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Read the general safety operating precautions in your towing vehicle
operator's manual for additional safety information.
Operate Safely
Use this machine for intended purpose only.
This machine is intended for use in lawn care and home applications.
Do not tow behind a vehicle on a highway or in any high speed appli-
cations. Do not tow at speeds higher than maximum recommended
towing speed.
Towing speed should always be slow enough to maintain control.
Travel slowly over rough ground.
Do not let children or an untrained person operate machine.
Do not let anyone, especially children, ride on this machine or the tow-
ing vehicle. Riders are subject to injury such as being struck by foreign
objects and being thrown off. Riders may also obstruct the operator's
view, resulting in this machine being operated in an unsafe man-
ner.Check towing vehicle brake action before you operate. Adjust or
service brakes as necessary.
Keep all parts in good condition and properly installed. Fix damaged
parts immediately. Replace worn or broken parts. Replace all worn or
damaged safety and instruction decals.Do not modify the machine or
safety devices. Unauthorized modifications to the towing vehicle or
machine may impair its function and safety, and void the warranty.
Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight.
SAFETY RULES
• Know controls and how to stop quickly, READ THE VEHI-
CLE OWNER'S MANUAL.
• Do not allow children to operate the vehicle, do not allow
adults to operate without proper instruction or without
having read the owner's manual.
• Do not carry passengers. Keep children and pets a safe
distance away.
• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not wear loose fit-
ting clothing that can get caught in moving parts.
• Use only approved hitches. Tow only with a machine that
has a hitch designed for towing. Do not attach this
machine except at the approved hitch point.
• Keep your eyes and mind on your vehicle and attach-
ment. Do not let other interests distract you.
• Stay alert for holes in the terrain and other hidden haz-
ards.
• Do not drive close to creeks, ditches and public highways.
• Watch out for traffic when crossing or near roadways.
• When using any attachment, don't allow anyone near the
vehicle while in operation.
• Before you operate any feature of this machine, observe
your surroundings and look for bystanders.
• Always wash hands after contact with fertilizers and pesti-
cides.
• Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure the equip-
ment is in safe working condition.
• The vehicle and attachment should be stopped and
inspected for damage after striking a foreign object. The
damage should be repaired before restarting and operat-
ing the equipment.
• When backing - carefully back straight to avoid jack knif-
ing, which could result in damage to equipment.
• Maximum load is 175 lbs for a BST-36 and 125 lbs. for a
BST-26.
• Maximum speed - 3 mph.
• Maintain broadcast spreader tires inflated to 20 psi.
• This attachment is intended for lawn care. Do not tow
behind a vehicle on a highway.
• Avoid tipping and skidding.
• Avoid holes, rocks and roots.
• Slow down before you turn.
• Keep riders off of hitch bracket.
Operating Hints
Always operate your spreader with the speed limit for which it was
designed - 3 MPH.
When backing - carefully back straight to avoid jack knifing which
could result in damage to equipment.
Only tow your spreader behind vehicles for which it was designed -
riders, lawn/garden tractors. DO NOT TOW this spreader behind high
speed equipment such as ATV's, RTV's, or Pick up trucks.
Do not load the hopper with more than the maximum weight capacity
of 175 pounds for BST-36 and 125 pounds for BST-26.
SAFETY
