Great Plains 6548 Series VII Field Cultivator-Floating Hitch Operator Manual - Manual (Page 6)

Important Safety Information Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Series VII 6330-6548 Field Cultivator, Floating Hitch 560-205M 12/03/2003
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Practice Safe Maintenance
• Understand procedure before doing work.
Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to
this manual for additional information.
• Work in a clean, dry area.
• Lower the Series VII Field Cultivator, put
tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove
key before performing maintenance.
• Make sure all moving parts have stopped
and all system pressure is relieved.
• Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in
good condition and installed properly.
• Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris.
• Remove all tools and unused parts from
Series VII Field Cultivator before operation.
Prepare for Emergencies
• Be prepared if a fire starts.
• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher
handy.
• Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambu-
lance, hospital and fire department near
phone.
Wear Protective Equipment
• Wear protective clothing and equipment.
• Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for
the job. Avoid loose-fitting clothing.
• Because prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or hearing
loss, wear suitable hearing protection such
as earmuffs or earplugs.
• Because operating equipment safely
requires your full attention, avoid wearing
radio headphones while operating
machinery.
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