Avoid Exposure To Chemicals

CAUTION: Exposure to chemicals, including pesticides, can cause injury or death.

DO NOT RELY ONLY ON THIS CAB, CAB PRESSURE INDICATOR, OR CAB AIR FILTERS TO PROTECT AGAINST CHEMICAL EXPOSURE.

To reduce risk of chemical exposure:

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• Wear PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT in accordance with chemical manufacturers label
• Allow only trained, certified applicators to apply chemicals
• Always close the windows and doors during spraying
• Verify that John Deere activated carbon filters, or appropriate substitutes, are installed at all times (see Check and Replace Cab Air Filters in the Lubrication and Maintenance section)
• Keep chemicals out of the cab
• Clean or remove contaminated shoes or clothing before entering the cab
• Keep cab interior clean
• Read and follow all instructions in:
  • Manufacturers label for each chemical applied
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides
  • State or regional guidelines for worker safety and health
  • Operator’s Manual for this machine
• Numerous requirements must be met, including but not limited to EPA regulations
• Even while inside cab, always wear long sleeves, long pants, shoes, and socks when applying chemicals, including pesticides
• If necessary to leave cab when chemicals, including pesticides, are present, always use personal protective equipment recommended by chemical manufacturer
• Before reentering cab, remove personal protective equipment used to handle chemicals, including pesticides, and store equipment in accordance with EPA guidelines to prevent contaminating cab