Seed Hawk AIRCART 2013 - Manual (Page 11)

SEED HAWK
®
AIRCART OPERATOR’S MANUAL 6
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 implement.
 Keep hands, feet, hair and loose clothing away from moving and/or rotating parts.
 Stop the engine, lower the implement, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key, and
allow time for moving parts to stop prior to adjusting, maintaining or repairing the
implement.
 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 location.
 Keep a fully charged fire extinguisher in a highly visible and easily accessible location.
 Ensure that implement is securely blocked and supported prior to working underneath.