Great Plains ADC2250 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 4)

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Important Safety Information
Model 2250 Air Drill Cart 167-033M 7/28/10
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
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DANGER!
You may be overcome by fumes from seed treatment or chemi-
cals in bin, resulting in severe injury or death by poisoning. You
may become trapped in bin due to height of opening or falling
through bridged material. Never climb into bin! Leave strainer
basket in bin to prevent dropping objects in bin.
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WARNING!
Augers can be very dangerous and can cause severe injury or
death by entanglement. Read and understand manual before at-
tempting to operate it.
After Operation
1. Unhook and store implement in an area where children nor-
mally do not play. Stabilize implements by using suitable
supports and block wheels.
2. Be alert to traffic when crossing or operating near road-
ways. Always maintain complete control of the machine.
Know your state and local laws concerning highway safety
and regulations. Comply with these laws when transporting
machinery.
3. Limit transport speed to 20 mph. Transport only with a farm
tractor of sufficient size and horsepower. Refer to Attaching
the Drill to the Tractor under the “Operating Instructions”
sectionon page 13. Always make sure flashing safety lights,
slow moving vehicle emblem, and reflectors are in place
and visible prior to transporting the machine on public
roads.
4. Use warning flags or approved warning lights at night and
during other periods of poor visibility. Do your best to pre-
vent highway accidents.
During Maintenance
1. Tire changing can be dangerous and should be performed
by trained personnel using the correct tools and equipment.
2. Do not re-inflate a tire that has been run flat or seriously
under inflated. Have it checked by qualified personnel.
3. When removing and installing wheels, use wheel handling
equipment adequate for the weight involved.
4. Do not grease or oil implement while it is in use.
5. After repairing or adjusting, make sure all tools and parts
are removed from the implement before attempting to oper-
ate it.