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The use of this equipment is subject to certain hazards which cannot be protected
against by mechanical means or product design. All operators of this equipment
must read and understand this entire manual, paying particular attention to safety
and operating instructions, prior to use. If there is something in this manual you do
not understand, ask your supervisor, dealer, or call the manufacturer.
Most accidents occur because of neglect or carelessness. Keep all helpers and
bystanders at least several hundred feet away from the operating implement. Only
properly trained people should operate this machine. Keep children away at all
times.
The majority of accidents invlolve entanglement on a driveline, and operators being
knocked off the tractor by low hanging limbs and run over. Accidents are most likely
to occur with untrained operators or machines that are loaned or rented to someone
who has not read the owner’s manual and is not familiar with the implement.
Always stop the tractor, set the brake, shut off the engine, remove the ignition key
before dismounting the tractor.
Never leave equipment unattended with the trac-
tor running.
Never place any part of your body in the mechanical compartment with tractor
engine running or before you are sure all motion has stopped.
Stay clear of all moving parts.
Do not reach or place yourself under equipment until it is blocked securely.
Engage the PTO at low RPM and then bring the PTO speed up to operating speed.
Do not engage the implement PTO with the tractor and implement at right angles.
Lessen strain on drivetrain by starting PTO when tractor and implement are in-line.
PAKBLAST AND PULBLAST UNITS: Never engage the fan at high speed.
POWERBLAST UNITS: When engaging the fan clutch the engine speed should be
1000RPM. Engaging the clutch at this speed, not greater or less, will ensure long
clutch life.
Do not disengage the PTO while turning.
Take all possible precautions when leaving unit unattended: disengage PTO, set
parking brake, stop engine, and remove key from ignition.
Sprayer Safety: Operaton
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