AEBI Meyer Base Line 240 Series, Original Owner'S Manual

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Safety Defi nitions & Warnings
1 NEVER stand or ride on the spreader. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
2 Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power driven parts. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
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Make sure spreader is completely shut off and all movement has stopped before attempting to clean, service or unclog. Failure to
comply will result in death or serious injury.
4 NEVER enter hopper while spreader is operating or capable of being operated. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
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NEVER operate or service your spreader without fi rst CAREFULLY reading the Owner’s Manual. It is CRITICAL for your safety to
ALWAYS obey EVERY warning in the manual and follow EVERY instruction EXPLICITLY. Failure to comply could result in death or
serious injury.
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Never leave operator’s position without fi rst completely turning off spreader, disengaging PTO, shutting off hydraulic valve and
setting vehicle parking brake. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
7 Never operate spreader without all shields, guards, and safety decals in place. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
8 Spreader should only be operated by personnel trained in the safe use and transportation of this equipment.
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The spreader should NEVER be used for any other purpose other than spreading ice melting or traction products on streets,
parking lots and driveways. Failure to comply will result in property damage, death or serious injury.
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Inspect spreader assembly and mounting components and fasteners for wear and damage before and after each use. Worn or
damaged components or fasteners could allow spreader to break free from the transport vehicle. Failure to comply will result in
death or serious injury.
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Transport vehicle must not be operated when overloaded. In all cases, the loaded vehicle weight, including the entire spreader
system, all aftermarket accessories, driver, passenger, options, nominal fl uid levels, and cargo must not exceed the front/rear Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and total Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These weights ratings are specifi ed on the safety
compliance certifi cation label on the driver’s side door opening. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
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Spreader may tip over or fall. Spreader should be solidly supported when being mounted, dismounted, moved, or stored. Failure
to comply will result in death or serious injury.
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Operator, bystanders and pets should be kept at least 50 feet (15m) away from spreader during operation. Failure to comply will
result in death or serious injury.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS should be used when hydraulic system is operating or being serviced. Hydraulic fl uid under pressure
can cause a skin injection injury. If you are injured by hydraulic fl uid, get medical attention immediately. Failure to comply will result
in death or serious injury.
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Engine exhaust contains lethal fumes. Breathing these fumes, even in low concentrations, can cause death. Never operate engine
in an enclosed area without venting the exhaust to the outside. Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury.
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SAFETY DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION Indicates an potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in property damage.
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