Large round bale safety

Baler machinery

• Never leave the tractor seat until the PTO has been disengaged.
  
  
• Match tractor size to the size of the baler to avoid having a loaded baler pushing the tractor down a hill.
  
  
• Protect bystanders; gathering tines and bale chamber belts cannot be shielded, and baler gates can close on bystanders. Block baler gates before working under them.
  
  
• Worn or faulty bearings and baler belt friction can cause heat and ignite. Carry an ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher.
  
  
• Baling on hillsides can create bale-rolling problems when bales are ejected. Always orient the bale correctly before ejecting the bale from the bale chamber.

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