Safety
Improper use or maintenance by the operator or owner
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for injury,
comply with these safety instructions and always pay
attention to the safety-alert symbol
, which means:
Caution, Warning, or Danger—personal safety
instruction. Failure to comply with the instruction may
result in personal injury or death.
Preparation
•
Read the
Owner’s Manual
before operating or
servicing the plow.
•
Always follow the vehicle manufacturer’s
recommendations relating to snowplow
installation. For recommended vehicle models,
refer to the BOSS product selector tool at
www.BOSSPlow.com
.
•
Follow all operator safety instructions and age
restrictions found in your ATV/UTV
Owner’s
Manual
.
•
Ensure that only trained personnel install and
perform maintenance on the equipment and
hydraulic components.
•
Keep your hands, feet, and clothing away from
moving parts and mounting points.
•
Ensure that the plow is properly attached to the
vehicle before moving it.
•
To comply with federal regulations, do not exceed
the front gross-axle-weight rating (FGAWR),
rear gross-axle-weight rating (RGAWR), and the
gross-vehicle-weight rating (GVWR) at any time.
•
Always wear appropriate personal protective
equipment when operating and servicing the
machine. Wear substantial, slip-resistant footwear,
and cold-weather clothing.
•
Use a 500 kg (1/2 ton) minimum lifting device to
move heavy plow components.
•
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are available
at
www.BOSSPlow.com
.
Operation
•
When transporting the vehicle, position the plow
so as not to block your vision.
•
Do not change the blade position when traveling.
•
When operating a UTV mounted plow:
– Do not exceed 38 km/h (24 mph) when
transporting the plow.
– Do not exceed 22 km/h (14 mph) when plowing.
•
When operating an ATV mounted plow:
– Do not exceed 8 km/h (5 mph) when
transporting the plow.
– Do not exceed 8 km/h (5 mph) when plowing.
•
Always lower the blade when the vehicle is not in
use.
•
Never put any part of your body between the plow
and the vehicle.
•
Do not climb or ride on the plow.
•
Do not operate on steep inclines.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
Always wear your seat belt (if equipped) while
operating a motor vehicle.
•
Due to the variety of equipment that you
can install on the vehicle, do not exceed the
front gross-axle-weight rating (FGAWR), rear
gross-axle-weight rating (RGAWR), and the
gross-vehicle-weight rating (GVWR) at any time.
This may require weighing the vehicle and adding
ballast as necessary. It may also limit the payload
capacity of the vehicle.
•
This machine has an operating sound level below
70 dBA.
•
When transporting the machine, ensure that it is
properly secured. Instructions are available at
www.BOSSPlow.com
.
•
The ATV/UTV V-blade plow is for personal use
only. Using the plow in a commercial setting voids
the plow warranty.
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