or death.
STAY CLEAR OF REAR TABLE WHEN RAISING OR
LOWERING
There is a crushing hazard if limbs or body is placed between the
table and ground or surrounding objects when the table is raised or
lowered.
Stay clear when unloading bales which could fall.
Stay clear of the table when it is lowering.
Crushing could cause serious injury or death.
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Section 1 - Safety
STAY CLEAR OF FRONT TABLE WHEN IT IS TILTED
There is a crushing hazard if limbs or body is placed between the
front and rear table.
Stay clear of area when the front table is tilted.
Stay clear when front table is lifted because bales could fall.
Stay clear of the table when it is lowering.
Crushing could cause serious injury or death.
STAY CLEAR OF AREA WHEN TROLLEY IS MOVING
There is a crushing hazard if limbs or body is placed between the
trolley and side panels.
Crushing could cause serious injury or death.
STAND CLEAR OF ROTATING FRONT TABLE
(FaStack Flex 1200 Only)
Stand clear of front table when rotating. Front table can rotate
rapidly.
Contact with rotating table could cause serious injury or death.
UPENDING HAZARD
The hitch can rise rapidly when there are bales are being unloaded
for stacking.
Use the clevis that is attached to the machine.
Ensure implement is attached to machine before hydraulics are
activated.
Contact with the hitch could cause serious injury or death.
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Section 1 - Safety
DO NOT RIDE ON MACHINE
Falling from the moving machine can cause serious injury or
death.
Falling from the operating machine could cause being entangled
under the machine or being injured by the machine.
USE PAPER OR CARDBOARD TO CHECK FOR HYDRAULIC
LEAKS
To prevent serious injury or death:
Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before repairing, adjusting or
disconnecting.
Wear proper hand and eye protection when searching for leaks.
Use wood or cardboard instead of hands.
Keep all components in good repair.
Fluid injected under the skin must be removed immediately by a
surgeon familiar with this type of injury.
DO NOT CONTACT MOVING CHAIN
Contactingmovingchainorpartsonthereartablemaycauseserious
injury or death.
Never attempt to manually remove bales while hydraulic cylinder is
moving the trolley/chain.
Always shut off tractor, remove key, set park brake and wait for all
parts to stop moving before servicing.
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Section 1 - Safety
READ, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read, understand and follow all instructions and safety messages
included in this manual and on decals attached to the machine.
Allow only responsible, properly instructed individuals to operate
and service the machine.
Failure to follow the instructions and safety messages in this
manual and on the decals attached to the machine could result in
serious injury or death.
Keep all safety and instruction decals in good condition. Replace
any missing or damaged decals.
STOP TRACTOR BEFORE GOING NEAR MACHINE
Always shut off tractor, remove key, set park brake and wait for all
parts to stop turning before servicing.
Turn off the control box if it is connected to tractor power that is
always on.
Failure to stop the tractor and wait for all moving parts to stop could
result in serious injury or death.
ENSURE SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGN IS IN PLACE
Ensure the Slow Moving Vehicle sign is in place, clean and easily
visible.
Ensure the reflectors are in place, clean and easily visible.
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Section 1 - Safety
44076_A1
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS - FaStack 1800 - 1 of 2
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Section 1 - Safety
44076_A2
44076_A3
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS FaStack 1800 - 2 of 2
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Section 1 - Safety
44201_A1
SAFETY DECAL LOCATIONS - FaStack 1200 Flex - 1 of 2
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