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Baler Safety Checklist

The following is a SAFETY CHECKLIST for the purpose of keeping the Baler in a Safe Operating Condition.

A. Check that all signs and warnings are in place and in good condition:

B. Check Operation of Baler
_____ Name Plates and all Decals installed
_____ Signs missing:

A. _____ WARNING: No one under 18 is permitted to operate this machine.
B. _____ CAUTION: Stand clear while bale is ejecting
C. _____ OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
D. _____ DANGER - HIGH VOLTAGE
E. _____ CAUTION: CLOSE GATE
F. _____ CAUTION: KEEP CLEAR
G. _____ WATCH FINGERS
H. _____ DO NOT CLIMB

Manual Pull Down Gates & Auto Gates
_____ Press all buttons with gate up (no motion should occur)
_____ Pull Gate down and check the following:
_____ Set Auto/Man Switch at Man/Main door open
_____ Set Up/Down Switch at Down
_____ Press Down Button
_____ Ram Travels Down
_____ Hold Down Button until Cylinder "bottoms".
Continue to press down button until motor
and pump stop. ______

_____ Run unit up and down several times. Note any unusual occurrences.
_____ During down time travel lift gate up while continuing to hold the down button. Ram and motor should stop.
_____ Run Ram to Up position. Ram and Pump should stop at the top.
_____ Set Auto/Man Switch at Auto/Main door closed.
_____ Press Start Button/or Down Selector.
_____ Ram lowers automatically, reverses at bottom of stroke, then rises and automatically stops at the top of the stroke unless equipped with interlock boxes.
_____ Check gate safety. Start Machine and during down travel lift gate. Ram should stop.
_____ Check Push/Pull Gate Up & Down to check for gate movement.

C. Check the following control functions:
_____ On/Off Keyswitch
_____ Man/Auto Selector Switch
_____ Up/Down Pushbutton Selector Switch
_____ Start Button
_____ Emergency Stop Button
_____ Full Light
Others: ______________________________________________

Check Door Safety - with main door open machine should not operate in auto. _____

Check all wiring for frayed or loose connections _____

Check condition of expanded metal on gate _____

Check entire structural, including ram for welding and structural failure _____

Check ejector chains or cables for bent or broken parts _____

Hinge Side _____ Cylinder Size _____

Voltage _____ PIN Size _____

Serial No.: ______________________________

Model No.: ______________________________

Manuf.:

Serviceman's Signature: ______________________________

Customer's Signature: ______________________________

Date: ___/___/______

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