LOFTNESS FS 800, Owner'S Manual And Parts Book

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4 Fertilizer Spreader OM
Safety Rules
These are general safety considerations. Additional
precautions may be necessary to operate your
machine in a safe manner. Be certain you are operating
your machine in accordance with all safety codes,
OSHA rules and regulations, insurance requirements
and local, state, and federal laws.
Operating Safety
• Do not allow anyone to operate the machine until he
or she has read the owner’s manual and is completely
familiar with all safety precautions.
• Do not allow inexperienced persons unfamiliar with
the machine, or unfamiliar with safe operating and
maintenance procedures, to operate or maintain the
machine.
• Do not allow persons under the influence of alcohol,
medications, or other drugs that can impair judgment
or cause drowsiness to operate or maintain the
machine.
• Keep children, bystanders and other workers away
from the machine while it is operating. No riders
allowed.
• The machine requires an operator at all times. Never
leave the machine running and unattended.
• Do not wear loose hanging clothes, neckties or
jewelry. Long hair is to be placed under a cap
or hat. These precautions will help prevent you
from becoming caught in any moving parts on the
machine.
• Do wear safety glasses, ear protection, respirators,
gloves, hard hats, safety shoes and other protective
clothing when required.
• The fertilizer spreader should not be used to handle
materials other than those which were specified as
part of its design. It is the operator’s responsibility
to be aware of the specifications and operate the
spreader accordingly.
• It is the operator’s responsibility to be aware of
machine operation and work area hazards at all
times.
• Operators are responsible to know the location and
function of all guards and shields including but not
limited to PTO drivelines, chain drives, conveyors,
spinners and are responsible to make certain that all
guards are in place when operating the machine.
• Operators are responsible to be aware of safety
hazard areas and follow instructions on warning,
caution, or danger decals applied to the machine.
• Know the area before operating the machine. Be
aware of power lines or other equipment. Watch for
adequate overhead clearance.
• Always have an operator in the tractor while the
machine is in operation.
• Disengage PTO, clutch hydraulic valve and shift
tractor into neutral or park before starting engine.
Transporting Safety
• Be sure the machine is in the transport position
before transporting on a roadway.
• Do not exceed speed rating (20 mph) on the factory
provided tires.
• Disengage PTO, clutch hydraulic valve and shift
tractor into neutral or park before starting engine.
Safety Instructions