Install Knife Slot Filler Plates

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Gate Lock Lever

A - Gate Lock Lever

While working inside or around the baler with an open gate, the gate lock lever (A) must be moved to the locked position. Use this safety feature any time the gate is open. Close the gate any time the baler must be left unattended.

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Knife Cylinder Lockout Valve

A - Lockout Valve Lever

Precutter knives are extremely sharp and can move without warning. To avoid serious injury, shut off all power and engage the knife cylinder lockout valve lever (A) in the locked position before servicing the knives or unclogging the baler.

Position knives in the UP position during operation with knife slot filler plates.

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Knife Slot Filler Plate


If the precutter is not being used for extended periods of time, install the filler plates.

Filler plates help keep the knife slots free of buildup and pinned crop which can reduce capacity when not using the precutter.

Install the filler plates in the same way as precutter knives (see Remove and Install Precutter Knives [if equipped] in this section).

Knife slot filler plates can be installed along with cutting knives to prevent buildup when using the precutter in a configuration for longer length of cut.

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