Modern AG Spreader - Manual (Page 2)

2 - Spreaderrr
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates
that there is a potential hazard to personal safe-
ty involved and extra safety precautions must be
taken. When you see this symbol on your ma-
chine or in this manual, be alert and carefully
read the message that follows it.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury. This signal word is lim-
ited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous sit-
uation which, if not avoided, may result in minor
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert
against unsafe practices.
Driveline shields and gearbox shields should be
used and maintained in good working condi-
tion.
Do not mount or dismount the spreader while
the tractor id moving. Mount and dismount the
tractor only when it is completely stopped.
Do not turn sharp enough to get sever “knock-
ing” of the driveline which will cause accelerated
wear and breakage of drive train components
and possible injury from the separated driveline
sections.
Never allow riders on either tractor or spreader.
Falling can be fatal.
Never allow children to operate or ride on the
tractor or spreader.
Never work under the spreader unless it is
securely supported or blocked up. A sudden
or inadvertent fall by any of these components
could cause serious injury or death.
Before leaving the tractor seat, always engage
the brake and or set the tractor transmission in
parking gear. Disengage the PtO, stop the en-
gine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop. place the tractor shift lever into a
low range or parking gear to prevent the tractor
from rolling. Never mount or dismount a mov-
ing tractor. Operate the tractor controls from the
tractor seat only.
The rotating parts of this machine continue to
rotate even after the pTO has been turned off.
the operator should remain in his seat for 60
seconds after the brake has been set, the PtO
disengaged, the tractor turned off, and all evi-
dence of rotation has ceased. “Wait a minute...
Save a life!”
Remove hydraulic pressure, disengage the PtO
and turn off engine prior to doing any mainte-
nance.
Inspect the entire machine periodically. Look
for loose fasteners, worn or broken parts. make
sure all pins have cotter pins and washers. Seri-
ous injury may occur from not maintaining this
machine in good working order.
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OPERATION
SAFETY SECTION
WARNING
CAUTION
DANGER
DANGER