Seed Hawk Ground Drive: Granular & Liquid 2011 - Manual (Page 11)

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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
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.