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LP69910 (12/07/2020) 3 CU FT GATOR FERTILIZER SPREADER
Safety
Wear Appropriate Clothing
• Always wear eye protection when operating the
machine.
• Wear close fitting clothing and safety equipment
appropriate for the job.
• While operating this machine, always wear substantial
footwear and long trousers. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
• Wear a suitable protective device such as earplugs.
Loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing.
• Always wear substantial footwear. Do not operate the
equipment when barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Read Chemical Container Label
• Chemicals can be dangerous. Improper selection or
use can injure persons, animals, plants, soils or other
property. Select the right chemical for the job and
handle and apply with care.
• Read the instructions, precautions, and warnings on
the container label before opening. Use the product
strictly according to label directions for specific
applications, in the amounts specified, at the times
specified and only when needed.
• Do not remove labels from chemical containers. Store
all chemicals in their original containers.
• Do not mix chemicals unless stated on the container
label.
• Store chemicals when not in use according to the
container label.
Handle Chemical Products Safely
• Direct exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause
serious injury. Potentially hazardous chemicals
used with John Deere equipment include pesticides,
herbicides and fungicides.
• A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific
details on chemical products: physical and health
hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response
techniques.
• The MSDS should be obtained from the chemical
dealer at the time of the chemical purchase.
• Check the MSDS before beginning any job using a
hazardous chemical. Know exactly what the risks
are and how to do the job safely. Always wear
recommended personal protection equipment.
Handling Waste Product and Chemicals
• Waste products, such as used oil, fuel, coolant,
brake fluid, and batteries, can harm the environment
and people.
• Do not use beverage containers for waste fluids -
someone may drink from them.
• See your local Recycling Center or authorized dealer
to learn how to recycle or get rid of waste products.
• A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) provides specific
details on chemical products: physical and health
hazards, safety procedures, and emergency response
techniques. The seller of the chemical products used
with your machine is responsible for providing the
MSDS for that product.
Parking Safely
1. Stop vehicle on a level surface, not a slope.
2. Fully lower the cargo box and any attachments on the
machine that can be lowered.
3. Fully engage parking brake and ensure vehicle is not
moving.
4. Stop engine.
5. Remove key.
6. Before you leave the operator’s seat, wait for the
engine and all moving parts to stop.
7. Disconnect the negative battery cable before servicing
the machine.