Safety
Improperly using and maintaining the equipment
can result in injury. To reduce the potential for
injury, comply with these safety instructions
and always pay attention to the safety-alert
symbol
, which means:
Caution
,
Warning
, or
Danger
—personal safety instruction. Failure to
comply with the instruction may result in personal
injury or death.
Preparation
•
Read the
Owner’s Manual
before operating or
servicing the spreader.
•
Ensure that only trained personnel installs and
performs maintenance on the equipment.
•
Always wear appropriate personal protective
equipment when loading, unloading, and servicing
the spreader. Wear substantial, slip-resistant
footwear, cold-weather clothing, hard hat, safety
glasses, and dust protection.
•
Many newer trucks are equipped with air bags.
Never disable, remove, or relocate any sensors or
other components related to the operation of the
air bags.
•
TGS 300 spreaders must only be used with a
minimum Class II receiver hitch. Do not exceed
the vehicle hitch rating.
•
The TGS 300 can hold a maximum weight of 91
kg (200 lb) of salt. Do not exceed this weight.
Operation
•
Read the
Owner’s Manual
before operating or
servicing the spreader.
•
Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•
For vehicle-mounted spreaders, always follow
the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper
parking procedures.
•
Always wear your seatbelt while operating a motor
vehicle.
•
Do not exceed 22.5 km/h (14 mph) while
spreading.
•
This spreader has an operating sound level below
70 dBA.
•
Never put any part of your body between the
spreader and the vehicle.
•
Overloading the spreader could result in
an accident or damage. Never exceed the
gross-vehicle-weight rating (GVWR) or the front
or rear gross-axle-weight ratings (FGAWR or
RGAWR) for the vehicle.
•
This spreader is restricted to the use of salt only.
Do not run other materials through the spreader.
•
Do not attempt to mount or remove the spreader
with material in it.
•
Turn the spreader off before filling, mounting,
removing, servicing, or cleaning it.
•
Never operate the spreader within 7.6 m (25 ft)
of bystanders.
•
Do not climb into or ride on the spreader.
•
Keep your hands, feet, and clothing away from
moving parts and mounting points.
•
Mount the spreader to a vehicle before loading
material.
•
Install ratchet straps and keep them properly
tightened with the slide-in attachment.
•
When transporting the spreader, ensure that it is
properly secured. Instructions are available at
www.bossplow.com.
•
The slide-in attachment must be fully engaged and
pinned into the vehicle’s 3 cm (1-1/4 inch) or 5 cm
(2 inch) receiver hitch.
•
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are available
at www.bossplow.com.
•
Use a 1/2 ton minimum lifting device to move
heavy spreader components.
•
Do not store material in the hopper.
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