Great Plains 2N-3020 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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Important Safety Information
2/28/08 2N-2420 and 2N-3020 Two-Section Folding No-Till Drill 196-164M-A
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.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and
equipment.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable hear-
ing protection such as earmuffs or
earplugs.
▲ Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing entertain-
ment headphones while operat-
ing machinery.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the 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, seek imme-
diate medical attention from a
physician familiar with this type of
injury.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the
instructions given in this manual before
operation. Refer to the Safety Labels,
page 5. Read all instructions noted on
the labels.
▲ Operator should be familiar with all
functions of the unit.
▲ Operate implement from the driver’s
seat only.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲ Dismounting from a moving tractor
could cause serious injury or death.
▲ Do not stand between the 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 folding and raising implement.
Make sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may cause
implement to ride up on wheels.
This could result in injury or equip-
ment damage.