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2�2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the main concerns in designing and developing equipment. However,
every year many accidents occur which could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a more careful
approach to handling equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many accidents by observing the following precautions
in this section. To avoid personal injury or death, study the following precautions and insist those working with you,
or for you to follow them.
1. In order to provide a better view, certain photographs
or illustrations in this manual may show an assembly
with a safety shield removed. However, equipment
should never be used in this condition. Keep all
shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary
for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
2. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is
not readable or is missing. Location of such safety
signs is indicated in this manual.
3. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can
hinder alertness or coordination while using this
equipment. Consult your doctor about using this
machine while taking prescription medications.
4� Under no circumstances should young children
be allowed to work with this equipment� Do not
allow persons to use or assemble this unit until
they have read this manual and have developed a
thorough understanding of the safety precautions
and of how it works�
Review the safety instructions
with all users annually.
5. This equipment is dangerous to children and persons
unfamiliar with its operation. The operator should be
a responsible, properly trained and physically able
person familiar with machinery and trained in this
equipment's operations. If the elderly are assisting
with work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
6. Operate the machine only with
a tractor equipped with an
approved Roll-Over-Protective-
Structure (ROPS). Always wear
your seat belt when operating the
tractor. Serious injury or even
death could result from falling off
the tractor - - particularly during
a turnover when the operator
could be pinned under the ROPS
or the tractor.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If
its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in question
-
DON'T TRY IT�
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may result in serious
injury or death and may impair the function and life
of the equipment.
9.
In addition to the design and configuration of this
implement, including Safety Signs and Safety
Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern,
prudence, and proper training of personnel involved
in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage
of the machine. Refer also to Safety Messages and
operation instruction in each of the appropriate
sections of the tractor and machine manuals. Pay
close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the
tractor and the machine.
10.
Safe Condition
involves the following procedure:
•
Shut off hydraulics or mechanical drive.
•
Shut off the engine.
• Be sure all components have stopped moving.
• Set the parking brake.
• Remove and pocket the ignition key.
Safe Condition procedure must be performed
before any service, maintenance work or storage
preparation.
Notice:
Equipment Damage
MX series PTO spreaders are designed to
work at PTO speed of 540 RPM.
Operating
the spreader above 540 RPM will cause
damage to the spreader and will void
the warranty�
Z94246
540 RPM
