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- Page 1 Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Operator Instruction Manual Issue 6 McHale Ballinrobe Co. Mayo, F31 K138 Ireland ISO 9001:2015 Tel: +353 94 9520300 Email: sales@mchale.net Website: www.mchale.net CLT00689_6.01...
- Page 2 If there is any conflict as to the accuracy or content, of any translation, the English source manual remains the authorised document. No part of this manual may be reproduced, distributed or translated, in any form or by any means, without prior written permission by McHale.
- Page 3 It is vital to replace defective parts of the machine immediately and to use only genuine McHale spare parts, as these are designed and manufactured to the same standard as the original machine. Spare parts can be obtained from your McHale dealer.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Table of contents Introduction Product information Designated use of the machine Front view General dimensions & specifications Tractor specifications Machine specifications Tyre specifications Optional equipment* General safety Be aware of all safety information Follow all safety instructions... - Page 5 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 5.10 Lighting system Bale & film requirements Bale requirements Film requirements Care of the film roll Side-tip bobbin adjustment Electronic control system Electronic control box Electronic control box functions Electronic control box features Menu structure...
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Page 6: Introduction
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Introduction The McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper is designed to wrap, with plastic stretch film, cylindrical section bales of forage for the purpose of storage as fodder for livestock. The design has been developed based on years of extensive research and development in the field of round bale wrappers. -
Page 7: Product Information
The relevant health and safety requirements, that may be in force in the country of use, will be strictly followed No other equipment or accessories, other than released by McHale, are installed in the machine. The use of any other equipment or accessory is entirely at the owner/operator’s risk. -
Page 8: Front View
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 2.2 Front view Machine function Machine function Tip arm roller Clamp arm Dispenser ring Load arm Dispenser Drawbar ‘Cut and Hold’ Drawbar stand Bobbin Spare film roll holder Wrapping table roller Road transport lock... -
Page 9: General Dimensions & Specifications
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 2.3 General dimensions & specifications Units are given in both metric and UK imperial values, with the latter shown in brackets. Transport width 2.74 m (108”) Transport weight (unladen) 2,400 kg (5,291 lbs) Axle load (unladen) -
Page 10: Tyre Specifications
Allows remote control of the machine Wired remote Remote hand piece *May not be available in all countries, check with your McHale dealer for availability in your country. Side-tip option The side-tip option is used for knocking the bale onto its side and is very useful for... -
Page 11: General Safety
& instructions explained’). The spare part codes for each decal are also listed, which are available from your McHale dealer. If safety decals are damaged or missing due to wear and tear or component replacement, ensure that they are replaced. As with all machinery, learn all operations and use controls by reading this manual thoroughly. -
Page 12: Store All Items Carefully
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 3.3 Store all items carefully Store all attachments in a secure and safe manner so as to prevent items from falling. Keep storage areas clear of bystanders and children. 3.4 Personal protective equipment (PPE) The following PPE should be worn, at all times, when carrying out... -
Page 13: Trained Operator Criteria
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 3.7 Trained operator criteria Age related requirements General requirements The operator needs to be fully • The operator must be in full trained in the use of this machine control of his/her senses and 18 + and have a valid tractor driver’s... -
Page 14: General Safety Warnings
Read and understand this operator manual before using the machine. If any of the instructions appear unclear do not hesitate to contact your McHale dealer. Only competent persons who have read and fully understood this manual are qualified to operate this machine. - Page 15 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper NOTE: ‘Danger Zone’ can vary in size The operator must be aware of the ‘Danger Zone’ which can vary in size, depending on operating conditions, i.e. hilly terrain. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that there is no person in the ...
- Page 16 Maintenance and repair work on the machine should always be carried out in accordance with this manual. Always maintain the machine according to manufacturer's recommendations. Maintenance and repair work exceeding the content of this manual should only be carried out by qualified persons or your McHale dealer.
- Page 17 Never use a machine where a malfunction exists! Contact your McHale dealer to achieve a solution. Always think 'Safety First'! Never disable any electrical safety circuits, tamper with safety devices or carry ...
- Page 18 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Check bearings for early warning signs of wear or damage and replace if necessary. Always be on alert for bearings that are squeaky or noisy despite being well lubricated and bearing housings that are running very hot especially with a burning smell or paint discolouration.
- Page 19 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Danger of lightning strike If there is a risk of lightning in the area, stop all work. If there is a risk of lightning while travelling, find a safe place to pull over and ...
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Page 20: Specific Safety Warnings
Otherwise injury may occur. If in doubt entrust the job to your McHale dealer. Do not work on hydraulic systems unless you are qualified to do so. This work should only be carried out by qualified persons or your McHale dealer. -
Page 21: Noise Level
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 4.3 Noise level The European Directive 2003/10/EC directs employers and employees to control the noise level at work. The noise level at field work may differ according to the tractor, ground, crops and other environmental conditions. -
Page 22: Safety Instruction Decal Locations
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 4.6 Safety instruction decal locations... -
Page 23: Safety Warnings & Instructions Explained
Therefore it has to be ensured that all safety warnings and instructions are understood and followed. If any of the decals are damaged or missing, they are available from your McHale dealer. The relevant part numbers are shown in brackets. The decals featured on the machine are displayed with their meanings below:... - Page 24 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Lifting hook location (CST00032) Grease daily (CST00060) Read instruction manual before use (CST00110) Beware of high-pressure hoses, even when the machine is switched off. Also, read and understand manual before working on any part of the hydraulic system.
- Page 25 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Beware of rotating dispensers, ring and moving wrapping table rollers (CST000116) Disconnect the machine feed line and turn off the control box during road use. Read the operation instruction manual before proceeding. (CST00135) Dispenser park rotation decal...
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Page 26: Hydraulic Control Valve Unit Decal
If the decal becomes damaged or missing, a replacement part CST00883 can be ordered from your McHale dealer. CAUTION: Use only for troubleshooting or in an emergency! Normally, these levers should never be tampered with apart from troubleshooting or in an emergency situation. - Page 27 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper CAUTION: Machine damage will occur if operated out of sequence When valve levers are not fitted, the following conditions must be met before operating them with a spanner, in order to avoid damage. Dispenser ring: The load arm must be in the fully lowered position and the tip arm in the fully raised position, before rotating.
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Page 28: Description Of The Serial Number Plate
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 4.9 Description of the serial number plate The following is a description of the serial plate content: Product description Model name/number of the machine Year of manufacture of the machine Model year of the machine... -
Page 29: Machine Lifting Guidelines
4.10 Machine lifting guidelines Should the machine need to be lifted, it will require two lifting plates. (Order from your McHale dealer using part no. CZH05307 (2x)). WARNING: Machine lifting The machine may be lifted using the two lifting points while the ... -
Page 30: Jacking Points
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 4.11 Jacking points Jacking points are indicated on the machine with decals. Ensure the machine is on flat solid ground before attempting to raise it. Suitable well maintained equipment shall be used to lift the machine, the use of axle stands is recommended. The wheel on the opposite side of the machine should be chocked to guard against uncontrolled movement. -
Page 31: Tractor Requirements & Preparation
38 kN Two ½” female quick-releases (feed and return) for hydraulic power supply. The return line must be freeflow to tank (check with a McHale dealer for details) ⅜” female quick-release for load-sensing (Only required if tractor has a load- sensing hydraulic system) Two ½”... -
Page 32: Attaching To Drawbar
PTO shaft. Depending on the country of use a safety chain may also be required. Detach in reverse order of attachment. CAUTION: Tractor drawbar and coupling device must be compatible Check that the tractor drawbar is compatible with the coupling device on the machine. If in doubt, consult your McHale dealer. -
Page 33: Preventing Unauthorised Use
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 5.4 Preventing unauthorised use To prevent unauthorised use, McHale recommend using the padlock and the locking device provided. Both items are stored in the tool box on the machine and should be fitted to the drawbar coupling when the machine is not in use. -
Page 34: Machine Set-Up & Tractor Hydraulic System
(control valve is set to open-centre setup and flow is set to 45 l/min from the tractor). McHale do not recommend operating the machine in this setup, as controlling the oil flow is too variable from one tractor to another, and there is also a 20 kW PTO power loss with its associated overheating of the oil. -
Page 35: Which Hydraulic System Is Used
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Load sensing without ‘Power Beyond’ fitted There are two further variations on this system as described below. This will only affect the wrapper setup, when a ‘Power Beyond’ connection is not available: Load-sensing (not compensated): This is the more basic of the two versions usually found on the ‘economy’... -
Page 36: Hydraulic Spool Valve Setup
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 5.7 Hydraulic spool valve setup Procedure to select an open/closed-centre valve configuration: Using a 17 mm spanner, loosen locknut (A) as shown below With a 4 mm Allen Key, tighten or unscrew the bolt (B) according to the... -
Page 37: Attaching The Machine To A Tractor
Check that all functions operate correctly. The machine is now ready to work. CAUTION: Tractor drawbar and coupling device must be compatible Check that the tractor drawbar is compatible with the coupling device on the machine. If in doubt, consult your McHale dealer. -
Page 38: Lighting System
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 5.10 Lighting system The 7-pin plug of the lighting system on the machine must be connected to the 7-pin socket on the tractor. NOTE: Check lighting system before travelling on the road Before travelling on a public road, the operator must ensure that the complete (tractor and machine) lighting system is in a fully functioning condition. -
Page 39: Bale & Film Requirements
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Bale & film requirements 6.1 Bale requirements The bales to be wrapped should be well shaped, dense and of suitable quality for making silage. Substandard material will not produce good quality silage regardless of how well the bale is wrapped. -
Page 40: Care Of The Film Roll
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Multiply the resultant figure by 2 (for 4 film layers), 3 (for 6 film layers), 4 (for 8 layers), 5 (for 10 layers), etc. Round up to the next full number if the result contains a fraction of a full number Example: Number of ‘Wrapping ring rotations’... - Page 41 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Position A (upright & inwards) for bales up to ø 1,250 mm Secure the lock pin through the upper pinhole in the rear bobbin stack assembly to keep the bobbins upright as shown. Using a 24 mm spanner, loosen...
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Page 42: Electronic Control System
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Electronic control system (Software Version EP350-232 onwards) 7.1 Electronic control box The electronic control box is the main interface between the operator and the machine. While the machine is fully automatic, setting up is required before wrapping commences. -
Page 43: Electronic Control Box Functions
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 7.2 Electronic control box functions Function Manual Automatic Stop button - twist clockwise to turn on the control unit Menu button Select Automatic Select Manual Four soft keys (A, B, C & D) with interchangeable functions (each function relates to the corresponding option directly above it on the screen) ‘Cut and Hold’... -
Page 44: Electronic Control Box Features
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 7.3 Electronic control box features 7.3.1 Working display When the electronic control box is first switched on it displays the McHale logo along with the software version number. 7.3.2 Manual/Automatic modes There are two working screen modes: Manual - Shows solid external machine image with soft keys to manually operate the ‘Cut and Hold’... -
Page 45: Menu Structure
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 7.4 Menu structure Press button 2 to access the Control unit menu. 7.4.1 Control unit menu Below is a navigation map for the menu layout. Detailed descriptions of each setting’s function are on the following pages. - Page 46 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 7.4.2 Machine setup 1 Use the following buttons to navigate the Machine setup 1: Toggle key to move the arrow head to each of the parameters + and - keys to change the value of the selected parameter ...
- Page 47 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 7.4.3 Machine setup 2 Use the following buttons to navigate the Machine setup 2: Toggle key to move the arrow head to each of the parameters + and - keys to change the value of the selected parameter ...
- Page 48 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 7.4.4 Counters This menu allows the user to manage the bale counter options. The toggle key (button 3) can be used to scroll between each counter. Press enter (button 2) to select a new subtotal.
- Page 49 Use the left arrow head (soft key A) to decrease the volume and the right arrow head (soft key B) to increase the volume. Technician menu The Technician menu is reserved for McHale engineers only. A pin code needs to be entered to access this menu.
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Page 50: Machine Operation
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 7.5 Machine operation A bale is ready to be loaded. The clamp arm is open. The load arm is down. Press the AUTO LOAD button. The clamp arm closes. The bale icon is shown on the load arm. - Page 51 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper The ring rotates and the speed is shown in rpm. Extra revolutions can be added by pressing the '+1' soft key. Wrapping finishes and the wrapped bale icon is shown on the wrapper. Press the tip button to tip off the bale. The tip arm goes down and the wrapped bale icon disappears off screen.
- Page 52 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper A second bale can be preloaded onto the wrapper by pressing the AUTO LOAD button a second time after first bale is loaded. The up arrow shows that the second bale will load automatically after the first bale is tipped off.
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Page 53: Warning Messages
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper If you press and hold soft key A for 8 or more seconds then the ‘Cut and Hold’ will stay open when you release the button. The external beeper will sound on/ off and the soft key icon will change. Press the soft key again to close the ‘Cut and Hold’... - Page 54 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Motor speed sensor If the control box does not receive a speed signal from the ring motor, when the ring is rotating, then a motor speed sensor warning is displayed. (2008) Tip arm position If you attempt to load or start wrapping when the tip arm is down then a warning will appear on screen.
- Page 55 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Load arm position If you attempt to start wrapping and the load arm is up then a warning will appear on screen. The load arm will flash up and down to tell the operator to lower the load arm.
- Page 56 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Load arm position sensor If the load arm position sensor gets disconnected or is reading a voltage below an acceptable range, then a warning is displayed. The AUTO LOAD button and the bale sensor will be disabled.
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Page 57: Wired Remote
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 7.7 Wired remote Select Machine setup 1 in the main menu. Scroll through the settings to remote setting. Using the + and - buttons set the remote setting to wired remote. Wrap/Pause/Resume/Rewrap Load bale Unload bale 7.8 Radio remote... - Page 58 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Press the stop button on the remote. A code will be shown when the remote has been paired with the control unit. The radio remote only works machine functions when the control unit is in ...
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Page 59: Wrapper Operation
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Wrapper operation WARNING: Keep out of the ‘Danger Zone’ Keep all persons, especially children, outside of the ‘Danger Zone’ during all machine operations! (See ‘Danger Zone’) WARNING: Do not carry people or animals on the machine... -
Page 60: Wrapping Behind Tractor
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 8.2 Wrapping behind tractor WARNING: Ensure the area is clear before operating the wrapper Always ensure there is no person or wrapped bales in the way of the wrapper before operating it again. Ensure that all bystanders remain outside of the ‘Danger Zone’. -
Page 61: Loading Dispenser Film
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper CAUTION: Ensure that the rear door switch is operating correctly A warning should always appear on the control box if an attempt is made to rotate the dispenser ring while the rear door is open. If this is not the case or if the warning appears with the rear door fully closed, contact your McHale dealer. - Page 62 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 4. Push the new roll on the central pin, engage the film roll lock and reinsert the linch pin. 5. Thread the film through the dispenser rollers, as per the threading diagram, taking care not to trap fingers between the rollers.
- Page 63 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 9. Pull approx. 1.5 m of film away from the dispenser and make a knot at the end, as before. 10. Insert the knotted end of the film into the left hand side slot of the rear wrapping roller.
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Page 64: Wrapping Process
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Out of film 8.4 Wrapping process The wrapping process starts automatically as soon as the bale has been transferred from the load arm to the wrapping table. After the bale is wrapped with the selected number of film layers, two ‘Cut and Hold’... -
Page 65: Dispenser Gear Options
The dispenser rollers are set for a standard film stretch of 70%. Optional sets of dispenser gears for both 55% and 64% film stretch are available from your McHale dealer. One kit (A) is necessary for each dispenser on the machine. -
Page 66: Cut And Hold' System
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 8.6 ‘Cut and Hold’ system WARNING: Beware of knives & accumulators during maintenance The ‘Cut and Hold’ system utilises knives and accumulators in order to function. Beware of serious injury when carrying out any maintenance in this area. - Page 67 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper WARNING: Wear proper safety equipment & follow all instructions Ensure to wear proper safety equipment at all times when working with the machine, such as gloves, eye protection, etc. and follow all safety decals and instructions.
- Page 68 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper The ‘Cut and Hold’ knife blade condition is very important for the proper operation of the ‘Cut and Hold’ system. A blunt blade may not cut the film cleanly or possibly not at all. As such, the knives must be changed under part number CKN00011. Ensure all safety precautions are taken before carrying out the following procedure.
- Page 69 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 3. Insert a 24 mm open ended spanner into slot (H) until it engages with the hexagon on adjuster cam (E). Loosen M12 nyloc nut (F) on adjuster slightly, just enough to be able to turn adjuster (which works on a cam principle).
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Page 70: Road Traffic Safety & Operation
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Road traffic safety & operation 9.1 Before travelling on any public roadway NOTE: Check lighting system before travelling on the road Before travelling on a public road, the operator must ensure that the complete (tractor and machine) lighting system is in a fully functioning condition. -
Page 71: Road Transportation With Side-Tip Attached
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Ensure that the tyres are set to the correct pressure as per safety decals and according to the specifications. (See ‘Tyre specifications’) Ensure that all doors are securely closed and fastened, ensuring that primary ... -
Page 72: Field Operation & Machine Adjustments
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Field operation & machine adjustments From time to time it may become necessary to carry out adjustments to the machine, whether to improve machine performance or allow for general wear and tear. Such adjustments are part of the machine design. The following chapter gives details of how to go through the various adjustments. -
Page 73: Attachments
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Attachments 11.1 Side-tip When the machine tips off the wrapped bale, the outer wrapper roller moves down to ground level and ejects the bale. This eliminates problems associated with bales being tipped from a height and getting damaged as they roll away. For stalky crops or on rough ground conditions a side-tip option is available which allows the machine to tip the bales on their ends where there is additional film. - Page 74 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Fitting the side-tip to the machine The following instructions (1 - 9) refer to adapting the machine for a side-tip. 1. It may be easier when fitting the side-tip to lower the rear cradle halfway down.
- Page 75 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 7. To fit the left mounting bracket (ARC00394) to the idle end of the roller, remove the four M16 nuts and bolts. 8. Fit the bracket, using four M16 x 55 bolts (CFA00349) and nyloc nuts. (H) Ensure bolts are tightened fully.
- Page 76 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 11. Next, lower the left main pivot onto the left cradle bracket. (L) Swing the V-shaped plate (CZH03852) over the main side-tip pivot on the left mounting bracket and secure onto the stub shaft using a linch pin. (N) 12.
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Page 77: Machine Maintenance
Replace any electrical or hydraulic devices immediately, at the first sign of malfunction or failure, as these components affect the functionality, sequencing and thus safety of operation. Never use a machine where a malfunction exists! Contact your McHale dealer to achieve a solution. Always think 'Safety First'! WARNING: Wear proper safety equipment &... - Page 78 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Grease tip arm hydraulic cylinder ends Grease clamp arm pivot Grease clamp arm ram ends Check wheel nuts Check all guards and safety related components Check for any oil leaks and damaged pipes Every week...
- Page 79 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Every month Grease parking jack Grease dispenser top coil roller shaft Check all chain tensions Every year Clean and lubricate dispenser gears Clean, adjust and lubricate both ‘Cut and Hold’ slides (See ‘‘Cut and Hold’...
- Page 80 Carefully clean all machine sections, inside and out. Dirt and foreign objects are likely to draw moisture and cause rusting of steel components. McHale recommend that the machine be blown down with an air line, as opposed to a pressure washer, due to the dangers involved with pressure washing and to protect the overall paint work on the machine.
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Page 81: Tightening Torque Values
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 12.2 Tightening torque values It is important that the correct torques for fasteners are adhered to. Below are tables of recommended torques for these. These are to be used unless torques are otherwise specified. These values are for general use only. Check tightness of all fasteners periodically. -
Page 82: Storage
Carefully clean all machine sections, inside and out. Dirt and foreign objects are likely to draw moisture and cause rusting of steel components. McHale recommend that the machine be blown down with an air line, as opposed to a pressure washer, due to the dangers involved with pressure washing and to protect the overall paint work on the machine. -
Page 83: Certification & Warranty
The PDI (pre-delivery inspection) form that is filled out on the commissioning of every new machine, should also be used during the transfer of ownership of a McHale machine. The same check list must be completed and any areas requiring attention addressed before the re-sale of the machine should occur. - Page 84 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Declaration of Conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We hereby certify that the machinery stipulated below complies with all the relevant provisions of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the national laws and regulations adopting this directive.
- Page 85 ENSURE THAT THE TRACTOR IS OF THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION FOR THIS MACHINE. REFER TO THE OPERATOR INSTRUCTOR MANUAL BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS! This machine must be registered on www.mchale.net by the Dealer in order to qualify for Warranty! Check that all accessories are with the Adjust drawbar-swing/safety Owner/Operator.
- Page 86 McHale warranty system. These conditions are subject to the following exceptions: Parts of the machine which are not of McHale manufacture, such as tyres, PTO shafts, slip clutches, hydraulic cylinders, etc. are not covered by this Limited Warranty, but are subject to the warranty of the original manufacturer.
- Page 87 A printed version of the PDI form has been signed and dated by the original retail purchaser. This copy is to be stored by the dealer and made available to McHale when requested. The warranty claim is submitted using the McHale online claims system.
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Page 88: Unit Conversion Table
McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper 14.5 Unit conversion table Length inch (in) foot (ft) yard (yd) mile (mi) 0.001 0.000001 0.03937 0.003281 0.001094 6.21e-07 0.01 0.00001 0.393701 0.032808 0.010936 0.000006 1000 0.001 39.37008 3.28084 1.093613 0.000621 1000000 100000 1000 39370.08 3280.84... - Page 89 McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper Flow rate l/sec l/min /min gal/min US brl/day 2.119093 127.1197 15.85037 543.4783 0.016666 0.06 0.035317 2.118577 0.264162 9.057609 0.277778 16.6667 0.588637 35.31102 4.40288 150.9661 0.4719 28.31513 1.69884 7.479791 256.4674 0.007867 0.472015 0.02832 0.01667 0.124689 4.275326 0.06309...
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