Great Plains AS20 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 4)

AS15 and AS20 Planting System 148-153M 4/14/05 2 Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Using this Manual
This manual has been prepared to instruct you in the
safe and efficient operation of your All Seeds Hitch.
Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions
carefully.
The parts on your All Seeds Hitch have been specially
designed and should only be replaced with genuine
Great Plains parts. Therefore, should your
All Seeds Hitch require replacement parts go to your
Great Plains Dealer.
The right hand and left hand as used throughout this
manual is determined by facing in the direction the ma-
chine will travel when in use unless otherwise stated.
Serial Number
The serial number plate is located on the front of the
Coulter Tool Bar support tube next to the 8" x 8" hitch
tube It is suggested that the serial number and purchase
date also be recorded for your convenience in the space
provided on the checklist page at the beginning of this
manual.
The serial number provides important information about
your All Seeds Hitch and may be required to obtain the
correct replacement part. Always use the serial number
and model number when sending correspondence or
when ordering parts from your Great Plains Dealer.
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
symbol, be alert and carefully read the message that fol-
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lows it. In addition to design and configuration of
equipment; hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and
proper training of personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage of equipment.
Watch for the following safety notations through-out
your Operators 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
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTE: Indicates a special point of information which
requires your attention.
For your safety and to help in developing a better under-
standing of your equipment we highly recommend that
you read the operator sections of this manual. Reading
these sections not only provides valuable training but
also familiarizes you with helpful information and its lo- cation. The parts sections are for reference only and
don’t require cover to cover reading. After reviewing your
manual store it in a dry, easily accessible location for fu-
ture reference.
Using this Manual
Introduction