North Star M2681781B Owner's Manual

North Star M2681781B Owner's Manual Manual pdf 21 page image

Operation – Important Safety Information (continued)21Transporting sprayer:WARNINGSerious injury can occur if the tractor on which the sprayer is mounted is driven unsafely.1. Drive todesiredlocationDrive tractor and sprayer carefully to the desired work site.Important safety instructions: Read tractor instructions. Review safety instructions in your tractor manual withregard to driving with 3-point hitch mounted equipment attached. Securely attached. Be sure sprayer is securely attached before transporting. Added length. Be aware of the added length of the sprayer. Reduced road stability. Be aware that heavy, 3-point hitch mounted equipmentcan reduce road stability, regardless of the amount of front-end counterweightadded. Drivers should take extra caution when driving with the sprayer attached.Reduce your speed and take extra caution during turns or while driving on rough orsloped terrain. No riding or cargo on sprayer. Never ride or transport cargo on the sprayer. On public roads. If transporting the sprayer on a public road, make sure to complywith all local, state, and federal requirements. Unattended. Turn off the tractor before leaving the sprayer unattended. Under the influence. Never transport or operate this sprayer while under theinfluence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.2. Engage parkingbrakeMake sure the tractor's parking brake is engaged before operating the sprayer.WARNING: If the parking brake is not engaged, the tractor could roll while youare operating the sprayer. Personal injury could result. Always engage the parkingbrake before leaving the tractor while the sprayer is attached.Chemical Accident Procedures:WARNINGBefore you fill the sprayer, review the following information with regardto handling accidents.Chemical spills, sprayer leaks, personal contamination, and poisoning areaccident situations which you may encounter. All require an immediateresponse – See instructions below.Sprayer leak In the event that the sprayer develops a leak while spraying chemicals, youmust immediately stop spraying.Turn off power to the sprayer and follow the directions below, asapplicable.