Safety
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Following Operation :
• Following operation, or when unhitching,
stop the tractor or towing vehicle, set the
brakes, disengage the PTO and all
power drives, shut off the engine and
remove the ignition keys.
• Store the planter in an area away from
human activity.
• Do not permit children to play on or
around the stored planter.
• The planter should be stored in a dry and
dust-free location with the hydraulic
cylinders closed.
• Engage all safety devices for storage.
• Wheel chocks may be needed to prevent
the parked planter from rolling.
Performing Maintenance :
• Good maintenance is your responsibility.
• Make repairs in an area with plenty of
ventilation. Never operate the engine of
the towing vehicle in a closed building.
The exhaust fumes may cause
asphyxiation.
• Before working on the planter, stop the
towing vehicle, set the brakes, disengage
the PTO and all power drives, shut off
the engine and remove the ignition keys.
• Be certain all moving parts have come to
a complete stop before attempting to
perform maintenance.
• Always use the proper tools or
equipment for the job at hand.
• Never use your hands to locate a
hydraulic leak. Use a small piece of
cardboard or wood. Hydraulic fluid
escaping under pressure can penetrate
the skin. If injured by escaping
hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once.
Gangrene can result. Without
immediate medical treatment, serious
infection and reactions can occur.
• Replace all shields and guards after
servicing and before moving.
• After servicing, be sure all tools, parts
and service equipment are removed.
• If the planter has been altered in any way
from the original design, the
manufacturer does not accept any
liability for injury or warranty.
Tire Safety :
• Inflating or servicing tires can be
dangerous. Whenever possible, trained
personnel should be called to service
and / or mount tires.
• Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you
have the proper equipment and
experience to do the job.
• Failure to follow proper procedures when
mounting a tire on a wheel or rim can
produce an explosion which way result in
serious injury or death.
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