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Congratulations on your selection of a FENDT Product. We believe you have exercised excellent judgment in the purchase of your FENDT machine. We are most appreciative of your patronage. Your Dealer has performed the pre-delivery service on your new machine.
SAFETY SAFETY Contents Safety Alert Symbol ............................A-3 Safety Messages ............................A-3 Informational Messages ..........................A-3 Safety Signs ..............................A-4 A Word To The Operator ..........................A-4 Operator Manual ............................. A-5 Prepare For Operation ............................ A-5 Operation ................................ A-6 General Information ..........................A-6 Personal Protection Equipment ........................
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SAFETY NOTES 700735021 E Rev. Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com Find manuals at https://best-manuals.com...
SAFETY SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FIG. 1: The safety alert symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! Look for the safety alert symbol both in this manual and on the safety signs on this baler. The safety alert symbol will direct you to information that involves your safety and the safety of others.
SAFETY SAFETY SIGNS WARNING: DO NOT remove or obscure Danger, Warning or Caution signs. Replace any Danger, Warning or Caution signs that readable missing. Replacement signs are available from your dealer in the event of loss or damage. The actual location of the safety signs is illustrated at the end of this section.
SAFETY Make sure your machine has the correct equipment needed by the local regulations. WARNING: An operator should not use alcohol or drugs which can affect their alertness or coordination. An operator on prescription or ‘over the counter’ drugs needs medical advice on whether or not they can properly operate machines.
SAFETY Make sure you know and understand the positions and operations of all controls. Make certain all controls are in neutral and the parking brake is applied before starting the machine. Make certain all people are well away from your area of work before starting and operating the machine.
SAFETY Make sure all persons are clear of the rear of the bale chute when raising and lowering the chute, ejecting or dumping a bale. Do not stand between the tractor and the implement to install the hitch pin when the tractor engine is running. FIG.
SAFETY Shields and Guards FIG. 9: All shields and guards must be in the correct operating position and in good condition. 71389544C FIG. 9 FIG. 10: Do not operate the machine with the drive shaft shields open or removed. Entanglement in rotating drive shafts can cause serious injury or death.
SAFETY Flying Debris FIG. 12: Never stand near the machine during operation. Debris can be thrown from the machine during operation possibly resulting in injury. D-8278 FIG. 12 Handrails FIG. 13: Face the ladder and use the handrails when getting on or off the machine. WC1940 FIG.
SAFETY TRAVEL ON PUBLIC ROADS FIG. 14: Make sure you understand the speed, brakes, steering, stability, and load characteristics of this machine and the tractor before you travel on public roads. Use good judgement when traveling on public roads. Maintain complete control of the machine at all times. Never coast down hills.
SAFETY FIG. 15: Watch overhead wires other obstructions. Avoid contact with electrical power lines. Contact with electrical power lines can cause electrical shock, resulting in very serious injury or death. D-15022 FIG. 15 MAINTENANCE General Information FIG. 16: Before doing any unplugging, lubricating, servicing, cleaning, or adjusting: •...
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SAFETY Be aware of the size of parts when doing service work. Never stand under or near a part being moved with lifting equipment. FIG. 17: Never service, check or adjust the drive chains or belts while the tractor engine is running. wc1943 FIG.
SAFETY Fire Prevention and First Aid FIG. 20: Be prepared for emergencies. Keep a first aid kit handy for treatment of minor cuts and scratches. Always carry one or more fire extinguishers of the correct type. Check fire extinguishers regularly as instructed by the manufacturer.
SAFETY Checking for High Pressure Leaks FIG. 22: Fluid leaking from the hydraulic system or the fuel injection system under high pressure can be very hard to see. The fluid can go into the skin causing serious injury. Fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours.
SAFETY TEXT SAFETY SIGNS AND INFORMATION SIGNS Left-hand Side of the Baler p1015627 FIG. 25 FIG. 25: Safety and informational signs on the left-hand side of the baler. Some signs can be in different locations than is shown in this figure. Some signs can be No Text. FIG.
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SAFETY FIG. 27: Safety sign (2) (A) Entanglement hazard. Rotating shaft/PTO driveline (B) Do not reach into areas of moving parts (C) General safety alert (D) Read the Operator Manual for safety information and operating instructions before operating the machine This decal is on the driveline cover.
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SAFETY FIG. 31: Warning - safety sign (6) READ & UNDERSTAND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING JACK Read and understand instructions before operating jack. WARN ING NEVER ATTEMPT TO MOVE PULL PIN WHEN THERE IS ANY LOAD ON THE JACK. Never attempt to move pull pin when there is any load on DOING SO COULD CAUSE THE TRAILER TO MOVE SUDDENLY.
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SAFETY FIG. 34: Warning - safety sign (9) Disengage all drives, shut off Tractor engine and apply the flywheel brake before attempting any maintenance, lubrication or replacement of shear bolt. Release Flywheel brake before engaging PTO. 700726205 FIG. 34 FIG. 35: Warning - safety sign (10) To prevent serious injury or death: 1.
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SAFETY FIG. 38: Danger - safety sign (13) Stuffer arm can move without putting hay in the baler. Shut off PTO and tractor engine. 700720130A FIG. 38 FIG. 39: Tie down location (14) Single axle and tandem axle balers will have different tie down locations.
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SAFETY FIG. 42: Tire pressure and lug nut torque values (17A) This decal shows the correct tire pressures and lug nut torques for 870 and 990 balers. NOTE: All of the torque values are for oiled lugs. Size Pressure Torque Nm 21.5L X 16.1 2.8 bar (40 psi) 350 Nm (260 lb-ft)
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SAFETY FIG. 45: Lift location (19) 516931D1 FIG. 45 FIG. 46: Twine routing and tension into knotter area (20) Adjust twine tension to 50 N to 70 N (12 lbf to 15 lbf). 700728732 FIG. 46 FIG. 47: Twine routing through upper tensioners, upper slacker arms and tucker arms (21) 700721970 FIG.
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SAFETY FIG. 48: Equal Angle Drive 1000 RPM (22) 700737788 FIG. 48 FIG. 49: Safety sign (23) Hazard (A) - General safety alert. Avoidance (B) - Read the Operator Manual for safety information and operating instructions before operating the machine. 700714074a FIG.
SAFETY Under the Left-hand Shield FIG. 50: Informational signs on the left-hand side of the baler under the left-hand shield. N522756 FIG. 50 FIG. 51: Main drive sprocket shearbolt (1) The cap screw must go through with the nut on the inside. Tighten the nut to 145 Nm (105 lbf ft).
SAFETY FIG. 53: Knife Spacing (3) (A) Use two spacers for 192 mm (7.6 in) between knives. (B) Use one spacer for 96 mm (3.8 in) between knives. (C) Use no spacers for 48 mm (1.9 in) between knives. 700729044 FIG.
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SAFETY FIG. 55: Safety and informational signs on the rear of the baler. Some signs can be in different locations than is shown in this figure. FIG. 56: Danger - safety sign (1) Needle frame can move without putting hay in the baler. Shut off PTO and tractor engine and engage needle lockout before threading needles or adjusting twine tensioners.
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SAFETY FIG. 60: SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) emblem (5) smv2 FIG. 60 FIG. 61: Parking brake (6) (if equipped) (A) Turn the handle counterclockwise to release the parking brakes. (B) Turn the handle clockwise to apply the parking brakes. Do not use more than 40 daN (90 lbf) on the handle. 700725581b FIG.
SAFETY FIG. 64: Jack point sign (9) Shows the location to apply a jack. Single axle and tandem axle balers have different jack points. 619718 FIG. 64 FIG. 65: Needle twine routing and tension (10) This sign is on the rear of the beam under the lower tensioners on a tandem axle baler.
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SAFETY FIG. 67: Danger - safety sign (1) Needle frame can move without putting hay in the baler. Shut off PTO and tractor engine and engage needle lockout before threading needles or adjusting twine tensioners. 700720126A FIG. 67 FIG. 68: Danger - safety sign (2) Stuffer arm can move without putting hay in the baler.
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SAFETY FIG. 70: Warning - safety sign (4) Stop engine. Remove key before entering this area. 700722061B FIG. 70 FIG. 71: Twine box routing for four and six twine balers See the Preparation section for a larger view with instructions on how to route the twine. The top view is for four twine balers.
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SAFETY FIG. 72: Balers after serial number **********CHB0X001 and Up have a bale density valve assembly with a density bleed valve (6) The decal shows how to operate the density bleed valve. Pull down and twist until the valve locks to release pressure (A).
SAFETY NO-TEXT SAFETY SIGNS AND INFORMATION SIGNS Safety Signs, Hazard and Avoidance FIG. 76: Most of the safety signs on this machine consist of two panels. The hazard panel (A) depicts the consequence of encountering the hazard. The avoidance panel (B) depicts the action required to avoid the hazard. 700730354 FIG.
SAFETY Left-hand Side of the Baler N524008 FIG. 77 FIG. 77: Safety and informational signs on the left-hand side of the baler. Some signs can be in different locations than is shown in this figure. Some signs can have text. FIG.
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SAFETY FIG. 79: Amber reflector (2) D-15079 FIG. 79 FIG. 80: Safety sign (3) Hazard (A) - Crushing hazard - risk of personal injury to feet. Avoidance (B) - Keep a safe distance. 700730354 FIG. 80 FIG. 81: Safety sign (4) Hazard (A) - Explosion hazard - accumulator contains gas and oil under pressure that can penetrate skin and cause serious injury.
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SAFETY FIG. 82: Safety sign (5) Hazard (A) - General safety alert. Avoidance (B) - Read the Operator Manual for safety information and operating instructions before operating the machine. 700714074a FIG. 82 FIG. 83: Safety sign (6) Hazard (A) - General safety alert. Avoidance (B) - Stop the engine and remove the key before doing maintenance or repair work.
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SAFETY FIG. 86: Safety sign (9) Hazard (A) - Crushing hazard - risk of personal injury. The stuffer can trip without putting hay into the baler. Avoidance (B) - Never reach into the stuffer area with the tractor running and the PTO connected. The stuffer can trip without putting hay into the baler.
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