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This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this
manual. When you see this symbol, carefully read the message
that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury.
Read this manual completely. This machine can injure hands and legs, and throw objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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Read the manual. Learn to operate this machine safely.
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Keep all shields and guards in place.
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Understand the speed, steering and stability of this machine. Know the positions and operations
of all controls before you operate this machine. Check all of the controls in a safe area before
starting to work with this machine.
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Allow only responsible adults who are familiar with these instructions to operate this machine.
Never allow children to operate this machine.
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Be sure the area is clear of other people before spreading.
Stop the machine
if anyone enters the
spreading area. Children are often attracted to the machine and the spreading activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them
.
Keep children under the
watchful care of another responsible adult.
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No riders!
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Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts.
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Do not spread in reverse.
Always look down and behind before and during backing.
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Disconnect Axle Pin when not spreading material.
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Watch for traffic
when operating near or crossing roadways.
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Do not operate the Spreader if it has been dropped or damaged in any manner or if the Spreader
vibrates excessively.
Excessive vibration is an indication of damage
. Repair Spreader as
necessary.
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Use proper handling procedures for the material you are using. Obey all safety precautions
advised by the material manufacturer.
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Dress properly. Protect skin and body parts from flying material and dust.
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Do not operate the machine while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Do not operate on slopes greater than
15 degrees
.
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Stop and inspect the equipment if you strike an object. Repair, if necessary, before resuming.
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Volume of material and weight of material vary by the material’s density. Always pay attention to
the
amount of weight
you are putting into the Hopper.
Do no exceed the 600 lb capacity
. Some
materials will reach 600 lbs before the Hopper is full.
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Do not exceed the recommended speed with towing. 5 MPH while spreading/loaded and 15 MPH
while transporting an
empty
unit.
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Always remove the axle pin when transporting the spreader. Do not travel long distances with a
fully loaded hopper as this will cause the material to compact and can result is poor operation or
equipment damage.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Thank you for choosing Swisher’s Tow-Behind Spreader. Before operating your
Spreader, please read, understand and follow all of the safety precautions and
other instructions explained in this manual. As with all power equipment
Spreaders can be potentially dangerous if improperly used.
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