Owner's manual

SEEDHAWK®AIRCARTOPERATOR’SMANUAL7
2.4 MAINTENANCESAFETY
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 ReadandunderstandallinformationprovidedinthisOperator’sManualcoveringoperation,
adjustment,maintenanceandrepairpriortoperforminganyofthesetasks.
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 Planworktoensurepropertools,equipmentandpersonalprotectiveequipmentisavailable
priortoworkingonimplement.
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 Wear appropriate clothing when performing tasks around the implement. Ill‐fitting and/or
frayedclothingaswellaslooseordanglingitemsshouldnotbewornwhenworkingnearthe
implement.
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 Stop the engine, lower the implement, set the parking brake, remove the ignition key, and
allow time for moving parts to stop prior to adjusting, maintaining or repairing the
implement.
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 Ensure that all movingparts have come to a complete stopbefore performing adjustments,
maintenanceorrepairs.
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 Ensure that hydraulic oil pressure in hoses, lines and components is fully relieved prior to
performingmaintenanceorrepairstothehydraulicsystem.
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 Ensurethatwingsareeitherfullyloweredorfullyraisedandsecuredwiththeirsaf etychains
orsecurelyblockthewingsifraisedtoperformadjustment,maintenanceorrepairs.
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 Securelyblockmainframeand/orwingsifadjustment,maintenanceorrepairisrequiredfor
wheelsandtires.
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 Wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves, eye protection, etc. when inspecting
hydraulicsystemforleaks.Useasmallpieceofcardboardorwoodtodetectleaks.
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 Ensure that all guards and shields are intact and in place after performing adjustment,
maintenanceorrepairspriortooperatingimplement.
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 Store flammable fluids in approved containers and store out of access by unauthorized
persons,especiallychildren.
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