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4 OPERATION
OPERATING SAFETY
•
Close and secure all guards, deflectors and
shields before starting and operating.
• Read and understand operator's manual before
starting. Review safety instructions annually.
• Personal protection equipment (PPE) including
hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, safety
shoes, and gloves are recommended during
assembly, installation, operation, adjustment,
maintaining, repairing, removal, or moving.
•
Do not allow long hair, loose-fitting clothing, or
jewellery to be around moving parts.
• Do not allow anyone within 20 ft (6 m) of machine
while loading or operating the spreader. Keep
children away.
• Never place any part of your body where it would
be in danger if movement should occur during
assembly, installation, operation, maintenance,
repairing, unplugging or moving.
• Never operate controls from the ground. Operate
only from the operator's seat to prevent accidents
• Always spread up or down a slope. Avoid spreading
across a slope.
• When operating the spreader, be aware of
surroundings or obstructions such as:
• Bystanders
• Trenches
• Rocks
• Fences
• Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can
hinder alertness or coordination while operating
this equipment. Consult your doctor about
operating this machine while taking prescription
medications.
• Do not allow riders on this machine at any time.
There is no safe place for any riders.
• Keep loading area clean and free of debris to
prevent tripping.
• Stop engine when leaving unattended.
• Operate the machine only with a tractor equipped
with an approved Roll-Over-Protective-Structure
(ROPS).
• Do not start the spreader until you know everyone
is clear of the machine and have made sure no
tools are lying on or inside the spreader.
The Manure Spreaders are designed to haul and spread
manure over fields as fertilizer. The operator should be
familiar with the machine prior to starting.
It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to
read this manual and to train all other operators
before they start working with the machine� Follow
all safety instructions exactly� Safety is everyone's
business� By following recommended procedures,
a safe working environment is provided for the
operator, bystanders and the area around the
worksite. Untrained operators are not qualified to
use the machine�
Many features incorporated into this machine are the
result of suggestions made by customers like you.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to use the
spreader safely and how to set it to provide maximum
field efficiency. By following the using instructions in
conjunction with a good maintenance program, your
Manure Spreader will provide many years of trouble-
free service.
4�1�1 IMPORTANT
Be sure all operators understand how to
put the
machine in Safe Condition before working with this
machine,
•
Shut off hydraulics or mechanical drive.
•
Shut off the engine.
• Ensure all components have stopped moving.
• Set the parking brake.
• Remove and pocket the ignition key.
4�1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER
