Great Plains Vantage I & Zone Coulter Fertilizer Coulters - Manual (Page 7)

3/9/2005 204-376M
5 Operating and Assembly Instructions
Most accidents are the result of negligence and
carelessness, usually caused by failure of the op-
erator to follow simple but necessary safety
precautions. The following safety precautions are
suggested to help prevent such accidents. The
safe operation of any machinery is a big concern
to consumers and manufactures.Your Vantage I
Coulter and Zone Coulter have been designed
with many built-in safety features. However, no
one should operate this product before carefully
reading this Operators Manual.
General Operation & Repair
Never allow the Vantage I Coulter and Zone
Coulter to be operated by anyone who is unfamil-
iar with the operation of all functions of the unit. All
operators should read and thoroughly understand
the instructions given in this manual prior to mov-
ing the unit.
1. Make sure safety rules are understood before
operating machinery or tractor.
2. Never permit any persons other than the op-
erator to ride on the tractor.
3. Never permit any persons to ride on or stand
near the drill while it is in operation.
4. Regulate your speed to the field conditions,
maintaining complete control at all times.
5. After repairing or adjusting, make sure all
tools and parts are removed from the imple-
ment before attempting to operate it.
6. Do not grease or oil machine while it is in op-
eration.
7. Loose fitting clothing should not be worn as it
may catch in moving parts.
8. Never dismount from a moving tractor.
9. Do not leave the tractor or the implement un-
attended with the engine running.
10. Do not stand between the tractor and the im-
plement during hitching.
Operating and Assembly Instructions
11. Detach and store implements in an area
where children normally do not play. Stabilize
implements by using suitable supports and
block wheels.
12. If a hydraulic leak develops, correct it immedi-
ately. Escaping hydraulic oil can have ex-
tremely high pressure. A stream of high
pressure oil may easily penetrate the skin as
with modern needle-less vaccination equip-
ment - but with the exception that hydraulic flu-
id may cause blood poisoning. It is imperative
that the connections are tight and that all lines
and pipes are in good condition. If an injury is
caused by the escaping hydraulic fluid, see
doctor at once!
13. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to detect
leaks of hydraulic oil under pressure.
14. Be sure to relieve all hydraulic pressure before
disconnecting any lines or pipes between the
implement and the tractor hydraulic system.
Keep all guards and shields in place.
!
WARNING
Great Plains denies any responsibility for damage caused to seed due to the improper application of liquid fertilizer or chemical.
It is the sole responsibility of the user of liquid fertilizer or chemical for any damage incurred.