Yetter 2962-003A, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
You can make your farm a safer place to live and work if you observe the safety precautions given. Study these
precautions carefully and insist those working with you and for you follow the precautions.
Finally, remember this an accident is usually caused by
someone’s carelessness, neglect or oversight.
A brief description of signal words that may be used in this manual:
CAUTION:
Used as a general reminder of good safety practices or to direct attention to unsafe practices.
WARNING: Denotes a specific potential hazard.
DANGER: Denotes the most serious specific potential hazard.
CAUTION
Consult your implement and tractor operator’s manual for correct and safe operating practices. Be aware of
towed implement width and allow safe clearance.
CAUTION: SAFETY SIGNS
Safety decals are placed on the implement to alert the operator and others to the risk of personal injury or
unsafe operation during normal operations and servicing.
1. The safety decals must be kept clean and in good condition to ensure that they are legible.
2. Safety decals must be replaced if they are missing or illegible.
3. When components are replaced during repair or servicing, check that the new components include the
necessary safety signs.
4. Replacement safety decals may be obtained from your local dealer.
WARNING
Read these instructions carefully to acquaint yourself with the Seed Jet II. Working with unfamiliar equipment
can lead to accidents.
Safety shields must always be in place during operation.
Never park the gravity wagon on a steep incline or leave the equipment running unattended.
Never clean, lubricate or adjust a machine that is in motion. Always remove spark plug wire before performing
service.
Always replace safety shields after servicing.
If machine must be serviced in the raised position, jack or block it up to prevent it from accidentally falling and
injuring someone.
Be sure the park brake is set before operating.
Do not allow children to operate this equipment.
Do not allow riders on the wagon or pickup.
Use speeds and caution dictated by the terrain being traversed. Do not operate on any slope steep enough to
cause tipping or loss of control.
Be sure all personnel are clear of the immediate area before operating.
Read and understand the operator’s manual and require all other persons who will operate the equipment to
do the same.
If operating on public roadways, where legal, be certain all lighting is operating properly and observe all traffic
laws.
Attach a slow moving vehicle emblem to the rear of the trailing implement.
Beware of increased stopping distances and control effort when operating with implements attached.
Be familiar with all controls and be prepared to stop engine and equipment quickly in an emergency.
If seed or seed treatment is dusty or dirty, wear a full-face respirator.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.