Meyer's MS485, Operator'S Manual / Parts Book

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MANDATORY SAFETY SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
BEFORE unclogging, cleaning, adjusting, lubricating or servicing the unit:
1. Disengage the tractor PTO.
2. Shut off the tractor engine, remove the ignition key and take it with you.
3. Wait for all movement to stop.
4. Remove the Telescoping PTO Drive and ALL power connections from the tractor.
ONLY when you have taken these precautions can you be sure it is safe to proceed. Failure to follow the above
procedure could lead to death or serious bodily injury.
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR NEW SPREADER BE SURE TO READ THIS OWNERS
MANUAL AND FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE MACHINE!! OBSERVE THE PRECAUTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL FOR SAFE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE!!
Most farm accidents, like industrial, home and highway accidents, are caused by the failure
of some individuals to observe simple and fundamental safety rules or precautions. For this
reason farm accidents, just as other types of accidents, can be prevented by recognizing the
causes of accidents and doing something about them before an accident occurs.
Regardless of the care used in the design and construction of farm equipment, there are
many points that cannot be completely safe-guarded without interfering with accessibility
and efficient operation.
A careful operator is the best insurance against an accident.
The complete observance of one simple rule would prevent thousands of serious injuries
each year. That rule is:
“NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN, OIL, OR ADJUST A MACHINE WHILE IN MOTION”.
-NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL