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5. The driver of the carrying or towing vehicle is respon-
sible for the safety of the operator(s) of the machine.
Make sure the driver is aware of and avoids all
possible hazards to the operator(s) of the machine,
such as low tree limbs, low power lines, etc. Vehicles
on which equipment is mounted or towed must be
stopped and started gradually. Avoid abrupt starts
or stops. Never operate on a slope or a hill that may
endanger the driver and/or the operator(s). All per-
sonnel should review and be familiar with stop/start
signals between the driver and operator(s) before
going into operation. Only the operator should be
located on the platform during operation.
6.
Operator(s) of equip-
ment should never ride
on the machine at speeds
of greater than 5 mph (8
km/h).
7. Never operate machine in
an enclosed area without
venting the engine exhaust
of both the equipment and
vehicle on which the equip-
ment is mounted. Deadly
carbon monoxide fumes
can accumulate.
8. Never operate this or any
other machinery when fatigued, tired, under the
influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or medication. You
must be in good physical condition and mentally alert
to operate this machine.
9. Never modify the machine. Never remove any part
of the machine (except for service and then reinstall
before operating).
10. Use proper means (steps,
ladder) for mounting
and dismounting of the
machine. Never mount
or dismount a moving
machine.
III. SLURRY APPLICATION
1. Do not aim discharge spray
toward power-lines, trans-
formers, or other high volt-
age electrical conductors.
Also do not aim discharge
spray towards people, ani-
mals or anything other than
the intended application
area.
2. Never engage (turn on)
clutch when both the
recirculation and dis-
charge valves are closed.
Operation with both valves
closed will result in extreme
heat generation that could
cause severe bodily injury
and damage to the equip-
ment.
3. Recirculation valve must be open and material flow-
ing back into the tank when using the remote valve.
A closed or plugged recirculation line will cause
extreme heat in the pump or discharge lines that
will result in severe bodily injury and damage to the
equipment.
4. During application through a hose, high pressure
can be exerted at the end of the hose. Hose-holding
personnel must establish good footing. The operator
should apply gradual pressure to the hose only after
hose-holding personnel are firmly positioned and
have firm control of the hose. Additional personnel to
direct hose may be necessary if working on slopes.
The proper technique for grasping the hose used by
hose-holding personnel is to route and firmly grasp
the hose over the shoulder or under both arms.
Never route/hold the hose so it goes between the
legs. If the hose-holding personnel finds that it is
uncomfortable for him to handle the hose by himself
additional hose-holding personnel should be posi-
tioned at the end of the hose.
5. Plan application so that the farthest area is covered
first, then work back toward the HydroSeeder®,
so individuals are not walking back over slippery
ground.
6. Before opening any valves
or pipe clamps, shut
machine down and check if
material in the pipe is hot.
If hot, do NOT open valve
or pipe clamps as the hot
material may cause severe
personal injury. Allow to
cool and open with cau-
tion.
7. Except when loading materials, keep loading hatch
lid closed to protect operator and prevent splashing
of wet material onto the tank top.
8. Wash off spillage of slippery mulch or slurry addi-
tive from the tank top and platform before operating
equipment.