MANURE SPREADER SAFETY
THERE ARE INHERENT HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A
MANURE SPREADER. FOR YOUR SAFETY:
• ONLY PROPERLY INSTRUCTED PEOPLE SHOULD OPERATE THE SPREADER. Do not allow
children or inexperienced persons to operate spreader.
• KEEP ALL GUARDS AND SHEILDS IN PLACE. Moving parts can crush and dismember.
• CLEAR THE AREA before equipment start up.
• KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND LOOSE CLOTHING AWAY FROM ANY MOVING PARTS.
• DO NOT GO NEAR THE SPREADER WHILE THE MACHINE IS OPERATING.
• MAKE SURE THE PTO IS SECURELY LOCKED to both the tractor and spreader before operating this
unit.
• DO NOT OPERATE PTO AT SPEEDS HIGHER than manufacturer’s recommendations.
• HIGHWAY TRAFFIC IS NOT TO EXCEED 10 MPH. The tires supplied are for farm use only and are
not designed for use above this speed.
• USE ADEQUATE SAFETY CHAINS when towing the spreader.
• USE OF A SLOW MOVING VEHICLE SIGN IS REQUIRED on all public roads. Obey all applicable
highway safety laws and rules.
• ALWAYS USE A TRACTOR LARGE ENOUGH TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT BRAKING assistance
when towing a loaded spreader.
• USE CAUTION WHEN TRAVELING over uneven terrain and when approaching stops.
• DO NOT LOAD THE SPREADER unless it is hitched to the tractor.
• DO NOT UNHITCH A LOADED SPREADER from the tractor. Leaving it supported by only the jack.
• PARK THE SPREADER ON LEVEL GROUND and place blocks ahead of and behind the wheels before
unhooking from tractor to avoid unexpected rolling when separated from vehicle
• DO NOT ALLOW RIDERS ON THE SPREADER.
FAILURE TO HEED MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH
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