Safety at all times – Great Plains 3P-FF900 Operator Manual User Manual
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12/8/2009
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Important Safety Information
Safety At All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the instructions
in this manual before operation. Read all instruc-
tions noted on the safety decals.
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Be familiar with all Front Fold Boom Sprayer
functions.
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Operate machinery from the driver’s seat only.
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Do not leave Front Fold Boom Sprayer unat-
tended with tractor engine running.
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Do not dismount a moving tractor. Dismount-
ing a moving tractor could cause serious injury
or death.
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Do not stand between the tractor and Front
Fold Boom Sprayer during hitching.
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Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
power-driven parts.
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Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid entangle-
ment with moving parts.
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Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when folding
and raising Front Fold Boom Sprayer. Make
sure all persons are clear of working area.
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Do not turn tractor too tightly, causing Front
Fold Boom Sprayer to ride up on wheels. This
could cause personal injury or equipment
damage.
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Use only water without pesticides added to
calibrate the sprayer.Do not exceed the cali-
brated sprayer speed and pressure when
operating.
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When using a PTO pump, be sure that PTO
shield is in place on the tractor, PTO coupler
bolts are torqued to the correct specification,
and torque bar is properly chained to tractor
drawbar.
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Spray with the boom in the unfolded position
only.
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The boom has many pinch points during field
operation and folding. Keep all bystanders
away.