Meridian Bulk Seed Tender Seed Express 225RST, Operator'S Manual

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8. OPERATION
8.1 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Make sure that anyone who will be
operating the Bulk Seed Tender system
or working on or around the unit reads
and understands all the operating,
maintenance, and safety information in
the operator’s manual.
2. Keep all bystanders, especially
children, away from the machine when
loading or unloading, or when
authorized personnel are carrying out
maintenance work.
3.
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WARNING
Establish a lock-out or tag-out
policy for the work site. Be sure
all personnel are trained in and
follow all procedures. Lock-out
or tag-out all power sources
before servicing the unit or
working around loading/
unloading equipment.
4.
STOP
Stop engine, remove ignition key, and
wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, repairing, adjusting, loading,
filling,orunplugging.
5. Keep working area clean and
free of debris to prevent slipping
or tripping.
6. Do not allow riders on the trailer or
frame when transporting.
7. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing
away from rotating parts.
8.
Donotplacehands,fingers,orarms
between moving parts.
9. Stay away from overhead power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
10. Install and secure all guards before
starting.
11. Use care when climbing on frame or
ladder to prevent slipping or falling.
12. Fasten frame securely to trailer before
transporting.
13.
Alwaysemptycompartment2firsttoprevent
an unbalanced load. An unbalanced load can
cause the tender to upend.
14. Review safety related items annually
with all personnel who will be
operating, using, or maintaining the
seed delivery system.