General Safety - Fast 973P Series Operator's Manual

YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Fast Distributing Center Pivot
High-Clearance Suspended Boom Field Sprayer. YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is going
to operate, maintain or work around the Sprayer be
familiar with the operating and maintenance proce-
dures and related SAFETY information contained in
this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step
through your working day and alerts you to all good
safety practices that should be adhered to while
operating the Sprayer.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part
of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE
operating this equipment is familiar with the recom-
mended operating and maintenance procedures and
follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can
be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring
good safety practices.
• Sprayer owners must give operating instructions
to operators or employees before allowing them
to operate the Sprayer, and at least annually
thereafter per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
• The most important safety feature on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety
and Operating instructions in the manual and to
follow these. All accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not qualifi ed
to operate the machine. An untrained operator
exposes himself and bystanders to possible seri-
ous injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unau-
thorized modifi cation may impair the function
and/or safety and could aff ect the life of the
equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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SAFETY 2.1

GENERAL SAFETY

1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all safety
signs before operating, main-
taining or adjusting the Sprayer.
2. Only trained competent persons shall operate
the Sprayer. An untrained operator is not quali-
fi ed to operate the machine.
3. Have a fi rst-aid kit available for use should the
Have container label handy
when seeking medical attention.
4. Do not allow riders.
9. Review safety related items
with all personnel annually.
need arise and know
how to use it.
5. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
- Rubber boots
- Protective goggles
- Neoprene gloves
- Water repellent
clothing
- Respirator or fi lter
mask
6. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine,
turn monitor off , set park brake, remove igni-
tion key, wait for nozzles to stop spraying before
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
7. Read chemical manufacturers warnings, instruc-
tions and procedures before starting and follow
them exactly.
8. Post Poison Control Emergency telephone
number for your area on sprayer before using
Agricultural chemicals.
Ottawa:
Washington DC: (202) 962-4525
(613) 992-5606