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89-096Rev: 11-2016
Fire Safety
WARNING
Diesel fuel and hydraulic oil are flammable.
Never smoke while handling fuel or working on
the fuel system. The fumes in an empty fuel
container are explosive. Never cut or weld on or
near fuel lines, tanks, or containers. Keep open
flames and sparks away from the machine.
Reduce the Risk of Fire
• Keep the baler free of oil,
grease, hay, and trash
accumulations. Regular
cleaning is recommend-
ed for fire prevention
and general safety. Use
an approved solvent to
clean machine parts.
Never use gasoline or
diesel fuel.
• Shut off the engine and electrical equipment while
filling the fuel tank. Use extra caution when fueling a
hot engine. Always ground the fuel nozzle against
the filler neck to avoid sparks.
• Never overfill the fuel or hydraulic tanks. Any
overflow could cause a fire. Immediately repair any
hydraulic or fuel leaks and clean up any spills.
• Handle all solvents and dry chemicals according to
procedures identified on manufacturer’s containers.
Work in a well-ventilated area. Make sure you know
where fire extinguishers are kept and how to use
them.
• Avoid spilling fuel or other hazardous liquids. If
a spill occurs, follow local or state regulations for
clean-up. Contact your state’s OSHA office for
details.
• Always ensure that excess grease and oil accumula-
tion, including spillage, is cleaned up immediately.
• Inspect the baler daily for potential fire hazards and
make any necessary repairs immediately.
• Check all the electrical wiring and connections for
defects, and repair or replace as necessary. Keep
battery terminals clean and tight.
• Never perform welding operations until the entire
machine has undergone a thorough cleaning. In
addition, cover rubber hoses, disconnect the battery,
and have at least a fire extinguisher at hand.
• Hydraulic fluid is flammable. Do not weld on or near
pipes, tubes, or hoses that are filled with fluid. Do not
smoke when checking or filling the tank. Keep open
flames and sparks away from the baler.
• Hay dust is combustible. Do not have an open flame
or weld in dusty environments.
• Maintain the engine cooling system to avoid over-
heating.
• Remember, there is always a risk of fire.
Fire Fighting Equipment
• It is recommended to carry an “ABC” fire extin-
guisher on the baler or in the pull vehicle at all times.
Install it within easy reach of the operator in a posi-
tion that protects it from damage. Use only a “quick
release” type of mount. It is also recommended to
carry a four gallon water container with a pump, or
as required by local and state law.
• Keep your fire extinguisher(s) fully charged and in
good working order. Know how to use them.
• Read and understand the instructions printed on the
canisters and learn how to operate them. Learn how
to remove the canisters from their mounting brackets
in the shortest amount of time.
• Service the extinguisher according to the manufac-
turer’s specifications. Service after every use, no
matter how short a time.
Fire Suppression
• Do not panic. At the first sign of trouble (burning
smell, smoke, visible flame, etc), stop the tractor and
turn off the engine in the clearest area available, with
the tractor upwind from the baler if possible.
• If the fire cannot be extinguished safely, immediately
evacuate the area. DO NOT attempt to extinguish it.
DO NOT risk personal injury. Contact your local fire
department.
• If you have determined that the fire may be safely
extinguished, use the fire extinguisher according
to the manufacturer’s instructions, or use the water
pump, aiming water at the base of the fire.
• When the baler has fully cooled, thoroughly inspect,
and make all necessary repairs to return the baler to
normal operation.
• Recharge or replace the extinguishers before return-
ing to work.
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