Modern AG Bale Spear - Manual (Page 4)

4 - Bale Spears & Carrier
SafETY SECTiON
Transporting large round bales on front loaders
can limit visibility. keep load low and go slow if
visibility is obstructed. Always use extra care.
Make sure large round bales transported on trac-
tor do not obstruct visibility of tractor’s flashing
lights or SmV sign.
Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground
speed when transporting on hillside, over rough
ground and when operating close to ditches or
fences. Be careful when turning sharp corners.
Never allow riders on either tractor or imple-
ment. Falling off can kill.
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 in-
stalled to ensure unit is in a safe condition.
When completing a maintenance or service
function, make sure all safety shields and devic-
es 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 pres-
sure 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 treat-
ment, serious infection and reactions can occur.
never replace hex bolts with less than grade five
bolts unless otherwise specified, i.e. shear bolts.
Refer to bolt torque chart for head identification
marking.
Where replacement parts are necessary for pe-
riodic maintenance and servicing, genuine fac-
tory replacement parts must be used to restore
your equipment to original specifications. the
manufacturer will not claim responsibility for
use of unapproved parts and/or accessories and
other damages as a result of their use.
If equipment has been altered in any way from
original design, the manufacturer does not ac-
cept any liability for injury or warranty.
Following operation or when unhooking, stop
the tractor, set the brakes, disengage the PtO,
shut off the engine and remove the ignition
keys.
Store the unit in an area away from human ac-
tivity.
Do not permit children to play on or around the
stored unit.
Do not park equipment where it will be exposed
to livestock for long periods of time. Damage
and livestock injury could result.
make sure all parked machines are on a hard,
level surface and engage all safety devices.
If blocking is used, make sure it is solid and se-
cure before leaving area.
MaiNTENaNCE ! !
STORaGE ! !