Summers 3Pt Supersprayer - Manual (Page 8)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY
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1.2 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND Operator’s Manual before using machine. Review at least
annually thereafter.
2. VERIFY all safety devices and shields are in place before using machine.
3. KEEP hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
4. STOP engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brake, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, maintaining or unplugging.
5. BE CAREFUL when working around high-pressure hydraulic system.
6. DO NOT ALLOW RIDERS.
7. USE EXTREME CARE when cleaning, filling or making adjustments.
8. ALWAYS READ chemical container label carefully and follow chemical manufacturers’ WARN-
INGS, instructions and procedures before using.
9. AVOID having excess chemical stored after spraying.
10. ONLY STORE chemicals in their original containers in a locked area.
11. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY from chemicals and sprayer equipment.
12. ALWAYS make sure that pressure is relieved from hydraulic circuits before servicing or
disconnecting from tractor.
13. NEVER allow anyone to walk or work under a raised piece of equipment.
1.3 SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT
1. ONLY TRANSPORT at a safe speed. Use caution when making corners or meeting traffic.
Abrupt maneuvering may cause a loss of control.
2. USE a safety pin and clip on boom rest to secure boom when transporting. Booms must be
folded and secured during transport. SPRING LOADED LATCH IS NOT DESIGNED TO
SECURE BOOMS DURING TRANSPORT.
3. MOUNT a red flag to outer width of sprayer when transporting long distances to warn motor-
ists of an over wide machine. Operator is responsible for following all local laws governing
transport of farm machinery.
1.4 SAFETY DECALS
1. KEEP SAFETY DECALS CLEAN.
2. REPLACE missing or unreadable decals. New decals are available from your Summers
dealer (by stating correct part number (PN) located on the decal).