McHale
F5400
Baler
16
3.8 In the event of a fire
In the event of a fire, it is the operator’s decision to determine the
seriousness and hence the solution to the situation. The following is
given only as a guideline procedure:
1.
Switch control box to manual mode.
(See ‘Electronic control system’)
2.
Eject the bale from the baling chamber by opening the chamber door.
3.
Move the tractor and machine away from the flammable material.
4.
Disengage the PTO, turn off the tractor and remove the key from the ignition.
5.
Remove all hosing and electrical looms from the machine, assuming it is safe
to do so.
6.
With all connections removed, disengage the drawbar from the tractor.
7.
Drive the tractor away from the baler.
8.
Using a suitable fire extinguisher, put out all the fires or call the fire brigade.
3.9 General safety warnings
Read and understand this operator manual before using the machine. If any of the
instructions appear unclear do not hesitate to contact your
McHale
dealer.
Only competent persons who have read and fully understood this manual are qualified
to operate this machine. The owner of this machine is obliged, by law, to ensure that
every operator understands all of the functions, controls, working processes and safety
warnings, before operating the machine.
Safety devices
All safety devices such as guards, protection parts and safety controls must
be in place and in fully functioning condition. It is forbidden to operate this
machine with defective or incomplete safety devices.
Danger Zone
The ‘Danger Zone’ is the area around the front of the tractor, between the
tractor and baler and a minimum of 10 m at the back of the machine to allow
for safe bale discharge.
WARNING: Fire prevention
It is recommended that the machine be kept reasonably clean and free
of build-ups of crop, lubricants, etc. This will help to reduce the risk of
fires.
NOTE: ‘Danger Zone’ can vary in size
The operator must be aware of the ‘Danger Zone’ which can vary in size,
depending on operating conditions, i.e. hilly terrain.