Storage Safety; Transport Safety; Refueling Safety; Battery Safety - Meridian Seed Express 840 Operator's Manual

2.9 STORAGE SAFETY

1. Store the unit in an area away from human
activity.
2. Do not permit children to play on or around the
stored machine.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks, if required.

2.10 TRANSPORT SAFETY

1. Comply with local, state, and federal
laws governing safety and conveyance
of farm machinery on public roads.
2. Ensure all lights, refl ectors, and other lighting
requirements are installed and in good
working condition.
3. Ensure that the trailer brakes are in good
working order. Be familiar with their operation.
4. Do not exceed a safe travel speed. Slow down
for rough terrain and when cornering.
5. Make sure frame is securely fastened
to trailer before transporting.
6. Be sure the trailer is securely hitched to the
towing vehicle.
7. Stay away from overhead power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
8. Plan your route to avoid heavy traffi c.
9. Do not drink and drive.
10. Be a safe and courteous driver. Yield to
oncoming traffi c in all situations, including
narrow bridges, intersections, etc. Watch
for traffi c when operating near or crossing
roadways.
11. Never allow riders on the tender or the
trailer.

2.11 REFUELING SAFETY

1. Handle fuel with care. It is highly
fl ammable.
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2. Allow engine to cool for fi ve minutes
before refueling. Clean up spilled fuel
before restarting engine.
3. Do not refuel the machine while
smoking or when near open fl ame or
sparks.
4. Fill fuel tank outdoors.
5. Prevent fi res by keeping machine clean
of accumulated trash, straw, grease,
and debris.

2.12 BATTERY SAFETY

1. Keep all sparks and fl ames away from
batteries, as gas given off by electrolyte
is explosive.
2. Avoid contact with battery electrolyte: wash off
any spilled electrolyte immediately.
3. Wear safety glasses when working
near batteries.
4. Do not tip batteries more than 45 degrees, to
avoid electrolyte loss.
5. To avoid injury from spark or short
circuit, disconnect battery ground cable
before servicing any part of electrical
system.
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