McHale HS2000 User manual

McHale
Ballinrobe
Co. Mayo, Ireland
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CLT00305_6
HS2000
HS2000 Round Bale Wrapper
Operator Instructor Manual
Issue 6

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Thank you for buying this McHale machine, you have chosen wisely!
Given proper care and attention, you can expect it to provide you with
years of dependable service.
It is important to quote the machine serial number when ordering spare parts or
requesting technical assistance. Space is provided below to record machine details.
If you require further copies of this instruction manual,
please quote part number: CLT00305
Due to a policy of continuous product development and improvement, McHale
Engineering reserves the right to alter machine specifications without prior notice and/
or any obligation to make changes or additions to the equipment previously sold.
Please note that all specifications marked with an in this manual only relate to
certain models or optional equipment. Also these specifications may not be available
in all countries.
It is vital to replace defective parts of the machine immediately and to use only genuine
McHale spare parts, as these are designed and manufactured to the same standard
as the original machine. Spare parts can be obtained from your McHale dealer.
Warranty/Guarantee
Attention End User!
Please ensure your machine is fully registered with McHale,
by your dealer, at the time of delivery.
Failure by the dealer to register the machine will render your warranty void!
You can check the registration of your machine by visiting www.mchale.net.
Serial number:
Year of manufacture:
Date of delivery:

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 7
2 Product Information 8
2.1 Designated use of the machine 8
2.2 Front view 9
2.3 General dimensions & specifications 10
2.4 Tractor attachment 10
2.5 Machine specifications 11
3 General Safety 12
3.1 Be aware of all safety information 12
3.2 Follow all safety instructions 12
3.3 Store all items carefully 13
3.4 Protective clothing 13
3.5 In case of emergencies 13
3.6 Stay clear of moving parts 13
3.7 In the event of a fire 13
3.8 General safety warnings 14
4 Specific Safety Warnings 18
4.1 Electronic safety warnings 18
4.2 Hydraulic safety warnings 18
4.3 Noise level 19
4.4 Fire precautions 19
4.5 Special safety devices/instructions 19
4.6 Safety instruction decal locations 20
4.7 Safety warnings & instructions explained 21
4.8 Machine lifting guidelines 25
4.9 Machine re-assembly 26
5 Tractor Requirements & Preparation 28
5.1 Tractor requirements 28
5.2 Baler requirements 29
5.3 Electronic control box installation 29
5.4 Attaching wrapper to tractor 29
5.5 Attaching the wrapper to baler 30
5.6 Lighting system 30
5.7 HS2000 set-up & tractor hydraulic system 31
5.8 Which hydraulic system is used? 33
5.9 Wrapper hydraulic set-ups 34
5.10 Hydraulic spool valve setup 37
5.11 Attaching hydraulic hosing to tractor 38
6 Bale & Film Requirements 39
6.1 Bale requirements 39
6.2 Film requirements 39

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6.3 Care of the film roll 40
7 Electronic Control System 42
7.1 Electronic control box 42
7.2 Electronic control box functions 43
7.3 Available wrapping programmes 43
7.4 Electronic control box set-up 44
7.5 Electronic control box features 45
8 Wrapper Operation 54
8.1 Preparing the machine for wrapping 54
8.2 Loading plastic film 55
8.3 Wrapping behind tractor 56
8.4 Wrapping behind baler 57
9 Road Traffic Safety & Operation 59
9.1 Before travelling on any public roadway 59
10 Field Operation & Wrapper Adjustments 61
10.1 Drawbar height 61
10.2 Drawbar length 61
10.3 Dispenser height 62
10.4 Table levelling adjustment 62
10.5 Dispenser arm sensor 63
10.6 Table roller drive chain 63
10.7 Table rollers/belts adjustment 64
10.8 Proximity sensor adjustment (on top arch) 64
10.9 Trip arm switch 65
10.10 Testing trip arm operation 65
10.11 Chain adjustments 66
10.12 Operation of film roll holder 67
11 Accessories & Optional Equipment 68
11.1 Accessories & optional equipment 68
11.2 Remote control kit 68
11.3 Dispenser gear options 68
12 Machine Maintenance 70
12.1 Maintenance intervals 71
12.2 Tightening torque values 74
12.3 Dispenser trip arms 75
12.4 Adjusting dispenser arm rotation speed 76
13 Storage 77
13.1 End of season 77
13.2 Start of season 77
14 Trouble Shooting 78
14.1 Trouble shooting overview 78
14.2 Side lift arm operation 78
14.3 Main lift arm operation 79
14.4 Table operation 80

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14.5 Dispenser operation 81
14.6 Cut and hold operation, upper ram 82
14.7 Cut and hold operation, lower ram 83
14.8 Drawbar operation 84
14.9 ‘Auto’ control box operation 84
14.10 Control box display 85
14.11 Hydraulic operation 85
14.12 Remote operation 86
15 Certification & Warranty 87
15.1 Declaration of Conformity 87
15.2 PDI form 87
15.3 Change of ownership pre-checks 87
15.4 Limited Warranty 87

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Introduction
The McHale HS2000 Round Bale Wrapper is a completely new product. This product
is designed to wrap, with plastic stretch film, cylindrical section bales of forage for the
purpose of storage as fodder for livestock. The design has been developed based on
years of extensive research and development in the field of round bale wrappers.
Given proper care and attention, the McHale HS2000 will provide years of reliable
and dependable performance.
Pleasedonotassumethatyou know how to operate and maintain your machine before
reading this manual carefully. In order to prevent misuse, damage and accidents, it is
very important that everybody who will operate the McHale HS2000 is a fully trained
operator.They must readand fully understand all of the contents of this manual, before
operating the machine, paying particular attention to the following:
Safety instructions
Functions
Controls (hydraulic and electrical)
It is highly recommended to get acquainted with any new machinery slowly. Take time
to learn and understand all of the features of the machine. Proficiency will increase as
more experience is obtained.
If you have any questions in relation to the instructions in the manual, please contact
your McHale dealer. It is highly recommended that training be sought from your local
McHale dealer.
The operator is solely responsible for the safe use and maintenance of the machinery,
in accordance with this manual. Keep this manual safe and make sure it remains with
the machine at all times.

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Product Information
The McHale HS2000 is protected against many dangers to itself while being operated
from the control box in manual and fully automatic modes. However, it is of the utmost
importance for the safety of the operator and for others that the operator pays attention
to all warnings and instructions given in this manual. In particular, all safety devices,
decals, guards, and controls must be in place and in fully functioning condition. Never
try to clear any malfunction when the tractor is switched on or while the machine is
running. Keep the ‘Danger Zone’ (an area around the machine, detailed in “Danger
zone” on page 14) free of all persons and animals at all times, while the machine is in
operation. This manual must be read and fully understood by anyone who will operate
the machine.
2.1 Designated use of the machine
The McHale HS2000 is exclusively designed for normal use in agricultural
applications. The machine has been designed to wrap cylindrical bales of forage with
plastic stretch film for the purpose of storing as fodder for feeding livestock. This
designation includes the movement of the machine, between fields by track or road,
incidental to the wrapper’s main use. The HS2000 is designed to be used in
conjunction with a round baler or as a trailed machine after a tractor.The manufacturer
will not be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from machine
applications other than those specified above. Any other use the machine may be put
to is entirely at the owner/operator’s risk.
The designated use of the machine includes that:
The operating, maintenance and repair instructions given by the manufacturer
will be strictly fulfilled.
Exclusively persons who are familiar with it and instructed about the risks are
entitled to operate, maintain, and/or repair the machine.
The relevant health and safety requirements, that may be in force in the
country of use, will be strictly followed.
No other equipment or accessories, other than released by McHale, are
installed in the machine. The use of any other equipment or accessory is
entirely at the owner/operator’s risk. In such cases, unauthorised
modifications/changes exclude any liability of the manufacturer.
WARNING: Loss of machine validity
By any alteration of safety equipment, the declaration of conformity and
the CE sign loses its validity for this machine.

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2.2 Front view
No. Machine Function
1Dispenser motor and brake unit
2Satellite dispenser arms
3Cut and hold
4Tail lights
5Wrapping table
6Lift arm
7Drawbar stand
8Drawbar
9Spare film roll holder

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2.3 General dimensions & specifications
Units are given in both metric and UK imperial values, with the latter shown in brackets.
Check with national road traffic regulations in the individual country!
2.4 Tractor attachment
Transport length 4.5 m (14’ 9”)
Transport width 2.49 m (8’ 2”)
Transport height 2.97 m (9’ 9”)
Height to top of rollers 0.99 m (3’ 3”)
Transport weight (unladen) 1560 kg (3,439 lbs)
Tyre dimensions 340/55 -16
Tyre pressure 2.07 bar (30psi)
Maximum road speed 40 km/hour (25 mph)
Attachment Pin hitch
Towing tractor requirements 35 kW
Electrics 12 Volt DC, 7 A approx (min. specification)
Lighting 12 V/ 7 pin
Hydraulic systems Open centre, closed centre, load sensing
Minimum hydraulic pressure 170 bar (2465 psi)
Minimum hydraulic flow rate 30 lit/min @ 170 bar (2465 psi)