Important safety information, Practice safe maintenance, Prepare for emergencies – Great Plains 7344 Series VII Field Cultivator-Floating Hitch Operator Manual User Manual
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Series VII 7332-7344 Field Cultivator, Floating Hitch 560-200M 4/17/2003
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Practice Safe Maintenance
• Understand procedure before doing work.
Use proper tools and equipment. Refer to 
this manual for additional information. 
• Work in a clean, dry area. 
• Lower the Series VII Field Cultivator, put 
tractor in park, turn off engine, and remove 
key before performing maintenance. 
• Make sure all moving parts have stopped
and all system pressure is relieved.
• Inspect all parts. Make sure parts are in
good condition and installed properly.
• Remove buildup of grease, oil or debris. 
• Remove all tools and unused parts from 
Series VII Field Cultivator before operation.
Prepare for Emergencies
• Be prepared if a fire starts. 
• Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher 
handy.
• Keep emergency numbers for doctor, ambu-
lance, hospital and fire department near 
phone. 
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 hearing impairment or hearing 
loss, wear suitable hearing protection such 
as earmuffs or earplugs. 
• Because operating equipment safely
requires your full attention, avoid wearing 
radio headphones while operating 
machinery. 
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