Manual No. 725755
ART’S-WAY MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC.
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OPERATOR’S INSTRUCTIONS: MANURE SPREADER
SAFETY
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WHEN THE SPREADER IS IN OPERATION, IT HAS MANY MOVING
PARTS, WHICH COULD CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH TO PERSONS COMING
IN CONTACT WITH THESE PARTS. TO HELP AVOID SERIOUS ACCIDENTS, THE
FOLLOWING GUIDELINES MUST BE FOLLOWED.
• BE SURE ALL SAFETY SHIELDS
are in place before operating, including an truck and
driveline shields. Exposed machinery, due to missing shielding, can cause severe injury or
death. Repair or replace any damage or missing shields.
• NEVER PUT ARMS OR FEET INSIDE UNIT,
or near discharge area, nor climb on or in
the spreader while it is running. NEVER allow anyone to position themselves over or near the
top, or near the discharge area of the spreader while it is running. Rotating beaters, shafting,
belts, and sprockets can grab clothing or create pinch points, which can cause severe injury or
death to the operator or bystanders. Always stop engine and remove ignition key so that the
spreader cannot be accidentally turned on while inspection, servicing, or cleaning the spreader.
• NEVER ATTEMPT TO RELEASE JAMMED MATERIALS OR CLEAN MATERIALS
from any area of the spreader or discharge without turning the spreader off first. Materials can
hide moving parts and stopped parts can start unexpectedly, causing severe injury. Always
stop engine and remove ignition key before attempting to remove jammed material or clean
the spreader.
• DO NOT ALLOW OPERATION OF THIS UNIT BY AN INEXPERIENCED OR
UNQUALIFIED PERSON.
Keep all unqualified people away from the spreader during
operation. Operators of this unit must be alert and use good judgment at all times and must
have fully read and understand this manual.
• DO NOT WEAR LOOSE OR FLOPPY CLOTHING
while operating this unit. Loose clothing
may become entangled in moving or rotating machinery components.
• BE SURE THE INSIDE OF SPREADER IS CLEAR
of any obstructions before loading.
• SHOULD A PROBLEM OCCUR DURING THE OPERATION OF SPREADER,
ALWAYS
ALWAYS
turn off engine and remove ignition key before investigating the problem.
turn off engine and remove ignition key before investigating the problem.
If power source
has not been turned off, the spreader may start unexpectedly, causing severe injury or death.
