Safety Precautions - Western Tornado 78000-1 Installation Instructions Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Improper installation and operation could cause
personal injury and/or equipment and property
damage. Read and understand labels and the
Owner's Manual before installing, operating, or
making adjustments.
WARNING
• Driver to keep bystanders minimum of
25 feet away from operating spreader.
• Before working with the spreader, secure all
loose-fi tting clothing and unrestrained hair.
• Before operating the spreader, verify that all
safety guards are in place.
• Before servicing the spreader, wait for
conveyor, auger, and spinner to stop.
• Do not climb into or ride on spreader.
WARNING
Overloading could result in an accident or
damage. Do not exceed GVWR or GAWR
ratings as found on the driver-side vehicle
door cornerpost. See Loading section to
determine maximum volumes of spreading
material.
WARNING
Do not install the control for this product in
the deployment path of an air bag. Refer to
vehicle manufacturer's manual for air bag
deployment area(s).
WARNING
Vehicles <10,000 lb GVWR: Obstructing the
visibility from the vehicle's rear camera could
result in serious injury or damage. An auxiliary
camera system shall be installed if the
vehicle's rear camera is removed or blocked.
CAUTION
If rear directional, CHMSL light, or brake
stoplights are obstructed by the spreader, the
lights shall be relocated, or auxiliary directional
or brake stoplights shall be installed.
Lit. No. 99763/99764, Rev. 04
SAFETY
During the hopper installation we recommend
the addition of an OSHA-compliant backup
alarm. This alarm is required for OSHA
governed employers.
• Do not operate a spreader in need of
maintenance.
• Before operating the spreader, reassemble
any parts or hardware removed for cleaning
or adjusting.
• Before operating the spreader, remove
materials such as cleaning rags, brushes,
and hand tools from the spreader.
• Before operating the spreader, read the
engine owner's manual, if so equipped.
• While operating the spreader, use auxiliary
warning lights, except when prohibited by
law.
• Tighten all fasteners according to the
Torque Chart. Refer to Torque Chart for the
recommended torque values.
Disconnect electric and/or hydraulic power
and tag out if required before servicing or
performing maintenance.
DO NOT leave unused material in hopper.
Material can freeze or solidify, causing unit to not
work properly. Empty and clean after each use.
NOTE: Lubricate grease fi ttings after each use.
Use a good quality multipurpose grease.
FUSES
The electrical system contains several automotive-style
fuses. If a problem should occur and fuse replacement
is necessary, the replacement fuse must be of the
same type and amperage rating as the original.
Installing a fuse with a higher rating can damage the
system and could start a fi re. Fuse Replacement,
including fuse ratings and locations, is located in the
Maintenance section of the Owner's Manual.
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December 1, 2020