Fast BW750, Operation Manual

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2.4 Maintenance Safety
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1. Review Operator’s Manual and all safety items before
working with, maintaining or operating sprayer.
2. Lower machine to ground, place all controls in neutral,
stop engine, set park brake, remove ignition key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
3. Follow good shop practices:
• Keep service area clean and dry.
• Be sure electrical outlets and
tools are properly grounded.
• Use adequate light for job at
hand.
4. Before applying pressure to a hydraulic system, make
sure all components are tight, hoses and couplings are
in good condition.
5. Relieve pressure from hydraulic circuit before servicing
or disconnecting from tractor.
6. Keep hands, feet, clothing and hair away from all
moving and/or rotating parts.
7. Clear area of bystanders, especially children, when
carrying out any maintenance and repairs or making
any adjustments or filling.
8. Place stands or blocks under frame before working
beneath machine or when changing tires.
9. Be sure all guards are in place and secured when
maintenance work is completed.
10. Use only tools, jacks and hoists of sufficient capacity
for the job.
2.4.1 Power Source Shutdown Procedure
Before cleaning, unclogging, adjusting, lubricating or
servicing this machine:
1. Disengage the tractor PTO.
2. Deactivate tractor hydraulic controls.
3. Shut off the tractor engine, remove the starter key and
take it with you.
4. Wait for all machine motion to stop.
5. Remove the telescoping PTO driveline and ALL power
connections from the tractor.
Failure to follow these precautions could result in death or
serious injury.
2.5 Implement Safety
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Some photographs used herein may show doors, guards
and shields opened or removed. BE SURE that all doors,
guards and shields are fastened in their proper position
before machine is operated.
Know how to stop sprayer operation BEFORE starting it.
1. BE ALERT for people and/or animals in front of or
around machine, when about to start machine.
2. KEEP hands, feet and clothing away from PTO when
in operation!
3. DO NOT wear loose or baggy clothing when operating
this unit!
4. DO NOT allow people other than a qualified operator
near the unit!
5. DO NOT allow minors to be near the machine unless
properly supervised.
6. KEEP riders off sprayer.
7. DO NOT unclog, adjust, lubricate or service your
sprayer until you disengage the tractor PTO and shut
off the tractor engine. Failure to follow this procedure
may result in serious bodily injury!
8. AVOID high pressure fluids. Escaping fluid under
pressure can penetrate skin causing serious injury.
9. DO NOT exceed a maximum towing speed of 20 MPH
(32 KPH) while transporting the sprayer.
10. REDUCE speed on rough or hilly ground.
11. BE EXTRA careful when going through fence gates or
nearing confined quarters.
12. ALWAYS follow state and local regulations regarding
use of a safety chain, slow moving vehicle signs and
transport lighting, when towing farm equipment on
public highways.
13. ALWAYS engage the tractor parking brake before
dismounting.
14. BE SURE the hitch jack locking pin is completely
engaged and that the machine is properly blocked
and prevented from rolling BEFORE disconnecting the
sprayer from the tractor.
15. ALWAYS securely block sprayer up when working
under sprayer.
16. DO NOT stand between tractor and sprayer when
hitching or unhitching sprayer unless engine is stopped
and parking brake is engaged.