Operation
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Read the
Owner’s Manual
before operating or
servicing the spreader.
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Do not operate the machine while ill, tired, or
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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For vehicle-mounted spreaders, always follow
the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper
parking procedures.
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Always wear your seatbelt while operating a motor
vehicle.
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Do not exceed 22.5 km/h (14 mph) while
spreading.
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This spreader has an operating sound level below
70 dBA.
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Never put any part of your body between the
spreader and the vehicle.
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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.
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This spreader is restricted to the use of sand, salt,
or a sand/salt mix only. Do not run other materials
through the spreader.
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Do not attempt to mount or remove the spreader
with material in it.
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Turn the spreader off before filling, mounting,
removing, servicing, or cleaning it.
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Never operate the spreader within 7.6 m (25 ft)
of bystanders.
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Do not climb into or ride on the spreader.
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Keep your hands, feet, and clothing away from
moving parts and mounting points.
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Mount the spreader to a vehicle before loading
material.
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Install ratchet straps and keep them properly
tightened with the slide-in and RT3 attachments.
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When transporting the spreader, ensure that it is
properly secured. Instructions are available at
www.bossplow.com
.
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The slide-in attachment must be fully engaged and
pinned into the 5 cm (2 inch) receiver hitch of the
vehicle.
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The upper and lower pins of the RT3 attachment
must be fully engaged and pinned into the 5 cm (2
inch) receiver hitch of the vehicle.
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Material safety data sheets (MSDS) are available
at
www.bossplow.com
.
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Use a 1/2 ton minimum lifting device to move
heavy spreader components.
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Do not store material in the hopper.
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