Great Plains TSF1290 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 8)

4 TSF1080, TSF1090, TSF1280 & TSF1290 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
500-641M 05/10/2012
Confined Space
Once used for hazardous fertilizers, or seeds with haz-
ardous treatments, your tank may become a
“permit-required confined space” under applicable stat-
utes, regulations, insurance rules or business policy.
▲ When hazardous fumes are present, you can be quickly
overcome even with the tank lid open.
▲ Do not enter a tank for material loading, material unload-
ing, tank cleaning or valve maintenance.
▲ Clean tank by power washing from outside the tank top.
▲ Perform valve maintenance by removing meters from bot-
tom of empty tank.
▲ If obstruction removal or repair requires tank entry, have
the work performed by a team trained in confined space
procedures. See “Tank Entry” on page 70.
Use A Safety Chain
▲ Use a safety chain to help control drawn machinery should
it separate from tractor drawbar.
▲ Use a chain with a strength rating equal to or greater than
the gross weight of towed machinery.
▲ Attach chain to tractor drawbar support or other specified
anchor location. Allow only enough slack in chain to permit
turning.
▲ Replace chain if any links or end fittings are broken,
stretched or damaged.
▲ Do not use safety chain for towing.
Keep Riders Off Machinery
▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s view. Riders could be struck
by foreign objects or thrown from the machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate equipment.
▲ Keep all bystanders away from machine during operation.
Use Safety Lights and Devices
▲ Slow-moving tractors and towed implements can create a
hazard when driven on public roads. They are difficult to
see, especially at night.
▲ Use flashing warning lights and turn signals whenever driv-
ing on public roads.
▲ Use tractor lights and lights provided with implement.