OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS CONT. Loading Hay/straw Round Bales • For hay/straw bales with strings, lower the bale right down onto the platform then remove the strings (fig. 3). • Knots may be hard to pull out - using a small stick as a grip makes it easier. If they are net wrapped, the bale will need unwrapping before lowering right onto the platform. • Note the warning on the front indicator label ‘Do Not Lift Platform’ this shows that the forks are in a raised position high above the platform. • Always return the forks back immediately after loading the bale. Lower the forks right down to the ground, to reset, and then back up to the transport position, unless loading another bale. • If loading a second bale, raise forks to selected bale height, then back the forks into the bale and raise to the transport position.
Transporting • Lift the platform up sufficiently to cradle the bale securely against the rotors while travelling. See sticker on the machine.
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