Great Plains YP1220 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 6)

2 YP1220 Great Plains Manufacturing, Inc.
401-506M 03/14/2012
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 hear-
ing impairment or hearing loss, wear suitable hearing pro-
tection such as earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Because operating equipment safely requires your full
attention, avoid wearing entertainment headphones while
operating machinery.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids
Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin,
causing serious injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or cardboard, 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, seek immediate medical assistance
from a physician familiar with this type of injury.
Handle Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals, including treated seed, can be
dangerous. Improper use can seriously injure persons,
animals, plants, soil and property.
▲ Read and follow seed supplier’s instructions.
▲ Wear protective clothing.
▲ Handle all treated seed with care.
▲ Avoid inhaling smoke from any type of chemical fire.
▲ Store or dispose of unused treated seed as specified by
chemical manufacturer.
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.