Brandt SB4000, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Brandt Suspended Boom Sprayer.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going
to operate, maintain or work around the Sprayer be familiar
with the operating and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY information contained in this manual. This
manual will take you step-by-step through your working
day and alerts you to all good safety practices that should
be adhered to while operating the Sprayer.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people around
you. Make these practices a working part of your safety
program. Be certain that
EVERYONE operating this
equipment is familiar with the recommended operating
and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not
risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
•
Sprayer owners must give operating instructions to
operators or employees before allowing them to
operate the Sprayer, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA regulation 1928.57.
•
The most important safety device on this equipment
is a
SAFE operator. It is the operator’s responsibility
to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow these. All
accidents can be avoided.
•
A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes
himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or
death.
•
Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
•
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1. Read and understand the Operator’s
Manual and all safety signs before
operating, maintaining or adjusting
the Sprayer.
2. Only trained competent persons shall operate the
Sprayer. An untrained operator is not qualified to
operate the machine.
3. Have a first-aid kit available for
use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes
but is not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Rubber boots
- Protective goggles
- Neoprene gloves
- Water repellant clothing
- Respirator or filter mask
6. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor engine, turn
monitor off, set park brake, remove ignition key, wait
for nozzles to stop spraying before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or unplugging.
7. Read chemical manufacturers warnings, instructions
and procedures before starting and follow them
exactly.
8. Post Poison Control Emergency telephone number
for your area on sprayer before using Agricultural
chemicals.
The phone number will be listed in the front of your
local telephone book.
Have the container label handy when seeking medical
attention.
9. Review safety related items with all personnel
annually.