SECTION 1 - SAFETY
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CAUTION!
GENERAL SAFETY PRACTICES
REVIEW this manual and operator’s manual before
servicing equipment.
NEVER allow anyone unfamiliar, untrained, or
complacent to operate the drill.
ALWAYS USE the jack supplied when unhooking the
drill.
NEVER transport the drill at speeds higher than 32 km/hr
(20 mph).
MAINTAIN YOUR DRILLin proper working condition.
Unauthorized modifications to the machine may impair
function and/or safety and affect machine life.
It is PREFERRED to transport the drill separately without
an air cart attached. However, this is not always practical.
If you are transporting the drill with a tow between aircart,
the air cart should be full. If you are transporting the drill
with a tow behind air cart, the air cart should be empty.
BE SURE the drill is securely fastened to a large farm
tractor or an air cart that is attached to a large farm tractor
before operating hydraulics.
USE EXTREME CARE when making adjustments.
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY from all farm equipment.
SERVICING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
BLOCK the wheels to prevent movement when servicing. BE SURE the subbar cylinder locks are in place before
servicingoradjustingopenerassembliesorworkingonthe
drill.
The tractor engine should be stopped and the
wheels blocked to prevent any movement during
servicing.
Always be sure that the depth control safety lock
is in place when servicing the drill.
Always be sure the wings are in field position
before servicing the drill.
Escaping hydraulic fluid is a serious hazard.
Escapinghydraulicfluidthatisunderpressurecan
penetratetheskin,causingseriousinjury. Relieve
pressurebefore disconnectingthehydrauliclines.
Check/tighten all connections before applying
pressure.
Never use your hand to search for leaks. Use a
piece of cardboard or paper. If any fluid is
injected into the skin, seek immediate medical
attention. Gangrene may result if the wound is
not treated within a few hours. Check your
hydraulic fluid containers for warnings concerning
the hydraulic fluids you use.
DO NOT walk within the radius of raised drill
wings.
Failure to comply with these cautions may result
in serious injury or death.
