McHale V Series Baler
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1. Switch control box to manual mode. (See ‘Electronic control system’)
2. Eject the bale from the baling chamber by opening the chamber door.
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. Disengage the PTO, turn off the tractor and remove the key from the ignition.
5. Remove all hosing and electrical looms from the machine, assuming it is safe
to do so.
6. With all connections removed, disengage the drawbar from the tractor.
7. Drive the tractor away from the baler and park it upwind of the fire.
8. If safe to do so, use a suitable fire extinguisher to attempt to put out the flames.
If unable to do so or if there is a risk of personal injury stand well clear and call
the fire brigade.
3.10 General safety warnings
It is important to be aware of the potential hazards associated with the operation of farm
machinery. Numerous research studies have shown that the majority of machinery-
related accidents occur as the result of human negligence, including taking shortcuts
to save time, lack of or improper maintenance, ignoring warnings, failing to read the
operator's manual, lack of or improper instruction and failure to follow safety rules.
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. (See ‘Trained operator criteria’). 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.
WARNING: Fire prevention
To reduce risk of fires it is recommended that the machine be kept
reasonably clean and free of build-ups of crop, lubricants, etc. Clean the
machine regularly ensuring the tractor engine is shut down.
WARNING: Do not risk personal injury
If a fire is too far advanced, do not try to extinguish it. Avoid smoke
inhalation and severe burns. Burning tyres or gas struts can explode
unexpectedly.
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