BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY PROCEDURE IN THIS
BOOK, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL THE SAFETY
INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION. IN
ADDITION, ENSURE ALL INDIVIDUALS WORKING
WITH YOU ARE ALSO FAMILIAR WITH THESE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
For your safety Warning and Information Decals have
been placed on this product to remind the operator
to take safety precautions. It is important that these
decals are in place and are legible before operation
begins. New decals can be obtained from Sno-Way or
your local dealer.
REMEMBER
The careful operator is the best
operator. Most accidents are caused by human error.
Certain precautions must be observed to prevent the
possibility of injury to operator or bystanders and/or
damage to equipment.
FIRST TIME OPERATION
time or after the unit has not been used for a long period
of time, run and inspect the conveyor system without
spinner and chute assembly attached.
NEVER
operate spreader when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or other medications that could hamper
your judgement and reactions. An accident may result in
serious injury or death to other persons or yourself.
ALWAYS
operate vehicle in a well-ventilated area. The
carbon monoxide in exhaust gas is highly toxic and can
cause injury or death.
NEVER
wear wrist watches, rings or other jewelry when
working on the vehicle or individual equipment. These
things can catch on moving parts or cause an electrical
short circuit that could result in personal injury.
ALWAYS
wear safety goggles when working on the
vehicle to protect your eyes from battery acid, gasoline,
and dust or dirt from flying off of moving engine parts.
ALWAYS
wear safety glasses with side shields when
striking
metal
against
recommended that a softer (non-chipable) metal material
be used to cushion the blow. Failure to heed could result
in injury to the eye(s) or other parts of the body.
NEVER
allow children or unauthorized person to
operate this spreader.
NEVER
exceed 45 m.p.h. when loaded spreader is
attached to vehicle. Braking distances may be increased
and handling characteristics may be impaired at speeds
above 45 m.p.h.
ALWAYS
lock the vehicle when unattended to prevent
unauthorized operation.
ALWAYS
check the job site for terrain hazards,
obstructions and people.
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When running for the first
metal!
In
addition,
SAFETY
ALWAYS
check surrounding area for hazardous
obstacles before operating this unit.
ALWAYS
make sure personnel are clear of area being
spread. Material is discharged from spreader at a high
rate of speed and could injure bystanders.
NEVER
leave materials in hopper for long periods of
time. Remember salt is hygroscopic and will attract
enough atmospheric moisture to cause it to "cake".
NEVER
work on the vehicle without having a fully
serviced fire extinguisher available. A 5 lb or larger CO
or dry chemical unit specified for gasoline, chemical or
electrical fires, is recommended.
NEVER
smoke while working on the vehicle. Gasoline
and battery acid vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
ALWAYS
make sure that all safety guards are in place
before operating the spreader.
ALWAYS
shut off the vehicle and spreader engines,
place the vehicle transmission in "Park", turn the vehicle
and spreader ignition switches to "OFF" position and
firmly apply the parking brake of the vehicle before
servicing or making any adjustments to the spreader.
ALWAYS
wait for all movement to stop before servicing
or adjusting the spreader.
NEVER
climb on or allow others to climb on the
spreader.
ALWAYS
reassemble any parts or hardware removed
for cleaning or adjusting before operating the spreader.
ALWAYS
remove any tools and other materials from the
spreader before operating the spreader
ALWAYS
use auxiliary warning lights, except when
prohibited by law, when operating the spreader.
NEVER
allow hands, hair or clothing to get near any
moving part of the spreader. Never wear neckties or
loose clothing when working on the spreader or the
it
is
vehicle.
ALWAYS
be aware of and avoid contact with hot
surfaces such as engine and exhaust.
ALWAYS
inspect the unit periodically for defects. Parts
that are broken, missing or plainly worn must be replaced
immediately. Never operate the unit when in need of
maintenance.
REMEMBER
communicating information on the safe use and
proper maintenance of this machine.
it is the owner's responsibility for
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