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Safety 

 

General Safety Procedures

 

   

Training Requirements

 

The owner of this machine is solely responsible for properly training the operators.

 

The owner/operator is solely responsible for the operations of this machine and prevention of 
accidents or injury occurring to him/herself, other people or property. 

Do not allow operation or service of this unit by children or untrained personnel. Local laws or 
regulations may restrict the age of the operator. 

Before operating this machine, read the operator’s manual and understand it’s contents. 

Read and understand all safety information. 

Learn and understand the use of all controls. 

Know the location and use of the Emergency Stop Button. 

Never stand in a location where the machine has a possibility of falling or pinching the operator or 
other people. 

 

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements 

             It is the responsibility of the owner to be sure that the operators use the proper personal protective  
             Equipment while operating the machine. Required personal protective equipment includes, but  
             is not limited to the following list. 

Safety glasses while operating the machine to prevent eye injury. 

Closed toe shoes. 

Long pants. 

When operating in dusty conditions, it is recommended that a respirator should be worn. 

 

Operation Safety 

Inspect machine before operation. Repair or replace any damaged, worn or missing parts. Be sure 
guards and shields are in proper working condition and are secured in place. Make any necessary 
adjustments before operating the machine. 

Some pictures in this manual may show shields or covers opened or removed in order to clearly 
illustrate some instructions. Under no circumstance should the machine be operated without these 
devices in place. 

Alterations or modifications to this machine can reduce safety and could cause damage to the 
machine and/or injury to the operator and others. Do not alter any safety devices or operate with 
shields or covers removed. 

Before each use, verify that all controls function properly and inspect all safety devices. Do not 
operate if controls or safety devices are not in proper working order. 

Observe and follow all safety decals. 

Ensure machine latches and locks are all in place and functioning correctly. 

 

Summary of Contents for MULCH MATE DS1000

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Parts Manual Rev 02 4 19 19...

Page 2: ...d serial number listed below Dealer Name _______________________________ Dealer Address _______________________________ _______________________________ Dealer Phone _______________________________ Dat...

Page 3: ...age 7 Roadway Safety page 8 Maintenance Safety page 8 Operations Quick Safety Check page 9 Powering Unit On page 9 Pull Out Tarp for Loading page 10 Covering Load for Transporting page 10 If Using Opt...

Page 4: ...you to swing the unit around to the side of your truck lock it in place then raise your dump bed to empty the contents The hinge also allows you to use and load your truck as you normally would withou...

Page 5: ...r special messages and symbols that will identify potential safety concerns to help you as well as others avoid personal injury and or damage to your equipment There are three signal words that descri...

Page 6: ...your Mulch Mate dealer promptly for replacements These safety decals and labels are there to help warn and protect you and others Please take these warnings seriously and refer to the operator s manua...

Page 7: ...tective equipment includes but is not limited to the following list Safety glasses while operating the machine to prevent eye injury Closed toe shoes Long pants When operating in dusty conditions it i...

Page 8: ...es When loading material ensure workers in the truck body are clear of any moving parts before operating the machine When using the remote control devices ensure all workers and bystanders are complet...

Page 9: ...s Never enter the machine body while the unit is turned on or connected to the truck When servicing this machine ensure the power is turned off and the key is removed from the keyswitch Disconnect the...

Page 10: ...ON position One green light will turn on If the Emergency Stop Switch is activated the center red light will be on Twist the E Stop to deactivate Turn the key switch to the right clockwise momentarily...

Page 11: ...n operating Clean any loose material from under the tarp before reloading DO NOT OVERLOAD MATERIAL No more than 10 yards of Mulch Covering Load for Transporting After loading the truck with material y...

Page 12: ...Load Debris You may load debris behind the tarp in the space between the tarp and the truck after a partial load of mulch has been dispensed Or once the truck has been emptied of mulch you may swing t...

Page 13: ...tch lock pull down on the handle to release the machine Always keep control of the machine when it is unlatched Walk the unit around to the driver side of the truck and secure the hinge locks and the...

Page 14: ...ge except for a fee for shipping handling packing return postage and insurance which will be incurred by the customer Such repair or replacement is subject to verification of the defect or malfunction...

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