Demco 850 - BEFORE OPERATION; DURING OPERATION

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BEFORE OPERATION:
• Carefully study and understand this manual and the Owner’s Manual.
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing which may catch in moving parts.
• Always wear protective clothing and substantial shoes.
• It is recommended that suitable protective hearing and eye protection be worn.
• Operator may come in contact with certain materials which may require specific safety
equipment relative to handling of such materials. (Examples: extremely dusty, molds,
fungus, bulk fertilizers, etc.)
• Keep wheel and lug nuts tightened to specified torque.
• Assure that agricultural implement tires are inflated evenly.
• Give unit a visual inspection for any loose bolts, worn parts, or cracked welds, and make
necessary repairs. Follow maintenance safety instructions included in this manual.
• Be sure there are no tools lying on or in equipment
• Do not use unit until you are sure that area is clear, especially around children and
animals.
• Don’t hurry learning process or take unit for granted. Ease into it and become familiar
with your new equipment.
• Practice operation of your equipment and its attachments. Completely familiarize yourself
and other operators with its operation before using.
• Make sure that brakes are evenly adjusted (if equipped with brakes)
• Use a tractor equipped with Roll Over Protection System (ROPS) and fasten your seat
belt prior to starting the engine.
• Manufacturer does not recommend usage of a tractor with the ROPS removed.
• Move tractor wheels to widest recommended settings to increase stability.
• Do not allow anyone to stand between tongue or hitch and towing vehicle when backing
up to equipment.
DURING OPERATION
• Beware of bystanders, PARTICULARLY CHILDREN! Always look around to make sure
that it is safe to start engine of towing vehicle or move unit. This is particularly important
with higher noise levels and quiet cabs, as you may not hear people shouting.
• NO PASSENGERS ALLOWED- Do not carry passengers anywhere on or in tractor or
equipment.
• Keep hands and clothing clear of moving parts.
• Do not clean, lubricate, or adjust your equipment while it is moving.