Seed Hawk TOOLBAR 2014 - Manual (Page 7)

SEED HAWK ® 2014 TOOLBAR OPERATOR’S MANUAL SEED HAWK ® 2014 TOOLBAR OPERATOR’S MANUAL 6
2.2 Operator Responsibility
Remember, YOU, the operator, are responsible for the safe operation, adjust-
ment, maintenance and repair of this Seed Hawk
® drill. It is the responsibility of
the owner, or authorized person in charge, to ensure all persons who operate,
adjust, maintain and/or repair this implement be familiar with the information
provided in this Operator’s Manual before performing any of the tasks listed
above.
A safe operator is the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you,
but also persons who may be in the vicinity of the implement. Make good safety
practices a part of your farming operation. Ensure that all persons operating,
adjusting, maintaining and/or repairing this implement are familiar with the pro-
cedures recommended in this Operator’s Manual.
Always heed safety warnings and follow recommended safety precautions to
avoid hazardous situations. Do not risk personal injury or death by ignoring
safety warnings and safety precautions.
2.2.1 Key Safety Reminders
The most important safety device is a safe and qualified operator.
A safe and qualified operator is one who has read and understood the contents
of the Operator’s Manual prior to performing any tasks related to the machine.
Owners have a responsibility to provide training to persons who may operate,
adjust, maintain and/or repair the implement prior to performing any of these
tasks.
Do not perform any unauthorized modifications to the implement or use the
implement for any purpose other than what is described in the contents of this
Operator’s Manual.
Plan tasks and work schedules to reduce exposure to unnecessary stress and
fatigue.
Observe all workplace safety and health requirements.
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2.3 General Safety Practices
Read and understand the contents of this Operator’s Manual prior to operating,
adjusting, maintaining and/or repairing the implement.
Locate, read and understand all safety signs applied to the implement before
performing any tasks.
Review the contents of this Operator’s Manual at least annually, and any time a
new person is assigned to perform any task with the implement.
Ensure that all bystanders, especially small children, are kept at a safe distance
while performing any tasks with the implement.
Do not allow riders on any part of the implement.
Ensure all guards and shields are intact and in place prior to operating the im-
plement.
Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from moving and/or rotating
parts.
Prior to adjusting, maintaining or repairing the implement, stop the engine, low-
er the implement, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key, and allow time
for moving parts to stop.
Ensure that all implement lighting and marking is intact, clean and operating
properly prior to traveling on public roads. Check with local highway authorities
to confirm implement is properly equipped for highway travel.
Provide a fully stocked First-Aid kit in a highly visible and easily accessible loca-
tion.
Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher in a highly visible and easily accessible
location.
Prior to working underneath, ensure that implement is securely blocked and
supported.