Great Plains 7344 Series VII Field Cultivator-Rigid Hitch Operator Manual - Manual (Page 8)

Important Safety Information
Table of Contents ► Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Series VII 7332-7344 Field Cultivator, Rigid Hitch 560-198M 1/23/2003
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Safety Rules
• Thoroughly read and understand the
instructions in this manual before operation.
Read all instructions noted on the safety
decals.
• Be familiar with all Series VII Field Cultivator
functions.
• Operate machinery from the driver’s seat
only.
• Do not leave Series VII Field Cultivator unat-
tended with tractor engine running.
• Do not transport the field cultivator until
the transport position and transport pins
and all wing locks are installed.
• Limit transport speed to 20 m.p.h.
• Know the transport height of your unit and be
extremely careful of overhead electrical and
telephone lines when transporting the unit.
• Know the transport width of your machine and
the width of bridges, etc… on the transport
route.
• Make sure that no one is near the machine
during field operation and folding or unfolding
of wing sections.
• Prior to removing any lift cylinders from the
machine, lower implement to the ground, shut
off the tractor and release the pressure in the
lines.
• Do not depend on cylinders to hold the weight
of machine during storage; use the transport
locks.
• Do not walk or stand on any part of the
machine. Never allow anyone to ride on the
field cultivator.
• Use extreme care when hitching or unhitching
the machine from the tractor. In some
situations with a heavy finishing attachment,
the machine may tip backward causing the
hitch to rise rapidly.
• Never stand with feet under any part of the
machine.
• Never allow anyone to walk between the
tractor and field cultivator while machine is in
operation.
• Keep hands and feet away from cultivator
sweeps. They are quite sharp.
• Any moving piece of equipment is potentially
dangerous. Do not operate until you are
absolutely sure the area is clear of children,
pets and irresponsible persons.
• Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can
have sufficient force to penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury. To prevent injury
when working with hydraulics, follow the
instructions on page 3.
• Before transporting the unit on public roads,
check to make sure the safety reflectors are
clean and visible, and not missing or
damaged. Turn on tractor warning lights
when transporting.
• Make sure all safety signs are clean, readable
and not damaged. Contact Great Plains Mfg.
for free replacements if necessary.