SEEDMASTER 2023
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SAFETY
Please be SAFE! Carefully read and understand all safety alerts and warnings in this manual and all
safety decals on the SeedMaster drill and tank. Ensure that anyone who is going to use the SeedMaster
drill and tank reads and understands the Operator’s Manual. We recommend that only mature and well-
trained or experienced persons operate this product. We advise that periodic visual checks continue as
a mandatory part of the implement operating procedure. Conduct regular maintenance checks on
fasteners, hydraulic connections, etc. Always follow safety precautions. Serious INJURY or DEATH can
result from improper operating practices.
Safety notices are one of the primary ways to call attention to potential hazards.
This Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. When you
see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows. Be alert to the possibility of personal injury
or death.
Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before operation or
maintenance.
Do not allow riders on any part of the equipment.
Install and properly secure all shields and guards before operating the seeder.
Keep hands, feet, clothing, and hair away from moving and/or rotating parts.
Beware of all power lines and other overhead obstructions. Know the transport height and width
of your SeedMaster drill and tanks. Ensure that minimum safe working distances are always
maintained from any obstruction.
Before servicing, adjusting, repairing, refilling, or unplugging: stop the engine, remove the engine
key, set the park brake, disengage the hydraulics, and wait for all moving parts to stop.
Ensure your seeder is properly marked as required by the local highway and transport authorities.
Make sure the “Slow Moving Vehicle” sign, lights, and all reflectors are in place, clean, and visible
to overtaking or oncoming traffic.
Store a fully stocked first-aid kit in a visible, accessible place for use in case of an accident.
Keep a fire extinguisher in an accessible location.
Be sure that the area is clear of people before starting or moving your machine.
Do not work around or under the raised wings unless the wings are securely chained in the
transport position.
In the event that wheel and tire assemblies must be raised off the ground for maintenance, block
the implement up securely.
Use extreme caution when working around or with high-pressure hydraulic systems. Depressurize
the system when connecting or disconnecting the hose couplers.
Wear heavy gloves and eye protection when searching for suspected hydraulic leaks. If an injury
occurs, seek immediate medical attention as infection and toxic reaction could develop. Use a
piece of cardboard or wood (instead of hands) when searching for such leaks.
Never wear baggy or frayed clothing or hanging jewelry when working around or on any of the
drive system components.
When performing a product catch for meter calibration, keep hands and clothes well clear of
rotating components. Be aware that when the hydraulics are activated, rotation may start
unexpectedly at any time.
We recommend that all maintenance and adjustments on the seeder be made when the
implement wings are lowered.
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