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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
Follow good shop practices.
- Keep service area clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical outlets and tools are properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for the job at hand.
Make sure there is plenty of ventilation. Never operate the engine of the prime mover in a closed building.The
exhaust fumes may cause asphyxiation.
Before working on this machine, drive to a level area, disengage the PTO, lower implement (or if working
underneath, raise and block securely), shut off the engine, set the brakes, and remove the ignition keys.
Be certain all moving parts on attachments have come to a complete stop before attempting to perform
maintenance.
Never work under equipment unless it is blocked securely. Never depend on hydraulic system to keep imple-
ment in raised position.
Always use personal protection devices such as eye, hand and hearing protectors, when performing any
service or maintenance.
Keep all persons away from operator control area while performing adjustments, service, or maintenance.
Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and check that all cotter pins are properly installed to ensure unit
is in a safe condition.
When completing a maintenance or service function, make sure all safety shields and devices are installed
before placing unit in service.
Never use your hands to locate a hydraulic leak on attachments. Use a small piece of cardboard or wood.
Hydraulic fluid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin.
Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fluid. If injured by escaping
hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once. Gangrene and death can result. Without immediate medical treatment,
serious infection and reactions can occur.
MAINTENANCE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION!
Be sure your tractor and loader is in good condi-
tion. Read all the safety precautions and make sure
all equipment operators are familiar with the safety
rules of operation.
WARNING!
■ Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or ROPS
cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely fastened.
Falling off power unit can result in death from being
run over or crushed. Keep foldable ROPS systems in
“locked up” position at all times.
■ Do not exceed the maximum recommended bale
weight listed for each of the loader spear models.
Damage to the equipment or serious personal injury
could result.
■ A heavy load can cause instability in driving a
tractor. Make sure the rear of the tractor is properly
counter-balanced with weights. Always drive slowly
– especially around turns. An unstable tractor could
steer badly and possibly tip over, causing injury or
death.
WARNING!
For multiple spear Models GLB-3000, GLB-330,
GLB-340, always insert spears into the bale – NEVER
under the bale. Failure to insert spears into bale can
allow bale to roll back when loader is raised, causing
serious injury or death.
Check your tractor and front loader to make sure they
are in good working condition. Check all loader mounting
bolts to make sure they are tight.
Check the tractor’s hydraulic system. Be sure the
hydraulic oil and filter have been serviced according to
manufacturer’s recommendations. Refer to your tractor or
loader operator’s manual or dealer for any adjustments
necessary to put the hydraulic system in good working
order.
Be sure tires and rims are in good condition. Inflate tires
to the proper recommended air pressure.
Always use a tractor and front loader large enough to
safely handle your bales.
TRACTOR AND LOADER
REQUIREMENTS AND
PREPARATION
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The Bale Spear Attachments are designed to fit
Loaders equipped with a tool carrier that accepts Global
or Euro Hook Style attachments.
The required size of the tractor and front loader will be
determined by the size and weight of the bales to be
handled.
Remember, high moisture hay (silage) bales are very
heavy in relation to similar size dry hay bales.
Always use a power unit/loader large enough to safely
handle your bales.
Always be sure your power unit is properly counterbal-
anced for a safe operation. It is a good practice to
use a loader with an equal or greater SAE operating
load capacity.
The maximum recommended weight of large round
bales that can be handled by the various single/two spear
models and weights of rectangular bales that can be han-
dled by three spear units are as follows:
Model
Spear Type
Bale Weight
GLB-2200 Forged Up to 2200 lbs.
GLB-3000 Forged (2) Up to 3000 lbs.
GLB-330 Forged (3) Up to 3000 lbs.
GLB-340 Forged (3) Up to 4000 lbs.