Great Plains John Kinze Planter Seed-Lok - Manual (Page 7)

4/13/2009 206-013M
5 Operating and Assembly Instructions
Most accidents are the result of negligence and
carelessness, usually caused by failure of the op-
erator 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 Seed-
Lok™ has been designed with many built-in safe-
ty features. However, no one should operate this
product before carefully reading this Operators
Manual.
General Operation & Repair
1. Make sure safety rules are understood before
operating machinery or tractor.
2. Never permit any persons other than the op-
erator to ride on the tractor.
3. Never permit any persons to ride on or stand
near the planter while it is in operation.
4. Regulate your speed to the field conditions,
maintaining complete control at all times.
5. After repairing or adjusting, make sure all
tools and parts are removed from the imple-
ment before attempting to operate it.
6. Do not grease or oil machine while it is in op-
eration.
7. Loose fitting clothing should not be worn as it
may catch in moving parts.
8. Never dismount from a moving tractor.
9. Do not leave the tractor or the implement un-
attended with the engine running.
10. Do not stand between the tractor and the im-
plement during hitching.
11. Detach and store implements in an area
where children normally do not play. Stabilize
implements by using suitable supports and
block wheels.
Operating and Assembly Instructions
Transporting
1. Use good judgement when transporting trac-
tor and implements on the highway. Always
maintain complete control of the machine.
2. Always make sure flashing safety lights, “Slow
Moving Vehicle” emblem, and reflectors are in
place and visible prior to transporting the ma-
chine on public roads.
3. Know your state and local laws concerning
highway safety and regulations. Comply with
these laws when transporting machinery.
4. Use warning flags or approved warning lights
at night and during other periods of poor visi-
bility. Do your best to prevent highway acci-
dents.