Meyer's VB900, Instruction And Parts Book

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Be Sure All Movement Has Stopped, The PTO Is Disconnected, The Tractor Is Shut Off And The Ignition Key Is
Removed Before Servicing The Spreader Or Components.
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Escaping Hydraulic Fluid Under Pressure Can Penetrate The Skin And Cause Serious Injury. Relieve All Pressure
From The Hydraulic System Before Connecting Or Disconnecting The Lines Or Making Repairs. Check All Hoses
and Fittings Before Start-up And Periodically During Operation.
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Never Make Any Alterations Or Modifications To This Equipment.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
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!
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 many thousand serious injuries each year. That rule is:
“NEVER ATTEMPT TO CLEAN, OIL, OR ADJUST A MACHINE WHILE IN MOTION.”
-NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL