Great Plains ADC1150 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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Important Safety Information
6/15/05 ADC1150 Air Drill Cart 167-101M
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 personnel using the cor-
rect tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side and 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 the
weight involved.
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Wear
Protective Equipment
▲
Wear protective clothing and
equipment.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Wear suitable hearing protection
such as earmuffs or earplugs.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
loss.
▲ Avoid wearing radio headphones
while operating machinery. Oper-
ating equipment safely requires
the full attention of the operator.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲
Relieve hydraulic pressure before
disconnecting hydraulic lines.
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
▲ 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 the
instructions given in this manual
before operation. Refer to Safety
Labels, page 4. Read all instructions
noted on the labels.
▲ Be familiar with all unit functions.
▲ Operate implement from the
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 the tractor
and cart or between the cart and
implement during hitching.
▲
Keep clear of overhead power
lines when positioning auger or
when transporting.
▲ Keep away from auger swing arm
when folding and unfolding arm.
▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Keep all guards and shields in
place.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲
Turning tractor too tight may
cause implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
▲ Make sure all persons are clear of
work area.
▲ Do not climb into the cart bin.
Leave strainer basket in bin.