Read the Owner’s & Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious – follow
without exception.
Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
Safety of the operator and any bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and
developing a new piece of equipment. Designers and manufacturers build in as many safety
features as possible. However, every year many accidents occur which could have been
avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful approach to handling equipment. You,
the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions in this section.
To avoid personal injury, study the following precautions and insist those working with you, or
for you, follow them.
Replace any CAUTION, WARNING, DANGER or instruction safety decal that is not readable or
is missing. Location of such decals is indicated in this booklet.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Do not use
the equipment is alertness or coordination is impaired.
Review the safety instructions with all users annually.
This equipment is dangerous to children and persons unfamiliar with its operation. The operator
should be a responsible adult familiar with farm machinery and trained in this equipment’s
operations.
Do not allow persons to operate or assemble this unit until they have read
this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of the safety precautions and
of how it works.
Do not read, eat, drink, talk or text or use a mobile phone while using this equipment.
To prevent injury or death, use a tractor equipped with a Roll Over Protective System (ROPS).
Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment.
Observe all safety signs and practice the instructions on them.
Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in
question -
DON’T TRY IT.
Stay clear of any moving parts, such as shafts, couplings and universal joints.
If adjustments need to be made, make them in small steps, shutting down all motions for each
adjustment.
Do not allow anyone to ride on any part of the equipment for any reason.
Assure that all bystanders are at a safe distance before operating or maintaining this equipment.
HANDLING
The BERM BLASTER can be transported on a Cat II three point. Forklift pockets attached to the bottom
of the main frame allow for easy transport on a forklift. The nozzles are spring loaded and designed to
breakaway. If necessary the nozzles can be folded back or removed for transport or storage.
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