McHale Fusion 2 - Fire Prevention and Precautions; Special Safety Devices and Instructions

McHale Fusion 2 specific section
05-2
McHale Fusion 2 round baler wrapper technical service manual
Issue 1: 0208
5.3 Noise level
The European regulation 86/188/EEC directs employers and employees to control
the noise level at work. The noise level at field work may differ according to the
tractor, to the ground, to the crops and other environmental conditions.
In normal conditions the noise level next to the drivers ear of the McHale
Fusion 2 round baler wrapper combination does not exceed 70 dB (A) with open rear
screen of the tractor cabin. The common noise level of the machine and the tractor
is primarily influenced by the tractor noise (radio is an additional noise source). It is
recommended to operate this machine with closed cabin windows.
5.4 Fire precautions
¾ Be aware that crops are flammable.
¾ Do not smoke or make use of any open fire next to the machine.
¾ A functioning fire extinguisher should always be available on the tractor.
¾ The machine is to be kept cleared of oil, grease, crops or any other flammable
material at all times.
¾ Do not continue work with overheated parts, cables or pipes unless you have
identified and eliminated the reason for overheating.
5.5 Special safety devices / instructions
¾ According to the European safety regulations the covers of this machine are
designed to be opened only by the aid of a special tool and to be closed
without a tool. For unlocking the covers the locks should be turned slightly
anti-clockwise with a 13-mm-spanner; for locking the covers push cover
towards the chassis until the fasteners lock into place. It is forbidden to operate
the machine without, or with open covers. The owner of this machine is obliged
by law to ensure that all covers are installed on the machine and are in good
functioning condition.
¾ When maintenance or repair work has to be carried out on the open bale
chamber the chamber lever valve must be in the locked position.
¾ Before replacing the knives of the chopping system make sure that all knives
are in the upper position. Always use protective gloves when working at the
chopping system.
¾ Avoid contact with the plastic film cutting knives.