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• Do not use the extinguisher on objects under electrical
tension of more than 1000 Volt and at less than 1 m
(3.28 ft) distance.
Fire Sources
• The possibility of accidental fires is ever present
during harvest. The three ingredients needed for a
fire; combustible materials, oxygen, and an ignition
source. These are always present during the harvest-
ing process.
• By nature, mature crops are dry and dirty, and are
sources of considerable debris that can accumulate on
harvesting equipment.
What to do in the event of a fire.
Above all else, do not panic. Alert monitoring, along with
good management practices, will prevent most fires. If a
fire should occur take the following steps.
1. Stop the machine in a safe location, turn off the engine
and remove the key.
2. Use a fire extinguisher to put the fire out.
2 - SAFETY INFORMATION
• Your best defense against potential fires on your ma-
chine is to know how to minimize the potential through
proper adjustment, operation, maintenance and clean-
ing of the machine. This section will provide information
on operating practices to minimize the potential to start
a fire.
3. Immediately stand by with fire extinguishers while
completely inspecting the chassis and header to
determine and correct the source of the fire.
4. Completely inspect the machine to make sure there
are no remaining smoldering debris or trash anywhere
on the machine.
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