KUHN RW1600 User manual

RW1600
Operation manual
Issue 04/2009
Date of printing 6.2009
Language EN
From machinenumber (PIN) VGEW000365
Serial number (PSN) 03EW01
Reference number ZNA012EN

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KUHN-GELDROP B.V., retains all copyrights and rights of usage. The contents of this operating manual are subject to change without notice. All
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RW1600
VGEW........................
KUHN-GELDROP B.V.
Nuenenseweg 165
5667 KP Geldrop
The Netherlands
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Table of contents
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Table of c ontents
Preface .............................................................5
Target group of this operation manual 5
Symbols used 6
Safety instructions .........................................7
For your safety 7
Safety decals at the machine 8
Who is allowed to operate the machine? 12
General 12
Hitching the machine 13
Road transport 14
Working with the machine 15
Unhitching the machine 16
Care and maintenance 17
Further prescriptions 18
Acquaintance with the machine .................19
Destination of the machine 19
Characteristics of the machine 19
Description of the components 20
Technical specifications 21
Delivery and preparation .............................25
Safety 25
Checking the delivery 25
Hitching the machine ...................................26
Safety 26
General 26
Hitching 27
Support jack 29
Installation cable control 30
Installation joystick control 31
Installation control box 32
Connections 33
Road lighting [+] 35
Preparation for use .......................................36
Safety 36
Table roller adjustment 37
Support roller 38
Loading arm width 39
Pre-stretcher 40
Film installation 41
Film overlap 42
Check at beginning of the season 43
Running 43
Road transport ..............................................44
Safety 44
Before road transport 44
Road transport 45
Preparation at the field ................................ 46
Safety 46
Performing settings 46
Prior to wrapping 46
Placing into working position 47
Use at the field .............................................. 48
Safety 48
Checks before use 48
Film wrap recommendations 49
Start position mode 50
Wrapping 50
Loading a second bale during
wrapping 53
Emergency stop 54
Wrap and bale counter ................................. 55
General 55
Wrap and bale counter box 55
Parameter change 56
Parameter settings 57
Joystick control ............................................ 59
General 59
Joystick control 59
Control mode 61
Parameter settings 62
Electronic control system ........................... 65
General 65
Control box 65
Control mode 68
Parameter change 70
Parameter settings 71
Cleaning and caring ..................................... 76
Safety 76
Cleaning 76
Caring 76
Storing the machine ..................................... 77
Safety 77
Unhitching and securing of the machine 77
After the season 77
Maintenance .................................................. 78
Safety 78
General 80
Attaching elements 82
Tightening torques 83
Pre-stretcher 84
Wheels/tyres 85
Hydraulics 86
Table 87
Applicutter 88
Lubrication 89

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Optional equipment ......................................92
General 92
Film roll holder 92
Film roll magazine 92
Wheel chock set 93
Bale turner 93
Hydraulic bale turner 93
Bale stop arm 93
Drop mat 94
Drop plate 94
Road lighting set 94
Remote control 94
Troubleshooting ...........................................95
Safety 95
Electronic control system 95
Applicutter 96
Pre-stretcher 98
Hydraulics 98
Film 99
Bale 99
Disposal of the machine ............................100
EC Declaration of conformity .................... 101
Index ............................................................102

Preface
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Preface
Target group of
this operation
manual
This operation manual is meant for those concerned with the control,
use and maintenance of the machine. It contains all data required for
a safe handling, use and maintenance of the machine.
For your safety
Before starting to adjust and use your machine, familiarise yourself
with this operation manual. By doing so your safety and the best
performance are assured. It is very important to read this manual
carefully before using the machine and to keep it handy. In this way,
you will
•avoid accidents
•respect the warranty conditions
•always have a functional machine in perfect working order
For the employer
All personnel are to be trained in the use of the machine regularly (at
least once a year) in accordance with employers’ liability insurance
association guidelines. Untrained or unauthorised individuals are not
permitted to use the machinery.
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of your
machine. You must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to
operate, maintain or work around the unit be familiar with the
operating and maintenance procedures and related safety information
contained in this manual.

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Preface
Symbols used
In this operation manual the following symbols and terms are used:
•A bullet stands at enumerations
> A triangle stands at steps, which you must do
→An arrow shows cross-references at other text passages
[+] The plus sign shows that it involves optional equipment, which
does not belong to the standard model.
Besides these symbols, pictograms are used, which will help you with
locating of text passages:
T IP The word “Tip“ shows tips and advices to the use.
The triangle refers to danger at assembling or (adjusting) work.
The key refers to tips at assembling or adjusting work.
0 The star shows examples, which are needed for a better
understanding.

Safety instructions
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Safety instruc tions
For your safety
This chapter contains all general safety instructions. Subject-specific
safety instructions are located per chapter. Take care of the safety
instructions
•because of your own safety
•because of the safety of your fellow man
•to guarantee the machine safety
When handling agricultural machinery, wrong behaviour can lead to a
lot of danger. Therefore work with special care and never under
pressure of time.
For the employer
Inform the one who works with this machine frequently about these
safety instructions and according to the legal regulations.

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Safety instructions
Safety decals at
the machine
The installed warning and advisory signs give important hints for a
safe operation; adhering to serves your own safety. Keep safety
decals and signs clean and legible at all times. Replace safety decals
and signs that are missing or have become illegible. If original parts on
which a safety decal or sign was installed are replaced, be sure that
the replacement part also displays the current decal or sign.

Safety instructions
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Meaning of the safety
decals
Read the operation manual carefully
Read the operation manual carefully before taking the machine into
operation. Read and obey the safety instructions.
Use the transport lock
Before road transport, the transport lock must be used to secure the
loading arm. A non-secured loading arm can cause serious or deadly
injuries or damages.
Stay clear of the pre-stretcher
Stay clear of the pre-stretcher area while the wrapper arms are
rotating. Serious injuries can occur.
Stay clear of the loading arm area
Stay clear of the moving loading arm area. A loading arm moving
down can cause serious personal injuries.
Stop the tractor engine
Prior to any maintenance, repair and adjustment work, stop the tractor
engine and remove the ignition key. Otherwise serious or deadly
injuries can occur.

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Safety instructions
Pre-stretcher rotation 30 rpm
The prescribed pre-stretcher rotation of maximum 30 rpm may not be
exceeded.
Use ear protection
Use adequate ear protection during wrapping. Serious hearing injuries
can occur.
Never stay behind the machine while unloading
Stay clear of the table area while unloading a bale. An outcoming,
rolling bale has a heavy mass and a high speed. A rolling bale can
cause serious or deadly injuries.
Stay clear of pre-stretcher rollers
Stay clear of the pre-stretcher rollers. Hands can be squeezed
between the rollers. Personal injuries can occur.
Stay clear of the pre-stretcher area
Stay clear of the pre-stretcher area while the wrapper arms are
rotating. Serious injuries can occur.

Safety instructions
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Use the table safety bar
Prior to any maintenance, repair and adjustment work on the tipped
table, place the table safety bar. A non-secured table can cause
serious or deadly injuries.
Stay clear of the applicutter rollers
Stay clear of the applicutter rollers. Hands can be squeezed between
the rollers. Personal injuries can occur.

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Safety instructions
Who is allowed to
operate the
machine?
Authorised people only
The machine may only be used, maintained or repaired by authorised
people who have been informed about the dangers when handling the
machine.
Usually such persons have an agricultural or equal intensive
education.
General
Safety is your responsibility
Apply and insist upon application of the safety instructions. Most
accidents are avoidable. Do not run the risk of serious or fatal
accidents through ignorance of these safety instructions.
Wear close fitting clothing
Avoid wearing loose fitting clothing.
Loose clothing can get stuck between rotating parts. Danger of
serious injury.
Keep the machine clean
Always keep the machine clean to avoid fire risk. Equip the machine
with a 10 litre pressurised water fire extinguisher to be prepared in
case of fire.
Running in an enclosed area
Do not run the machine in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes can be
dangerous.
Never work on a running machine
Never work on the machine while it is running. Severe injuries can
occur.
No modification of the machine
Do not modify the machine in any way. Unauthorised modifications
may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the
machine.

Safety instructions
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Hitching the
machine
Increased danger of injury
While hitching the machine onto the tractor an increased danger of
injury occurs. Therefore:
•prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and
remove the ignition key
•never stay between tractor and machine during hitching
In case of negligence damages to the machine or serious personal
injuries can occur.
Hydraulics
Hydraulic couplings only pressureless
Only couple the hydraulic hoses to the tractor when both tractor and
machine hydraulics are pressureless. Hydraulics under pressure can
cause accidental movements of the machine.
High pressure in the hydraulic system
The hydraulic system is under high pressure. All tubes, hoses and
couplings must be controlled regularly for leaks and external
damages. Only use suitable tools when searching for leaks.
Immediately repair damages. Leaking oil can cause injuries and fire.
When having injuries visit a doctor immediately.

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Safety instructions
Road transport
Pay attention to a road-safe condition
When driving on the local roads, the machine must correspond to the
current traffic prescriptions. To which e.g. belongs:
•mounting of lighting, warning and protection installations
•comply with the permittable transport dimensions and weights,
maximum permittable axle loads, tyre carrying capacity, total
weights and national speed limits
•taking care of the maximum permitted speed of 25 km/h
In case of negligence, driver and owner of the machine are fully liable.
Prohibition of transporting people on the machine
Nobody and nothing shall be transported on the machine during
transport. Transporting of people or objects on the machine is perilous
and prohibited.
Changed driving and braking handling
Because of the hitched machine the driving and braking handling
changes. Especially when driving curves the dimensions and mass of
the machine have to be taken into account. A not adapted driving style
can lead to accidents.
Adapted driving speed
Under bad road circumstances and at high driving speeds very high
crafts can appear, which load or overload the tractor and machine to
much. Adapt the driving speed according to the road circumstances.
A not adapted driving speed can lead to accidents.

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Working with the
machine
First use only after instruction
The machine may at the first time of use only be brought into use by
employees of the dealer, factory representatives or employees of the
manufacturer. False use after bringing the machine into use without
instructions can cause damages to the machine or accidents.
Take care of technical correct condition
Only bring the machine into use in a technical correct condition. Check
all important parts and replace defective parts before use. Defective
parts can cause material or personal damages.
Do not remove protective covers
The protective covers should not be removed or evaded. Check all
protective covers before using. Unprotected machine parts can cause
heavy or deadly accidents.
Prohibition of transporting people on the machine
Nobody and nothing shall be transported on the machine during
transport. Transporting of people or objects on the machine is perilous
and prohibited.
Check the direct surroundings
Before driving and bringing into use of the machine the direct
surroundings must be checked. Take care of sufficient view. Only start
driving when no persons or objects are in the direct surroundings.
Perilous injuries can occur.
Tighten bolts and nuts
Check bolts and nuts regularly for being tight and tighten if necessary.
Because of using the machine bolts can get loose. Damages to the
machine or accidents can be caused.
Behaviour at troubles
At functional troubles stop and secure the machine immediately.
Remedy the trouble immediately or commission a workshop.
Continuing working with the machine cause accidents or damages.
Blockage or operation of a security device
In case of a blockage or operation of a security device, never work on
the machine without
•stopping the engine and
•removing the ignition key
Never be tempted to hand feed or unblock the machine while it is
running. Serious or deadly injuries can occur.

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Safety instructions
Unhitching the
machine
Increased danger of injury
While unhitching the machine from the tractor an increased danger of
injury occurs. Therefore:
•prevent the tractor from rolling away, shut down the engine and
remove the ignition key
•never stay between tractor and machine during unhitching
•take care of a level and secure surface for the machine
•take care of a secure lock of the support jack
•only detach the hydraulic hoses when the hydraulic system at both
tractor and machine is pressureless
In case of negligence heavy or deadly injuries can be the
consequence.

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Care and
maintenance
Observe the care and maintenance intervals
Observe the prescribed intervals and those stated in the operation
manual for recurring checks and inspections. In case of negligence of
the intervals damages to the machine or accidents can be caused.
Use original parts only
Lots of components have special properties which decides for the
stability and the function of the machine. Only the parts and options
delivered from the manufacturer have been tested and released.
Other products can interrupt the function of the machine or can harm
the security. When using not original parts the warranty and liability of
the manufacturer reduces to nil and void.
At all care and maintenance work:
•make the hydraulics pressureless
•switch off the engine and remove the ignition key
•make sure the tractor and machine are positioned on a firm and
level area, support if necessary
•unhitch the tractor if possible
•do not use parts of the machine as climbing help, use suitable
climbing helps on the contrary
Only when observing these prescriptions a secured working during
care and maintenance work is guaranteed.
Interrupt electric power supply
Before working on the electrical device, separate this from the electric
power supply. Supplies being charged can cause material or personal
damages.
Exchange hydraulic hoses
Hydraulic hoses can age without external recognizable indications.
We therefore recommend to exchange all hydraulic hoses every six
years. Defective hydraulic hoses can cause heavy or deadly injuries.
Careful when cleaning with high-pressure cleaner
The machine can partly be cleaned with water or steam. Clean
bearings, plastic parts and hydraulic hoses with low pressure only. Too
high pressure can damage these parts.

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Safety instructions
Careful when cleaning with compressed air cleaner
The machine can partly be cleaned with compressed air. Clean
electric parts and the hydraulic valve block with low pressure only. Too
high pressure can damage these parts.
No aggressive wax additives
When cleaning do not use aggressive wax additives. Bright metal
surfaces can get damaged.
Before welding work
Before welding to the hitched machine, untie the tractor’s battery and
the dynamo. Therefore you will avoid damages to the electrical
installation.
Tighten bolted links
After care and maintenance work all loose bolted links must be
tightened. Because of loose bolted links material damages can be
caused.
Further
prescriptions
Observe the prescriptions
Please observe besides these safety instructions
•the accident prevention prescriptions
•the general accredited safety-technical, industrial medicinal and
road traffic law rules
•the tips in this operation manual
•the work, care and maintenance prescriptions

Acquaintance with the machine
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Acquaintanc e with the machine
This chapter contains general information about your machine and
information about:
•characteristics
•technical specifications
Destination of the
machine
This machine is exclusively appropriate designed for film wrapping of
round bales of ligneous plants, mainly grasses, taking into account all
prescriptions, procedures, etc. as stated herein and/or through decals
or other signs on the machine.
Intended use of the
machine
This machine shall be exclusively used for the normal agricultural
work.
Any use beyond the one stipulated above requires written
authorization of the manufacturer, this may be required for film
wrapping unusual, non-grass plants as well.
Characteristics of
the machine
The loading arm picks up, lifts the bale and puts it onto the table. The
table starts rotating. The bale is being wrapped with film. When the
desired number of film wraps is reached, the table stops rotating. The
bale will be unloaded by tipping backward the table. During unloading
the film is cut by the applicutter.

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Acquaintance with the machine
Description of the
components
Film roll storage [+]
Loading arm
Applicutter
Pre-stretcher
Drawbar
Table