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10. EXPLOSIVE SUBSTANCES
Never attempt to bale volatile or explosive substances. Serious injury or death could result.
11. HOPPER
Under no circumstances is the baler to be operated with EXCEL safety hopper removed.
12. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
To prevent hazardous operation, use only attachments and accessories approved by EXCEL.
13. CLEANING BALE CHAMBER OR BALER
The power must be shut off to the machine at the MAIN disconnect, and locked out, when entering the baler chamber to remove
debris, or to clean around the power unit and cylinders. Refer to LOCK OUT/TAG OUT PROCEDURE section of this manual
for lock out instructions.
14. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
Hydraulic lines should be considered under pressure at all times. Completely understand the hydraulic circuit before
disconnecting any hoses. Personal injury can result from escaping high pressure fluids.
15. BALER POWER DISCONNECT
The BALER disconnect is on the baler's electrical enclosure. To prevent unauthorized use, turn off and lock out the BALER
disconnect. See Diagram G located in Connecting Baler to Power Source under INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. Also
refer to the LOCK OUT/TAG OUT PROCEDURE section of this manual for lock out instructions.
16. ADJUSTMENTS AND SERVICING
Adjustments and repairs to this unit must be performed by qualified and authorized personnel or trained service technicians.
17. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion of any service or repairs, the service technician should perform safety checks to determine that the unit is
operating properly. Do not start or operate equipment which has a malfunction or is damaged.
18. MAKE CERTAIN ALL PERSONS ARE CLEAR OF THE BALER, CONVEYORS, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT
BEFORE STARTING THE MACHINE
19. FIRE EXTINGUISHER
Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher available at all times.
20. SAFETY DECALS
Replace all Safety Decals as they become unreadable or are missing. For proper decal replacement see the Decal list under the
DETAILED PART IDENTIFICATION section of this manual. Obtain new Safety Decals at no charge, by contacting Excel
Manufacturing.