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2.3 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator s Manual and
all safety signs before using.
2. Stop engine place all controls in neutral, set park
brake, remove ignition key, wait for all moving
parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, repairing
or unplugging.
3. Before spraying a field, be familiar with all potential
hazards: trees, rocks ditches, gullies, etc. Plan
the spraying route to avoid hazards. Keep sprayer
width in mind when maneuvering to avoid
obstacles.
4. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from all
moving and/or rotating parts.
5. Keep all shields and guards in place when
operating.
6. Do not allow riders on the sprayer or tractor during
operation or transporting.
7. Clear the area of all bystanders, especially
children, before starting.
8. Stay away from machine when folding booms.
Keep others away.
9. Read chemical manufacturers warnings,
instructions and procedures before starting and
follow them exactly.
10. Do not breathe, touch or ingest chemicals. Always
wear protective clothing and follow safe handling
procedures. If you should spill or contact
chemical, wash immediately and discard clothing.
11. Spray only when potential for chemical drift is at a
minimum. Shielded sprayers also have some drift.
Even small amounts can affect neighboring crops
or sensitive plants and people.
12. Dispose of chemical containers in a manner
approved by the local authorities.
13. In case of poisoning, get immediate medical
attention.
14. Only rinse sprayer while still in the field. Spray the
rinse thinly over the field already sprayed. Never
contaminate the farmyard or drainage systems
with sprayer rinse.
15. Do not eat in the field when spraying.
16. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system,
make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
17. Before applying pressure to the hydraulic system
make sure that the breakaway cylinder is fully
extended, and that no persons are in the arc that
the boom wings swing through.
18. Review safety instructions annually.
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