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Important Safety Information
SPL0548 & SPL0560 Snow Pusher 303-454M
Table of Contents
9/07/16
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.
Avoid High Pressure
Fluid Hazards
Escaping fluid under pressure can
penetrate the skin causing serious
injury.
Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines or performing work
on the system.
Make sure all hydraulic fluid
connections are tight and all
hydraulic hoses and lines are in
good condition before applying
pressure to the system.
Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
DO NOT DELAY.
If an accident
occurs, see a doctor familiar with
this type of injury immediately. Any
fluid injected into the skin or eyes
must be treated within
a few hours or
gangrene may
result.
Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared if a fire starts.
Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital, and
fire department near phone.
911
Keep Riders Off
Machinery
Never carry riders or use
machinery
as a person lift.
Riders obstruct operator’s view.
Riders could be struck by foreign
objects or thrown from the
equipment.
Never allow children to operate
machinery.
Wear
Protective Equipment
Wear protective clothing and
equipment appropriate for the job
such as safety shoes, safety
glasses, hard hat, and ear plugs.
Clothing should fit snug without
fringes and pull strings to avoid
entanglement with moving parts.
Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
Operating equipment safely
requires the operator’s full
attention. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Use Seat Belt and ROPS
Operate only tractors equipped
with a Roll-Over Protective
Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.
Keep folding ROPS in the “locked
up” position at all times.
Fasten seat belt snugly and
securely to help protect against
serious injury or death from falling
and machine overturn.
Wear protective equipment such
as a hard hat, safety shoes, safety
glasses, and ear plugs.
Use Safety
Lights and Devices
Slow moving tractors,
self-propelled equipment, and
towed implements can create a
hazard when driven on public
roads. They are difficult to see,
especially at night.
Flashing warning lights and turn
signals are recommended
whenever driving on public roads.
