Table of Contents
Advertisement
8. OPERATION
8.1 OPERATING SAFETY
1.
Make sure that anyone who will be
operating the Bulk Seed Tender system
or working on or around the unit reads
and understands all the operating,
maintenance, and safety information in
the operator's manual.
2.
Keep all bystanders, especially
children, away from the machine when
loading or unloading, or when
authorized personnel are carrying out
maintenance work.
3.
Establish a lock-out or tag-out
policy for the work site. Be sure
all personnel are trained in and
follow all procedures. Lock-out
or tag-out all power sources
before servicing the unit or
working around loading/
unloading equipment.
4.
Stop engine, remove ignition key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before
STOP
servicing, repairing, adjusting, loading,
filling,orunplugging.
5.
Keep working area clean and
free of debris to prevent slipping
or tripping.
6.
Do not allow riders on the trailer or
frame when transporting.
7.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing
away from rotating parts.
8.
D onotplacehands,fingers,orarms
between moving parts.
9.
Stay away from overhead power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
10.
Install and secure all guards before
starting.
11.
Use care when climbing on frame or
ladder to prevent slipping or falling.
12.
Fasten frame securely to trailer before
transporting.
13. Always empty seed boxes closest to the rear
ofthetrailerfirsttopreventanunbalanced
load. An unbalanced load can cause the
tender to upend.
30
14.
Review safety related items annually
with all personnel who will be
operating, using, or maintaining the
seed delivery system.
8.2 LOADING AND UNLOADING SEED
BOXES
The photos in this section represent the correct
method for loading and unloading seed boxes
from the unit. These photos may not represent the
exact seed tender in this manual.
WARNING
UPENDING HAZARD
Always load the front seed boxes first
to maintain a positive tongue weight.
Negative tongue weight can cause
the hitch to rapidly swing upward if not securely
fastened to the tow vehicle, which can result in
personal injury.
WARNING
CRUSH HAZARD
Use
caution
boxes. A typical seed box can weigh
330 lbs. (150 kg.) when empty. Most
seed boxes have the capacity of holding up to
2500 lbs. (1135 kg.) of seed. Keep bystanders
away from the loading area and at least 15 ft.
(4.5 m) from the seed box. Use a lifting device
with a rated lift capacity capable of safely
moving the seed boxes.
1. Remove the retainer clips and open the two
lock-down arms.
when
lifting
seed
Advertisement
Table of Contents
