At Black River Trading, we know the value of preventive maintenance—and this recent service call proves it. During a scheduled PM, our technicians discovered significant damage on a baler ram—damage that could have caused serious downtime and costly repairs if left unchecked.
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What We Found
On the surface, eve...
1. Operator training and authorization
- Only trained and authorized personnel should operate the baler.
- Operators should be familiar with the machine's controls and safe operating procedures.
- Training should cover how to safely tie bales and handle baling wire.
- Regularly refresh training to keep skills sharp and knowledge current.
2. Pre-operation safety checks
- C...
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