Conestoga CM-25, Руководство оператора

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INTRODUCTION
GUIDE TO THIS MANUAL
This manual contains all the necessary
information necessary to safely operate the
Conestoga Models CM-25 & CM-50 Ground-drive
Spreaders. Should any questions arise, please
contact Conestoga Mfg. or your Dealer before
starting this equipment.
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Regarding the information presented in this
manual:
All safety, operating and service
information reflect current production units at the
time this manual was published.
References made to Left. Right, Front or Rear are
directions given when you are facing the unit from
the rear.
Please read this entire manual carefully before
operating this unit: doing so will insure your safety
and prolong the high performance of the
equipment.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
This manual contains the following Safety
Statements, listed separately here to impress
upon you their importance:
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NOTE: A clarification of information previously
stated or additional pertinent information.
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ATTENTION: A safety statement indicating that
potential damage to the equipment may occur if
instructions are not followed.
CAUTION: A Safety Statement which
reminds you of a good safety practice and/or
directs your attention to an unsafe practice which
could result in Personal Injury.
WARNING: A Strong Safety Statement;
indicating that a Hazard exists which may result in
Injury or Death if proper procedures are not
followed.
DANGER: The utmost level of safety must be
observed; an extreme hazard exists which
will result in the high probability of death or
irreparable serious personal injury if proper
precautions are not taken.
The best equipment operator is a careful
operator. By using common sense. observing the
safety rules and adhering to the precautions
specific to this spreader, you the operator can
expect this unit to provide many hours of carefree
service.
In addition to observing the specific precautions
listed throughout this manual, the following
general precautions apply and must be adhered
to in order to ensure safe and proper operation
of this equipment.
WARNING: Keep bands and feet from under
the spreader at all times. Be sure other persons
are at a safe distance from the equipment before
operating the unit.
WARNING: DO NOT attempt to operate the
spreader in areas with steep inclines. ditches.
large rocks. stumps or holes which may
endanger the operator by upsetting the tractor or
causing damage to the spreader.
CAUTION: To prevent injury and promote
safe spreader operation. keep all shields in place
during operation. Ensure that all mounting
hardware is properly tightened.
WARNING: Never clean, adjust or repair the
spreader while the tractor is running.
WARNING: Never get off the tractor while it
is in motion and/or the spreader is in operation.
WARNING: Never wear loose clothing when
operating the spreader as it may become caught
in the moving parts of the machine.
WARNING: Never allow children or anyone
else to ride on the spreader.
ATTENTION: To ensure proper and safe
operation of the spreader, periodically inspect all
parts for excessive wear. Replace worn
components with factory authorized parts.
ATTENTION: DO NOT back up when the
spreader is in unloading mode; doing so can
cause the beater drive chain to jump off its
sprocket.
The following Safety Decals have been placed
on your spreader to remind you of the critical
safety precautions which must be heeded to
ensure the personal safety to you the operator,
and any persons in the vicinity of the equipment
while it is in operation. Be sure to keep the
Safety Decals clean and readable. If the decals
ever become damaged or illegible. contact your
Conestoga dealer for replacements.
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