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Section 7: Operating Procedures
PFS4000, PFS5060 & PFS8010 Pendulum Spreaders 309-124M
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Keep Pendulum Spreader clean of rocks, tools and other
debris that can damage the operation of the machine or be
thrown causing bodily injury or death.
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Do not pull equipment that is too heavy for hitch load
rating. See "Tow hitch capacity" in Specifications on page
49. Equipment that is too heavy can damage spreader unit
and raise front of tractor up causing loss of steering control.
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Lightweight tractors with rear attached implements may
need weights added to the front to maintain steering control.
Consult your tractor Operator’s Manual to determine
proper weight requirements and maximum weight
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Do not allow tractor and spreader to run unattended and
never dismount from tractor with spreader operating.
Always engage parking brake, shut off tractor and remove
switch key before dismounting from tractor.
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Always wear non slip shoes, gloves, protective clothing,
safety glasses and a breathing mask capable of filtering
powders when cleaning, servicing, lubricating and filling
your Pendulum Spreader to prevent injury to the body and/
or injury from inhalation of product. Refer to chemical
manufacturers’ labels for specific protective requirements.
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Use a cab tractor with filters on the ventilation system or
wear a breathing mask capable of filtering powders to
prevent inhalation of product.
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Always park Pendulum Spreader on a hard level surface
and always empty hopper of product before disconnecting
spreader from tractor.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with controls, be
pinched by moving components, become entangled in
rotating components, struck by objects, thrown about, fall
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Clear area of debris and other unforeseen removal objects
before spreading product. Mark any potential hazards that
cannot be removed such as tree stumps, post, rocks, holes
and drop-offs with a visible flag.
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Do not use implement as a man lift, work platform or as a
wagon to carry objects. It is not properly designed or
Transporting
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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When traveling on roadways, travel in such a way that
other vehicles may pass you safely. Always use LED lights,
clean reflectors, and a slow moving vehicle sign that is
visible from the back to warn operators in other vehicles of
your presence. Always comply with all federal, state, and
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Select a safe ground speed when transporting. Never travel
at a speed which does not allow adequate control of steering
and stopping, and never exceed 20 mph (32.2 km/h) with
attached equipment. Rough terrain requires a slower speed.
CAUTION
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To avoid minor or moderate injury:
Empty hopper before transporting from site to site especially
when transporting on public roads.
1. Make sure power take-off is disengaged before
transporting from one location to another.
2. Be sure to reduce tractor ground speed when
turning; and leave enough clearance so that the
spreader does not contact obstacles such as
buildings, trees or fences.
3. Select a safe ground speed when transporting from
one area to another. When traveling on roadways,
transport in such a way that faster moving vehicles
may pass you safely.
4. When traveling over rough or hilly terrain, shift tractor
to a lower gear.
5. The PFS4000 & PFS5060 Pendulum Spreaders are
equipped with a towing hitch. Maximum towing
capacity is 800 pounds with maximum tongue weight
of 50 pounds.
IMPORTANT:
Do not travel long distances with
product in hopper or carry bags stacked on top of
product in hopper. Doing so will cause product to
compress resulting in improper discharge.