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SAFETY
!
WARNING
AVOID CHEMICALS
Avoid exposure to sprinkler spray while chemicals
are being injected into the water. Read EPA Label
Improvement Program (PR Notice 87-1) and all in-
structions for chemical applications.
If you plan on chemigating, make certain you have
complied with state or local regulations in regard to
safety equipment, certification, operation and calibra-
tion of the injector pump. Make certain you have first
aid and fresh water available in case of an accident.
You must also be familiar with the correct cleanup
procedures in case of a spill.
• USE OF PROTECTIVE CLOTHING IS RECOM-
MENDED WHEN HANDLING CHEMICALS.
SAFETY GLASSES, GLOVES, AND PROTECTIVE
OUTERWEAR SHOULD BE WORN WHEN HAN-
DLING CHEMICALS.
• CONTAMINATION OF THE WATER SUPPLY MAY
OCCUR IF EFFECTIVE SAFETY DEVICES ARE
NOT INSTALLED/USED IN CONNECTION WITH
INJECTION EQUIPMENT FOR CHEMIGATION.
!
DANGER
DRIVE SHAFTS START WITHOUT WARNING
An electric motor on each tower of the center pivot
powers two or more drive shafts connected to wheel
gear drives. These drive shafts start and stop without
warning.
• DO NOT TOUCH ROTATING DRIVE SHALT OR
SHIELD, CLOTHING OR LIMBS MAY BECOME
ENTANGLED, RESULTING IN SEVERE INJURY.
• DO NOT SERVICE THE MACHINE UNTIL THE
MAIN DISCONNECT IS LOCKED IN THE OFF
POSITION.
• ALWAYS REPLACE DRIVE SHAFT SHIELDS AF-
TER SERVICING.
• DRIVE SHAFT SHIELDS MUST ALWAYS BE IN
PLACE WHEN OPERATING THE MACHINE.
!
CAUTION
CHECK WHEEL TRACKS BEFORE STARTING
Make sure all objects, livestock or persons are clear
of the machine before starting. Drive trains are pow-
erful and can climb over vehicles, equipment, etc.
!
CAUTION
DO NOT OVERSIZE FUSES
Fuses are sized for the protection of a specific ma-
chine.
Be certain you have the proper fuse sizes in place
before initial start-up and when replacing fuses.
!
CAUTION
PLUG - IN CONNECTORS
Disconnect power before connecting or disconnect-
ing any plug-in connectors.
!
CAUTION
DO NOT OPERATE AT FREEZING TEMPERATURES
Spraying water has a cooling effect and water will
freeze even though the air temperature is slightly
above freezing.
Shut the machine down at 40 degrees Fahrenheit
(4.5 degrees Celsius). Do not operate machine when
temperature is below 40°F (4.5°C).
• DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT RESULTING FROM
FREEZE-UP IS NOT COVERED UNDER WAR-
RANTY.
• IT IS IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE ALL PIPE
DRAINS FUNCTION PROPERLY TO PREVENT
PIPELINE FREEZE-UP DURING COLD WEATH-
ER.
!
CAUTION
AVOID HIGH PRESSURE WATER STREAMS
Avoid body contact with high pressure water streams.
Operate Safely
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