Demco HCM - Safety; Following Operation; Highway and Transport Operations

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• Planyourroutetoavoidheavytrafc.
• Beasafeandcourteousdriver.Alwaysyieldtooncomingtrafcinallsituations,includingnarrowbridges,
intersections, etc.
• Beobservantofbridgeloadratings.Donotcrossbridgesratedlowerthangrossweightofunityouareop-
erating.
• Watchforobstructionsoverheadandsidetosidewhiletransporting.
• Alwaysoperateequipmentinapositiontoprovidemaximumvisibilityatalltimes.Makeallowancesforin-
creased length and weight of sprayer when making turns, or stopping.
SAFETY
FOLLOWING OPERATION
• Followingoperation,orwhenunhitching,stoptractorortowingunit,setbrakes,disengagePTOandallpower
drives, shut off engine and remove ignition key.
• Storesprayerinanareaawayfromhumanactivity.
• Donotparksprayerwhereitwillbeexposedtolivestockforlongperiodsoftime.Damageandlivestock
injury could result.
• Donotpermitchildrentoplayonoraroundthestoredsprayer.
• Makesureallparkedmachinesareonahard,levelsurfaceandengageallsafetydevices.
• Wheelchocksmaybeneededtopreventunitfromrolling.
HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
• SAFETY CHAINS: If equipment is going to be transported on a public highway, always follow state and lo-
cal regulations regarding safety chains and auxiliary lighting. Be sure to check with local law enforcement
agencies for your own particular regulations. If required safety chains should be obtained and installed. Only
safety chains (not elastic or nylon/plastic tow straps) should be used to retain connection between towing
and towed machines in event of separation of primary attaching system. Use a high strength, appropriately
sized hitch pin with a mechanical retainer and attach safety chains. Criss cross chains under tongue and se-
cure to draw bar cage, mounting loops, or bumper frame.
• Adoptsafedrivingpractices:
- Keep brake pedals latched together at all times. NEVER USE INDEPENDENT BRAKING WITH SPRAYER
IN TOW. LOSS OF CONTROL OR UPSET MAY RESULT.
- Always drive at a safe speed relative to local conditions and ensure that your speed is low enough for an
emergency stop. Keep speed to a minimum.
- Reduce speed prior to turns to avoid risk of overturning.
- Always keep tractor or towing unit in gear to provide engine braking when going downhill. Do not coast.
- Do not drink and drive!
• Comply with state and local laws governing highway safety and movement of farm machinery on public
roads.
• Useapprovedaccessorylightingagsandnecessarywarningdevicestoprotectoperatorsofothervehicles
on highway during transport. Various safety lights and devices are available from your dealer.
• Useofashingamberlightsisacceptableinmostlocalities.However,somelocalitiesprohibittheiruse.Local
laws should be checked for all highway lighting and marking requirements.
• Whendrivingtractorandsprayerunder20mph(40kph)dayornight,useashingamberwarninglightsand
a slow moving vehicle (SMV) identification emblem.