Great Plains Vantage II Fertilizer Coulters - Manual (Page 7)

4/26/2006 204-310M
5 Operating and Assembly Instructions
Operating and Assembly Instructions
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WARNING
Great Plains denies any responsibility for damage caused to seed due to the improper application of liquid fertilizer or chemical.
It is the sole responsibility of the user of liquid fertilizer or chemical for any damage incurred.
Most accidents are the result of negligence and
carelessness, usually caused by failure of the
operator to follow simple but necessary safety
precautions. The following safety precautions are
suggested to help prevent such accidents. The
safe operation of any machinery is a big concern
to consumers and manufactures.Your Vantage II
Fertilizer Coulter has been designed with many
built-in safety features. However, no one should
operate this product before carefully reading this
Operators Manual.
General Operation & Repair
Never allow the Fertilizer Coulter to be operated
by anyone who is unfamiliar with the operation of
all functions of the unit. All operators should read
and thoroughly understand the instructions given
in this manual prior to moving the unit.
1. Make sure safety rules are understood before
operating machinery or tractor.
2. Never permit any persons other than the
operator to ride on the tractor.
3. Never permit any persons to ride on or stand
near the drill while it is in operation.
4. Regulate your speed to the field conditions,
maintaining complete control at all times.
5. After repairing or adjusting, make sure all
tools and parts are removed from the
implement before attempting to operate it.
6. Do not grease or oil machine while it is in
operation.
7. Loose fitting clothing should not be worn as it
may catch in moving parts.
8. Never dismount from a moving tractor.
9. Do not leave the tractor or the implement
unattended with the engine running.
10. Do not stand between the tractor and the
implement during hitching.
11. Detach and store implements in an area
where children normally do not play. Stabilize
implements by using suitable supports and
block wheels.