Great Plains CP1000 Assembly Instructions - Manual (Page 3)

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Important Safety Information
9/21/05 CPH and CP1000 Coulter Command System 148-258M-B
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Important Safety Information
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.
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-
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.
Safety Rules
Most accidents are the result of negligence and care-
lessness, usually caused by failure of the operator to
follow simple but necessary safety precautions. The fol-
lowing safety precautions are suggested to help prevent
such accidents. The safe operation of any machinery is
a big concern to consumers and manufacturers.Your
Coulter Command System has been designed with
many built-in safety features. However, no one should
operate this product before carefully reading this Opera-
tor’s Manual.
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1. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force
to penetrate the skin. Check all hydraulic lines and hoses
before applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a very
small hole can be almost invisible. Use paper or card-
board, not body parts, to check for suspected leaks. If in-
jured, seek medical assistance from a doctor that is
familiar with this type of injury. Foreign fluids in the tis-
sue must be surgically removed within a few hours or
gangrene will result.
2. Make sure all people, animals, and objects are clear of
the coulter tool bar before switching the tongue hydrau-
lics switch to the "auto" mode.
3. Do not crawl under a raised machine without the trans-
port lock blocks securely in place. Sudden hydraulic ac-
tivation or failure could cause serious injury or death.
4. Never permit anyone to ride on hitch or planting equip-
ment when moving.
5. Never permit anyone to ride tractor when hitch is being
moved.
6. Do not pull the Center Pivot Hitch faster than 20 miles
per hour.
7. Always set the hitch in field position before assembling,
lubrication, making adjustments, or servicing. Periodi-
cally check bolts for tightness and lubricate all fittings.
8. Shut off hydraulics valves and shut down tractor before
preforming any maintenance to the hitch or crawling un-
der it.
9. Do not allow anyone to operate the machine who has not
been properly trained in its safe operation.
10. Do not operate equipment while under the influence of
drugs or alcohol.
11. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all mov-
ing parts.
12. Clear the area of bystanders, especially small children
and animals before moving and operating equipment.
Review the safety instructions annually.