Great Plains 2S-2600F Operator Manual v2 - Manual (Page 3)

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Important Safety Information
9/26/13 2S-2600 and 2S-2600F Two-Section Folding Drill 195-200M-A
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Important Safety Information
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
Riders obstruct the operator’s view.
Riders could be struck by foreign
objects or thrown from machine.
▲ Never allow riders on implement.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
Be Aware of Signal Words
Signal words designate a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The sig-
nal words are:
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, typically for
machine components that, for func-
tional purposes, cannot be guarded.
Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
Safety Decals, page 4. Read all
instructions noted on decals.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Put tractor in park, turn off engine,
and remove key.
▲ To avoid negative-tongue-weight
hazard, lower parking stands,
lower openers and remove
hydraulic down pressure before
unhitching from unfolded drill.
▲ Detach and store implement in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement with
blocks and supports.
OFF
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indi-
cates there is a potential hazard to
personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken.
When you see this symbol, be alert
and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and
configuration of equipment, hazard
control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, con-
cern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage
of equipment.
Handle
Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be dan-
gerous. Improper use can seriously
injure persons, animals, plants, soil
and property.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Follow instructions on container
label.
▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any
type of chemical fire.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chem-
icals as specified by chemical
manufacturer.