Great Plains 2000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 6)

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Important Safety Information
2012-03-27 12, 15 and 20 Foot Series Three-Point Drills 118-389M-A
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extin-
guisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous and
should be performed by trained per-
sonnel using correct tools and equip-
ment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side–not in front of or over tire
assembly. Use a safety cage if
available.
▲ When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel-handling
equipment adequate for weight
involved.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and
equipment.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable hear-
ing protection such as earmuffs or
earplugs.
▲ Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator.
Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate
skin, causing serious
injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or card-
board, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a doc-
tor immediately. Any fluid injected
into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
Safety at All Times
Before operation, thoroughly read
and
understand the instructions
given in this manual. Refer to “Safety
Decals,” page 5, and read all instruc-
tions noted on the decals.
▲ Be familiar with all functions of the
unit.
▲ Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲ Dismounting a moving tractor
could cause serious injury or
death.
▲ Do not stand between the tractor
and implement during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when folding and raising imple-
ment. Make sure all persons are
clear of working area.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.