8. Never allow any person inside the hopper for any reason. Serious injury or death
can result from someone becoming entangled in the agitator.
9. Do not allow riders on the spreader or tractor at any time. There is no safe place for
riders.
10. Never allow anyone within 100 yards of the spreader while the PTO is engaged.
Product thrown from the spreader can cause serious injury or death.
11. Before backing up, look behind carefully.
12. Install and secure all guards and shields before starting or operating.
13. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts.
14. Never operate tractor and spreader under trees with low hanging limbs. Operator
can be knocked off the tractor and then run over.
15. Stop spreader immediately upon striking an obstruction. Turn engine off, remove
key, inspect and repair any damage before resuming operation.
16. Inspect the entire machine periodically
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. Look for loose fasteners, worn or broken
parts, and leaky or loose fittings.
17. Stay alert for holes, rocks and roots in the terrain and other hidden hazards. Keep
away from drop-offs.
18. Use extreme care and maintain minimum ground speed when transporting on
hillside, over rough ground and when operating close to ditches or fences. Be careful
when turning sharp corners.
19. Reduce speed on slopes and sharp turns to minimize tipping or loss of control. Be
careful when changing directions on slopes. Do not start or stop suddenly on slopes.
Avoid operation on steep slopes.
20. Pass diagonally through sharp dips and avoid sharp drops to prevent “hanging up”
tractor and spreader.
21. Avoid sudden starts and stops while traveling up or downhill.
22. Always operate down slopes; never across the face. Avoid operation on steep
slopes. Slow down on sharp turns and slopes to prevent tipping and/or loss of
control.
23. All remote control devices (cables, ropes, rods, flexible lines, etc.) should be
positioned in a way to prevent maneuvers which could lead to accidents or
damages.
24. Chemicals may cause eye, skin or breathing problems. Always wear a face mask,
gloves and goggles when filling hopper.
25. Before loading the fertilizer in the hopper read carefully the instructions printed on
the fertilizer canvas bag concerning the precautions to be taken in case of toxicity or
corrosivity of the product. Before loading switch off the engine and remove the
ignition key.
26. Load hopper with product only after the spreader has been properly attached to the
tractor.
27. Use only the driveline supplied with the spreader. Do not use it if it is missing any
shield or safety protection. Frequently check the driveline and ensure it is in good
operating condition. Immediately replace broken or damaged shields or protections.
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See Chapter 4 - Maintenance.