Great Plains 3SF45 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 7)

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SAFETY RULES
The safe operation of machinery is a big concern to farmers and manufacturers. We have designed
our 3-Section Solid Stand Folding Drill with many built-in safety features. However, no one should
operate this drill before carefully reading this Owner’s Manual.
1.
NEVER
permit anyone to ride on or walk beside the drill when moving.
2. NEVER permit anyone to ride on tractor when the drill is being moved.
3.
NEVER
allow anyone to be near the drill when performing operating functions with the drill or
tractor.
4.
NEVER
load the drill without being hooked up to a tractor.
5. Extra care should be taken when transporting with seed in the box.
6.
ALWAYS
securely connect the hitch safety chain to the tractor before transporting the drill.
7. Reduce speed of the tractor when transporting over uneven or rough terrain. Avoid all chuck
holes and washboard areas in roads.
8. Reduce speed of the tractor when transporting over hills or steep slopes.
NEVER
transport
drill faster than 20 miles per hour.
9. When in transport, use accessory lights and devices for adequate warning to operators of other
vehicles and use safety hitch chain. Comply with all Federal, State and Local laws when trav-
eling on public roads.
10. Use "Slow Moving Vehicle" emblem for warning vehicles approaching from the rear.
11. When transporting, remember the drill is wider than your tractor and extreme care must be tak-
en to allow for safe clearance.
12.
NEVER
back up when openers are in the ground.
13.
ALWAYS
set the drill in field position
BEFORE
lubrication, making adjustments, or servicing.
14.
DO NOT
lubricate, adjust or repair the drill while it is in operation.
15.
DO NOT
permit smoking, sparks, or an open flame where combustible lubricants or liquids are
being used.
16. When using treated seed, avoid direct contact with the seed.
17. When using compressed air to clean the drill, wear safety glasses.
18.
NEVER
unhook drill from tractor when negative tongue weight is present.
19. CAUTION! Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the
skin. Check all hydraulic lines and hoses
BEFORE
applying pressure. Fluid escaping from a
very small hole can be almost invisible. Use paper or cardboard,
NOT BODY PARTS
, to check
for suspected leaks. If injured, seek medical assistance from a doctor that is familiar with this
type of injury. Foreign fluids in the tissue must be surgically removed within a few hours or gan-
grene will result.
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