Great Plains PT1230 AA1062 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Important Safety Information
PT1230 Pull-Type Folding Planter 401-069M-A 10/10/12
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Look for Safety Symbol
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indi-
cates there is a potential hazard to
personal safety involved and extra
safety precaution must be taken.
When you see this symbol, be alert
and carefully read the message that
follows it. In addition to design and
configuration of equipment, hazard
control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, con-
cern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation,
transport, maintenance and storage
of equipment.
Important Safety Information
Be Aware of Signal Words
The word that designates a degree
or level of hazard seriousness. The
signal words are:
Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. This
signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations, typically for
machine components that, for func-
tional purposes, cannot be guarded.
Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed
when guards are removed. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
! DANGER!
! CAUTION!
Keep Riders
Off Machinery
▲ Riders obstruct the operator’s
view. They could be struck by for-
eign objects or thrown from the
machine.
▲ Never allow children to operate
equipment.
For Your Protection
▲ Thoroughly read and understand
the “Safety Label” section, page 4.
Read all instructions noted on
them.
Shutdown and Storage
▲ Lower machine to ground, put
tractor in park, turn off engine,
and remove the key.
▲ Detach and store implements in a
area where children normally do
not play. Secure implement by
using blocks and supports.
OFF
ON
Handle
Chemicals Properly
▲ Protective clothing should be
worn.
▲ Handle all chemicals with care.
▲ Follow instructions on container
label.
▲ Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper use can
seriously injure persons, animals,
plants, soil, and property.
▲ Inhaling smoke from any type of
chemical fire is a serious health
hazard.
▲ Store or dispose of unused chem-
icals as specified by the chemical
manufacturer.
▲ Chemical hopper may tip back-
wards when unlatched.
! WARNING!
!