4283530M1
01-5
Safety
GENRERAL OPERATION AND SERVICE
Operating
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Read and understand all the operating and safety
precautions before operating machinery.
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In addition to equipment configuration and design,
hazard control and accident prevention depend on
awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel in the operation, maintenance, transport
and storage of equipment.
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Always raise implement, shut off tractor engine, set
the parking brake, shift to park position (or neutral)
remove the key and install cylinder lockup channels
before working around the machine.
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Avoid working under the planter. However, if it
becomes unavoidable to do so, make sure the planter
is securely blocked and the cylinder lockup channels
are in place.
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Do not attempt to lubricate or adjust the planter while
the machine is in operation.
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Machinery operation can be performed only by
persons who are responsible and delegated to do so.
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Only the operator must be permitted on the tractor
(unless tractor has a factory-installed instructor seat)
when the tractor and the planter are moving. Never
permit anyone to ride on the planter.
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Avoid wearing loose-fitting clothing and jewelry.
Always tie up long hair that can be caught in moving
parts.
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Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as,
but not limited to, protection for eyes, lungs, ears,
head, hands and feet when operating, servicing or
repairing equipment.
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Make sure bystanders are clear before operating
tractor or machine.
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Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with
the engine running.
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Never attempt to operate the planter unless seated in
the operator’s seat on the tractor.
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Tractor must be equipped with rollover protective
structure (ROPS), and a seat belt. Use seat belt
during operation.
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Make sure the tractor is in good operating condition,
and has adequate braking capabilities.
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Do not dismount from a moving tractor.
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Regulate ground speed to field conditions, and
maintain control at all times.
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When working around discs, be careful to not get cut
on sharp edges.
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Watch for overhead wires or other obstructions when
raising markers, and when moving the planter with
marker(s) raised.
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Disconnect and store planter where children do not
normally play. Stabilize the planter by using suitable
supports, and block the wheels.
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Always lower the planter when not in use and relieve
the pressure in hoses and cylinders.
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Do not allow children to ride on, play on, or operate
equipment. Always keep children away from
equipment operating, servicing, and storage areas.
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Do not stand between the tractor and the planter to
install hitch pin when the tractor engine is running.
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