Lit. No. 43573/43583/43593, Rev. 01 5 August 15, 2013
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Improper installation and operation could cause
personal injury and/or equipment and property damage.
Read and understand labels and the Owner's Manual
before installing, operating or making adjustments.
WARNING
• Driver to keep bystanders minimum of
25 feet away from operating spreader.
• Before working with the spreader, secure all
loose-fi tting clothing and unrestrained hair.
• Before operating the spreader, verify all
safety guards are in place.
• Before servicing the spreader, wait for
conveyor and spinner to stop.
• Do not climb into or ride on spreader.
WARNING
Overloading could result in an accident or
damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR
ratings as found on the driver-side door
cornerpost of the vehicle. See Loading
Section to determine maximum volumes of
spreading material.
WARNING
Do not install the control for this product in
the deployment path of an air bag. Refer to
vehicle manufacturer's manual for air bag
deployment area(s).
CAUTION
During the hopper spreader installation
we recommend the addition of an OSHA
compliant Backup Alarm. This alarm is
required for OSHA governed employers.
CAUTION
Disconnect electric and/or hydraulic power
and tag out if required before servicing or
performing maintenance.
CAUTION
DO NOT leave unused material in hopper.
Material can freeze or solidify, causing unit to
not work properly. Empty and clean after each
use.
NOTE: Lubricate grease fi ttings after each use.
Use a good quality multipurpose grease.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Remove ignition key and put the vehicle in park or
in gear to prevent others from starting the vehicle
during installation or service.
• Wear only snug-fi tting clothing while working on
your vehicle or spreader.
• Do not wear jewelry or a necktie, and secure long
hair.
• Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes from
battery acid, gasoline, dirt and dust.
• Avoid touching hot surfaces such as the engine,
radiator, hoses and exhaust pipes.
• Always have a fi re extinguisher rated BC handy,
for fl ammable liquids and electrical fi res.
CAUTION
• Do not operate a spreader in need of
maintenance.
• Before operating the spreader, reassemble
any parts or hardware removed for cleaning
or adjusting.
• Before operating the spreader, remove
materials such as cleaning rags, brushes,
and hand tools from the spreader.
• While operating the spreader, use auxiliary
warning lights, except when prohibited by law.
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