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IMPORTANT
• Please read this Instruction Manual before you start operating the machine and observe all safety rules contained herein.
• The Instruction Manual constitutes the basic equipment of the machine!
• Please keep this Instruction Manual in a safe place within easy reach of the user and the operator during the whole period of machine use.
• In case this manual is lost or damaged, you should purchase the new copy, by placing an order in the point of sale or at the machine’s manufacturer.
• In case the machine is resold or made accessible to a third party, you should enclose the Instruction Manual together with the Declaration of Conformity for the machine.
• All the rights to this Instruction Manual are reserved by the manufacturer. Copying, processing of this Instruction Manual or any of its part without the manufacturer consent is forbidden.
INTRODUCTION
It is strongly recommended to read and understand this Instruction Manual before starting operation of the hydraulically controlled bale slicer and observe all recommendations contained herein.
Note!
Read this Instruction Manual Before start work with bale slice.
This Instruction Manual contains descriptions of all risks which may occur when you do not observe safety rules during machine work and operation. In this Operation Manual safety precautions which should be undertaken in order to minimise or avoid the risks are listed.
This Instruction Manual also contains the rules of proper cutter use and explains what service procedures connected with it should be made. If any information given in this Instruction Manual is incomprehensible, please ask directly the manufacturer for an explanation.
Note!
This symbol warns about the risk.
This warning symbol indicates an important information given in Instruction Manual concerning to the risk. Please read this information carefully, comply with the instructions and act with due caution.
OPERATING SAFETY RULES
User Safety
The cutters with hydraulic drive may be operated exclusively by adults who have familiarized themselves with their operation and who have read this Operation Manual and have suitable qualifications. When operating the cutters you should take all safety precautions, in particular:
• Observe general regulations relating to health and safety at work apart from keeping to the recommendations included in this Instruction Manual.
• Follow the safety instructions of the warning symbols attached to the machine.
• Never permit other persons than the operator to drive the vehicle which operate this cutter and do not allow other people to stay in the vehicle or on the machine during their operation.
• The cutter may be operated only by a person who is authorized to drive a vehicle with the cutter attached, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
• The work-stand of the operator during work with the bale cutter is the cabin of vehicle, to which the cutter is attached.
• Please remember that on this cutter there are a lot of places which can cause personal injury (sharp edges, protruding construction elements etc.). When operating the machine you should be particularly careful when you come near the above critical places, and you absolutely must use personal protective equipment, such as:
• protective clothing,
• protective gloves,
• protective shoes
• Transport of people or objects on the cutter is strictly forbidden.
• It is forbidden to operate the cutter by unauthorised persons who have not read this Operation Manual.
• An operator who operates the cutter with hydraulic drive outside the working place must be equipped with first-aid-kit containing first aid measures together with instructions of their use
OPERATING SAFETY RULES CONT.
• When operating the cutter with dusty materials it is necessary to wear protective clothing suitable for the material being cut and transported, in particular: rubber boots, gloves, coat, cap and halfmask.
• In case of poisoning or infection you should immediately contact the physician.
• When you drive the vehicle with the cutter attached which is not working you should keep safety transport clearance – min. 0.3 m
• Transport speed should be adjusted to the condition of road surface.
• In order to keep suitable control, the cutter should be adjusted to the vehicle in accordance with the recommendations of both the vehicle and the cutter manufacturers as well as the suspension used. Manufacturer's clamping rules are described in chapter 5.1. Cutter installation - in this Operation Manual.
• Please remember that the load of every axle of the vehicle with the cutter attached must not lower than 20% of vehicle's gross weight.
• Never leave the vehicle with the cutter attached on slopes or other terrain inclinations without protecting it against self-rolling downwards. The cutter must be lowered on the ground. You should place wedges under the vehicle wheels.
• Before taking any action connected with preparation, mounting, dismantling or adjustment, you should switch off drive, vehicle engine, vehicle immobilize and wait until all movable machine elements will stop.
• After the first hour of operation you should check the condition of all temporary fastenings, e.g. bolted joints.
• The cutter must be stored on flat, even, paved ground in a place inaccessible for unauthorized persons and animals with drawing special attention to securing knifes of cutting jaw.
• During cutter assembly and disassembly you should take care and be careful about construction elements responsible for fastening with the vehicle.
• Before you start working with the cutter you should check its technical condition as well as vehicle cooperating with it. Vehicle and cutter unit must be in good technical condition. Worn or damaged parts should be immediately replaced by the new ones.
• The cutter must be equipped with all protective shields (if they are provided by the manufacturer) which protect against accessing to movable parts. Covers must be complete and fully efficient.
• The cutter weight suspended on the vehicle may influence the vehicle's driveability. In such a situation great caution should be exercised.
• Keep this Instruction Manual accessible near the cutter. When you loan the cutter you should hand it over in good working and technical condition along with the Operation Manual.
• Before you start using the cutter, you should prepare it in accordance with the recommendations given in section: 5. Device use Cutter installation.
• Lashing to the cutter additional transport means is strictly forbidden.
• It is strictly forbidden to transport the cutter, ready to work, on public roads.
• When you start the cutter for the first time, you should check its functioning.
• Assembly protections of the cutter's bolts, should be only done with the use of typical protection means in the form of cotter pins. Work with other protective means is forbidden.
• On account of natural wear of materials you should obey recommendations described at chapter no. 6.Service and maintenance procedure steps.
• Before you start to work, you should pay special attention to the condition of the cutter's hydraulic system. The cylinder, hydraulic piping and connections must be tight. Worn or damaged parts should be immediately replaced by the new ones.
• During operation the hydraulic piping is under high pressure. When you connect or disconnect the cutter's hydraulic system with the vehicle's hydraulic system, the system must not be under pressure
• Upon receiving the cutter check its technical condition, whether it wasn't damaged.
• Staying under the raised cutter is forbidden, there is a risk of being crushed by construction elements or transported materials.
• It is forbidden to stay close to operating cutter.
• Don't put fingers and limbs between construction elements of the cutter while making adjustments or overhauls.
• The vehicle operator who operates the cutter must pay attention that no one approaches the cutter or stays close to it during operation.
OPERATING SAFETY RULES CONT.
• During turning or reversing, manoeuvring with the cutter, you should ensure suitable visibility for yourself or look for help of a properly trained person.
• It is forbidden for operating personnel to stay between the vehicle and the cutter when the vehicle engine is operating.
• Work on the slopes exceeding 8% is inadmissible.
• During working on slopes you should act with great caution.
• Pay special attention during turns and reversing of vehicle with suspended bale cutter, both during transport and while reversing, especially when people, animals or any objects are close to the vehicle.
• A vehicle operating with the cutter should have a cabin.
• Never leave the vehicle with the engine operating. Before you leave the driver's seat you should lower the cutter on the ground, turn off the vehicle engine, operate hand brake, and take out the ignition key.
• Do not wear unbuttoned or loose-hanging clothes while working, assembling, disassembling or making adjustments. Keep them away from construction elements as they may be caught by them.
• The cutter should be disconnected from the vehicle not earlier than after turning the vehicle engine off and taking out the ignition key.
• After finishing the work it is recommended to clean and wash the bale cutter in the washing station equipped with waste-water treatment plant or sedimentation tank for neutralization of wastewater.
• The cutter should be stored on flat, paved surface under a roof, in places protected against unauthorised persons and animals, with cutting knives protected, to eliminate the risk of accidental injury.
• In case of failure you should immediately disconnect the drive transmitted from the vehicle.
• The cutter operation by the people under an influence of alcohol, drugs or other narcotics is strictly forbidden.
• All service procedures, which need a servicing person to stay near the cutter should be done only with the cutter lowered on the ground and with the vehicle engine turned off.
• The cutter control is only possible from the vehicle cabin to which the cutter is connected, after taking the seat by the vehicle operator. The fork control may be done only from the vehicle cabin to which the fork is connected, after taking a seat by the vehicle operator.
Failure to follow the above instructions could cause risk for the operator and unauthorized persons, as well as to damage the cutter.
1
Risks Occuring during bale cutter operation:
no. Risk Source of risk (cause)
Excessive strain of the motor system (physical strain)
2 Falling down on the same level (stumbling, slipping etc.)
Work in standing,, forced bent over position, walking, sliding
Possible effects of the risk
Motor system diseases, backbone injuries, strained tendons
3
Hitting on fixed, protruding and sharp machine parts
4 Hitting by moving objects
Uneven subsoil, disorder – lying and standing objects, communication roads obstructed, slippery surfaces of the siloses
The machine and its environment
Fodder, accidental turf parts, silage falling down from the machine during transportation.
Bruising, dislocations, joint sprains, bone fractures, injures
Body injures, bruising, bumps, bruises, cuts
Protective means
Familiarize with Operation Manual, training at the work station with a consideration of lifting standards during manual transport works, proper weight lifting techniques, using other person's help, devices which make moving easier e.g. hoist, hoisting winch
Suitable protective shoes, even foundation, focused attention, keeping order, familiarizing with the Operation Manual
Proper placing of the machine, safe space to move around, proper organization of work, focused attention, use personal protective equipment – protective helmet, gloves, familiarizing with the Operation Manual
Bruising, cuts
Focused attention, marking of dangerous zone, ban on moving nearby working machine, ban on staying under suspended weightraised machine, wearing personal protective equipment – protective helmet, glasses, familiarizing with the Operation Manual
5 Sharp, dangerous edges
6 Movable machine parts
Protruding machine construction parts, use of manual tools
Movable machine elements, sliding piston rods of hydraulic cylinders, lack of movable parts shielding
Finger and hand injuries, scratches, catching loose clothes on protruding parts
Dragging in, limb injures, crushing of fingers and palms
Personal protective equipment –protective gloves, working uniform buttoned up, focused attention
Ban on moving nearby working machine, focused attention, use of movable parts shields, familiarizing with the Instruction Manual
7 Suspended and standing machine weight, loaded machine weight
Improper assembly, aggregation, bad positioning of the machine, improper operation, leaving the suspended machine on tractor, improper loading of transported feed
Bruising, feet and palms crushing
Focused attention, ban on staying under suspended weight - raised machine, using personal protective equipment - safety boots, safety gloves, safe placing of the machine, using other person's help, using jacks, cranes, familiarizing with the Operation Manual
8
Micro-climate – changeable atmospheric conditions
9 Noise
Work done in differential weather conditions
Too high revolutions of the vehicle engine, damaged, loose vibrating parts of the machine
Overheating (thermal shock), sun burnings
Irritation, lack of concentration, neurosis
Suitable protective clothing, drinks, creams with filters, taking breaks, familiarizing with the Instruction Manual, vehicle cabin ventilation
Work with the vehicle and the machine in good working order, routine maintenance, proper vehicle engine revolutions, familiarizing with the Instruction Manual
Sign Description Place of attaching
NOTE !
General warning sign warning - a risk of danger
Warning against side squeeze up
The cutter User manual
The cutter
Read the Manual User Manual
Wear protective suit
Moveable machine parts
Don't stand under load
Ban on transporting persons on transport devices
Ban on repairing the device when it is in motion
Ban on lubricating the device when it is in motion
The cutter user manual
The Cutter
The Cutter
The Cutter
The Cutter
The Cutter
INTENDED USE OF THE DEVICE
The hydraulic driven bale cutter is intended for transporting and cutting bales with feed before they are directly dispensed to farm animals on closed area of private enterprise. Due to the use of automated foil grip, the machine ensures easy and quick workwithout a need of leaving the vehicle's cabin. Loader operator skills are very helpful to fully use the capabilities that this attachment gives. It is important how the bale is grabed, handled and cutted to go safely trough whole process of cutting it.
This is professional equipment for front loaders, telescopic loaders and mini-loaders fitted with standard EURO hitch. Additionally, at the customer request, the machine assembly to the vehicle can be done with the use of the following fastenings: TUZ I, TUZ II, TUZ III, SMS, ISO. Working element of the machine is upper catting jaw of the cutter, equipped with specially designed cutting knives assembly. The assembly cuts bales with feed and grip the bale during transport perfectly well. The cutter has hydraulic control system, which after connection to the vehicle allows to control operation from the vehicle cabin by the operator.
Meeting the requirements concerning machine use, servicing and repairs in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and strict observance of them is the condition of intended use of the machine. The cutter can be operated, serviced and repaired exclusively by the persons who know its detailed characteristics and got familiarized with good practices as far as health and safety at work. The manufacturer has a wide choice of accessories for the loaders, which make transport easier. The manufacturer also offers specialist consultancy concerning the choice of suitable equipment for customer's needs.
All cases of lack of clarity concerning the machine intended use, should be cleared with the cutter's manufacturer. Proper choice of the machine and awareness of its intended use will rise safety at work.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION
Fig.1 General view - Bale Cutter
The hydraulic driven bale cutters are adapted to co-operate with a vehicle, which has power hydraulic system as a standard of the rear and front fastenings used in agricultural vehicles.
Basic tool fastening systems existing in the cutters are as follows:
• TUZ I, TUZ II, TUZ III, TUZ IV hitch types
• EURO type coupling – as a standard
• SMS hitch
Each cutter is built of two articulated main construction elements. The first element – frame with forks is made of laser cut steel plate, bended and welded into stiff frame. Straight teeth are attached to the frame. The second element – jaw is a movable part of the cutter. It is made of welded steel elements with cutting knifes assembly attached to it. The jaw in its upper part has articulated connection to the frame with forks, and in its lower part (front part) to hydraulic cylinders. Additionally, in the central part of the frame with forks, the cylinder with hooks catching the bale foil is built-in.
The hydraulic system, which after being connected to vehicle, is controlled from the operator's cabin, allows for smooth work of the jaw in the range of 80˚. The cutter's jaw has special construction, which ensures easy bale slitting, and adjusted tooth arrangement allows for reliable and tough work s well as secure protection feed during transport.
DEVICE DESCRIPTION CONT.
Fig. 2 The bale cutter's setting-up with the jaw raised
Equipment and accessories
Basic
The basic equipment of the bucket consists of:
• Hydraulic control system with power hydraulic system piping and hoses
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card
Hand-held warning-lighting device and triangle marking plate for slow-moving vehicles do not belong to the basic equipment of the cutter. You can buy them at the manufacturer and in the agricultural machines depot for an additional cost. Every cutter user should have a warning-lighting device and a triangle marking plate for slow-moving vehicles in good working order. Ignoring their use during transport and work can result in accident. The machine user is responsible for damages resulting from an accident.
Auxiliary
• 1. Linch pin, cotter pin, clip ø 10.5
Note:
ALL ELEMENTS OF AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OF THE CUTTER MAY BE BOUGHT AT THE MANUFACTURER FOR AN ADDITIONAL COST.
DEVICE USE
Bale Cutter Installation
Make sure that all mounting elements of the vehicle and the cutter are matched appropriately to guarantee safe assembly and operation.
In case of the lack of clarity you should definitely contact the manufacturer of the vehicle or the cutter .
As there is a need to connect two cutter systems to the vehicle, the assembly of the cutter should be done in the following order:
i. Assembly of mechanical system of the vehicle and the bale cutter
Depending on the type of fastening system, you should provide original protections. Every time when you assembly the system you should check the wear of connecting elements: bolts and journals.
ii. Assembly of hydraulic system
The bale cutter is equipped with pipes (hoses), which need to be connected to connector pipes of the vehicle power hydraulic system. Please, make sure that the pipes (hoses) are run properly and check hydraulic connectors cleanliness. Connection should be made in accordance with schematic drawing 4
The bale cutter dismantling is carried out in reverse order with exercising special caution during disassembly of mechanical system, which separates the cutter from the vehicle.
DEVICE USE CONT.
Hydraulic control system of the bale cutter
The bale cutter operation is controlled from the vehicle operator cabin. The bale cutter is equipped with power hydraulic system terminals, which after being connected to the power hydraulic system of the vehicle ensure smooth control of its work.
The bale cutter's hydraulic system
In order to make the work easier, its manufacturer equipped the cutter with special control system. In order to make good use of the cutter's functions the following operation steps in a given order are recommended:
1. Raise cutter's jaw
2. Open hooks keeping up the foil
3. Fill the cutter with feed, grab the bale
4. Close the hooks keeping up the foil
5. Pre-clamping – transport to the place of feeding
6. Down motion of jaw – bale cutting and dropping the part of bale
7. Raise the cutter's jaw
8. Drop the rest of bale
9. Open the hooks keeping up the foil - dropping the foil
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
Sevicing and maintenance procedure steps
All activities connected with the cutter servicing can be done by the operator of the vehicle to which the cutter is attached provided that he is authorised to operate the vehicle. The cutter's servicing is only possible after reading the Instruction Manual.
After work servicing
Each time, after finishing the work, the cutter should be cleaned and placed on flat hardened surface. Then you should make an inspection of connections of parts and assemblies. Worn or damaged parts should be immediately replaced by new or regenerated ones. You should check all screw connections and screw in the loosen ones. All safety signs placed on the cutter should be kept clean.
After Season Maintenance
Includes all operation steps listed in the section entitled: After work servicing. Additionally, the cutter should be stored under canopy on flat hardened surface. It is recommended to place wooden blocks under the cutter. You should make sure that paint cover is tight. If there is no paint in some places you should clean up the areas and apply new protection coating layer on them.
Lubrication of movable connections
Lubrication of movable connections of the cutter is the basic maintenance operation step. All movable parts should be protected once a season with ŁT-42 grease. Clean all connections from dirt and old used grease before lubrication. If you notice any traces of wear, you should definitely replace used parts with the new ones.
Scrapping, the environment
In case of total wear of the machine to the level not allowing for its further use, it should be scrapped. This also concerns routine repairs or replacement of damaged parts. With the aim of doing it, the machine should be carefully cleaned. Drain used oil and pass it to utilization. Then you should disassemble the machine and segregate parts according to the types of used materials. Segregated parts should be passed to the scrap heap or for utilization.
The machine is a fully environmental friendly product. The materials used for its production are recyclable in 98%. Used parts of the machine should be utilized in accordance with local environment protection law. During the whole period of machine use you shouldn't allow for oil leak, which can cause environment pollution.
WARRANTY (BaleSlice)
The goods specified in the Instruction Manual as designed and supplied by the Manufacturer are warranted against faulty workmanship and defective materials for a period of 5 years from the date of purchase.
Such warranty is subject to the following conditions:
1. This warranty covers the repair or replacement of parts or machinery sold by the manufacturer and damaged as a result of the faulty workmanship or materials in such parts or machinery. It does not extend to any other loss or damage including consequential loss or damage or loss to other property or persons.
2. Without limiting the generality of paragraph 1 above, this warranty does not cover the following:
a. Travel expenses.
b. Damage caused by accident, misuse or abuse.
c. Damage to any goods which have been altered or modified by someone other than the manufacturer or its authorised agent
d. Damage or loss to the goods due to their unsuitability for any particular use or for using with any particular tractor except where such use or tractor had been specifically approved by the manufacturer.
e. Damage or loss where the fitting and installation of the goods were not carried out By the manufacturer or its authorised dealer.
f. Paint damage or wear.
g. Wear and tear where Hustler deem the product to be in a high wear environment
3. Procedure for recovery under warranty. No loss or damage will be covered by this warranty unless the following procedure is followed by the purchaser
a. The loss or damage should be reported immediately to the dealer (who will contact the manufacturer who will advise whether it is covered by the warranty and undertake the necessary action).
“This warranty shall be interpreted according to the laws of New Zealand and the parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the Courts of New Zealand.”
REGISTER YOUR WARRANTY
Register your warranty online! Scan the QR Code to register your warranty. Or visit www.hustlerequipment.com/warranty
Follow our 3 easy steps:
1. Dealer or end user? Click which applies to you.
2. Follow the instructions and fill out the info required
3. Submit your form!
Note: The machine is NOT covered by warranty until the EUSA Product Registration form and your warranty form is completed!
MAINTENANCE LOG
This record is to stay with the instruction manual and be used as proof of upkeep should a claim be lodged. Hustler requires you to keep track of approx 12 monthly maintenance by having your service provider routinely fill out the log, or by keeping receipts of work done. Routine checks will save ongoing repair costs. Pre-season is the best time for this. Excluded items are wear parts and electric components.
Purchase Date ____________________ Machine serial number ___________
SERVICE 1 (12-15 MONTHS FROM PURCHASE DATE)
Date of service
Number of bales / hectares sprayed
Signature and Dealer Name
SERVICE 2 (24-30 MONTHS)
Date of service ____________________
Number of bales / hectares sprayed ___________________________________
Signature and Dealer Name ____________________________________________
SERVICE 3 (36-42 MONTHS)
Date of service
Number of bales / hectares sprayed
Signature and Dealer Name
SERVICE 4 (48-55 MONTHS)
Date of service ____________________
Number of bales / hectares sprayed ___________________________________
Signature and Dealer Name ____________________________________________
CHECKLIST
Grease all nipples
All fastenings tight
Wear parts replaced (bushes, cables etc. are not covered items)
Secure all hoses and clamps
Drive components not wobbly
Wash down + Throughly
Inpect Machine
Chassis/boom Hairline Cracks repaired
General Inspection of construction
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BALESLICE
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