HARRISTON INDUSTRIES 93066, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation
and maintenance of your Harriston Potato
Planter.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to operate, maintain, or work
around the Planter 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 planter.
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 by ignoring good
safety practices.
Planter owners must give operating instructions
to operators or employees before allowing them
to operate the planter, and at least annually
thereafter per OSHA (Occupational Safety and
Health Administration) 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 them. Most 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!
2.3 GENERAL SAFETY
1.
Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and
all safety signs before
operating, maintaining,
or adjusting the planter.
2. Provide a first-aid kit
for use in case of an
accident. Store in a
highly visible place.
3. Provide a fire
extinguisher for use in
case of an accident.
Store in a highly visible
place.
4. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This list includes, but is not
limited to:
A hard hat
Protective shoes with
slip resistant soles
Protective glasses or
goggles
Heavy gloves
Wet weather gear
Hearing protection
Respirator or filter mask
5. Install and secure all guards before starting.
6. Do not allow riders.
7. Wear suitable ear
protection for
prolonged exposure
to excessive noise.
8. Stop tractor engine, lower machine to the
ground, place all controls in neutral, set park
brake, remove ignition key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually with
all personnel who will be operating or
maintaining the planter.