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2.3 Operating Safety ^
Read and understand Operator’s Manual and all safety1.
signs before using.
Lower machine to ground, place all controls in neutral,2.
stop engine, set park brake, remove ignition key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
Install and secure all guards and shields before starting3.
or operating.
Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all moving4.
and/or rotating parts.
Do not allow riders on applicator or tractor during5.
operation or transporting.
Clear area of all bystanders, especially children, before6.
starting or lling with chemical or fertilizer.
Read chemical or fertilizer manufacturers warnings,7.
instructions and procedures before starting and follow
them exactly.
Do not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals or fertilizer.8.
Always wear protective clothing and follow safe handling
procedures.
Stay away from wings when folding or extending wings.9.
Keep others away.
Clean reectors, SMV and lights before transporting.10.
Attach securely to towing unit using a hardened pin with11.
a retainer and a safety chain.
Do not exceed a safe travel speed.12.
Use hazard asher on tractor and applicator when13.
transporting.
Stay away from overhead power lines when folding or14.
extending wings and during transport.
Before applying pressure to hydraulic system, make15.
sure all components are tight, hoses and couplings are
in good condition.
Review safety instructions annually.16.
2.4 Maintenance Safety ^
Review Operator’s Manual and all safety items before1.
working with, maintaining or operating applicator.
Lower machine to ground, place all controls in neutral,2.
stop engine, set park brake, remove ignition key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
Follow good shop practices:3.
Keep service area clean and•
dry.
Be sure electrical outlets and•
tools are properly grounded.
Use adequate light for job at•
hand.
Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system, make4.
sure all components are tight, hoses and couplings are
in good condition.
Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before servicing5.
or disconnecting from tractor.
Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all moving6.
and/or rotating parts.
Clear area of bystanders, especially children, when7.
carrying out any maintenance and repairs or making
any adjustments or lling.
Place stands or blocks under frame before working8.
beneath machine or when changing tires.
Be sure all guards are in place and secured when9.
maintenance work is completed.
Use only tools, jacks and hoists of sufcient capacity10.
for the job.
