McHale
995 L+T
Square Bale Wrapper
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4.
With all connections removed, disengage the wrapper from the tractor.
5.
Drive the tractor away from the wrapper.
6.
Using a suitable fire extinguisher, attempt to put out the fire.
3.8 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 table (approx. 5 metres
radius from the rotating centre axis), 1 metre in front of the table and a
minimum of 10 metres at the back of the machine to allow for safe bale
discharge.
It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that there is no person in the
‘
Danger Zone
’ while operating the machine, especially during start up.
Before Repair or Reassembly
Safe lifting gear of sufficient capacity must be used for machine assembly. All
chains and slings used must be in good condition.
Before Operation
The operator must ensure that the manufacturer’s instructions for attaching
and detaching the machine from the tractor or hydraulic power pack. This
includes the use and fitment of lights, if necessary.
The operator must ensure that all safety devices are in operating
mode
NOTE: Fire Prevention
It is recommended that the wrapper be kept reasonably clean and free
of build-ups of crop, 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.