Great Plains DVN8324 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 13)

Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc. Important Safety Information 9
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Safety At All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the instructions in this
manual before operation. Read all instructions noted on
the safety decals.
▲ Be familiar with all Discovator functions.
▲ Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave Discovator unattended with tractor engine
running.
▲ Do not stand between the tractor and implement, or imple-
ment and nurse tank during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power-driven
parts.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with mov-
ing parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding and raising
Discovator. Make sure all persons are clear of working
area.
Accident Prevention
▲ In addition to the Operating Instructions, it is important to
observe the accident prevention regulations specified by
agricultural trade associations. It is the Operator’s respon-
sibility to ensure that all other persons are excluded from
danger zones surrounding or on the machine during its
operation.
It is the Owner’s Responsibility to
Ensure;
▲ The Operator is trained and competent to use the machine
and tractor.
▲ The tractor is suitable for the machine.
▲ Adequate Risk and COSHH assessments have been under-
taken regarding the machine’s use, Specifically, these
include issues concerning contact with the soil, crop resi-
dues, chemicals, lubricants and other compounds during
operation, maintenance, and he possibility of stones being
ejected at high speed during work.
Beware of trapping hazards when manipulating the parking
jacks, shut-off valves, wheel chocks, or other moving parts.
Ensure any heavy components are fully supported when
removing pins/bolts.