8
SAFETY
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Wallenstein Compact Manure Spreader.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to use, maintain or work around the Manure Spreader
be familiar with the using and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY
information contained in this manual.
This manual will take you step-by-step through your working day and alerts you to all good safety practices that
should be used while using the Spreader.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you but also the people around you.
Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
using this equipment is
familiar with the recommended using and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• DO
have a fire extinguisher available for
use should the need arise and know how
to use it.
• DO
read and understand all safety signs
located on the machine before using,
maintaining, adjusting or cleaning the
spreader.
• DO
inspect and secure all guards before starting.
• DO
wear appropriate
P P E
( p e r s o n a l
protective equipment).
This includes but is not
limited to:
• A hard hat
• Heavy gloves
• Hearing Protection
•
Respirator or filter mask
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
• DO
set Safe Condition procedure before any
service, maintenance work or storage preparation.
Safe Condition
involves the following procedure:
•
Shut off hydraulics or mechanical drive.
•
Shut off the engine.
• Ensure all components have stopped moving.
• Set the parking brake.
• Remove and pocket the ignition key.
• DO
check cables, chains and pulley's, that they are
clear of debris prior to starting the machine
• DO
think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
2�1 SAFETY DO'S & DON'TS'
• DO
give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the
machine, and REVIEW annually thereafter.
• DO
read and understand ALL
Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and follow them.
Most accidents can be avoided.
The most important safety device on this equipment
is a SAFE operator.
• DO NOT
expect a person who has not read and
understood all use and safety instructions to
operate the machine. An untrained operator is not
qualified and exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death. It is the owners
responsibility to the operator to ensure familiarity
and understanding of the machine.
• DO
wear suitable ear protection for
prolonged exposure to excessive
noise.
• DO NOT
modify the equipment in
any way. Unauthorized modification
may impair the function and/or
safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
• DO NOT
allow riders.
• DO NOT
risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
• DO
review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining the MX
Spreader.
• DO
have a first-aid kit available for
use should the need arise and know
how to use it.