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For Safe Work
The precautions you must observe to ensure safe work are explained below.
Other precautions are found in the main text, accompanied by
Danger
,
Warning
,
Caution
and
Caution
.
Use this machine at an inclination angle of within 5
except when entering a field or installing the machine
on a truck.
(1) Overview
Carefully read the
“Operation Manual (and
operation manual of each option installed),
”
“Safety Manual” and instruction of the
agrichemical used, to carry out work correctly and
safely.
Caution
If the machine is to be parked or stored, do
not place anything underneath the booms.
The booms may drop down and damage the
item underneath them
[1] When carrying out work, be sure to wear protective
gears appropriate for each work (helmet, mask and
gloves) and proper clothes.
[2] Before inspecting/servicing or repairing the
machine, stop the engine on flat ground, apply the
parking brake and remove the ignition key. Failure
to do so may cause the machine to suddenly move,
resulting in an accident.
[3] Keep non-operators (especially children) away
from the area where pest control work is
performed. Failure to do so may lead to an
accident.
[4] Exercise due caution not to pollute water supply
systems, rivers, ponds, lakes, etc.
[5] Never refuel near a fire source as it may cause fire.
Refueling while smoking is strictly prohibited.
(2) Items to Note before Operation
[1] Carefully read the Operation Manual and become
familiar with the machine operation.
[2] Apply the parking brake on flat ground and be sure
to perform startup inspection to prevent problems
during pest control work.
Maintenance, P. **
[3] Wipe clean all spilled fuel or oil. If not, fire may
occur.
[4] Dust, fuel or mud attached or deposited on the
wires, muffler and engine area may cause fire, so
inspect and clean these areas before starting the
day
’s work.
(3) Starting the Engine
[1] If the machine is operated indoors, exhaust gas will
pollute the air and may cause gas poisoning. Open
the windows and doors and provide sufficient
exhaust ventilation.
[2] Before starting the engine, look around carefully
and give a cue to others indicating that the machine
“will start moving.”
