: Pull roughly 30 inches of strapping at the end and pre-bend it into a "C" shape to help it clear the fetcher rollers.
: Thread the strap through the rod and spring-loaded guide. It must pass between the upper crimp roller and lower bearing.
: The back gates open, and the bundle exits the machine while the cycle resets. Operator's Manual - Bale Band-It Bale Band v 2.2
: The machine must be at Bale Position 0 before starting a new cycle or swapping relay boards.
: Set the strapping quantity to "1" on the iBand-It App and run the machine until it indicates it is out of strapping at Position 0. : Pull roughly 30 inches of strapping at
The refers to the updated operational software and manual version for the automatic bundling system manufactured by Pike Mfg . This system streamlines hay production by taking small square bales and bundling them into steel-banded 21-bale packs. Pre-Operation Setup
: The hydraulic return line must be connected directly to the tractor's tank to ensure zero back pressure , which is the most common cause of Strap Guide Arm failures. Threading Steel Strapping Correct threading is vital for consistent bundling. : The back gates open, and the bundle
: Inside the electrical boxes, red LEDs indicate active inputs. For example, photo eye LEDs (inputs #10, 11, and 12) stay on when no bale is present.