PTR Baler and Compactor
BALER SAFETY CHECKLIST
The following is a SAFETY CHECKLIST for the purpose of keeping the Baler in a Safe Operating Condition.
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Signs/Decals Missing:
A. Check that all signs and stickers are in place and in good condition (CHECK EVERY LINE)
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- WARNING: No one under 18 is permitted to operate this machine.
- CAUTION: Stand clear while bale is ejecting
- OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
- DANGER - HIGH VOLTAGE
- CAUTION: CLOSE GATE
- CAUTION: KEEP CLEAR
- DO NOT CLIMB
B. Check the following control functions (CHECK EVERY LINE)
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- On/Off Keyswitch
- Man/Auto Selector Switch
- Up/Down Pushbutton Selector Switch
- Start Button
- Emergency Stop Button
- Full Light
C. Check Operation of the Baler. Manual Pull Down Gates & Auto Gates (CHECK EVERY LINE)
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- 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, hen rises and automatically stops t the top of the stroke unless equipped with interlock boxes.
- Check gate safety. Start Machine and during down travel lift gate. Ram should stop.
- Scaled Baler - Bottom of Baler clear
- Scaled Baler - Anchor equipment in place
Others (CHECK EVERY LINE):
Back of Machine clear of any Material or Storage Items
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
Other / Comments:
Serviceman's Signature
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Customer's Signature
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