Safety, General safety practices – Seed Hawk GRANULAR AND LIQUID TANKS 2008 User Manual
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SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
PRACTICES
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Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual
prior to operating, adjusting, maintaining and/or repairing the
implement.
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Locate, read and understand all safety signs applied to the
implement before performing any tasks.
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Review the contents of this Operator’s Manual at least
annually, and, any time a new person is assigned to perform
any task with the implement.
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Ensure that all bystanders, especially small children, are kept
at a safe distance while performing any tasks with the
implement.
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Do not allow riders on any part of the implement.
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Ensure all guards and shields are intact and in place prior to
operating the implement.
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Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from moving
and/or rotating parts.
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Stop the engine, lower the implement, set the parking brake,
remove the ignition key, and allow time for moving parts to
stop prior to adjusting, maintaining or repairing the implement.
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Ensure that all implement lighting and marking is intact, clean
and operating properly prior to traveling on public roads.
Check with local highway authorities to confirm implement is
properly equipped for highway travel.
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Provide a fully stocked First-Aid kit in a highly visible and
easily accessible location.
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Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher in a highly visible and
easily accessible location.
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Ensure that implement is securely blocked and supported prior
to working underneath.