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III. SLURRY APPLICATION (Continued)
3. Recirculation valve must be open and material flowing
back into the tank when using the remote valve. A
closed or plugged recirculation line will cause extreme
heat in the pump or discharge lines that will result in
severe bodily injury and damage to the equipment.
4. During application through a hose, high pressure
can be exerted at the end of the hose. Hose-holding
personnel must establish good footing. The operator
should apply gradual pressure to the hose only after
hose-holding personnel are firmly positioned and have
firm control of the hose. Additional personnel to direct
hose may be necessary if working on slopes. The
proper technique for grasping the hose used by hose-
holding personnel is to route and firmly grasp the hose
over the shoulder or under both arms. Never route/
hold the hose so it goes between the legs. If the hose-
holding personnel finds that it is uncomfortable for him
to handle the hose by himself, additional hose-holding
personnel should be positioned at the end of the hose.
5. Plan application so that the farthest area is covered
first, then work back toward the HydroSeeder
®
, so
individuals are not walking back over slippery ground.
6. Before opening any valves or pipe
clamps, shut machine down and
check if material in the pipe is hot.
If hot, do NOT open valve or pipe
clamps as the hot material may cause
severe personal injury. Allow to cool
and open with caution.
7. Except when loading materials, keep
loading hatch lid closed to protect
operator and prevent splashing of wet
material onto the tank top.
8. Wash off spillage of slippery mulch or
slurry additive from the tank top and
platform before operating equipment.
II. MACHINE OPERATION (Continued)
6. Operator(s) of equipment should
never ride on the machine at speeds
of greater than 5 mph (8 km/h).
7. Never operate machine in an
enclosed area without venting the
engine exhaust of both the equipment
and vehicle on which the equipment
is mounted. Deadly carbon monoxide
fumes can accumulate.
8. Never operate this or any other
machinery when fatigued, tired, under
the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs,
or medication. You must be in good
physical condition and mentally alert
to operate this machine.
9. Never modify the machine. Never remove any part
of the machine (except for service and then reinstall
removed components before operating).
10. Use proper means (steps, ladder)
for mounting and dismounting of the
machine. Never mount or dismount a
moving machine.
III. SLURRY APPLICATION
1. Do not aim discharge spray toward
power-lines, transformers, or other
high voltage electrical conductors.
Also do not aim discharge spray
towards people, animals or anything
other than the intended application
area.
2. Never engage
(turn on) the
slurry pump
when both the
recirculation and
discharge valves
are closed (as
illustrated to the
right). Operation
with both valves
closed will result
in extreme heat
generation that
could cause
severe bodily injury and damage to the equipment.
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