Operating Safety; Refuelling Safety; Hydraulics Safety - Meridian 4055 SEED EXPRESS Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual: 4055 Seed Express

2.13 OPERATING SAFETY

• Anyone who will be operating this
tender, or working around it, must
read this manual. They must know
operating, maintenance, safety info.
- Review the manual annually.
• Clean or replace all safety decals if they cannot
be clearly read and understood.
• Place all controls in neutral, and stop the
engine. Remove the ignition key. Wait for
all moving parts to stop before adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
• Keep all bystanders, especially children, away
from the machine when running.
- Also, when authorized personnel are carrying
out maintenance work.
• Establish a Lock-Out, Tag-Out policy for the
work site. Be sure all personnel are trained in
and follow all procedures.
- Lock-Out, Tag Out all power sources
before servicing the unit or working around
equipment.
• Be familiar with machine hazard area. If anyone
enters hazard areas, shut down machine
immediately. Clear the area before restarting.
• Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing
away from all moving/rotating parts.
• Do not allow riders on the tender
when moving or transporting it.
• Keep working area clean and free of
debris to prevent slipping/tripping.
• Stay away from
obstructions and power lines during operation
and transporting. Electrocution can occur
without direct contact.
• Do not operate the tender when any guards
are removed.
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2.14 REFUELLING SAFETY

• Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
• Allow engine to cool for five minutes before
refuelling. Clean up spilled fuel before
restarting engine.
• Do not refuel the machine while
smoking or when near open flame
or sparks.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of
accumulated trash, straw, grease, and debris.
2.15 HYDRAULIC SAFETY
• Always place hydraulic controls in neutral.
Then relieve pressure in hydraulic system
before maintaining or working on machine.
• Be sure that all components in the hydraulic
system are kept in good condition and are clean.
• Replace any worn, cut, abraded, flattened or
crimped hoses.
• Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the
hydraulic fittings or hoses by using tape,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system
operates under
Such repairs will fail suddenly and create a
hazardous and unsafe condition.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection
when searching for a high-pressure
hydraulic leak. Use a piece of wood
or cardboard as backstop instead
of hand to isolate/identify a leak.
• 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.
extremely high-pressure.
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