Avoid Exposure To Chemicals

TS220-UN-23AUG88

TS272-UN-23AUG88

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

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

To reduce risk of chemical exposure:

• Wear PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT in accordance with chemical manufacturer’s 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 Checking and Replacing Cab Air Filters in the Cab and Air Conditioning 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:
  • Manufacturer’s 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