Modules should only be squeezed with a low pan position when resting on the ground.
Attempting to resqueeze when the module is partially raised can cause excessive stress on a wrap.
The transport speed of the tractor with a module on the handler shall not exceed 10 mph (16 km/h).
Gap between the underside of the module and the ground should never be less than 6 in.(15 cm) during module staging to prevent drag tearing of underside of wrap.
When transporting modules through harvested rows, the module should be carried high enough to minimize contact with those rows.
Fully raising the three point hitch is recommended when transporting with nonmasted handlers.
A masted style handler is recommended for transporting modules down harvested rows.
When loading or unloading flatbed trailers, drive straight away from the trailer (perpendicular to bed axis) to prevent handler contact with adjacent modules.
Significant wrap tears must be repaired in the field before module truck pickup to prevent further wrap damage and ginning problems.
Recommended repair tapes: Catech 277 and Berry 5400.
Loose outer tails must be secured with 3M 90 spray adhesive or lint bale repair tape before being retrieved by module trucks or moon buggies to prevent subsequent module damage and cotton ginning difficulties.

• Modules should be staged on a high flat surface.

Staging on well-defined flat driveways or a flat disked surface is optimal.

• When choosing a staging location, ask yourself “Can a module truck retrieve from this location after a significant amount of rain?”
• If a module truck tires and/or tracks have to slip to gather the load, damage may occur to the underside of the module due to relative chain slip.
• If at all possible do not stage modules on top of rows or beds or internal portion of field where module truck access will be difficult. Modules will take the shape of the surface they are placed on. Setting on beds or uneven surfaces requires digging into the ground with the module truck chain to safely get under the entire surface of the module.

Proper module staging impacts the ability and reliability of module truck pickup and subsequent ginning. This section demonstrates the proper procedure for staging cotton modules for pickup by properly equipped module trucks or moon buggies. Failure to follow these instructions can adversely affect the integrity of the modules.

Five rolls of 24 individual TamaWrap® are each manually loaded by two people onto the John Deere On Board Module cotton harvester.
To ensure correct installation on of the TamaWrap® on the John Deere On Board Module cotton harvester, every core is marked on its left hand side with black dots or blue stripe on the core and a label inside the core.

Up to 24 months from first delivery to dealer.
To be used within two seasons. It is recommended that you use your old wrap first (FIFO) First In—First Out.

• Keep products in their original package until use.
• Store under roof in an enclosed structure.
• Avoid exposure to extreme heat, direct sunlight or moisture during storage.
• Stacking of up to two pallets high is permissible with proper handling equipment.

• Handle one pallet at a time.
• Use suitable forklift to handle the pallets:
• Recommended lift capacity – 4,400 lbs (2 tons) forklift.
• Use long forks when handling pallets from their narrow end to minimize damage.
• USE PALLET PULLER when unloading from truck.
• Pallet pullers available from material handling supply houses.

Caution!
Wrap can be damaged by improper handling.
Make sure that all sharp edges and protrusions on hauling equipment are eliminated.

Stack bales on their ends to touch the ground, preventing misshaping. Avoid piling low DM bales too high to prevent film issues. Store away from trees to avoid bird damage, and promptly remove them from the field after wrapping.

Wrap your bales within two hours to keep the nutrients intact and maintain harvest quality. Use the correct film with at least 6 layers, ensuring a 50% overlap, controlling stretch, and keeping rollers clean.

Choose bales with higher Dry Matter (DM) for better crop fermentation, shape retention, and effective storage.

Mind the size and shape of your bales! If they’re too big or misshapen, it might affect the wrapping process. Be aware of these factors during baling.

When a bale stays trapped in the chamber instead of being ejected, it can harm new bales at the beginning of the season by causing damage to the net via the rollers. Also, rusty or paint-covered surfaces on the new sides can prevent the bale from rotating smoothly for the initial few bales. We recommend disengaging the PTO (Power Take-Off) before ejecting the bale until the side walls have been polished or smoothened. That way you can roll on smoothly into a trouble-free season!

Always avoid beginning the season with rusted or dirty surfaces. Check that any areas where the Netwrap touches metal surfaces are thoroughly cleaned and free from rust to ensure optimal baling, every time!

When storing hay and straw bales outside, don’t forget to store them in a way that both sides of the bale obtain maximum sunshine. This will help them to dry out after rain.
The North-facing side of bales stacked in an East-West alignment will never be in the sunshine, and will therefore prevent a wet bale from fully drying out. Bales stacked in a North-South alignment will allow BOTH sides of the bale to dry out. Keep it in mind!

When a bale stays trapped in the chamber instead of being ejected, it can harm new bales at the beginning of the season by causing damage to the net via the rollers. Also, rusty or paint-covered surfaces on the new sides can prevent the bale from rotating smoothly for the initial few bales. We recommend disengaging the PTO (Power Take-Off) before ejecting the bale until the side walls have been polished or smoothened. That way you can roll on smoothly into a trouble-free season!

When you’re linking the spools in a twine box, it takes a lot of time. So, it’s better to do it correctly to prevent issues! Connecting the spools creates a flatter knot that can smoothly go through the twine guides and tensioners.

Sometimes, the first 10-20 meters of twine from a spool may look uneven and kinked. This is normal and happens because of how the twine is made and wound onto the spool before packaging. When you pull the twine tight, it straightens out. As the twine moves towards the knotting part, it goes through tensioning with spring clamps in the twine box and twine brakes just before the knotter. These brakes need to be set at a specific tension. When done right, the twisted twine won’t cause any issues!

Take care with your spools before use, they are fragile. In order for the twine to run smoothly from the start to the very end, the spools must not be damaged or ‘shocked’ (dropped or crushed), as this will disrupt the careful winding pattern inside and cause the spool to fall apart internally

When pulling twine from the spool, make sure to pull it from only one end—the right end! You can tell it’s the right end if it unwinds in a counter-clockwise direction from the inside surface. If you pull from the wrong end, you’ll end up with a big knot in the twine, causing problems in the knotter very quickly!

New bales, at the start of the season can be damaged if bale holds-up in the chamber when it should be ejected. The rollers damage the net.
Rusty or paint on new baler sides will slow the bale from turning for the first number of bales.
Solution ….. Dis-engage PTO before ejecting the bale, until side walls are shined up.