Farm Star UBSF-3045 - Manual (Page 10)

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S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S (continued)
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the towing vehicle in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on this machine, drive to a level area, disengage the PTO, lower implement (or if working
underneath, raise and block securely), shut off the engine, set the brakes, and remove the ignition keys.
Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform
maintenance.
Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely. Never depend on hydraulic system to keep imple-
ment in raised position.
Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when performing any
service or maintenance.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit
is in a safe condition.
When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed
before placing unit in service.
Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin.
Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. If injured by escaping
hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once. Gangrene and death can result. Without immediate medical treatment,
serious infection and reactions can occur.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
I N T R O D U C T I O N
The Worksaver Universal Bale Spear attachments are
designed to fit most double-cylinder front end loaders
with a load-arm center distance of 52 inches or less.
Optional brackets are available to fit some popular quick
coupler front-end loaders.
The Universal Bale Spear(s) will also work on the rear
of tractors with a Category II, 3-pt. hitch.
T R A C T O R A N D L O A D E R
R E Q U I R E M E N T S A N D
P R E PA R AT I O N
I N S T R U C T I O N S
The required size of the tractor and front loader will be
determined by the size and weight of the bales to be
handled.
Remember, high moisture hay (silage) bales are very
heavy in relation to similar size dry hay bales.
Always use a tractor and front loader large enough to
safely handle your bales.
Check your tractor and front loader to make sure they
are in good working condition. Check all frame mounting
bolts to make sure they are tight.
Loaders that attach to the tractor frame rails should
have a cross-tie installed for stability.
Check the hydraulic system. Be sure the tractor
hydraulic oil and filter have been serviced according to
the tractor manufacturer’s recommendations.
C A U T I O N !
Be sure your tractor is in good condition. Read all
the safety precautions and make sure all tractor
operators are familiar with the safety rules of
operation.
W A R N I N G !
The use of any loader attachment is NOT recom-
mended on tractors with a tricycle wheel arrange-
ment. Tricycle type tractors are unstable for front
loader use.
W A R N I N G !
Do not exceed the maximum recommended large
round bale weight listed for each of the loader spear
models. Damage to the equipment or serious
personal injury could result.
W A R N I N G !
It is recommended that tractors be equipped with a
rollover protective structure (ROPS) or cab.
NOTE: Loaders with only one hydraulic cylinder
in the center of the loader to tilt the bucket
or attachment may be used with the addi-
tion of an optional center bracket (order
bracket #830312 for UBSF-1832 and
UBSF-1535; #830320 for UBSF-3042 and
UBSF-3045).
W A R N I N G !
A heavy load can cause instability in driving a
tractor. Make sure the 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.
PA C K I N G
The Universal Bale Spears are usually shipped on a
pallet. The pallet should contain: (1) Main Frame
Assembly; (2) Lift Channel Brackets; Main Spear
Assemblies (1 for the UBSF-1832 and UBSF-1535) (2 for
the UBSF-3042 and UBSF-3045); and a hardware box
with an owner’s guide.
NOTE: On the UBSF-1832, there are two (2) stabilizer
spikes attached to the main frame. These are not needed
or included on the other models.
W A R N I N G !
On double spear models UBSF-3042 and UBSF-
3045, always insert spears into the bale – NEVER
under the bale. Failure to insert spears into bale can
allow bale to roll back when loader is raised, causing
serious injury or death.
The maximum recommended weight of large round
bales that can be handled by the various models of bale
spears are as follows:
Model Spear Type Bale Weight
UBSF-1832 Forged Up to 1800 lb.
UBSF-1535 Forged Up to 2200 lb.
UBSF-3042 Forged Up to 3000 lb.
UBSF-3045 Forged Up to 3400 lb.