Great Plains CTA4000 Operator Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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Important Safety Information
2/1/06 CTA4000 Air Drill Implement 160-269M
Great Plains Mfg., Inc.
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire extin-
guisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
Tire Safety
Tire changing can be dangerous and
should be performed by trained per-
sonnel using the correct tools and
equipment.
▲ When inflating tires, use a clip-on
chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to
one side. Do not stand in front of
or over the tire assembly. Use a
safety cage if available.
▲ When removing and installing
wheels, use wheel-handling
equipment adequate for the
weight involved.
911
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.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin, causing serious
injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or card-
board, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a doc-
tor immediately. Any fluid injected
into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or
gangrene may result.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the
instructions in this manual before
operation. Refer to Safety Decals,
page 4. Read all instructions noted
on the labels.
▲ Be familiar with all functions of the
unit.
▲ Operate implement from the
driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement
unattended with engine running.
▲ Do not dismount a moving tractor.
Dismounting a moving tractor could
cause serious injury or death.
▲ Do not stand between the tractor
and implement during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet and clothing
away from power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug-fitting clothing to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,
when folding and raising imple-
ment. Before folding or raising,
make sure all persons are clear of
area.
▲ Do not turn tractor too tight, caus-
ing implement to ride up on
wheels.
▲ Operate implement only when
hitched to a Great Plains air drill
cart. Do not modify implement for
use with other machines.
▲ Secure additional weight to center
section only. Use Great Plains
weights
only. Use only four
weights (two pair).
▲ Do not use implement tires as a
step. Tires not touching the
ground will rotate easily.