Summers ULTIMATE NT, Operator'S Manual

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1.2
SECTION 1 - SAFETY
1.2 GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND Operator’s Manual before using machine. Review at least
annually
thereafter.
2. VERIFY all safety devices and shields are in place before using machine.
3. KEEP hands, feet, hair
and clothing away from moving parts.
4. STOP engine, place all controls in neutral, set parking brake, remove ignition key, and wait for all mov-
ing parts to stop before servicing, adjusting, maintaining or unplugging.
5. BE CAREFUL when working around high-pressure hydraulic system.
6. DO NOT ALLOW RIDERS.
7. USE EXTREME CARE when cleaning,
fi lling or making adjustments.
8. ALWAYS READ chemical container label carefully and follow chemical manufacturers’ WARNINGS,
instructions and procedures before using.
9. AVOID having excess chemical stored after spraying.
10. ONLY STORE chemicals in their original containers in a locked area.
11. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY from chemicals and sprayer equipment.
12. ALWAYS make sure that pressure is relieved from hydraulic circuits before servicing or disconnect-
ing from tractor.
DANGER!
HITCH MUST BE ANCHORED TO TRACTOR TO PREVENT OVER CENTER CONDITION
WHEN FOLDING OR UNFOLDING BOOMS. NEVER FOLD OR UNFOLD SPRAYER WITH-
OUT A PROPER CONNECTION TO TRACTOR.
1.3 SAFETY DURING TRANSPORT
1. ONLY TOW at a safe speed. Maximum implement towing speed is 25 MPH. Use caution when mak-
ing corners or meeting traf fi c.
2. USE a safety chain between tractor drawbar and sprayer hitch when transporting on public roads.
3. ALWAYS secure folded booms to transport rest when transporting on public roads. If towing a long
distance tie end booms together above sprayer tank.
1.4 SAFETY DECALS
1. KEEP SAFETY DECALS CLEAN.
2. REPLACE missing or unreadable decals. New decals are available from your Summers dealer by stat-
ing correct part number (PN) located on the decal.