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2.5 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Review the Operators Manual and all safety items
before working with, maintaining or operating the
sprayer.
2. Stop the tractor engine, place all controls in
neutral, set park brake, remove ignition key, wait
for all moving pads to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system,
make sure all components are tight and that steel
lines, hoses and couplings are not damaged.
4. Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before
servicing or disconnecting from tractor.
5. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all
moving and/or rotating pads.
6. Clear the area of bystanders, especially children,
when carrying out any maintenance and repairs or
making any adjustments.
7. Place stands or blocks under the frame before
working beneath the machine.
8. Wear safety goggles, rubber gloves and protective
clothing when working on the Sprayer when filled
with active chemical or on the boom wind shields.
9. Wash machine to remove all chemical residue
before working on unit. Wear appropriate pro-
tective gear at all times.
10. Protect yourself from chemical contamination.
2.6 HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Always place all tractor hydraulic controls in
neutral before dismounting.
2. Make sure that all components in the hydraulic
system are kept in good condition and are clean.
3. Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses and steel lines.
4. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic lines, fittings or hoses by using tape,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system op-
erates under extremely high-pressure. Such
repairs will fail suddenly and create a hazardous
and unsafe condition.
5. Wear proper hand and eye protection when
searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Use
a piece of wood or cardboard as a backstop
instead of hands to isolate and identify a leak.
6. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream
of hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention
immediately. Serious infection or toxic reaction can
develop from hydraulic fluid piercing the skin
surface.
7. Before applying pressure to chemical system
make sure that all connections are tight and that
all hoses and fittings are in good condition.
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