Great Plains PT8030 V1013 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 3)

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Important Safety Information
PT6030 and PT8030 Pull-Type Planter 401-032M-A 10/10/12
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
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Important Safety Information
For your safety and to develop a better understanding of
your equipment, thoroughly read this manual before oper-
ation.
Safety Notations
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The safety alert symbol indicates that there is a potential
hazard to personal safety involved and extra safety pre-
cautions must be taken. When you see this symbol, be
alert and carefully read the message that follows it. In ad-
dition to design and configuration of equipment; hazard
control and accident prevention are dependent upon the
awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of per-
sonnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of equipment.
Watch for the following safety notations throughout
your operator’s manual:
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DANGER!
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.
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WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices
Safety Rules
These rules and instructions
must be reviewed at least annually
by all operators!
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire extinguisher
handy.
Keep emergency numbers for doctors, am-
bulance service, hospital, and fire depart-
ment near your telephone.
Wear Protective Equipment
Wear clothing and safety equipment ap-
propriate for the job. Avoid loose fitting
clothing
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can
cause hearing impairment or hearing
loss. Wear suitable hearing protection
such as earmuffs or earplugs.
Operating equipment safely requires the
full attention of the operator. Avoid wear-
ing radio headphones while operating
machinery.
Handle Chemicals Properly
Agricultural chemicals can be
dangerous. Improper selection
or use can seriously injure per-
sons, animals, plants, soil or oth-
er property. BE SAFE. Handle all
chemicals with care. Follow the
instructions on the container la-
bel. Precautions should be taken
to prevent exposure. Protective
clothing and equipment is to be
worn
Keep Riders Off Machinery
A rider on machinery is sub-
ject to injury such as being
struck by foreign objects or
being thrown off the ma-
chine. A rider obstructs the
operator’s view, resulting in
unsafe machine operation.
Keep riders off any machin-
ery while in operation. Allow only skilled persons to op-
erate machinery.
Most accidents are the result of negligence and careless-
ness, caused by failure of the operator to follow safety
precautions. Even though your implement is designed
with many built-in safety features, the following precau-
tions are mandatory to prevent such accidents.
Make sure everyone that uses this machine has
read the operator’s manual and understands how
to operate it safely.
This operator’s manual is considered a part of
the implement and should remain so when
loaned or sold.