Norden Mfg. LLC (877) 296-5851 8 Euro Bale Spear
2.4 General Safety
Read, Understand, and Follow
Manual
To prevent personal injury or even death, be
sure you read, understand, and follow all of the
instructions in this manual and other related
OEM equipment manuals! This bale spear was
designed for a specific application; DO NOT
modify or use this bale spear for any application
other than that for which it was designed.
Attachments used improperly or by untrained
personnel can be dangerous! Inexperienced
operators should receive instruction from
someone familiar with the bale spear and the
machine before being allowed to operate the
bale spear.
Do Not Operate
Do not use the attachment if it is in
need of repair. If you believe the bale spear has
a defect which could cause injury or death, you
should immediately stop using the bale spear.
Fall Hazard
Do not use the attachment as a platform
for standing. Do not stand on top of the
attachment at any time. Do not hang on the
attachment or allow others to hang on it.
Pinch Point Hazard
Keep hands and feet away from
the attachment to prevent them from getting
pinched or crushed.
2.5 Machine Related Safety
Impaired User Hazard
Do not attempt to use or maintain
the attachment under the influence of drugs
or alcohol. Consult your doctor before using
the bale spear while taking prescription
medications.
Falling Hazard
Do not allow riders on the machine
or attachment at any time. Falling can result in
severe injuries or death.
Stay Clear
Clear the area of people, especially
small children, before using the attachment.
Under no circumstances should young children
be allowed to work with or around the bale
spear.
Not A Lifting Device
Do not use the bale spear to lift other
objects.
2.6 Safety decals
Refertosection“3.SafetyDecalsandLabels”on
page 11 for safety recommendations related to
using the bale spear.
2.7 Operation Safety
Refertosection“6.1UserSafety”onpage15for
safety recommendations related to using the bale
spear. All applicable safety recommendations in
other sections should also be followed.
2.8 Transporting Safety
Referto“7.Transporting”onpage20forsafety
recommendations related to traveling with a
machine and attachment on a public roadway. All
applicable safety recommendations in other sections
should also be followed.
2.9 Storage Safety
Refertosection“8.Storage”onpage21for
safety recommendations related to storing the bale
spear. All applicable safety recommendations in
other sections should also be followed.
2.10 Maintenance Safety
Refertosection“9.Maintenance”onpage22for
safety recommendations related to maintaining the
bale spear. All applicable safety recommendations in
other sections should also be followed.
2.11 Training
Norden Mfg LLC follows the general Safety
StandardsspeciedbytheFarmEquipment
ManufacturersAssociation(F.E.M.A.),andthe
American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
Anyone who will be using and/or maintaining the
bale spear must read and clearly understand ALL
safety, operation, and maintenance information
presented in this manual, other related OEM
