Great Plains ADI334 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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Important Safety Information
5/11/05 Models ADI334 and ADI345 Air Drill Implement 160-195M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extin-
guisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
Tire Safety
▲
Tire changing can be dangerous
and should be performed by
trained personnel using the cor-
rect tools and equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side–NOT in front of or over
the tire assembly. Use a safety
cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel-handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲
Wear protective clothing and
equipment.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Wear suitable hearing protection
such as earmuffs or earplugs.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
loss.
▲ Avoid wearing radio headphones
while operating machinery. Oper-
ating equipment safely requires
full attention.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲
Relieve hydraulic pressure before
disconnecting lines. Escaping
fluid under pressure can pene-
trate the skin, causing serious
injury.
▲ Use a piece of paper or card-
board, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a doc-
tor immediately. Any fluid injected
into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the
instructions given in this manual
before operation. Refer to Safety
Labels, page 4. Read all instructions
noted on the labels.
▲ Operator should be familiar with
all implement functions.
▲
Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲ Do not dismount a moving tractor.
Dismounting a moving tractor
could cause serious injury or
death.
▲ Do not stand between the air drill
cart and implement while hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for overhead power
lines, trees, etc., when raising,
folding, unfolding and transporting
the implement.
▲ Make sure all persons are clear of
working area.
▲ Do not turn tractor too tight, caus-
ing implement to ride up on
wheels. This could result in injury
or equipment damage.
▲
Keep away and keep others away
when folding or unfolding imple-
ment.