McHale Fusion 3 - In the Event of a Fire; General Safety Warnings

McHale Fusion 3 Baler & Wrapper
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3.8 In the event of a fire
In the event of a fire, the following is given only as a guideline
procedure as it is the operator’s decision to ascertain the
seriousness and hence the solution to the situation.
1. Switch control box to manual mode (See “Electronic Control System” on
page 58). Immediately tip bale off rear roller and leave roller in tipped position.
2. Eject the bale from the baling chamber by opening the chamber doors.
3. Move the tractor and baler 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.
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.
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 rotating dispensers (approx. 2
metres radius from the rotating centre axis) & (a minimum of 5 metres) at the
back of the machine to allow for safe bale discharge.
WARNING: Fire prevention
It is recommended that the baler be kept reasonably clean and free of
build-ups of grass, 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.