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Safety Precautions
A. GENERAL:
1. Read this Operator’s Manual completely before
starting the spreader. If the operator(s) or
mechanic(s) cannot read English it is the owner’s
responsibility to explain this material to them.
2. Retain Operator’s Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
3. Become familiar with the safe operation of the
equipment, operator controls, and safety signs.
4. All operators and mechanics should be trained.
The owner is responsible for training the users.
5. Never let children or untrained people operate or
service the equipment. Local regulations may
restrict the age of the operator.
6. The owner/user can prevent and is responsible for
accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other
people or property.
7. Do not remove any shields, guards, decals or
safety devices. If a shield, guard, decal or safety
device is damaged or does not function, repair or
replace it before operating the spreader.
8. Always wear safety glasses, long pants and safety
shoes when operating or maintaining this spreader.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothing.
9. Never run the engine indoors without adequate
ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
10. Never run an engine in an enclosed area.
11. Do not change the engine governor setting or over-
speed the engine.
B. RELATED TO FUEL:
1. Use extra care when handling gasoline and
other fuels. They are flammable and vapors are
explosive.
2. Never refuel or drain the machine indoors.
3. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while
handling gasoline.
4. Always use approved containers for gasoline.
5.
Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool
before removing the cap of the fuel tank.
6.
If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel
tank opening, use a funnel.
7.
When filling the fuel tank, stop when the gasoline
reaches one inch from the top. This space must be
left for expansion. Do not overfill.
8. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
C. WHEN OPERATING:
1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the area
to be spread.
2. Always check the area to be spread and remove
debris and other objects prior to spreading.
3. Spread only in daylight.
4. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other hidden
hazards.
5. Reduce speed when making turns.
6. Use extra care when operating the machine with
an empty hopper. This can affect the stability of the
machine. Do not use on steep slopes.
7. DO NOT operate machine on steep slopes. Slow
down and use extra caution on hillsides. Go
laterally or diagonally across the slope, not up and
down the slope. Turf conditions can affect the
machine’s stability. Use caution while operating
near drop-off’s.
8. Always have proper footing on slopes and hill sides
and never operate when conditions are slippery.
Be very careful on wet grass.
9. Always keep both hands on the handles.
10. The ground speed control levers and direction
control handle are designed for your safety. Do not
modify them or operate the machine if they are
damaged.
11. Use care when approaching blind corners, shrubs,
trees, or other objects that may obscure vision.
SOME OF THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS
ARE BASED ON ANSI B71.4-2004:
