Boss Snowplow TGS 1100, Owner'S Manual

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Safety
Improperly using and maintaining the equipment 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
•
Ensure that only trained personnel install and perform
maintenance on the equipment.
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Always wear appropriate personal protective equipment
when loading, unloading, and servicing the spreader.
Wear substantial, slip-resistant footwear, cold-weather
clothing, safety glasses, and dust protection.
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Ensure that your rearview mirror is in a good operating
position.
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Many newer trucks are equipped with air bags. Never
disable, remove, or relocate any sensors or other
components related to the operation of the air bags.
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TGS 600 spreaders with slide-in or RT3 attachments must
only be used with a minimum Class III receiver hitch.
Do
not exceed the vehicle hitch rating.
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TGS 1100 spreaders with the slide-in or RT3 attachments
must only be used with a minimum Class IV receiver
hitch.
Do not exceed the vehicle hitch rating.
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The TGS 600 can hold a maximum weight of 181 kg (400
lb) of salt.
Do not exceed this weight.
•
The TGS 1100 can hold a maximum weight of 363 kg
(800 lb) of salt.
Do not exceed this weight.
Operation
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Read the Operator’s Manual before operating or servicing
the spreader.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
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For vehicle-mounted spreaders, always follow the
manufacturer’s recommendations for proper parking
procedures.
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Always wear your seatbelt while operating a motor vehicle.
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Do not exceed 22.5 km/h (14 mph) while spreading.
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This spreader has an operating sound level below 70 dBA.
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Never put any part of your body between the spreader
and the vehicle.
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Overloading the spreader could result in an accident or
damage.
Never exceed the gross-vehicle-weight rating or
the front or rear gross-axle-weight ratings for the vehicle.
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This spreader is restricted to the use of salt only. Do not
run other materials through the spreader.
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Do not attempt to mount or remove the spreader with
material in it.
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Turn the spreader off before filling, mounting, removing,
servicing, or cleaning it.
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Never operate the spreader within 7.6 m (25 ft) of
bystanders.
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Do not climb into or ride on the spreader.
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Keep your hands, feet, and clothing away from moving
parts and mounting points.
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Mount the spreader to a vehicle before loading material.
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Install ratchet straps and keep them properly tightened
with the slide-in and RT3 Attachments.
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When transporting the spreader, ensure that it is properly
secured. Instructions are available at www.bossplow.com.
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The slide-in attachment must be fully engaged and pinned
into the vehicle’s 5 cm (2 inch) receiver hitch.
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The upper and lower pins of the RT3 attachment must
be fully engaged and pinned into the vehicle’s 5 cm (2
inch) receiver hitch.
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Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are available at
www.bossplow.com.
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Use a 1/2 ton minimum lifting device to move heavy
spreader components.
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Do not store material in the hopper.
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