Talex SPRINTER 1500 Product information sheet

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SELF-LOADING BALE WRAPPER
SPRINTER 1500
TALEX Sp. z o.o.
ul. Dworcowa 9c, 77-141 Borzytuchom
Phone number (59) 821 13 40
e-mail: [email protected]
www.talex-sj.pl
ORIGINAL USER MANUAL
SPARE PARTS CATALOGUE
WARRANTY
Self-loading bale wrapper
SPRINTER 1500
Borzytuchom 2020 –Revision 02

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CAUTION!
Read this Instructions Manual prior to using the machine and observe the safety rules
described herein.
The Instructions Manual is an integral part of the machine!
Keep the Instructions Manual in a safe place, where it should be accessible to the machine operator
during the entire lifespan of the machine.
In the event of its loss or damage, the user must acquire a new copy from the machine dealer or
manufacturer.
In the event the machine is sold or made available to another user, the Instructions Manual must be
attached with the declaration of conformity for the machine.
The manufacturer reserves its copyrights to the Instructions Manual.
Copying, processing of the Instructions Manual and its parts without the manufacturer’s permission is
strictly prohibited.
TALEX guarantees the efficient operation of the machine, providing it is being used in accordance with the
technical and operating conditions specified in this INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL.
All faults revealed during the warranty period will be repaired by the In-Warranty Repairs Service.
The repair performance date is included in the WARRANTY CERTIFICATE.
Machine parts and components which are subject to wear in normal operating conditions are not covered
by the warranty, regardless of the warranty period.
In-Warranty repairs cover only instances such as: mechanical damages not
caused by the user, manufacture defects of parts, etc.
The machine shall not be covered by the warranty conditions when damage is caused by:
mechanical damage caused by the user or a traffic accident,
improper use, adjustment and maintenance, use of the machine for a purpose other than
intended,
operating a damaged machine,
repairs by unauthorised persons,
unauthorised changes to the machine structure,
the use of the machine by persons unfamiliar with this Instructions Manual.
The user is obliged to immediately report any noticed
damages of paint coat or spots of corrosion, and order repairs regardless
whether or not the damages are covered by the warranty. Warranty conditions are specified
in detail in the WARRANTY CERTIFICATE attached to the purchased machine.
CAUTION!
It is required to request the dealer to properly fill in the WARRANTY CERTIFICATE. For
example, if the date of sale or the stamp of a dealer are missing, there is a risk that
complaints will not be considered valid.

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Table of contents
1. Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Machine identification .................................................................................................................... 7
3. Rules of safe operation.................................................................................................................... 9
3.1. User safety............................................................................................................................... 9
3.2. Residual risk assessment....................................................................................................... 11
3.3. Safety signs on the machine.................................................................................................. 13
4. Intended use of the machine ........................................................................................................ 18
5. Equipment, design and operating principle .................................................................................. 18
5.1. Basic equipment.................................................................................................................... 18
5.2. Technical specification .......................................................................................................... 20
5.3. Operating principle................................................................................................................ 22
5.3.1 Film dispenser................................................................................................................ 23
5.3.2 Rotary frame.................................................................................................................. 24
5.3.3 Bale tipper (unloading)......................................................................................................... 25
5.3.4 Cut and hold ......................................................................................................................... 26
5.3.5 Electrical system............................................................................................................ 29
5.3.6 Hydraulic system ........................................................................................................... 32
6. Machine operation........................................................................................................................ 34
6.1. Installing the bale wrapper.................................................................................................... 35
6.2. Connecting bale wrapper to a tractor................................................................................... 35
6.3 Levelling the bale wrapper.................................................................................................... 36
6.4. Transport position................................................................................................................. 36
6.4.1 Principles for driving on public roads........................................................................... 38
6.5. Switching between methods for unloading bales................................................................. 40
6.6. Bale grab adjustment ............................................................................................................ 41
6.6.1 Displacement of the tractor’s drive centreline in relation to the bale ................................ 42
6.7. Film adjustment..................................................................................................................... 43
6.7.1 Correct film tension.............................................................................................................. 43
6.7.2 Adjusting film tension........................................................................................................... 45
6.7.3 Adjusting film dispenser height............................................................................................ 46
6.8 Film installation ..................................................................................................................... 47
7. Technical servicing......................................................................................................................... 49
7.1 Adjusting the chain tension of the rotary frame................................................................... 49
7.2 Adjust the tension of the table roller chain .......................................................................... 51
7.3 Adjusting the bale tipper....................................................................................................... 52

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7.4 Adjusting the tension of the belts......................................................................................... 53
7.5 Changing film width............................................................................................................... 54
7.5.1 Changing the chain transmission ratio of the driving table roller........................................ 54
7.5.2 Changing the lower holder position of the film dispenser post........................................... 55
7.6 Maintaining the running axle ................................................................................................ 56
7.6.1 Checking the running axle bearings for play ................................................................. 56
7.6.2 Removing play in the running axle bearings ................................................................. 57
7.6.3 Mounting and dismantling wheel, checking nuts for tightness .................................... 58
7.6.4 Checking air pressure, assessing the technical condition of tyres and steel rims......... 60
8. Control system............................................................................................................................... 61
8.1 Control unit............................................................................................................................ 61
8.1.1 Description of functions of the control unit......................................................................... 62
8.2 Operating modes................................................................................................................... 64
8.3 Control panel operation........................................................................................................ 64
8.3.1 AUTO mode ................................................................................................................... 65
8.3.2 SEMI-AUTO mode.......................................................................................................... 66
8.3.3 MANUAL Mode.............................................................................................................. 67
8.4 Menu ..................................................................................................................................... 68
8.4.1 Changing the operating mode....................................................................................... 68
8.4.2 Changing the bale weight.............................................................................................. 69
8.4.3 Statistics......................................................................................................................... 69
8.5 Changing speed in automatic and semi-automatic modes................................................... 72
8.6 Contact details....................................................................................................................... 74
8.7 Date and time settings .......................................................................................................... 74
8.8 Choosing the language .......................................................................................................... 75
8.9 Application update................................................................................................................ 75
8.10 Last fault................................................................................................................................ 76
9. Maintenance.................................................................................................................................. 78
9.1 Maintenance after work........................................................................................................ 78
9.2 Machine lubrication .............................................................................................................. 79
9.3 Storage .................................................................................................................................. 82
9.4 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 83
10. Disassembly, disposal and environment protection................................................................. 85
11. Additional equipment................................................................................................................ 87
12. Spare parts catalogue................................................................................................................ 88

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12.1. General design................................................................................................................... 89
12.2. Bottom frame, set ............................................................................................................. 91
12.4. Hitch, set............................................................................................................................ 94
12.11. Turntable slide base, set.................................................................................................. 101
12.14. Rotary frame, set............................................................................................................. 105
12.16. Film cut and hold, set ...................................................................................................... 108
12.17. Dispenser post, set .......................................................................................................... 110
12.18. Film dispenser, set........................................................................................................... 112
12.19. Dispenser roller No. 1...................................................................................................... 113
12.20. Dispenser roller No. 2...................................................................................................... 114
12.21. Table rollers..................................................................................................................... 115
12.22. Idle table roller, set ......................................................................................................... 116
12.23. Driving table roller........................................................................................................... 117
12.24. Bale grab, set................................................................................................................... 118
12.25. Bale tipper, set ................................................................................................................ 119
12.26. Tipper cradle, set............................................................................................................. 120
12.27. Adjustable arm, set.......................................................................................................... 121
12.28. Hydraulic system ............................................................................................................. 122
13. Warranty.................................................................................................................................. 126
14. List of warranty repairs ........................................................................................................... 127
15. Warranty form......................................................................................................................... 128
16. Declaration of Conformity....................................................................................................... 129

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1. Introduction
Before the first use of the machine, you must thoroughly read and understand this Instructions
Manual, and follow all the instructions contained herein.
This Instructions Manual contains a description of hazards that can occur in case of non-compliance
with safety rules during operation and maintenance of the machine. The Instructions Manual
specifies precautionary measures to be taken to minimise or avoid risks.
This manual also contains principles of correct use of the machine and specifies the maintenance
jobs to be carried out.
If you do not understand any information contained herein, please contact the manufacturer
directly.
CAUTION!
Read the Instructions Manual before use.
CAUTION!
This symbol indicates a hazard.
The warning symbol indicates a piece of important hazard
information given in the Instructions Manual. Please read the
information, follow the instructions
and exercise particular caution.
INFORMATION!
This symbol indicates additional information, descriptions of how to
operate the machine or references to the sections in this manual.

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2. Machine identification
Each bale wrapper has its rating plate, containing the most important identification data. The plate is
affixed on the front beam of the machine bottom frame.
Figure 1 Rating plate
The rating plate includes:
- full name of the manufacturer,

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- bale wrapper serial number,
- machine code,
- CE marking,
- weight,
- quality control sign,
- date of manufacture.
Figure 2 Rating plate of the running axle
The serial number and type of running axle are stamped on the rating plate attached to the running
axle beam.

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3. Rules of safe operation
3.1. User safety
The self-loading bale wrapper can only be operated by adults, who have learnt how to operate it and
have read this Instructions Manual, as well as have appropriate qualifications. The bale wrapper
should be operated with all necessary precautions taken, in particular:
Apart from the guidelines contained in this Instructions Manual, observe also general rules of
occupational health and safety.
Observe warning symbols placed on the machine.
It is strictly forbidden, to operate the machine by persons under the influence of alcohol or
other intoxicants.
Never allow the vehicle towing the bale wrapper to be driven by a person other than the
wrapper operator, and under no circumstances allow any other persons to be on the vehicle,
or on the machine, during its operation.
The bale wrapper may be operated by a person who holds a proper driving licence for the
vehicle equipped with the bale wrapper, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
The operator’s workstation while working with the bale wrapper is the cab of the vehicle to
which the machine is attached.
Please note, that there are many elements of the machine that may cause an injury (sharp
edges, protruding parts, etc.). During the use of the equipment, exercise particular caution
when moving close to the above-mentioned critical spots, and obligatorily use the following
personal protection equipment:
- protective clothing,
- protective gloves,
- hearing protection,
- safety footwear.
It is forbidden to carry persons or objects on the machine.
Persons who have not read the Instructions Manual are not allowed to operate the machine.
The bale wrapper operator must be provided with the complete first aid kit with instructions
of use.
Before starting work, the bale wrapper must be set in the transport position.
Take special care when driving on public roads, and comply with the applicable road traffic
regulations.
The user is obliged to ensure the visibility of a machine during its transport: use road
lightning, the reflective elements, warning signs and the optional equipment, the light
warning signal.
Adjust the transport speed to the condition of the road. The speed should not exceed 25
km/h.
Do not leave the vehicle with the machine on a hillside or other sloping surfaces, without
securing the vehicle from automatic rolling down. Put wedges under the wheels of the
vehicle.
The bale wrapper must be adjusted to working height, during its attachment to the vehicle.
Any preparations, fitting, dismantling or adjustment can be performed only after the drive
has been switched off, the engine stopped, the vehicle immobilised and when all the moving
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After the first hour of operation, check all disjoint connections like bolt and pin connections,
etc.
The bale wrapper should be stored on a flat, level, paved surface, out of the reach of
bystanders and animals. Use the support foot for stabilising the bale wrapper.
Exercise caution during the mounting and dismantling of the bale wrapper, and pay
particular attention to the structural components through which the machine is connected
with the vehicle.
Before the operation, check the condition of the machine and of the vehicle it is attached to.
Ensure the vehicle and bale wrapper are in good technical condition. Any worn or damaged
parts must be replaced immediately.
The bale wrapper must be equipped with all the safety guards (provided by the
manufacturer), preventing access to any moving parts. The guards must be complete and
fully operational.
It is not allowed to work with the bale wrapper without safety guards. It is not allowed to
work with damaged safety guards.
It is not allowed to lift the grab arm when the rotary frame drive is engaged.
Before beginning to work with the machine, learn how to operate it by reading this
Instruction Manual taking into account occupational safety rules and recommendations for
maintenance and adjustment.
The Instructions Manual must be kept with the machine. If you loan the machine for use,
ensure that it is in good technical condition and that it is complete with the Instructions
Manual.
Do not attach additional transport means to the machine.
During commissioning, check the machine functions and make the initial adjustments.
Due to the natural wear and tear the state should be controlled, using the recommendations
described in Section 9„MaintenanceMaintenance”.
When taking over and transporting the machine, inspect its technical condition to check for
damage.
Standing under the raised grab arm is not allowed to prevent being crushed by the
components of the machine.
When adjusting, keep your fingers and limbs away from the structural parts of the machine.
It is forbidden to leave a tractor’s cabin when the machine is running, and before all the
rotating parts have stopped.
The operator of the vehicle working with the bale wrapper must ensure that no person is
approaching the machine during its operation, and the distance of at least 50 m from the
working bale wrapper is always maintained.
Before you start wrapping, check that the rotary frame and other structural components will
not collide.
Ensure suitable visibility when u-turning, reversing or manoeuvring the machine, or ensure
assistance from a properly trained person.
When connecting the hydraulic hoses, make sure that the hydraulic system is not
pressurised.
Do not stay between the vehicle and the machine when the vehicle engine is running.
Working on slopes exceeding 5% is not allowed.
Exercise particular caution when working on slopes.

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Never leave the vehicle unattended when the engine is running. Before leaving the driver's
seat (the cabin) turn off the engine of the vehicle, remove the ignition key, and apply the
parking brake.
Avoid wearing unbuttoned, hanging parts of work clothes during the operation, assembly,
disassembly or adjustment. Keep them away from any machine parts which are likely to
catch them.
After work, it is recommended to clean and wash the machine in the wash fitted with a
sewage treatment plant or a settling tank to neutralise the resulting waste water.
The machine should be kept and stored in places protected from unauthorised access of
persons and animals, thus eliminating the risk of accidental injuries, and on a flat, hardened
surface, under a protective canopy.
In case of failure, immediately turn off the hydraulic system of the vehicle.
When working with the machine, use hearing protection headphones to minimise exposure
to noise. In addition, it is recommended to close the doors and windows of the vehicle’s cab.
Failure to observe the above guidelines may be hazardous to the operator and other persons, as well as
damage the bale wrapper. The operator is responsible for any damage caused by failure to adhere to
the above rules.
3.2. Residual risk assessment
Talex has made every effort to ensure that the design of the machine, and its intended use, do not
pose any risk to persons or the environment.
Due to the nature of work being done by the bale wrapper and, for example, the inability to completely
cover the machine’s working unit, certain risk factors may occur.
No.
Risk
Risk source (cause)
Protection measures against risks
1
Overloading the
locomotor system
(physical load)
Working in a standing position,
inclined-forced position, walking,
moving objects
Read and understand the Instructions Manual;
do workplace safety training in carrying weights
standards for the manual handling, correct
methods of lifting and carrying loads, getting
other persons’ help, and the use of handling
devices such as jacks and winches.
2
Fall on the same
level (tripping,
slipping, etc.)
Uneven terrain, messy
environment - objects lying and
standing around, cables lying on
communication roads, slippery
surfaces
Suitable safety footwear, levelled terrain, paying
attention, maintaining order, reading the
Instructions Manual.
3
Bumping into
stationary,
protruding parts of
the machine
Machine and its surroundings
Proper positioning of a machine, safe space to
move around, proper organisation of work,
paying attention, reading the Instructions
Manual
4
Being hit by moving
Crop bales ejected by the
machine, rolling bales on sloping
Maintaining caution, marking the danger zone,
banning any traffic next to the working machine,

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objects
ground
banning people standing next to the working
machine, reading the Instructions Manual.
5
Sharp, dangerous
edges
Protruding parts of the machine
structure, use of hand tools
Personal protective equipment –safety gloves,
buttoned-up work clothes, exercising special
attention.
6
Gears
Rotating components of the
rotary frame and table rollers,
guards for moving parts removed
No traffic nearby, approaching or making
adjustments on the running machine, exercising
caution, using guards for moving parts, reading
the Instructions Manual.
7
Weight of the
standing machine
Improper mounting, aggregating,
wrong setting of the machine,
improper operation
Exercising special attention, use of personal
protective equipment - safety footwear, safety
gloves, the secure position of the machine, the
help of others, reading the Instructions Manual.
8
Microclimate -
variable weather
conditions
Work carried out in varied
weather conditions
Suitable work clothes, beverages, creams with
sunscreens, proper rest, reading the Instructions
Manual.
9
Noise
Too high rotational speed of the
machine, damaged, loose or
vibrating parts
Operation of the machine in good technical
condition, inspections on a regular basis, proper
rotational speed, reading the Instructions
Manual.
10
Impact to the head,
trunk, lower limbs
and hand cuts.
Impact by moving
parts of the
machine.
Getting in the wrong position
during grab movements.
Being in close proximity to a
working machine.
Paying special attention, use of personal
protective equipment: safety footwear,
protective gloves, secure setting of the machine,
use of appropriate tools, cautious work without
haste, reading the Instructions Manual. Keep
away when the machine is running.
11
Risk of crushing
and impact
Changing the actuator arm
positions during work when
working parts rotate, working
with safety guards removed
Exercising special caution, never approach the
machine when it is working, never approach the
rotating machine, prevent actuators from
spontaneous movements, wear close-fitting
clothes. Read the Instructions Manual. Observe
the warnings on the machine.
Table 1Residual risk assessment

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3.3. Safety signs on the machine
1.1 –Prior to using the
machine, read the
Instructions Manual.
1.2 –Switch off the engine and remove the
ignition key before any maintenance or
repair procedures.
1.3 –Danger of limb
injuries. Do not reach for
the cutting blade.
1.4 –Maintain a distance of
at least 50 metres from the
working machine.
1.5 –Danger of crushing. Do not stand in
the area occupied by the folding bale grab
arm.
1.6 –Do not touch the
machine components until
fully stopped

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1.7 –Check the degree of
tightness of the running
wheel nuts and other bolt
connections regularly.
1.8 - Avoid exposure to liquids flowing under pressure. Read the
Instructions Manual and learn about the maintenance works
1.9 –Wrapping film
installation method.
1.10 –Direction of table rotation.
1.11 –Lifting hook location
during transport.
1.12 –Information on sensor
adjustment.
1.13 –Maximum tyre pressure symbol.
1.14 –Grease nipple
symbol denoting the grease
lubrication point.

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1.15 –Warning about
pressure present in the
hydraulic system.
1.16 –Use a protective
coverall.
1.17 –Use
safety
gloves
1.18 –Use a
protective
helmet.
1.19 –Use hearing
protectors.
1.20 –Use
safety
glasses.
Table 2Safety signs on the machine

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Figure 3 Signs on the machine

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Figure 4 Signs on the machine

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4. Intended use of the machine
The bale wrapper is designed for wrapping film around a crop prepared previously in the shape of a
bale. The maximum weight of material to wrap must not exceed 1,100 kg and 1,500 mm in diameter.
Rolled bales can be wrapped with a 500 or 750 mm wide stretch film. Using the machine in other
circumstances will be construed as inconsistent with the intended use. Strict compliance with the
requirements for the use of the machine and operation and maintenance as recommended by the
manufacturer is a prerequisite for use as intended.
The machine should be operated, serviced and repaired by people familiar with its specific
characteristics and the rules of conduct in terms of occupational safety.
The bale wrapper has been designed in accordance with current safety requirements and machinery
standards. The permissible speed of the bale wrapper on public roads is 25 km/h. During operation
(wrapping), the maximum speed of the combination must not exceed 5 km/h, provided that the ride
takes place on flat, level ground. Accident prevention regulations and all basic rules of safety and
hygiene, as well as traffic regulations, must always be observed.
Intended use involves the observance of the correct and safe operation and maintenance of the
machine. This is why the user is obliged to:
Read and follow the contents of the INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL.
Understand the operating principle of the machine and the safe and correct use of the bale
wrapper.
Observe the general safety regulations during work.
Observe the scheduled maintenance and adjustment.
Comply with road traffic regulations.
Couple the machine with an agricultural tractor only if such a tractor meets all the
requirements set by the Manufacturer of the bale wrapper.
Unauthorised the changes in design of the machine without permission of the manufacturer waive
the manufacturer's liability arising due to any resulting damage or injury.
It is forbidden to use the bale wrapper for any purpose other than that for which it was intended and to
operate the machine by persons who are not familiar with the Instructions Manual, the safety
regulations and the instructions manual of the agricultural tractor.
5. Equipment, design and operating principle
5.1. Basic equipment
The bale wrapper comes complete with the basic equipment listed below:
Instructions Manual,
Spare parts catalogue,
Warranty Certificate.
The bale wrapper is a welded construction consisting of frames built from steel profiles and
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the base which is coupled using the drawbar with the tractor. The loading arm hereinafter referred
to as a bale grab is positioned along the right-hand edge of the machine and performs the loading
movement of the crop. The rotary frame is the base for the table rollers which drive the rotation of
the bale around its two axes of rotation. The turntable slide base underneath the rotary frame,
pinned to the bottom frame, is to unload bales by a hinged tilt to the rear of the machine, where the
bale tipper captures them and positions them with precision as required. In the front part of the bale
wrapper, there is a film dispenser on a post, adapted to unwind 500 or 750 mm wide film. A film cut
and hold is mounted on the side of the rotary frame to cut off and hold the film for subsequent
cycles automatically.
The basic version of the machine offers three operating modes:
Auto mode,
Semi-auto mode,
Manual mode.
This is enabled with a control system connected to the hydraulic system driving machine movements.
The hydraulic system is protected by an oil filter mounted on the left-hand side of the drawbar
mounting frame. The electrical system is fitted with a 10 A fuse in the top section of the control unit
to protect the controller.

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5.2. Technical specification
The main components of the bale wrapper are shown in the figure below.
Figure 5 Bale wrapper main components
1 –Bottom frame
2 –Turntable slide base
3 –Film cut and hold
4 –Rotary frame
5 –Dispenser post
6 –Film dispenser
7 –Table rollers
8 –Bale grab
9 –Bale tipper