Summers Truck Supersprayer - Manual (Page 8)

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SECTION 1 - SAFETY
1. 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 mov-
ing 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’ WARNINGS,
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 disconnect-
ing 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. Maximum implement towing speed is 25 MPH. Use caution
when making corners or meeting traffic.
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 motorists 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 stat-
ing correct part number (PN) located on the decal.