Tire safety, Use safety lights and devices, Keep riders off machinery – Great Plains NTA3007 Operator Manual User Manual
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NTA907 or NTA3007
Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
166-371M
2012-07-02
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous and should be
performed by trained personnel using correct tools and
equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on chuck and extension hose
long enough for you to stand to one side–not in front of or
over tire assembly. Use a safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing wheels, use wheel-handling
equipment adequate for weight involved.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
Slow-moving tractors and towed implements can create
a hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult
to see, especially at night.
▲ Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever
driving on public roads.
Use lights and devices provided with implement
Keep Riders Off Machinery
Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be
struck by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation.
Remain Clear of Overhead Lines
▲ If the drill contacts a power line, lethal voltage may be
present on all metal parts. At higher voltage, the drill does
not need to be in line contact for the hazard to exist.
Maintain at least 3 m (10 foot) clearance.
▲ Electrocution can occur without direct contact between the
energized drill and a person near the drill.
▲ Watch for sagging, damaged or low electrical lines. The
auger could contact lines lower than 5.3 m (17.5 feet).
Overhead lines at farm structures are a particular hazard.
An auger is at risk from lines lower than 9 m (28 feet).
▲ Watch for all electrical lines during folding, unfolding,
marker and most especially auger operations. Use a spotter
during these operations. Know the location and height of all
lines during loading, transport and in fields.
▲ If an electrical hazard is observed while on the ground near
the applicator, hop at least 30 m (100 feet) away with both
feet together and summon professional help. At higher
voltage, lethal voltage gradients can also be present at the
soil surface.
▲ Consult your tractor manual for advice on how to respond
to an electrical hazard event while in the cab.