700735021 E Rev.
A-13
SAFETY
Fire Prevention and First Aid
FIG. 20:
Be prepared for emergencies.
Keep a first aid kit handy for treatment of minor cuts and
scratches.
Always carry one or more fire extinguishers of the correct
type. Check fire extinguishers regularly as instructed by
the manufacturer. Make sure fire extinguishers are
properly charged and in operating condition.
Due to the nature of the crops this machine will operate in,
the risk of fire is of concern. Use a water type fire
extinguisher or other water source for a fire in crop.
For fires involving anything other than crop, such as oil or
electrical components, use a dry chemical fire
extinguisher with an ABC rating.
Mount fire extinguishers within easy reach of where fires
can occur.
Frequently remove accumulated crop material from the
machine and check for overheated components. Check
the machine daily for any noises that are not normal.
Such noises could indicate a failed component that can
cause excess heat.
If any flame cutting, welding, or arc welding is to be done
on the machine or attachments, make sure to clear any
crop material or debris from around the area. Make sure
the area below the work area is clear of any flammable
material as falling molten metal or sparks can ignite the
material.
At the end of each season, or if the baler will sit for more
than 48 hours after baling high moisture crops, remove all
crop from the bale chamber using the bale ejector, if
equipped, or fill the bale chamber with dry crop.
FIG. 21:
If fire occurs stand upwind and away from
smoke from the fire.
FIG. 20
S-1131
FIG. 21
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