Fire Prevention And First Aid - MASSEY FERGUSON 1383 Workshop Service Manual

1. General
Remove spilled oil, antifreeze or fuel immediately
from the steps, platform, and other access areas.
Keep all access areas clean and free of
obstructions.
When working on the machine, make sure the
header and reel are lowered all the way.
When it is necessary for the header or the reel to
be in the raised position, raise the header or reel all
the way and engage the cylinder stops.
WARNING:
Always install the header lift cylinder
stops, if equipped, when working
near the header. Do not rely on the
hydraulic system to keep the header
raised. A sudden loss of hydraulic
pressure could cause the header to
lower unexpectedly.

1.2.4.2 Fire prevention and first aid

Be prepared for emergencies.
Keep a first aid kit handy for treatment of minor
cuts and scratches.
Always carry one or more fire extinguishers of the
correct type. Check fire extinguishers regularly as
instructed by the manufacturer. Make sure fire
extinguishers are properly charged and in
operating condition.
Due to the nature of the crops this machine will
operate in, the risk of fire is of concern. Use a
water type fire extinguisher or other water source
for a fire in crop.
For fires involving anything other than crop, such
as oil or electrical components, use a dry chemical
fire extinguisher with an ABC rating.
Mount fire extinguishers within easy reach of
where fires can occur.
Frequently remove accumulated crop material
from the machine and check for overheated
components. Check the machine daily for any
noises that are not normal. Such noises could
indicate a failed component that can cause excess
heat.
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