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HYDROSEEDER
®
SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION
It is important that operators of this machine are familiar with all safety aspects covered in this section and
have read the entire Operator’s Manual before operating the machine. Always keep a copy of this manual
with the machine. It is the responsibility of the operator of the machine to fully understand this safety sum-
mary section. Remember that YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices protect not only you, but
also the people working with and around you. Keep in mind that this safety section is written for this type of
machine only. Practice all other usual and customary safe working precautions. Above all, remember that
safety is up to you.
The FINN HydroSeeder® is designed to mix and apply water, seed, fertilizer, agricultural lime, and hydraulic
mulch to the prepared seedbed. The resultant slurry from mixing one or more of the above materials may
react, causing harmful or deadly gasses within the tank. Heat, evaporation, or extended emptying period
can/will accelerate the formation of these gasses. Please contact your supplier(s) of these slurry compo-
nents regarding their potential reactivity.
I. PRE-START EQUIPMENT CHECK (equipment
check is to be made with the engine off)
1. If you have a chassis-
mounted unit, check devic-
es securing HydroSeeder®
to the truck or trailer frame.
2. If HydroSeeder® is a trailer unit, check hitch and
hitch bolts, lights, brakes, and all safety components.
3. Make sure loading hatch bag cutter is in place and
secure.
4. Check that all guard railing is in place and secure.
5. Verify that all guards are in place.
6. With the ignition switch ON, verify that the signal
horn is operating correctly.
7. By carefully looking down through the loading hatch,
inspect the slurry tank for foreign objects. Never
enter the tank without following the procedures
described in step 3 of section IV. MAINTENANCE on
page 4.
8. Remove unnecessary objects (or material) from the
tank top.
9. Make sure no one is working on or inside the
machine. Give a visual and audible signal that all is
clear, before starting the engine.
10. Inspect all hydraulic hoses for cracks, bulges, or
damage. If hoses are bad, replace immediately.
11. Inspect all discharge hoses for cracks, bulges, or
damage. If hoses are bad, replace immediately.
II. MACHINE OPERATION
1. Always wear safety gog-
gles when operating the
machine. Other safety
attire such as safety shoes,
ear protection, gloves,
hard hats, dust masks, etc.
should be worn as required
by warning decals on
machine, operator’s man-
uals, or job site require-
ments. Remove rings, watches, etc. Avoid wearing
loose-fitting clothing that may get caught in rotating
machinery.
2.
Do not operate the
machine without all guards
in place.
3. Do not load unit while in transit. Load only when
parked and unit is as level as possible. Take care
not to drop pens, lighters, etc. or pieces of paper or
plastic bags into the tank as these objects might plug
the slurry system. Should any object be dropped
into the tank, do NOT reach into the tank to retrieve
the foreign object. See step 3 under section IV.
MAINTENANCE on page 4 before allowing any per-
sonnel to enter the tank.
4. Make sure area to be sprayed is clear of all persons,
animals, etc.
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