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Warnings
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
Initial Setup
• The TOUCHFEED X unit must be fitted to a HUSTLER BALEFEEDER by qualified personal. Such as HUSTLER EQUIPMENT stadd or a recognised HUSTLER EQUIPMENT dealer. FItting instructions are detailed in this booklet. • Connect the BALE FEEDER to the vechile of which it is to be operated by. • Securely attach the remote switch to a joystick or somewhere userfriendly within the operators reach in the cab. • Attach the signal transmitter (with battery indicator) to a smooth surface in line of sight of the electrical unit attached to the bale feeder. • Connect the remote switch unit into a suitable 12v power socket. • Switch the electrical unit to the ‘ON’ position. • The TOUCHFEED X unit is now ready to operate. • Simply activate the hydraulic oil flow and the feed rotors will rotate. • Continue the oil flow and press the remote switch. The feed rotor will stop, and the bale platform will lift. • Reversing the oil flow direction will reverse each operating function. i.e. feed rotors will reverse and bale platform will lower. • Once the feeding operation is finished the electirce control unit must be switched off to conserve battery.
OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT.
Battery Charging
• The battery level indicator is shown on the remote switch transmitter unit. Battery level indication as follows .
Green - ready to use
Red - Requires charging
Flashing red - Battery flat charge immediately
No light - Remote switch power unplugged, or electric control unit switched off. • To charge the battery, move the bale feeder into a suitable location near a 100v -240v power source. • Connect the charger to power source. • Connect the other end of the charger into the electric control unit charging socket. • Ensure the electric control unit is switched off to save further battery usage. • Switch the power source on and the charge level indicator on the battery charger will shine RED. The light will change to GREEN once the battery level when charging commences. • Once the battery is fully charged; turn off power source, unplug battery charger from the power source and electric control unit charging socket. • Before connecting the battery charger, ENSURE both the plug and the socket are clean and dry. • Hustler Equipment recommend not charging the battery until the red light is showing on the battery level indicator. Also charging the battery unitll the green light is showing on the battery charger. This will result in a longer battery life.