Great Plains NTA2000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 5)

3 2/2/2006 NTA 2000 148-561M
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
the 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.
▲ Because prolonged exposure to
loud noise can cause hearing
impairment or hearing loss, wear
suitable hearing protection such
as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Because operating equipment
safely requires your full attention,
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
Thoroughly read and understand this
manual before operation. Refer to
Safety Decals, page 4. Read all
instructions noted on decals.
▲
Be familiar with all implement
functions.
▲ Operate implement from driver’s
seat only.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲
Do not dismount a moving tractor.
Dismounting a moving tractor could
cause serious injury or death.
▲ Do not stand between 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 raising implement. Make
sure all persons are clear of work-
ing area.
▲
Do not turn tractor too tight, caus-
ing implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.