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Owner Manual Skid Steer Bale Spears SSBS-1 SSBS-2 SSBS-3 Read, Understand, and Follow this manual which provides information MADE IN THE USA and procedures to safely operate and maintain the attachment.
110 HP or a 3500 pound operating Overall Approximate Weight 193 lb. capacity. Bale Spear Length and Quantity 49” x 2 1.2 Operator Orientation Bale Spear Socket Conus 2 The directions left, right, front, and rear, as Bale Spear Rating (Each) mentioned throughout this manual, are as seen from 4,046 lbs. the operator’s seat, facing in the direction of travel. Front of socket to load point is 19.68” Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851 SS Bale Spear...
1.4 Serial Number Location 1.5 Product Improvements The bale spear’s serial number and model number Because Norden Mfg LLC maintains an ongoing decal (1) is located on the front of the bale spear program of product improvement, we reserve the frame. Please use these numbers when requesting right to make improvements in design or changes service, seeking information, or ordering parts. in specifications without incurring any obligation to install them on attachments previously sold. 4210 Kinsman Rd NW, North Bloom eld, OH 44450 www.nordenmfg.com - (877) 296-5851 1.6 Disposal of Equipment at End of Useful Approx.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation you or to other persons. which, if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate injury. Norden Mfg LLC cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a potential hazard. NOTICE The warnings in this manual and on the product are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If a method of operation...
Rollover hazard Stop engine STOP Not a lifting device Visibility - slow moving vehicle (SMV) Entanglement hazard Set parking brake 2.3.2 Prohibited Actions Do not alter or modify Do not leave out tools Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851 SS Bale Spear...
ALL or attachment at any time. Falling can result in safety, operation, and maintenance information severe injuries or death. presented in this manual, other related OEM machine manuals, and the safety decals. Not A Lifting Device Do not use the bale spear to lift other objects. SS Bale Spear Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851...
Do not use or allow anyone else to use this attachment until all information has been reviewed. Annually review this manual before the season start- Make periodic reviews of SAFETY and OPERATION a standard practice. An untrained operator is not qualified to use this bale spear. 2.12 Authorization / Training Sign-Off Form The authorization and training sign-off form is provided for your records to show that all personnel who will be working with the attachment have read and understand the information in this Operator Manual and have been trained in the operation of the machine the attachment is connected to. The user and the owner should both sign and date the form to indicate acceptance of the risk of using the bale spear. Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851 SS Bale Spear...
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Authorization / Training Sign-Off Form Date User’s Signature Owner’s Signature SS Bale Spear Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851...
5. Replacement parts must have replacement decals attached before the bale spear is used. 6. Decals are available from your authorized dealer or from Norden Mfg LLC at no charge. Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851 SS Bale Spear...
Apply grease or anti-sieze all around full length of taper. Do not apply grease or anti-sieze on threads or bevel. NOTICE Premature failure of spear may result from improper tightening of the spear nut. The operator should periodically make sure the nut is properly tightened (516 ft/lb or 700 N·m). Failure to do so may shorten the life of the spear. SS Bale Spear Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851...
Users who have not read and understood controls. Be familiar with all controls before all operating and safety instructions are not using this attachment. qualified to use the attachment. Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851 SS Bale Spear...
Do not allow anyone to attachment. stand between the machine and loader bucket during attachment process. 9. Reenter the machine and start the engine after re-fastening the seat belt. 1. Drive carefully towards the loader bucket, making sure the loader coupler is parallel to the 10. Raise the attachment and gradually roll it out. attachment plate. • If the attachment is not properly secured to 2. Tilt the top of the loader coupler slightly forward the coupler, lower the lift arm and repeat the in relation to the attachment plate. mounting procedure. SS Bale Spear Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851...
To ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and • The rated lift capacity of the spears (4,046 lbs at equipment, the operator must become familiar 19.68” from the front of the spear sleeve). with the surrounding work area and any obstacles and hazards contained within before starting any • 83% of the rated lift capacity of the machine. operation. Special attention should be paid to foreign Note: This calculation accounts for the increased debris, rough terrain, steep slopes, bystanders, or loader stresses caused by the added animals in the area. extension of the attachment and ensures If the operator is not already familiar with the that the front tires on your tractor are rated process, it is recommended to practice lifting, properly for the job. Always fully insert the lowering, maneuvering, and placing a bale on a level spear into the bale before lifting it, as lifting site until the confidence and skill needed to safely heavy or frozen bales without fully inserting move bales is achieved. It is important to follow the the spear can damage the attachment and safety operating procedures that are spelled out in void its warranty. this Operator’s Manual. Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851 SS Bale Spear...
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Make sure that the work area is clear of children, animals, and other obstacles before using the attachment. This is particularly important in areas with higher noise levels or quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting. SS Bale Spear Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851...
2. If your machine is equipped with hydraulically 6. Use gradual acceleration, turning, and braking to operated locking pins, retract the coupler lock at prevent any loss of control. this time; in this case; skip Steps 3, 4, and 5. 7. Reduce ground speed when turning and 3. Shut down the machine properly without lowering maintain sufficient clearance to avoid obstacles the bale spear. such as buildings, trees, and fences. 8. Avoid any obstacles, bumps, or holes in the path to maintain stability. 9. Transporting bales over ramps, grades, bumpy ground, soft surfaces, or slippery surfaces can reduce machine stability and lift capacity and is extremely dangerous. Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851 SS Bale Spear...
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4. To unhook the bale spear, pull up the lock handles to remove the pins from the bottom slots in the hitch plate. 5. Return to the machine and restart the engine. 6. Tilt the top of the hitch plate slightly forward toward the bale spear. 7. Slowly lower the bale spear to the ground, allowing the top lip and loader hitch to separate. 8. Gradually reverse the machine, ensuring that the loader hitch does not interfere with the bale spear. SS Bale Spear Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851...
Plan your route to avoid heavy traffic. Traveling on roadways in such a way that faster moving vehicles can pass safely. Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851 SS Bale Spear...
8.1 Placing in Storage 1. Thoroughly wash the attachment with a pressure washer or water hose to remove all loose dirt, mud, or debris. 2. Select an area that is dry, level, and free of debris (inside a building is ideal). Move the bale spear to its storage area. 3. Follow instructions in “6.6 Detaching from Machine” on page 20. 8.2 Removing from Storage 1. Attach the bale spear to the machine following the procedure in section “6.3 Attaching to Machine” on page 17. 2. Before placing the bale spear back into service, replace any worn or defective parts and perform the “6.4 Pre-Operation Checklist” on page 18. SS Bale Spear Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851...
If the bale spear has been spear. altered in any way from the original design, Norden Mfg LLC does not accept any liability for Do not leave tools lying injury or warranty. around the work area. Follow good shop practices.
Every 8 Hours of Use Visually inspect the spear(s) for hairline cracks. (SSBS-1) Visually inspect the spikes and spike bolts for wear and damage. Replace if needed. Every 120 Hours of Use Tighten the nuts on the spear(s) to proper torque. Refer to “5. Assembly and Setup” on page 15. (SSBS-1) Re-torque the nuts on the bolts holding the spikes to proper torque. Refer to “9.3 Bolt Torque Requirements” on page 25. Annually Make sure all fasteners are tightened to proper torque. Refer to “9.3 Bolt Torque Requirements” on page 25. Inspect and replace damaged safety decals or instructional labels. Wash the bale spear. Inspect attachment frame for cracking or damage. (SSBS-2 and SSBS-3) If equipped, inspect extension arms and make sure attachment bolts are properly tightened. Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851 SS Bale Spear...
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