Maintenance Safety; Lock-Out Or Tag-Out Safety - Meridian Seed Express 275 DX Operator's Manual

4. Stop engine, remove ignition key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before
STOP
servicing, repairing, adjusting, loading,
filling, or unplugging.
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 o not place hands, fingers, or arms
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 compartment 2 first to prevent
an unbalanced load. An unbalanced load can
cause the tender to upend.
14. Review safety related items annually
with all personnel who will be
operating, using, or maintaining the
seed delivery system.

2.7 MAINTENANCE SAFETY

1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation for trouble.
2. Follow good shop practices.
3. Ensure proper ventilation. Never
operate the engine in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this machine, shut
off the engine and remove the ignition
STOP
keys.
5. Never work under equipment unless it
is securely blocked.
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6.
Always use personal protection devices, such
as eye, hand, and hearing protectors, when
performing any service or maintenance.
7. Where replacement parts are
OEM
necessary for periodic maintenance
and servicing, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to
restore your equipment to the original
specifications. The manufacturer will
not be responsible for injuries or
damages caused by use of unapproved
parts and/or accessories.
8. A fire extinguisher and first aid
kit should be readily accessible
while performing maintenance
on this equipment.
9. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts, and
screws and ensure all cotter pins are
properly installed to ensure unit is in
safe condition.
10. When completing a maintenance or
service function, make sure all safety
shields and devices are installed before
placing unit in service.
11. Turn OFF all electrical power and tag
or lockout the power source before
performing any electrical test or before
connecting or disconnecting valve coils
or other electrical loads.
12. Never operate or test any function of
the equipment when people are in an
area of a potential crush hazard.

2.8 LOCK-OUT OR TAG-OUT SAFETY

1. Establish a formal Lock-Out or
Tag-Out program for your
operation.
2. Train all operators and service
personnel before allowing them to work
around the seed delivery system.
3. Provide tags on the machine and a
sign-up sheet to record tag-out details.