Krone BiG Pack 870 HDP XC User manual

Original Operating Instructions
Document no.: 150000760_00_en
Large Square Baler
BiG Pack 870 HDP XC
From machine no.: 954930

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BiG Pack 870 HDP XC
Original Operating Instructions 150000760_00_en
Contact
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH & Co. KG
Heinrich-Krone-Straße 10
48480 Spelle
Germany
Phone main office + 49 (0) 59 77/935-0
Fax main office + 49 (0) 59 77/935-339
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Fax spare part storage export + 49 (0) 59 77/935-359
E-mail [email protected]
Internet www.landmaschinen.krone.de
Information for enquiries and orders
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Vehicle identification number
Year of manufacture
Contact data of your dealer

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1 Information on This Document................................................................................................. 9
1.1 Validity ......................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2 Re-ordering.................................................................................................................................. 9
1.3 Applicable documents.................................................................................................................. 9
1.4 Target group of this document..................................................................................................... 9
1.5 How to use this document ........................................................................................................... 9
1.5.1 Directories and references........................................................................................................... 9
1.5.2 Information on direction ............................................................................................................. 10
1.5.3 Term “machine”.......................................................................................................................... 10
1.5.4 Figures....................................................................................................................................... 10
1.5.5 Scope of the document.............................................................................................................. 10
1.5.6 Means of representation ............................................................................................................ 10
2 Safety ........................................................................................................................................ 14
2.1 Intended use .............................................................................................................................. 14
2.2 Service life of the machine......................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Basic safety instructions ............................................................................................................ 14
2.3.1 Importance of operating instructions.......................................................................................... 14
2.3.2 Staff qualification ....................................................................................................................... 15
2.3.3 Children in danger ..................................................................................................................... 15
2.3.4 Connecting the machine ............................................................................................................ 15
2.3.5 Structural modifications on the machine.................................................................................... 15
2.3.6 Additional equipment and spare parts ....................................................................................... 16
2.3.7 Jobs on the machine.................................................................................................................. 16
2.3.8 Operational safety: Technically sound condition ....................................................................... 16
2.3.9 Danger zones ............................................................................................................................ 17
2.3.10 Ensuring functionality of safety devices..................................................................................... 19
2.3.11 Personal protective equipment .................................................................................................. 19
2.3.12 Safety markings on the machine ............................................................................................... 20
2.3.13 Road safety................................................................................................................................ 20
2.3.14 Parking the machine safely ....................................................................................................... 21
2.3.15 Consumables............................................................................................................................. 21
2.3.16 Dangers arising from environment............................................................................................. 21
2.3.17 Sources of danger on the machine............................................................................................ 22
2.3.18 Dangers in connection with certain activities: climbing up and down ........................................ 23
2.3.19 Dangers in connection with certain activities: Working on the machine .................................... 24
2.3.20 Dangers in connection with certain activities: working on wheels and tyres.............................. 24
2.3.21 Behaviour in dangerous situations and in case of accidents ..................................................... 25
2.4 Safety routines........................................................................................................................... 25
2.4.1 Shutting down and safeguarding the machine........................................................................... 25
2.4.2 Securing raised machine and machine parts against lowering.................................................. 26
2.4.3 Safely performing oil level check, oil change and filter element change ................................... 26
2.4.4 Running actuator test................................................................................................................. 27
2.5 Safety labels on the machine..................................................................................................... 27
2.6 Safety equipment....................................................................................................................... 34
3 Data memory ............................................................................................................................ 36
4 Machine description ................................................................................................................ 37
4.1 Machine overview ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.2 Labelling .................................................................................................................................... 38
4.3 Baling process ........................................................................................................................... 39
4.4 Compressing a big bale ............................................................................................................. 40
4.5 For "MultiBale" version............................................................................................................... 40
4.6 Drives......................................................................................................................................... 42
4.6.1 Main drive .................................................................................................................................. 42
4.7 Overload protections on the machine ........................................................................................ 43
4.8 Functional description................................................................................................................ 46
4.9 Hydraulic system........................................................................................................................ 53
4.10 Bale brake.................................................................................................................................. 54
5 Technical data.......................................................................................................................... 55

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5.1 Consumables............................................................................................................................. 58
5.1.1 Oils............................................................................................................................................. 58
5.1.2 Lubricating grease ..................................................................................................................... 59
6 Operating and display elements............................................................................................. 60
6.1 Hydraulic control units of the tractor .......................................................................................... 60
6.2 Control units on the machine ..................................................................................................... 61
7 Initial operation ........................................................................................................................ 62
7.1 Attaching the hydraulic support jack .......................................................................................... 62
7.2 Adjusting the drawbar height ..................................................................................................... 64
7.3 Drive train: Adjusting height....................................................................................................... 65
7.4 Adjusting universal shaft [BYPY] ............................................................................................... 66
7.5 Adapting hydraulic system......................................................................................................... 69
7.6 Setting the bale chute ................................................................................................................ 70
7.7 Mounting fire extinguisher.......................................................................................................... 71
8 Start-up ..................................................................................................................................... 72
8.1 Connecting the machine to the tractor....................................................................................... 72
8.2 Installing universal shaft ............................................................................................................ 73
8.3 Connecting the hydraulic hoses................................................................................................. 75
8.4 Connecting hydraulic brake (export) ......................................................................................... 77
8.5 Attaching the safety chain (export France) ................................................................................ 77
8.6 Compressed air connections for the compressed air brake ...................................................... 78
8.7 Connecting lighting .................................................................................................................... 79
8.8 Connecting KRONE ISOBUS terminal ...................................................................................... 80
8.9 Connecting foreign ISOBUS terminal ........................................................................................ 83
8.10 Connecting joystick.................................................................................................................... 84
8.11 Fastening safety chain............................................................................................................... 86
9 Operation ................................................................................................................................. 88
9.1 Preparation for baling process................................................................................................... 88
9.2 Applying/releasing flywheel brake ............................................................................................. 89
9.3 Opening/closing the side hood .................................................................................................. 90
9.4 Lifting/lowering twine box........................................................................................................... 91
9.5 Securing/releasing knotter shaft ................................................................................................ 92
9.6 Connecting twine rolls with each other (double knotter) ............................................................ 92
9.7 Threading the lower twine (double knotter) ............................................................................... 96
9.8 Threading the upper twine ......................................................................................................... 97
9.9 Pick-up..................................................................................................................................... 100
9.9.1 Locking/releasing pick-up via stop cock .................................................................................. 100
9.9.2 Moving pick-up into transport/working position........................................................................ 100
9.10 Locking/releasing self-steering axle via stop cock................................................................... 101
9.11 Lifting/lowering blade cassette................................................................................................. 101
9.12 Lifting/lowering bale chute ....................................................................................................... 102
9.13 Operating the bale ejector ....................................................................................................... 105
9.14 Operating the support jack....................................................................................................... 108
9.15 Releasing/applying the parking brake...................................................................................... 109
9.16 Fitting wheel chocks ................................................................................................................ 110
9.17 Initiate the tying process manually........................................................................................... 110
9.18 Finishing the tying process manually....................................................................................... 111
9.19 Switching the working light on/off ............................................................................................ 112
9.20 Removing crop blockages ....................................................................................................... 112
9.21 Emergency manual operation.................................................................................................. 112
9.21.1 Regulating baling force during emergency manual operation ................................................. 114
9.22 Operation of machine without bale chute ................................................................................ 115
10 KRONE ISOBUS Terminal ..................................................................................................... 117
10.1 ISOBUS Shortcut Button (ISB) ................................................................................................ 118
10.2 Touchable display.................................................................................................................... 119
10.3 Switching terminal on/off.......................................................................................................... 120
10.4 Design of display ..................................................................................................................... 121

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11 Foreign ISOBUS terminal...................................................................................................... 122
11.1 ISOBUS Shortcut Button not available .................................................................................... 122
11.2 Varying functions to KRONE ISOBUS terminal ....................................................................... 123
11.2.1 Scroll wheel.............................................................................................................................. 123
11.2.2 Background colour/acoustic signals ........................................................................................ 123
12 Terminal – machine functions [Medium 1.0/Comfort 1.0] .................................................. 124
12.1 Status line ................................................................................................................................ 124
12.2 Keys......................................................................................................................................... 125
12.3 Displays on the working screen ............................................................................................... 128
12.4 Displays on the information bar ............................................................................................... 131
12.5 Selecting working screens ....................................................................................................... 132
12.6 Calling up road travel screen ................................................................................................... 133
12.7 Changing to automatic mode................................................................................................... 133
12.8 Changing to manual mode....................................................................................................... 133
12.9 Switching the warning beacon on/off ....................................................................................... 134
12.10 Selecting other functions ......................................................................................................... 134
12.11 Switching the working light on/off ............................................................................................ 134
12.12 Releasing/locking self-steering axle ........................................................................................ 135
12.13 Switching the starting aid on/off............................................................................................... 135
12.14 Opening/closing bale channel flaps ......................................................................................... 136
12.15 Lower the bale chute ............................................................................................................... 136
12.16 Automatic bale ejection............................................................................................................ 136
12.17 Selecting "Counter/Detail counter" menu................................................................................. 136
12.18 Selecting a menu Level ........................................................................................................... 136
12.19 Reset bale length to zero......................................................................................................... 137
12.20 Trigger knotter.......................................................................................................................... 137
12.21 Raising/lowering blade cassette .............................................................................................. 137
12.22 Setting the target bale channel flap pressure (manual mode) ................................................. 137
12.23 Setting target baling force (automatic mode)........................................................................... 138
12.24 Setting target bale length......................................................................................................... 138
12.25 Setting the target number of MultiBales .................................................................................. 139
12.26 Operating machine via joystick ................................................................................................ 140
12.26.1 Auxiliary functions (AUX) ......................................................................................................... 140
12.26.2 Auxiliary configuration of a joystick.......................................................................................... 141
13 Terminal – menus [Medium 1.0/Comfort 1.0] ...................................................................... 142
13.1 Menu Structure ........................................................................................................................ 142
13.2 Recurring icons........................................................................................................................ 144
13.3 Bring up menu level ................................................................................................................ 145
13.4 Selecting a menu ..................................................................................................................... 146
13.5 Changing value........................................................................................................................ 146
13.6 Changing mode ....................................................................................................................... 148
13.7 Menu 1 "Knotter" ..................................................................................................................... 148
13.7.1 Menu 1-1 "Correction value for bale length" ............................................................................ 149
13.7.2 Menu 1-2 "Knotter signal" ........................................................................................................ 149
13.7.3 Menu 1-3 "Knotter monitoring"................................................................................................. 150
13.7.4 Menu 1-4 "Blow interval".......................................................................................................... 151
13.7.5 Menu 1-5 "Blowing time".......................................................................................................... 152
13.7.6 Menu 1-9 "Calibrate MultiBale" ................................................................................................ 153
13.8 Menu 2 "Sensitivity of direction display" .................................................................................. 155
13.9 Menu 3 "Central lubrication" .................................................................................................... 155
13.10 Menu 4 "Bale scales" ............................................................................................................... 156
13.11 Menu 5 "Moisture measurement"............................................................................................. 158
13.11.1 Menu 5-1 “Error message for moisture measurement"............................................................ 158
13.11.2 Menu 5-2 "Correction value for moisture measurement" ......................................................... 159
13.12 Menu 6 "Silage additive system".............................................................................................. 161
13.13 Menu 13 "Counters"................................................................................................................. 162
13.13.1 Menu 13-1 "Customer counter"................................................................................................ 162
13.13.2 Menu 13-2 "Total counter" ....................................................................................................... 166
13.14 Menu 14 "ISOBUS".................................................................................................................. 168
13.14.1 Menu 14-1 “Diagnostics Auxiliary (AUX)” ................................................................................ 168

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13.14.2 Menu 14-2 “Driving speed/direction of travel diagnostics”....................................................... 169
13.14.3 Menu 14-3 "Configuring main window" .................................................................................... 170
13.14.4 Menu 14-4 "Set background colour" ........................................................................................ 172
13.14.5 Menu 14-9 “Switching Between the Terminals” ....................................................................... 173
13.15 Menu 15 "Settings" .................................................................................................................. 174
13.15.1 Menu 15-1 “Sensor Test”......................................................................................................... 174
13.15.1.1 Checking/adjusting sensor B22 "Bale on chute"...................................................................... 180
13.15.2 Menu 15-2 "Actuator test" ........................................................................................................ 181
13.15.3 Menu 15-3 "Software info" ....................................................................................................... 183
13.15.4 Menu 15-4 "Error list"............................................................................................................... 183
13.16 Error Messages........................................................................................................................ 184
14 Driving and Transport ........................................................................................................... 185
14.1 Preparing the machine for road travel ..................................................................................... 185
14.2 Checking the lighting system ................................................................................................... 186
14.3 Self-steering axle ..................................................................................................................... 186
14.4 Releasing the compressed air brake for manoeuvring the machine........................................ 188
14.5 Releasing the hydraulic brake for manoeuvring the machine.................................................. 189
14.6 Parking the machine ................................................................................................................ 190
14.7 Preparing the machine for shipment........................................................................................ 191
14.7.1 Lifting the machine................................................................................................................... 192
15 Settings................................................................................................................................... 193
15.1 Setting the working height of the pick-up................................................................................. 193
15.1.1 Setting the depth limiter ........................................................................................................... 194
15.2 Setting the bearing pressure of the guide wheels.................................................................... 195
15.3 Setting the crop press roller unit .............................................................................................. 195
15.4 Setting the knotter needles ...................................................................................................... 196
15.4.1 Setting the lateral guidance of the knotter needles.................................................................. 196
15.4.2 Setting the height of the knotter needles on the knotter .......................................................... 198
15.4.3 Check/adjust upper dead point of the knotter needles ............................................................ 199
15.5 Setting MultiBale...................................................................................................................... 200
15.6 Checking/setting position of knotter needles to plunger .......................................................... 202
15.7 Simulating a big bale ............................................................................................................... 203
15.8 Checking/setting the upper needle .......................................................................................... 203
15.9 Checking/setting the twine pusher........................................................................................... 204
15.10 Checking/setting the twine pusher relative to the channel slot ................................................ 205
15.11 Tensioning/relieving upper needle........................................................................................... 207
15.12 Tensioning/releasing twine pusher shaft ................................................................................. 207
15.13 Setting the knotter shaft brake................................................................................................. 208
15.14 Setting the twine brake ............................................................................................................ 208
15.15 Checking/setting twine tension on upper twine........................................................................ 209
15.16 Checking/setting twine tension on lower twine ........................................................................ 210
15.17 Setting the double knotter........................................................................................................ 210
15.17.1 Blocking/initiating function “tying process”............................................................................... 211
15.17.2 Setting the billhook .................................................................................................................. 211
15.17.3 Setting the twine retainer ......................................................................................................... 212
15.17.4 Setting the holding force of the twine retainer ......................................................................... 212
15.17.5 Setting the blade lever ............................................................................................................. 213
15.18 Setting the plunger................................................................................................................... 214
15.18.1 Setting plunger blades ............................................................................................................. 214
15.18.2 Setting the lateral plunger blades ............................................................................................ 216
15.18.3 Checking/setting the cleaning rails .......................................................................................... 217
15.18.4 Lateral setting of plunger ......................................................................................................... 217
15.19 Setting packer relative to plunger ............................................................................................ 219
15.19.1 Checking packer coupling........................................................................................................ 220
15.19.2 Positioning the packer strip...................................................................................................... 221
15.19.3 Positioning the plunger ............................................................................................................ 222
15.20 Checking/setting Variable Filling System (VFS) ...................................................................... 223
15.20.1 Preset the threaded rod/stop of sensing rake.......................................................................... 223
15.20.2 Variable Filling System (VFS) zero position ............................................................................ 224
15.20.3 Setting the zero adjuster.......................................................................................................... 225

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15.20.4 Setting the rubber pad on the zero adjuster ............................................................................ 226
15.20.5 Checking/setting spring at zero adjuster.................................................................................. 226
15.20.6 Setting the triggering sensitivity ............................................................................................... 227
15.20.7 Moving the sensing rake.......................................................................................................... 227
15.20.8 Setting stop of the sensing rake .............................................................................................. 229
15.20.9 Checking/setting absorbing unit............................................................................................... 230
15.21 Setting the flywheel brake........................................................................................................ 231
15.22 Setting the cutting length ......................................................................................................... 231
16 Maintenance - General information...................................................................................... 236
16.1 Maintenance table ................................................................................................................... 236
16.1.1 Maintenance - Before the beginning of the season ................................................................. 236
16.1.2 Maintenance - once after 10 hours .......................................................................................... 237
16.1.3 Maintenance - Once after 50 hours ......................................................................................... 237
16.1.4 Maintenance - Every 10 hours but at least once a day............................................................ 237
16.1.5 Maintenance - Every 50 hours................................................................................................. 237
16.1.6 Maintenance - Every 200 hours............................................................................................... 238
16.1.7 Maintenance - every 2 years ................................................................................................... 238
16.1.8 Maintenance - Every 6 years ................................................................................................... 238
16.2 Tightening torques ................................................................................................................... 238
16.3 Checking/changing blades....................................................................................................... 241
16.4 Cleaning the machine .............................................................................................................. 244
16.5 Checking/tensioning drive chains of the pick-up...................................................................... 244
16.6 Checking/maintaining tyres...................................................................................................... 246
16.7 Checking/replacing rolls........................................................................................................... 247
16.8 Checking the fire extinguisher ................................................................................................. 249
17 Maintenance - Lubrication .................................................................................................... 250
17.1 Lubricating universal shaft ....................................................................................................... 250
17.2 Lubricating rolls for the blade lever.......................................................................................... 251
17.3 Lubrication chart - machine ..................................................................................................... 252
18 Maintenance - Hydraulics...................................................................................................... 256
18.1 Hydraulic oil ............................................................................................................................. 257
18.2 Hydraulic oil tank ..................................................................................................................... 257
18.3 Changing high-pressure filter................................................................................................... 258
18.4 Deaerating the control valve block........................................................................................... 259
19 Maintenance - Gearbox ......................................................................................................... 263
19.1 Main gearbox ........................................................................................................................... 263
19.2 Packer gearbox........................................................................................................................ 264
19.3 Transfer gearbox ..................................................................................................................... 265
19.4 Gearbox cutting unit top part ................................................................................................... 265
19.5 Gearbox cutting unit bottom part ............................................................................................. 266
20 Maintenance - Brake System ................................................................................................ 268
20.1 Checking the slack adjuster..................................................................................................... 268
20.2 Pneumatic brake cylinders....................................................................................................... 269
20.3 Checking compressed air reservoir ......................................................................................... 269
20.3.1 Checking the drain valve ......................................................................................................... 270
20.3.2 Tightening tensioning belts ...................................................................................................... 270
20.4 Maintaining the air filter of the pneumatic cylinder................................................................... 271
21 Maintenance - Compressor................................................................................................... 272
21.1 Cleaning/changing the filter element at compressor................................................................ 272
21.2 Checking oil level and changing oil at compressor.................................................................. 273
22 Malfunction, cause and remedy ........................................................................................... 274
22.1 Malfunction in the electrics/electronics .................................................................................... 274
22.1.1 General information on error messages .................................................................................. 274
22.1.1.1 Possible error types (FMI)........................................................................................................ 274
22.1.2 Overview of control units ......................................................................................................... 276
22.1.3 Remedying sensor/actuator error ............................................................................................ 276

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22.1.4 Error list of all error messages................................................................................................. 277
22.2 General malfunction................................................................................................................. 315
22.3 Malfunctions on the double knotter.......................................................................................... 317
22.4 Malfunctions in the central lubrication system ......................................................................... 325
23 Maintenance – before the beginning of new season.......................................................... 327
23.1 Maintenance – before the beginning of new season ............................................................... 327
23.1.1 Checking/venting friction clutch at flywheel ............................................................................. 327
24 Storage.................................................................................................................................... 329
25 Waste disposal....................................................................................................................... 331
26 Appendix ................................................................................................................................ 332
26.1 Hydraulic diagrams .................................................................................................................. 332
26.1.1 On-board hydraulic system...................................................................................................... 332
26.1.2 Work hydraulics ....................................................................................................................... 334
26.2 Circuit diagram [Medium 1.0/Comfort 1.0] ............................................................................... 335
27 Index........................................................................................................................................ 401
28 Declaration of conformity ..................................................................................................... 409

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1 Information on This Document
1.1 Validity
This document is valid for machines of type:
BiG Pack 870 HDP XC
All information, illustrations and technical data in this document correspond to the latest state at
the time of publication.
We reserve the right to make design changes at any time and without notification of reasons.
1.2 Re-ordering
If this document should become wholly or partially unusable, you can request a replacement
document by stating the document number mentioned on the cover sheet.
1.3 Applicable documents
To ensure that the machine is used safely and as intended, observe the following further
applicable documents:
• Operating instruction(s) universal shaft(s)
• Operating instructions terminal
1.4 Target group of this document
This document aims at the operator of the machine who fulfills the minimum requirements of
personnel qualification,refer to page15.
1.5 How to use this document
1.5.1 Directories and references
Contents/headers
The contents and headers in this document ensure quick orientation in the chapters.
Index
The index contains catchwords in alphabetical order which enable to find information on a
desired topic easily. The index can be found on the last pages of this document.
Cross references
Cross references to another place in the document or to another document are in the text with
page number.
Examples:
• Check all screws on the machine for firm attachment,refer to page10. (INFORMATION: If
you use this document in electronic form, you get to the link to the stated page by clicking
with the mouse.)
• For further information, refer to the operating instructions of the universal shaft
manufacturer.

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1.5.2 Information on direction
Information on direction in this document such as front, rear, right and left always applies in
direction of travel of the machine.
1.5.3 Term “machine”
Throughout the rest of this document, the “large square baler” will also be referred to as the
“machine”.
1.5.4 Figures
The figures in this document do not always represent the exact machine type. The information
which refers to the figure always corresponds to the machine type of this document.
1.5.5 Scope of the document
In addition to standard equipment, accessories kits and versions of the machine are described
in this document. Your machine may deviate from this document.
1.5.6 Means of representation
Icons in the text
The following means of representation (icons) are used to present the text more clearly:
This arrow characterizes an action step. Several arrows in a row identify a sequence of
actions to be performed step by step.
This icon identifies a prerequisite that has to be fulfilled to perform an action step or a
sequence of actions.
This arrow marks the intermediate result of an action step.
This arrow identifies the result of an action step or sequence of actions.
This bullet point identifies an enumeration. If the bullet point is intended, it identifies the
second level of the enumeration.
Icons in figures
The following icons can be used in the figures:
Icon Explanation
Reference sign for parts
Position of a part (e.g. move from pos. I to pos. II)
Dimensions (e.g. B = width, H = height, L = length)

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Icon Explanation
Tighten screws with specified tightening torque using torque wrench.
Direction of motion
Direction of travel
open
closed
Magnification of display detail
Framings, dimension line, dimension line limitation, reference line for
visible parts or visible mounting material
Framings, dimension line, dimension line limitation, reference line for
covered parts or covered mounting material
Screen area to which is specifically pointed
Left-hand side of the machine
Right-hand machine side
Warning signs
Warnings of dangers are separated from the remaining text as warning signs and are identified
with a danger sign and signal words.
The warning signs must be read and the measures must be observed in order to prevent
personal injury.
Explanation of danger sign
This is the danger sign that warns of a risk of injury.
Please observe all notes marked with the danger sign in order to avoid injuries or death.
Explanation of signal words
DANGER
The signal word DANGER warns of a hazardous situation which will result in serious injuries
or death if the warning sign is ignored.

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WARNING
The signal word WARNING warns of a hazardous situation which will result in serious injuries
or death if the warning sign is ignored.
CAUTION
The signal word CAUTION warns of a hazardous situation which will result in minor to
moderate injuries if the warning sign is ignored.
Example of a warning sign:
WARNING
Eye damage caused by flying dirt particles
When cleaning with compressed air, dirt particles are ejected at high speed and could get into
the eyes. Therefore eyes could be hurt.
Keep people away from the working area.
Wear suitable work clothes when performing cleaning work with compressed air (e.g. eye
protection).
Warnings of property damage/environmental damage
Warnings of property damage/environmental damage are separated from the remaining text
and marked with “Note”.
Example:
NOTICE
Gearbox damage due to low oil level
The gearboxes could be damaged when the oil level is too low.
Check gearbox oil level at regular intervals and top up oil, if necessary.
Check gearbox oil level approx. 3 to 4 hours after the machine has been switched off.
Check oil level only when machine is in horizontal position.
Notes with information and recommendations
Additional information and recommendations for trouble-free and productive operation of the
machine are separated from the remaining text and marked with “Information”.
Example:
INFORMATION
Each safety label is provided with an order number and can be ordered directly from the
manufacturer or from the authorized specialist dealer.

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2.1 Intended use
This machine is used to bale crops.
The crops designated for the intended use of this machine are cut stalk and leaf crops.
The machine is designed exclusively for use in agriculture and may only be used when
• all safety devices are available according to the operating instructions and are in the
protective position.
• all safety instructions mentioned in the operating instructions are observed and complied
with.
The machine must only be used by people who satisfy the personnel qualification requirements
designated by the machine manufacturer, refer to page15.
The operating instructions are part of the machine. Therefore they have to be kept ready to
hand for the user of the machine. The machine may be operated only when the operator has
received training and in compliance with these operating instructions.
If the machine is used for applications which are not described in these operating instructions,
this may result in serious injuries or death and damage to the machine and other property.
Unauthorised modifications to the machine may affect the properties of the machine or disrupt
the proper operation. For this reason, unauthorised modifications shall exclude any liability of
the manufacturer for consequential damage.
The intended use shall also include the adherence to the operating, maintenance and repair
conditions set by the manufacturer.
2.2 Service life of the machine
• The service life of this machine depends on appropriate operation and maintenance as well
as on operating conditions.
• Permanent operational readiness as well as long service life of the machine can be
achieved by following the instructions and notes of these operating instructions.
• After each season of use, the machine must be checked completely for wear and other
damage.
• Replace damaged and worn parts before placing the machine into service again.
• After the machine has been used for five years, carry out full technical inspection of the
machine. According to the results of this inspection, a decision concerning the possibility of
reuse of the machine should be taken.
• Theoretically, the service life of this machine is unlimited as all worn or damaged parts can
be replaced.
2.3 Basic safety instructions
Non-observance of safety instructions and warning signs
Failure to comply with the safety instructions and warning signs can lead to risk for people,
environment and property.
2.3.1 Importance of operating instructions
The operating instructions are an important document and a part of the machine. They are
aimed at the user and contain safety-relevant information.

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Only the procedures indicated in the operating instructions are reliable. If the operating
instructions are not followed, people may be seriously injured or killed.
Read in full and follow the “Basic safety instructions” before using the machine for the first
time.
Prior to work, read and observe the respective sections of the operating instructions.
Keep the operating instructions ready to hand for the user of the machine.
Hand over the operating instructions to subsequent users.
2.3.2 Staff qualification
If the machine is improperly used, there is a risk of serious injuries or death. In order to avoid
accidents, each person working with the machine must fulfill the following minimum
requirements:
• The person is physically able to control the machine.
• The person is able to perform work with the machine safely which is explained within these
operating instructions.
• The person understands the functionality of the machine within the work to be performed
and is able to recognize and prevent the dangers of the work.
• The person has read the operating instructions and is able to implement accordingly the
information explained in the operating instructions.
• The person is familiar with the guidance of the vehicle.
• For road travel, the person has sufficient knowledge regarding road traffic rules as well as
regarding the prescribed driver’s license.
2.3.3 Children in danger
Children are not in a position to assess dangers and behave unpredictably.
Thus children are particularly at risk.
Keep children away from the machine.
Keep children away from consumables.
Make sure that there are no children in the danger zone, especially when starting and
triggering machine movements.
2.3.4 Connecting the machine
When tractor and machine are not correctly connected, there is a risk of causing serious
accidents.
When connecting, observe all the operating instructions:
• The operating instructions of the tractor
• The operating instructions of the machine, refer to page72
• The operating instructions of universal shaft
Observe the changed driving behaviour of the combination.
2.3.5 Structural modifications on the machine
Structural changes and enhancements may impair the functionality and operational safety of the
machine. People may be seriously injured or killed as a result.
Structural changes and enhancements are not permitted.

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2.3.6 Additional equipment and spare parts
Additional equipment and spare parts that do not correspond to the requirements of the
manufacturer may affect the operational safety of the machine and cause accidents.
To ensure operational safety, use original parts or standard parts which correspond to the
requirements of the manufacturer.
2.3.7 Jobs on the machine
Passengers
Passengers can be seriously injured by the machine or fall from the machine and be overrun.
Ejected objects may strike and injure passengers.
As a result, make sure that no one except the operator is on the machine.
2.3.8 Operational safety: Technically sound condition
Operation is only allowed after proper start-up
The operational safety of the machine is not ensured when it is not started up properly
according to these operating instructions. Thus accidents may be caused and persons may be
seriously injured and killed.
Only use the machine after proper start-up, refer to page72.
Technically sound state of the machine
Improper maintenance and setting could influence the operational safety of the machine and
cause accidents. Thus there is a risk of serious injuries or death.
All maintenance and setting work must be performed according to the chapters
“Maintenance and Setting”.
Before performing any maintenance and setting work, shut down and safeguard the
machine, refer to page25.
Danger from damage to the machine
Damage to the machine may affect the operational safety of the machine and cause accidents.
Thus there is a risk of serious injuries or death. The following parts of the machine are of special
importance for safety:
• Brakes
• Steering
• Safety devices
• Connection fittings
• Lighting
• Hydraulics
• Tyres
• Universal shaft

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If there are doubts about the operational safety of the machine, for example unexpected change
to driving behaviour, visible damage or leaking consumables:
Shut down and safeguard the machine, refer to page25.
Immediately eliminate potential causes for damage, for example heavy soiling, or tighten
slack screws.
Determine the cause of damage according to these operating instructions and repair the
damage, if possible, refer to page274.
In case of damage which may affect operational safety and cannot be repaired on your own
according to these operating instructions: Damage must be repaired or eliminated by
qualified specialist workshop.
Technical limit values
If the technical limit values of the machine are not met, the machine could be damaged. Thus
there is a risk of accidents, serious injuries or death. With regard to safety, it is of special
importance to comply with the following technical limit values:
• Maximum permitted operating pressure of the hydraulics
• Maximum permitted drive speed
• Maximum permitted total weight
• Maximum permitted axle load/axle loads
• Maximum permitted drawbar load
• Maximum permitted axle loads of the tractor
• Maximum permitted transport height and width
Comply with limit values, refer to page55.
2.3.9 Danger zones
When the machine is switched on, a danger zone may be created around this machine.
To avoid getting into the danger zone of the machine, maintain at least the safety distance.
If the safety distance is not followed, people may be seriously injured or killed.
Do not switch on the drives and the engine until you are sure that no one has ignored the
safety distance.
If people ignore the safety distance, switch off the drives.
Stop the machine in the shunting operation and field mode.
The safety distance is:
For machine in shunting operation and field mode
In front of the machine 3 m
Behind the machine 5 m
Laterally to the machine 3 m
For machine switched on without driving motion
In front of the machine 3 m
Behind the machine 5 m
Laterally to the machine 3 m

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The safety distances named here are minimum distances according to the intended use. These
safety distances must be increased when required depending on operating conditions and
environmental conditions.
Before working in front of and behind the tractor and in the danger zone of the machine:
Shut down and secure the machine, refer to page25. This also applies to brief inspection
work.
Consider the information in all relevant operating instructions.
• The operating instructions of the tractor
• The operating instructions of the machine
• The operating instructions of the universal shaft
Danger zone universal shaft
People may become caught by the universal shaft, pulled in and seriously injured.
Observe operating instructions of universal shaft.
Ensure sufficient overlap of section tube and universal shaft guards.
Make sure that the universal shaft guards are mounted and that they are fully functional.
Allow the universal shaft locks to engage.
Attach chains to prevent the universal shaft guards from rotating with the shaft.
Make sure that there is no one in the danger zone of PTO shaft and universal shaft.
Ensure that the selected speed and direction of rotation of PTO shaft of tractor agree with
the permitted speed and direction of rotation of the machine.
Switch off PTO shaft if the angular deflections between universal shaft and PTO shaft are
too big. The machine may be damaged. Parts could be hurled up and hurt people.
Danger zone PTO shaft
People may be caught, pulled in and seriously injured by the PTO shaft and driven parts.
Before switching on the PTO shaft:
Ensure that all protective equipment is mounted and brought into protective position.
Make sure that there is no one in the danger zone of PTO shaft and universal shaft.
Switch off drives in case they are not needed.
Danger zone between tractor and machine
Persons staying between tractor and machine can be seriously hurt or killed as the tractor may
roll away or the machine may move:
Before working between tractor and machine: Shut down and safeguard the machine, refer
to page25. This also applies to short-term control work.
If the lifting device must be actuated, instruct all persons to keep away from the range of
movement of the lifting device.
Danger zone when drive is switched on
When drive is switched on, there is danger to life caused by moving machine parts. People
must not stay in the danger zone of the machine.
Before starting the machine, instruct all persons to leave the danger zone of the machine.
In case of dangerous situations, immediately switch off drives and instruct persons to leave
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Danger zone due to coasting machine parts
If machine parts coast, people could be seriously injured or killed.
After the drives have been switched off, the following machine parts will continue to run:
• Universal shaft
• Drive chains
• Pick-up
• Cutting rotor
• Twine tying device
• Flywheel
• Plunger
• Packer
• Main gearbox
Shut down and safeguard the machine, refer to page25.
Do not approach the machine until all machines parts have come to a complete stop.
2.3.10 Ensuring functionality of safety devices
If safety devices are missing or damaged, moving machine parts could seriously hurt or kill
persons.
Replace damaged safety devices.
Mount dismounted safety devices and machine parts again before start-up and move them
to protective position.
When there are doubts whether all safety devices are functional and have been correctly
installed, instruct a specialist workshop to check this.
2.3.11 Personal protective equipment
A very important safety measure is to wear personal protective equipment. Missing or
unsuitable personal protective equipment increases health risks and injuries.
Personal protective equipment is for example:
• Suitable protective gloves
• Safety shoes
• Tight protective clothing
• Hearing protection
• Protective goggles
Determine and provide personal protective equipment for the respective work.
Only use personal protective equipment which is in proper condition and offers effective
protection.
Adapt personal protective equipment to the person, for example the size.

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2.3.12 Safety markings on the machine
Safety labels on the machine caution against dangers at danger areas and represent an
important part of the safety equipment of the machine. Missing safety labels increase the risk of
serious and fatal injuries.
Clean dirty safety labels.
Make sure every time after cleaning the safety labels that they are complete and legible.
Immediately replace missing, damaged and unrecognizable safety labels.
Provide spare parts with intended safety labels.
Descriptions, explanations and order numbers of safety labels,refer to page27.
2.3.13 Road safety
Dangers in road traffic
If the machine exceeds maximum dimension and weights specified by national law and if it is
not properly lit, other road users could be endangered when driving on public highways.
Before road travel, ensure that the maximum permissible dimensions, weights and axle
loads, supported loads and hitching loads which apply according to national law for driving
on public roads are not exceeded.
Before road travel, switch on lighting and ensure the proper function.
Danger when driving on road and field
Hitched and mounted machines change the handling characteristics of the tractor. The handling
characteristics depend for instance on operating state and ground. If changed handling
characteristics are not considered, the driver may cause accidents.
Observe measures for driving on road and field,refer to page185.
Danger due to machine which is not prepared properly for road travel
If the machine is not prepared properly for road travel, serious accidents may occur on the
roads.
Before driving on roads, prepare the machine for road travel,refer to page185.
Danger when cornering with a machine hitched
When cornering, the hitched machine swings out further than the tractor. This may result in
accidents.
Consider the larger swivel range.
Consider people, oncoming traffic and obstacles when turning.
Danger of tipping over on slopes
The machine may tip over when driving on slopes. Thus there is a risk of accidents, serious
injuries or death. The risk of tipping over depends on many factors.
Observe measures for driving,refer to page185.