This safety device mounts on the feeder drum within the inclined feeder of a harvesting machine. It protects the drum fingers from impact damage when foreign objects or excessive material loads enter the feed opening. The device is designed to release or deflect under overload, preventing bending or breakage of the drum fingers and avoiding downstream damage to the threshing or separating components. A damaged or non-functional safety device can result in bent fingers, which cause uneven material flow and increased wear on the drum assembly. The original manufacturer's geometry matches the release threshold and mounting interface of the feeder housing, so no adjustment or modification is needed during installation.