Great Plains 2020 Vintage Drills - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY RULES & FEATURES
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a potential hazard to personal
safety involved and extra safety precautions 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 equip-
ment; hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, pru-
dence and proper training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance and
storage of equipment.
Most accidents are the result of negligence and carelessness, usually caused by failure of the
operator to follow simple but necessary safety precautions. The following safety precautions are
suggested to help prevent such accidents. The safe operation of any machinery is a big concern
to consumers and manufactures. Your Flat Fold Marker has been designed with many built-in
safety features. However, no one should operate this product before carefully reading this Own-
er’s Manual.
1. DO NOT allow anyone near the marker while it is in operation.
2. Excessive speed can cause marker damage.
3. DO NOT allow anyone near the grain drill while cycling the markers.
4. Reduce speed while transporting over uneven or rough terrain. Avoid all chuck holes and
washboard areas in roads.
5. DO NOT lubricate, adjust or repair the marker while it is in operation.
6. When in transport, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of oth-
er vehicles and use safety chains. Comply with ALL Federal, State and Local Laws when
traveling on public roads.
7. DO NOT permit smoking, sparks or an open flame where combustible lubricants or liquids
are being used.
8. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin. Check
all hydraulic lines and hoses for leaks before applying pressure. Use paper or cardboard and
not body parts to check for suspected leaks. If injured seek immediate medical assistance
from a doctor familiar with this type of injury.
9. Refer to parts illustration on page 7 for the following instructions. The marker arm (#17) is
attached to the marker body with a 3/8” shear bolt (#14). If excessive force is put on the
marker during operation, the shear bolt will break allowing the marker arm to swing away
thereby reducing the damage that could be caused otherwise. Should this occur, replace the
bolt with a 3/8” x 2” long Gr 2 bolt only. {Great Plains part number 802-266C.}
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