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The tractor/loader or telescopic handler/MANUBAL bale grab combination must only be operated by trained and
experienced personnel.
— For your complete safety and that of others, strict compliance with the hitching and unhitching procedure for
the MANUBAL bale grab is required (chapter 5 of this manual).
— Only control the MANUBAL bale grab from the driver's seat. Keep operating the controls until movements stop.
— Do not leave the driver's seat without stopping all control movements.
— All personnel must be kept away from the area in which the loader or telescopic handler - MANUBAL bale grab
combination is moving while it is in operation.
— Never pass under a raised bale. Never use the MANUBAL bale grab to push a bale.
— Carrying or lifting personnel using the MANUBAL bale grab is forbidden. Never stand or pass under the load.
— Before any operation, the user must ensure that the MANUBAL bale grab is in proper working order and can be used
in complete safety. He must also check and ensure that the tractor-loader-MANUBAL bale grab combination is stable
by fitting a counterweight to the back of the tractor. This should ensure that 20% of gross weight remains on the rear
axle of the tractor for optimum safety while travelling and working.
— When travelling on the road it is imperative that the regulations governing use on the public highway be observed
(size, implement markings, etc.) Protruding items such as tine ends must be protected or stowed (grab closed, lower
tine kit retracted).
— Take great care when operating at height in order to avoid catching any items (electric power or telephone lines,
guttering, roof trusses, etc.).
— Whenever the tractor or telescopic handler is stopped momentarily or for an extended period, the engine must be shut
down and the MANUBAL bale grab lowered.
— When not in use, protruding items such as tine ends must be protected or stowed (grab closed, lower tine kit
retracted).
— Check periodically to ensure that safety pins and bolts are in place. Do not replace them with any other items such
as: nails, wire, etc.
— Any adjustment on the MANUBAL bale grab (ram position, tines in fixed or floating position, etc.) must be carried out after
the MANUBAL bale grab has been lowered to the ground and the tractor or telescopic handler engine shut down (grab in
lower setting for the MANUBAL V50 unit).
— Any work involving fault tracing (diagnostics) and/or disassembly of parts may only be undertaken by a skilled
technician who will start with an assurance that the work will be carried out in complete safety for himself and his
surroundings.
Caution!
— Check hoses for length and routing in all configurations (fully crowded, fully dumped, etc.) before first use.
— The MANUBAL bale grab is designed to withstand a maximum operating pressure of 210 bar. Above this pressure,
the MANUBAL bale grab will require to be fitted with a pressure limiter.
— Any instance of a MANUBAL bale grab being fitted which ignores the recommendations in the MX price list in force
on the date of purchase will void MX warranty on the entire supply.
— Any modification to any part of the MX supply (rams, grab, tines, crank, etc.) or use of a component installed on the
MANUBAL bale grab which has not originated from MX will void MX warranty on the entire MX supply.
— Use only genuine MX spare parts. Do not modify your MANUBAL bale grab yourself or have it modified by anyone
else, without first requesting written authorisation from MX. Failure to comply with these rules may render your
MANUBAL bale grab hazardous. In the event of damage or injury, MX shall not be held responsible in any way.
— Warranty cover will cease immediately in the event of failure to observe the standards and instructions for use and
maintenance of the MANUBAL bale grab as stipulated in the user manual.
THE INSTALLER SHALL BE FULLY LIABLE FOR ANY FITMENT ON A LOADER OTHER THAN MX OR A TELESCOPIC
HANDLER WHICH HAS NOT BEEN RECOMMENDED BY MX.
1. SAFETY RULES
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