Worksaver GLB-340, GLB-330 Rectangular Bales, Handling All Bales, INSTRUCTIONS continued, Danger

INSTRUCTIONS (continued)

OPERATION (continued)

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NOTE: In cold weather, a bale frozen to the ground may exceed the lifting capacity of spear and loader. Damage to spear or loader may occur. Not covered under warranty.

NOTE: Soft center bales will tend to droop after being lifted by a single spear. Placing the spear in a lower position in the bale will allow for more lifting height and lessen the load on the stabilizer spears.

NOTE: In cold weather, a bale frozen to the ground may exceed the lifting capacity of spear and loader. Damage to spear or loader may occur. Not covered under warranty.

WARNING!

NEVER try to handle two rectangular bales at once without the 831095 optional bolt-on uprights installed. Failure to use the uprights can allow the top bale to roll back when loader is raised, causing serious injury or death.

CAUTION!

NEVER LET ANYONE CLIMB ON STACKED ROUND HAY BALES!

RECTANGULAR BALES:

Using the bucket tilt cylinders, adjust the angle of the spear(s) so they are parallel with the center of the hay bale. Center the spears with the width of the bale.

With the power unit, push the spear(s) into the large hay bale. Make sure you have penetrated the hay bale far enough so the bale doesn’t want to come off the end of the spear(s). If, when you initially pick the bale up, it tends to droop forward, this would indicate you have not pene- trated the bale far enough.

Tilt the ends of the spear(s) upward (about 15-20 degrees) when transporting the hay bales. This will reduce any tendency for the bale to slide off the spear(s) while being transported.

When you have placed the hay bale in the desired loca- tion, it is recommended to tilt the spear ends slightly downward (5-7 degrees) so as you pull away from the bale it will slide off the spear(s) more easily. Different location and circumstances will determine the best with- draw angle to use.

NOTE: Optional bolt-on uprights are available to trans- port two rectangular bales at a time (see page 23). Order #831095 (one pair of uprights).

NOTE: Always make sure bale spear fully penetrates the bale. Partial penetration locates all the weight of the bale on the outer end and can damage spear.

HANDLING ALL BALES:

When stacking bales, ALWAYS MAKE SURE BALES ARE PLACED SO THE STACK IS STABLE.

Keep all bystanders at a safe distance. REMEMBER –

FALLING BALES CAN ROLL OR TUMBLE.

When stacking hay bales or loading vehicles, make sure you are operating in an area AWAY FROM OVER-

HEAD WIRES.

DANGER!

Beware of low electrical wires when loader is raised. Serious injury or death can result if contact is made.

Do not leave the operator’s seat if any part of the tractor or implement contacts electric lines.

CAUTION!

Beware of lift clearance when raising loader to max- imum height.

WARNING!

■Never exceed the lift capacity of the tractor-loader used with the spear attachment.

■A heavy load can cause instability in driving a tractor. Make sure the rear of the tractor is properly counter-balanced with weights or a bale. Always drive slowly – especially around turns. An unstable tractor could steer badly and possibly tip over, causing injury or death.

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