Fire Prevention
To reduce the risk of fire, follow these guidelines, especially in dry crop conditions:
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Equip the baler with a water-type fire extinguisher. Large capacity water fire extinguishers are recommended because application of water can cool hot parts to prevent a fire.
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Keep foreign material (crop, chaff, twine, etc.) from building up on the machine near potentially hot areas. Remove this buildup as part of the regular service operations.
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If noticeable changes in machine performance occur which might indicate a part is beginning to fail, stop baling immediately and investigate the cause of any sounds, smells, or sights which are unusual.
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Use extreme care if it is necessary to park a baler in a field of dry crop or stubble. Whenever possible, park baler on bare ground or in an area surrounded by bare ground. Before leaving a baler which has been operating, verify there are no areas which are hot enough to start a fire. Do not leave the baler unattended near bales which have been baled wet, because spontaneous combustion can occur.
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If service operations require using a welder, cutting torch or grinder on the baler, refer to Fire Prevention in Service section for guidelines which may prove useful in preventing a fire.
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Use extreme care when smoking around the baler.
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