Great Plains CF60 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 18)

CF50 and CF60
500-015M 4/16/2003
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CAUTION
Operate boom only when boom is completely unfolded. Spray-
ing chemicals with the boom partially folded increases the risk
of sprayer and chemical-exposure accidents.
15. When applying chemicals in the field, your goal is to
apply accurately, efficiently and safely. To reduce ex-
penses and risks to human health:
• Apply spray when wind is 5 mph or less.
• Take note of adjoining crops, houses or persons.
• Minimize drift by using nozzle tips with the largest
practical opening and by operating the boom at the
lowest practical height.
• Work crosswise to the wind. Start from the down-wind
side of the field to avoid heading directly into chemical
fumes.
• When turning at the end of a field, make sure the
boom will not overlap previously sprayed crop.
• While spraying, monitor pressure closely. Maintain a
constant tank pressure for even and accurate spray-
ing.
• Periodically check the condition of hoses, connections
and nozzles. Release pressure before working on the
sprayer. Always wear rubber gloves when making re-
pairs or adjustments.
16. When finished spraying, empty the tank and flush the
sprayer with water, including the pump, nozzles and
valve-bypass line. Store or dispose unused chemicals
as recommended by the chemical manufacturer.
Transporting
Before transporting the boom check and practice the fol-
lowing items.
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DANGER
Electrocution hazard. To prevent serious injury or death from
electric shock, keep clear of overhead power lines when trans-
porting, folding or unfolding the boom. The boom is not ground-
ed. Electrocution can occur without direct contact. Refer to
transport dimensions under Specifications and Capacities,
page 23.
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WARNING
Crushing and pinching hazard. The boom has many pinch
points during folding. Bystanders could be injured by the mov-
ing sections. Hydraulic failure could cause the boom to fall on
bystanders. Keep all bystanders away during boom folding.
Fold the boom only when the tractor is parked.
Refer to Figure 6
Transport Lock. Fold the boom and install the transport
lock pin.
Figure 6
Transport Lock Pin
No chemicals. Do not transport the sprayer with chemi-
cals in the tank.
Remove parking stands. Remove parking stands from
boom and carrier before transporting.
Maximum Speed. Do not exceed 20 mph.
Bystanders. Check that no one is in the way before mov-
ing. Do not allow anyone to ride on the boom or sprayer.
Clearance. Know the dimensions of the folded boom. Re-
fer to Specification and Capacities, page 23. Follow a
route that provides adequate clearance from all obstruc-
tions. Be especially observant of low overhead power
lines.
Road Rules. Comply with all federal, state and local laws
when transporting on public roads.
Parking
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WARNING
Crushing hazard. The parked boom could fall and cause serious
injury. Always secure parking stands under parked boom.
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WARNING
Crushing hazard. You could be seriously injured or killed by be-
ing crushed between the tractor and implement. Do not stand or
place any body part between the tractor and implement while
the tractor is moving. Stop and shut off the tractor before remov-
ing hitch or pivot pins.
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