Great Plains ADC2250 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Important Safety Information
7/28/10 Model 2250 Air Drill Cart 167-033M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Important Safety Information
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For your safety and to develop a better understanding of
your equipment, thoroughly read the Operator’s Sections
of this manual before operation.
Safety Notations
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precautions must be taken. When you see this sym-
bol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.
In addition to design and configuration of equipment; haz-
ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon
the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte-
nance and storage of equipment.
Watch for the following Safety Notations throughout
your Operator’s Manual:
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DANGER!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word
is limited to the most extreme situations.
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WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices
Safety Rules
Most accidents are the result of negligence and careless-
ness, caused by failure of the operator to follow safety pre-
cautions. Even though your implement is designed with
many built-in safety features, the following precautions are
mandatory to prevent such accidents.
Make sure everyone that uses this machine has read the
Operator’s Manual and understands how to operate it
safely.
This Operator’s Manual is considered a part of the imple-
ment and should remain so when loaned or sold.
Prior To Operation
1. Do not stand between tractor and implement during hitch-
ing.
2. Do not stand between cart and implement during hitching.
3. Do not operate without safety chain properly attached to
tractor.
4. Make sure hydraulic lines are attached to the correct ports.
5. Handle and apply chemically treated seeds according to
manufacturer's recommendations.
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CAUTION!
Some illustrations in this manual may show shields or cover
panels removed for clarity. Never operate unit without all
shields and cover panels in place.
During Operation
1. Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not
been properly trained in its safe operation.
2. Do not let children operate the implement.
3. Never dismount from a moving tractor
4. Put tractor in park turn off engine and remove key when
making any adjustments to the implement
5. Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended with
the engine running.
6. Never allow passengers.
7. Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes and
gullies.
8. Loose fitting clothing should not be worn as it may catch in
moving parts.
9. If a hydraulic leak develops, correct it immediately. Escap-
ing hydraulic oil can have extremely high pressure. A
stream of high pressure oil may easily penetrate the skin as
with modern needle-less vaccination equipment - but with
the exception that hydraulic fluid may cause blood poison-
ing. It is imperative that the connections are tight and that
all lines and pipes are in good condition. If an injury is
caused by the escaping hydraulic fluid, see a doctor at once!
Use a piece of cardboard or wood to detect leaks of hydrau-
lic oil under pressure. Be sure to relieve all hydraulic pres-
sure before disconnecting any lines or pipes between the
implement and the tractor hydraulic system.
10. Keep all guards and shields in place.
11. Do not turn tractor too tight; implement may ride up on
wheels causing machine and bodily damage.
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DANGER!
Contact with overhead power lines can cause severe electrical
burns or death from electrocution. Make sure there is enough
clearance between all air drill components and overhead power
lines. Do not use loading auger near power lines. Do not climb
on walkboard near power lines.
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These rules and instructions
must be reviewed at least annually
by all operators!