Tubeline Nitro 275RS, Operator'S Manual & Parts Manual

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Nitro 275RS - Section 1 - Safety 1-3
A Word To The Operator
It is YOUR responsibility to read and understand
the safety section in this book before operating
the Nitro Manure Spreader. You must ensure
that you and anyone else who is going to use,
maintain or work around the Nitro Manure
Spreader be familiar with the use, maintenance
procedures and related safety information
contained in this manual. Remember that YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety practices not
only protect you, but also the people around you.
Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
1. Study the features in this book and make
them a working part of your safety program.
Keep in mind that this safety section is written
only for the Nitro Manure Spreader.
2. Nitro Manure Spreader owners must give
operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate
the machine, and at least annually thereafter
per OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health
Administration) regulation 1928.57
3. The most important safety device on
this equipment is a
SAFE
operator. It is
the operator’s responsibility to read and
understand ALL Safety and Operating
instructions in the manual and to follow these.
4. A person who has not read and understood
all directive and safety instructions is not
qualified to use the Nitro Manure Spreader.
An untrained operator exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
5. Practice all other usual and customary safe
working precautions and above all ;
REMEMBER ! SAFETY IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY. YOU CAN PREVENT
SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
1. This safety section is intended to point out
some of the basic safety situations that can
be encountered during the normal operation
and maintenance of the Nitro Manure
Spreader, and to suggest possible ways of
dealing with these situations. This section is
NOT
a replacement for other safety practices
featured in other sections of this book.
General Safety
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual
and all safety signs before operating,
maintaining, adjusting or cleaning the Nitro
Manure Spreader.
2. All equipment has a limit. Make sure you
understand the speed, brakes (additional
option), stability and load characteristics of
the Nitro Manure Spreader and your tractor
before you start.
3. Make sure the tractor is in proper operating
condition as stated in the tractor Operator’s
Manual. The tractor must have enough
weight and braking capacity, especially when
operating on uneven terrain.
WARNING ! Only use a tractor with a
ROPS cab and seat belt.
4. Have a first-aid kit available for use should the
need arise and know how to use it.
5. Have a fire extinguisher available for use
should the need arise and know how to use it.
6. NEVER allow riders. Keep others away from
your work area.
7. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited to:
• Protective shoes with slip-resistant soles
• Protective glasses
• Hearing protection
•
Respirator or filter mask
8. Install and secure all guards before starting.
9. Turn machine off, stop and disable engine,
remove ignition key and place in your pocket
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing, or unplugging.
10. Clear area of people, especially small
children, before using the unit.
11. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operate or maintain the
Nitro Manure Spreader.