BLU-JET COULTERPRO Series, Assembly And Operators Manual

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Safety
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
• This is the safety-alert symbol. When you see his symbol
on your machine or in this manual, be alert to the
potential for personal injury. Follow recommended
precautions and safe operating practices.
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and
on your machine safety signs. Keep safety signs in good
condition. Replace missing or damaged safety signs.
• Learn how to operate the machine and how to use
controls properly.
• Do not let anyone operate without instruction.
• Keep your machine in proper working condition.
• Unauthorized modification to the machine may
impair the function and/or safety and affect machine life.
PROTECT CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS
• Before you back, LOOK CAREFULLY behind for
children.
• Clear area of children, pets and bystanders.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
Adopt safe driving practices:
• Keep the brake pedals latched together at all times.
NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING WITH MACHINE
IN TOW AS LOSS OF CONTROL AND/OR UPSET OF
UNIT CAN RESULT.
• Always drive at a safe speed relative to local
conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough
for a emergency stop to be safe and secure. Keep
speed to a minimum.
• Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid the risk of
overturning.
• Avoid sudden uphill turns on steep slopes.
• Always keep the tractor or towing vehicle in
gear to provide engine braking when going downhill.
Do not coast.
• Do not drink and drive.
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway
safety and movement of farm machinery on public roads.
• Use approved accessory lighting and necessary
warning devices to protect operators of other vehicles
on the highway during daylight and nighttime transport.
• The use of flashing amber lights is acceptable in most
localities. However, some localities prohibit their use.
Local laws should be checked for all highway lighting
and marking requirements.
• When driving the tractor and equipment on the road
or highway under (20 mph max.) (32 kmph max.) at night or
during the day, use flashing amber warning lights
and a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.