Prepare for emergencies, Be familiar with safety decals, Protect hearing – Great Plains PTO Kits 2-3-Section User Manual
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Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
Important Safety Information
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Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambulance, hospital
and fire department near phone.
Be Familiar with Safety Decals
▲ Read and understand “Safety Decals” in the Operator
manual.
▲ Read all instructions noted on the decals.
▲ Keep decals clean. Replace damaged, faded and illegible
decals.
Protect Hearing
The PTO system requires adjustment of a flow control
valve with one or two implement fans running. The valve
is locate near the fans, and the fans are loud.
▲ Wear hearing protection when working near an operating
hydraulic fan.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Observe normal precautions for hitch hydraulic
connections and disconnections. Escaping fluid under
pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety glasses or goggles when
working with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, seek immediate medical assistance
from a physician familiar with this type of injury.
Practice Safe Maintenance
▲ Understand procedure before doing work. Use proper
tools and equipment. Refer to this manual for additional
information.
▲ Work in a clean, dry area.
▲ Lower the planter, put tractor in park, turn off engine, and
remove key before performing maintenance.
▲ Make sure all moving parts have stopped and all system
pressure is relieved.
▲ Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in good condition
and installed properly.
▲ Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.
▲ Remove all tools and unused parts from planter before
operation.