1 OPERATION
CONTROL DESCRIPTION
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ON-OFF (Keyed Selector Switch)
Turning this switch to the ON position activates the other controls in the control panel. The
baler ca n not be op erated un less the key is in the switch and the switch is in the ON
position. The purpose of this switch is to allow only authorized and trained personnel to
operate the baler.The key should be removed from the baler when not in use and should
stay in the possession of only responsible and trained personnel.
EMERGENCY STOP (Red Mushroom Head Pushbutton)
Depressing this button will stop the machine at any point in the cycle.
AUTOCYCLE (Green Pushbutton)
The AUTOCYCLE button can be used only when the feed gate and bale door are closed
and the keyswitch is in the ON position. Once depressed, t he A U TOCYC LE button will
cause the platen to move to the fully down position and back to the fully raised position
(one complete cycle).
MANUAL UP (Black Pushbutton)
This button will only start the baler with the keyswitch in the ON position. Depressing this
button will raise the platen with the feed gate and bale door opened or closed. It is normally
used during bale ejection. It can also be used to interrupt the automatic cycle and raise the
platen should it become necessary. The MANUAL U P button is a “Hold To Run” control,
causing t he baler to stop when it is released. WA R N I N G : S TAY CLEAR OF MOVING
PARTS WHEN USING THE MANUALUP BUTTON WITH THE FEED GATE OPEN.
MANUAL DOWN (Black Pushbutton)
This button will only start the baler with the keyswitch in the ON position. Depressing this
button will lower the platen only if the feed gate and bale door are closed. It can be used to
interrup t the auto matic cycle and lower the platen should it become necess ary. T h e
M A N U A L DOWN button i s a “ Hold To Run” control, causing the baler to stop when it is
released.
RED WARNING LIGHT
This light will warn the operator of a magnetic interlock switch malfunction. If the light is on,
and the feed gate is in the up position, there is a problem. Discontinue use of the baler.
Turn off the baler and Lock-out and Tag-out per the instructions on page 2-1. Then call a
qualified se rvice person. The l ight SHOULD BE ON when the feed gate is in the down
position.
BALE MADE LIGHT
This light will come on if enough material has been compacted to make a complete bale.