Demco HCM - Safety; During Operation

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• Donotwalkorworkunderraisedcomponentsorattachmentsunlesssecurelypositionedandblocked.
• Keepallbystanders,pets,andlivestockclearofworkarea.
• Operatetowingunitfromoperatorsseatonly.
• Neverstandalongsideofunitwithenginerunningorattempttostartengineand/oroperatemachinewhile
standing alongside of unit.
• Neverleaverunningequipmentattachmentsunattended.
• Asaprecaution,alwaysrecheckhardwareonequipmentfollowingevery100hoursofoperationCorrectall
problems. Follow maintenance safety procedures.
SAFETY
DURING OPERATION
• Bewareofbystanders,PARTICULARLY CHILDREN! Always look around to make sure it is safe to start engine
of towing unit or move sprayer. 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 the tractor or sprayer.
• Keephandsandclothingclearofmovingparts.
• Donotclean,lubricate,oradjustyoursprayerwhileitismoving.
• Whenhaltingoperation,evenperiodically,settractorortowingunitbrakes,disengagePTO,shutoffengine,
and remove ignition key.
• Beespeciallyobservantofoperatingareaandterrain-watchforholes,rocks,orotherhiddenhazards.Always
inspect area prior to operation.
- DO NOT operate near edge of drop-offs or banks.
- DO NOT operate on steep slopes as overturn may result.
- Operate up and down (not across) intermediate slopes. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
• Pickthemostlevelpossibleroutewhentransportingacrosselds.Avoidedgesofditches,gullies,andsteep
hillsides.
• Beextracarefulwhenworkingoninclines.
• Periodicallyclearequipmentofbrush,twigs,orothermaterialstopreventbuildupofdrycombustiblemateri-
als.
• Maneuvertractorortowingunitatsafespeeds.
• Avoidoverheadwiresorotherobstacles.Contactwithoverheadlinescouldcauseseriousinjuryordeath.
• Avoidloosegravel,rocks,andholes;theycanbedangerousforequipmentoperationormovement.
• Allowforsprayerlengthwhenmakingturns.