Safety – SnowEx SP-9500X User Manual

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Before attempting any procedure in this book, these safety instructions must be read and understood by all workers who have any part in the
preparation or use of this equipment.
For your safety, warning and information decals have been placed on this product to remind the operator of safety precautions. If anything
happens to mark or destroy the decals, please request new ones from SnowEx.

Never exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of vehicle. Failure to do so may limit a vehicles handling
characteristics.
Never attempt to take a unit off a truck with material in it.
Always keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power driven parts.
Unit must be pinned and locked into position before operating vehicle.

Always shut off vehicle and power source before attempting to attach or detach or service unit. Be sure
vehicle/power source is properly braked and chocked.
Remember most accidents are preventable and caused by human error. Exercising of care and precautions
must be observed to prevent the possibility of injury to operator or others.
Never operate equipment when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medications that might alter your
judgement and/or reaction time.
Before working with the spreader, secure all loose fitting clothing and unrestrained hair.
Always wear safety glasses with side shields when servicing spreader. Failure to do this could result in seri-
ous injury to the eyes.
Never allow children to operated or climb on equipment.
Always check areas to be spread to be sure no hazardous conditions or substances are in the area.
Always inspect unit for defects: broken, worn or bent parts, weakened areas on spreader.
Remember it is the owner’s responsibility to communicate information on safe usage and proper mainte-
nance of all equipment.
Always make sure personnel are clear of areas of danger when using equipment.
Never weld or grind on equipment without having a fire extinguisher available.
Inspect the unit periodically for defects. Parts that are broken, missing or worn out must be replaced imme-
diately. The unit or any part of it can not be altered without prior written permission from the manufacturer.
Always inspect pins and latches whenever attaching or detaching spreader, and before operation of
spreader.
Never exceed 45 MPH when loaded spreader is attached to vehicle. Braking distances may be increased and
handling characteristics may be impaired at speeds above 45 MPH.

Never use wet materials or materials with foreign debris with any spreader. The unit is designed to handle
dry, clean, free flowing material.
Never leave material in hopper for long periods of time. Be aware that all ice melters are hygroscopic and
will attract atmospheric moisture and harden up.

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