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Safety
Agricultural Chemicals
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Ag chemicals can be very hazardous. Improper use
of fertilizer, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and
pesticides can injure people, plants, animals, soil and
other people's property.
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Always read and follow all manufacturers' instructions
before opening any chemical container.
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Even if you think you know them, read and follow
instructions each time you use a chemical.
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Use same precautions when adjusting, servicing,
cleaning or storing planter as used when installing
chemicals into the hoppers or tanks.
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Inform anyone who comes in contact with chemicals
of the potential hazards involved and the safety
precautions required.
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Stand upwind and away from smoke from a chemical
fire.
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Store or dispose of all unused chemicals only in a
manner as specified by the chemical manufacturer.
Transporting
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Do not transport planter in excess of 24 km/h (15
mph).
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Use good judgment when transporting the planter on
the highway. Maintain complete control of the
machine at all times.
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Use tractor of recommended size and weight to tow
the machine.
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Comply with state and local laws governing highway
safety and regulations when moving machinery.
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Always make the necessary safety precautions prior
to transporting machine on public roads.
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Make sure the SMV (Slow Moving Vehicle) sign is
clean and visible.
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Use flashing warning s except when prohibited by
law.
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Watch for overhead wires or other obstructions when
transporting the planter with markers raised.
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Connect the transport safety chain to the tractor
drawbar and use a retainer on the hitch pin.
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Install marker lockup pins before transporting or
parking planter.
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Install wheel cylinder lockup channels before
transporting or parking planter.
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Vertical Fold Models: Always install wing lockup pins
before transporting or parking planter.
