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3. The 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 slurry pump and / or
discharge lines that will result in severe bodily injury
and damage to the equipment.
4. During application through a hose, high pressures
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 the 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 to handle the hose,
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
the operators are not walking back over slippery
ground.
6. Before opening any valves or
pipe clamps, shut the machine
down and check if material in the
pipes / hoses is hot. If hot, do NOT
open any valves or pipe clamps as
the hot material may cause severe
personal injury. Allow the system 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
additives from the tank top and work area before
operating equipment.
6. Operator(s) of equipment should
never ride on the machine at
speeds of greater than 5 mph
(8 km/h).
7. Never operate the 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 or remove any part of the machine
(except for service and then reinstall all removed
parts 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 will cause severe
bodily injury and damage to the equipment.
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