Bale clamp for rectangular bales
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Manual and safety instructions WIFO-Anema B.V. Hegebeintumerdyk 37 – 9172 GP Ferwert – Holland Telefoon  (0031) 518411318 – Telefax  (0031) 518411563 www.wifo.nl – email: info@wifo.nl

The aim of this manual is to inform users about the commissioning, use and maintenance of their new WIFO hydraulic bale clamp. Also included in this manual are a number of safety instructions to create a safe working environment. At WIFO-Anema B.V. we aim to continuously improve our products. WIFO-Anema B.V. reserve the right to introduce any changes and improvements deemed necessary without prior notice. Please read the manual thoroughly and observe the safety procedures before putting the unit into operation. Contact your dealer for any further questions or concerns you may have. We hope...

1.2 Safety precautions and warnings Please read this manual before you put the machine into operation for the first time, and observe the safety instructions at all times. The most important instructions are marked with a symbol. Any person in charge of the commencement of operation, the operation itself or the maintenance of the machine is urged to carefully read and observe the following instructions. The following safety instructions apply to all types of WIFO bale clamp. It is not necessary to make any distinction here between the lifting vehicle used, or whether the bales are round or...

Bales should be transported in the lowest possible position, to provide maximum stability to the lifting vehicle.

Safety stickers and warning signs A safe working environment also requires personnel to be well-informed about the various safety stickers on the machine. Be aware of the hazards they warn you to look out for. Replace any loose, illegible or missing stickers. Several safety stickers have been put onto the machine. The meaning of the stickers on this machine is as follows: N.B.: Please read the instruction manual prior to any maintenance to the machine. Turn off the engine and remove the key from the ignition while maintenance is carried out on the machine! Danger: Always keep at a safe...

Figure 1.2.3-Location of safety stickers for BKP-UF Figure 1.2.4-Location of safety stickers for BKP-UFI The WIFO bale clamp is suitable only for the transport of film-wrapped round or rectangular bales. Several types of bale clamp are available, and a variety of models of each type can be supplied to allow attachment to different types of vehicle. See the technical data below for the appropriate type and model for your application. The nominal capacity of all bale clamps is 1500kg. The capacity of the lifting vehicle must exceed the total weight of the bale clamp plus the load. The lifting...

Instructions for picking up a round bale Drive towards the round bale with the main frame held vertical and the grabs apart. Ensure that the frame comes up against the rear of the bale. The bale must be located centrally in front of the clamp. The grabs must be to either side of the bale. Once the clamp is correctly positioned the cylinder may be operated so that the grabs close and the bale can be picked up. Instructions for picking up a rectangular bale See instructions for picking up a round bale, substituting "rectangular" for "round" as appropriate. ATTENTION: Ensure that the bales are...

Any person working with or on the machine must have read this manual. The machine is to be used for its intended purpose only. Included in the intended purpose are, among other things: 1. 2. Work must be carried out in accordance with the directions and within the functional restrictions (e.g. maximum hydraulic working pressure) as outlined in the regulations. Use only sound and appropriate tools. Electric/electronic equipment and accessories (e.g. cables) must be treated in accordance with the general accepted policy for using non-waterproof portable electric and electronic equipment, such...

Technical details2.1 General technical data Type Table 2.1.1-Wifo bale clamp models 1 Weighting excluding add-on components Table 2.1.3-WIFO BKP bale clamp accessories A variety of accessories for fitting on the lifting vehicle are available for each type of bale clamp. This depends on the type of vehicle in use with the WIFO bale clamp.

2.2.1 Parts list Number Table 2.2.1-BKP parts list

The BKP bale clamp can be fitted with a swinging frame between the bale clamp and the lifting mast fork carrier, in order to rotate round bales through 90°. An additional double action hydraulic connection at the lifting mast fork carrier is required for this operation. 2.3.1 Parts list

The BKP bale clamp can be equipped with a rotary frame, allowing the bale clamp to rotate through 180°. An additional double action hydraulic connection is required on the lifting vehicle for this operation. 2.4.1 Parts list

BKP-22.5.1 Parts list Number

Commissioning the BKP/BKP + D-180/BKP-2 bale clamps The method of attaching the film-wrapped round bale clamp depends on the format of the clamp. Descriptions of the methods for the different formats are provided below: a) Three point (cat. II) linkage Check that the drawbars of the power lift of the tractor are at the same level. Couple the clamp to the category II three point linkage. Use the appropriate pins and retaining clips. Adjust the top link so that the bale clamp is horizontal. Only very little lateral play of the bale clamp in the power lift is allowed. Make the adjustments via...

2.6.1 Parts list Number Table 2.6.1-Parts list for BKP-UF

2.7.1 Parts list Where the lifting vehicle is not equipped with two double action connections, an electro/hydraulic switching valve or two 3-way valves can be used to operate the width setting cylinders. Table 2.7.1-Parts list for BKP-UFI

Commissioning the BKP-UF/BKP-UFI bale clamps The method of attaching the film-wrapped rectangular bale clamp depends on the format of the clamp. Descriptions of the methods for the different formats are provided below: a) Three point (cat. II) linkage Check that the drawbars of the power lift of the tractor are at the same level. Couple the clamp to the category II three point linkage. Use the appropriate pins and retaining clips. Adjust the top link so that the bale clamp is horizontal. Only a very small amount of lateral play of the bale clamp in the power lift is permissible. Make the...