Check for overhead lines, Transport machinery safely, Wear protective equipment – Great Plains ADC2350BE Operator Manual User Manual
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Important Safety Information
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Check for Overhead Lines
Seed auger or drill markers contacting overhead
electrical lines can introduce lethal voltage levels on air
cart, drill and tractor frames. A person touching almost
any metal part can complete the circuit to ground,
resulting in serious injury or death. At higher voltages,
electrocution can occur without direct contact.
▲ Avoid overhead lines during seed loading, unloading and
marker operations.
Transport Machinery Safely
Maximum transport speed for air cart is 20 mph
(32 km/h). Some rough terrains require a slower speed.
Sudden braking can cause a towed load to swerve and
upset.
▲ Latch auger.
▲ Do not tow a load that weighs more than 1.5 times the
weight of the tractor.
▲ Do not exceed 20 mph (32 km/h). Never travel at a speed
which does not allow adequate control of steering and
stopping. Reduce speed if towed load is not equipped with
brakes.
▲ Comply with national, regional and local laws.
▲ Follow your tractor manual recommendations for maximum
hitch loads. Insufficient weight on tractor steering wheels
will result in loss of control.
▲ Carry reflectors or flags to mark air cart and drill in case of
breakdown on the road.
▲ Keep clear of overhead power lines and other obstructions
when transporting. Refer to transport dimensions under
“Specifications and Capacities” on page 87.
Wear Protective Equipment
▲ Wear protective clothing and equipment.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose-fitting clothing.
▲ Because prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
hearing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing
protection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Because operating equipment safely requires your full
attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while
operating machinery.