Q: What can I do to prolong the life of my baler?
A: Have your unit’s pressure checked regularly. Maintaining proper system pressure can help you get the most out of your compactor/baler and can help prolong the life of your investment.
Q: The motor starts but the ram won’t move. What can I do to troubleshoot this problem?
A: Check and see if the hydraulic reservoir is full of oil; make sure the pump shaft is turning; check and make sure the motor is rotating in the correct direction.
Q: My Compactor’s container was just hauled and now the compactor doesn’t work
A: Check to make sure the switch is in the correct position. If the machine continues to malfunction, call G.I.S.M.O. at 602-684-9609.
Q: My container is empty and now the compactor won’t start. What can I do?
A: Press the reset button on the motor starter; check the fuses; make sure the hydraulic hoses that connect the power unit to the packer body are hooked up; make sure you have voltage. There are several other possible reasons for your problem, too many to list.
Q: What type of oil do I put in my compactor?
A: We recommend any of the following: Union- Unax-46 , Unax-AW46; Gulf- Harmony 47, Harmony 48-AW; Exxon- Teresstic 46, Nuto 46; Texaco- AW46; Shell- Turbo 46, Tellus 46; Quaker State- Dextron IIA; Citgo- Pacemaker 46, Tellus AW-46; Amoco- (Rycon)