Great Plains PH-20 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Important Safety Information
12/29/2011 PH-15, PH-20, PFH-15 and PFH-20 Precision Fertilizer Hitch 148-365M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Important Safety Information
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
Riders obstruct the operator’s view.
Riders could be struck by foreign
objects or thrown from machine.
▲ Never allow riders on implement.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
▲ Do not use transport tires on drill
as steps. Transport tires not in
contact with ground will rotate
easily.
Be Aware of Signal Words
Signal words designate a degree or
level of hazard seriousness. The sig-
nal words are:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme
situations, typically for
machine components that, for func-
tional purposes, cannot be guarded.
Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
Safety Decals, page 4. Read all
instructions noted on decals.
! CAUTION
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine,
and remove key.
▲ This hitch has negative tongue
weight when hitched to a three-
point drill in the raised position.
Always lower drill before unhitch-
ing from tractor.
▲ Detach and store implement in an
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement with
blocks and supports.
OFF
! WARNING
! DANGER
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indi-
cates there is a potential hazard to
personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution 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 equipment, hazard
control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, con-
cern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage
of equipment.
Handle
Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be dan-
gerous. Improper use can seriously
injure persons, animals, plants, soil
and property.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Follow instructions on container
label.
▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any
type of chemical fire.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chem-
icals as specified by chemical
manufacturer.