Hardi COMMANDER Plus Series Operator's Manual

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8 HARDI® COMMANDER OPERATOR’S MANUALSafety instructionsSAFETY INFORMATIONWARNINGALWAYS READ OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFOREUSING EQUIPMENTDO NOT REMOVE ANY SAFETY DEVICES ORSHIELDS. NEVER SERVICE, CLEAN OR REPAIR AMACHINE WHILE IT IS OPERATINGWARNINGALWAYS WATCH FOR THIS SYMBOL TO POINTOUT IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIT MEANS ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT!YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATIONThis is the Safety-alert symbol.When you see this symbol on yourmachine or in this manual, be alertto the potential for personal injury.Follow recommended precautionsand safe operating practices.Follow Safety Instructions• Carefully read all the safety messages in this manualand the safety labels fitted to the machine. Keepsafety labels in good condition. Replace missing ordamaged safety labels. Be sure that new equipmentcomponents include any current safety labels. Re-placement safety labels are available from yourauthorized HARDI ® dealer.• Learn how to operate the sprayer and how to use thecontrols properly. Do not let anyone operate themachine without proper instructions.• Keep your sprayer in proper working condition.Unauthorized modifications or use may impair thefunction and/or safety and affect the machine’s life.• If you do not understand any part of this manual andneed assistance, please contact your authorizedHARDI® dealer.Operating The Sprayer Safely1. Read the complete manual carefully and becomefamiliar with the operation of the equipment beforeinitial operation in each spraying season. Failure todo so may result in possible over or under applica-tion of spray solution which may drastically affectcrop production and lead to personal injury.2. Before starting the engine on the tractor unit, besure all operating controls are in the off or neutralposition, including (but not limited to) the P.T.O.shaft and/or spray controls. Be sure the tractorpower train is disengaged.3. Operate spray and boom functions only whenseated in the operator’s seat.4. One of the most frequent causes of personal injuryor death results from persons falling off or being runover. Do not permit others to ride on or in. Only oneperson should be working the machine when inoperation.5. Before leaving the tractor seat, stop the engine, putall controls in neutral, and put the transmissioncontrol lever in the park position or neutral with thebrakes locked. Read the tractor operation manualfor added safety precautions.6. P.T.O. driven equipment can cause serious injury.Before working on or near the P.T.O. shaft, servic-ing or cleaning the equipment, put P.T.O. lever inthe DISENGAGE position and stop the engine.7. Do not fold or unfold boom near overhead wires.Serious injury or death could result if contact ismade with electric wires.8. Keep hands, feet & clothing away from movingparts.9. Wear relatively tight and belted clothing to preventfrom being caught on some part of the machine.10. Slow down when turning, especially with boomunfolded.11. Always keep children away from your sprayer and/or tractor unit.