Farm Star BSF-1523 - Manual (Page 5)

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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
A heavy load can cause instability in driving a tractor. Make sure the front or rear of the tractor is properly
counter-balanced with weights. Always drive slowly – especially around turns. An unstable tractor could steer
badly and possibly tip over, causing injury or death.
Never permit any person other than the operator to ride or board the tractor or implement at any time. ALLOW
NO RIDERS!
Personal protection equipment including hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes, and gloves are recommended
during assembly, installation, operation, adjustment, maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving the implement.
Do not allow long hair, loose fitting clothing or jewelry to be around moving parts.
OPERATIONAL SAFETY
The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected against by mechanical
means or product design. All operators of this equipment must read and understand this entire manual, paying
particular attention to safety and operating instructions, prior to using. If there is something in this manual you
do not understand, ask your supervisor, or your dealer, to explain it to you.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and bystanders at a safe distance.
REMEMBER FALLING BALES CAN ROLL OR TUMBLE.
Always insert spears into the bale securely. Failure to insert spears into bale can allow bale to roll in an
uncontrolled direction.
Do not handle bales that exceed the bale weight limitations of the implement.
Operate the hydraulic controls smoothly, avoiding jerky operation.
Carry the bale slowly and as low as possible to the ground.
Never use the tractor or implement to stop a rolling bale.
Only use a tractor equipped with a ROPS cab or rollover protective structure.
When stacking bales, ALWAYS MAKE SURE BALES ARE PLACED SO THE STACK IS STABLE.
A S S E M B LY (continued)
It is suggested that all the instructions be read before
beginning assembly.
Check the exploded view of the 3 pt. bale spear model
you have in this manual to get an idea of the relationship
between the parts.
On the BS-1520, place the main spear assembly so
that the flat mounting plate is against the center of the
main frame tube assembly.
Locate the two (2) 5 / 8 ” x 3” x 4 1 / 2 ” U-Bolts around the
vertical tube and through the holes in the main spear
mounting plate. Install the lockwashers and nuts on the
threaded ends of the two (2) U-Bolts.
The large main spear can be adjusted vertically to meet
the various conditions of soft or hard center bales and
the different sizes of bales. It is suggested that you locate
the main spear about in the middle of the vertical 3”
square tube and then adjust it after trying it with your
bales.
NOTE: Soft center bales will tend to droop after being
lifted by a single spear. Placing the spear in a lower
position will allow for more lifting height and lessen the
load on the stabilizer spears.
Place the two short stabilizer spears into the sockets
on the bottom of the main frame. Secure with the 5 / 16 ” x
1 3 / 4 ” bolts provided.
Go back over all of the bolts and check to be sure they
are tight before using the BS-1520 Bale Spear.
BS-1506 – This is an all welded unit. The lift pins are
sometimes located to the inside for shipping. If neces-
sary, relocate the lift pins and tighten securely.
BS-1520 – Locate the lift pins and install the frame on
the 3 pt. hitch of the tractor.
BSF-1523 – Install the long forged main spear into the
socket in the main frame.
The threads and nut are metric – be sure correct tools
are used.
Locate the lift pins and tighten securely.
I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
O P E R AT I O N
Make sure all operators have read all the safety
warnings and precautions in this manual and those in the
tractor operator’s manual.
Be sure tractor is properly counterbalanced with
weights before attempting to lift any load with the Bale
Spear Attachment.
If you are handling bales with both the front end loader
and the 3 pt. hitch on the tractor, always load the 3 pt.
attachment first and unload last.
With the tractor, push the spear into the large hay bale.
Make sure you have penetrated the hay bale far enough
so the bale doesn’t want to come off the end of the spear.
If, when you initially pick the bale up, it tends to droop
rearward, this would indicate you have not penetrated
the bale far enough.
NOTE: Always make sure bale spear fully penetrates the
bale. Partial penetration locates all the weight of the bale
on the outer end and can damage spear. Not covered
under warranty.
NOTE: In cold weather, a bale frozen to the ground may
exceed the lifting capacity of spear. Damage to spear
may occur. Not covered under warranty.
NOTE (MODEL BS-1520 ONLY): Soft center bales will
tend to droop after being lifted by a single spear. Placing
the spear in a lower position in the bale will allow for
more lifting height and lessen the load on the stabilizer
spears.
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HANDLE ROUND BALES SAFELY
For optimum stability and visibility:
• do not handle bales that exceed the bale weight
limitations of the implement.
• carry the bale slowly and as low as possible to the
ground.
• never use the tractor to stop a rolling bale.
M A I N T E N A N C E
Periodically check all bolts to make sure they are tight.
Check the large nut on the forged spears to make sure
it is tight.
Replace safety signs and instruction decals if damaged
or missing.
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