McHale Orbital - Trained operator criteria; In the event of a fire

McHale Orbital Round Bale Wrapper
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3.7 Trained operator criteria
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. Immediately tip the bale off the table.
3. Move the tractor and machine away from the flammable material. Position the
tractor upwind, in an open area to limit the fire spreading.
4. Remove all hosing and electrical looms from the machine, assuming it is safe
to do so.
5. With all connections removed, disengage the wrapper from the tractor.
6. Drive the tractor away from the wrapper and park it upwind of the fire.
7. Shutdown the tractor and remove the key from the ignition.
8. If safe to do so, use a suitable fire extinguisher to attempt to put out the flames.
If unable to do so or there is a risk of personal injury stand well clear and call
the fire brigade.
Age related requirements General requirements
18 +
The operator needs to be fully
trained in the use of this machine
and have a valid tractor driver’s
licence.
• The operator must be in full
control of his/her senses and
must not be under the influence of
any alcohol or drugs, prescribed
or otherwise.
• The operator must have read and
understood all aspects of the
operator manual in order to
operate, maintain and clean the
machine. Ideally, they should also
receive training from their McHale
dealer.
• It is only acceptable to have more
than one person in the tractor cab,
if it has a second seat.
16 - 18
An operator between the age of 16
and 18 years old must have a
provisional licence and must be
accompanied by an experienced
driver/operator, at all times, even
during maintenance and cleaning!
< 16
Persons younger than 16 years of
age are not allowed to operate,
clean or carry out maintenance on
this machine, under any
circumstances!
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.