Toro PA-17 Operator's Manual

To assure maximum safety, optimum performance, and
to gain knowledge of the product, it is essential that you
or any other operator of this equipment read and under-
stand the contents of this manual before the vehicle
engine is ever started. Pay particular attention to the
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS highlighted by this sym-
bol—
The safety alert symbol means CAUTION,
WARNING, or DANGER—personal safety instruction.
Failure to comply with the instruction may result in per-
sonal injury.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Keep this Operator's Manual in the plastic tube behind
the passenger seat.
It is important that all persons operating this equipment
have easy access to these instructions at all times.
Carefully read and follow the set-up instructions that are
provided with this equipment and the safety instructions
in the Workman ® Operator's Manual.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY INFORMATION
This safety-alert symbol calls attention to a dangerous
situation, which could result in serious injury or death to
the operator or a bystander.
Safety, mechanical and some general information in this
manual are emphasized. DANGER, WARNING and
CAUTION identify safety messages. Whenever the trian-
gular safety symbol appears, it is followed by a safety
message that must be read and understood. For more
details concerning safety, read the safety instructions that
follow. IMPORTANT identifies special mechanical
MODEL NO. 41150—4
®
0001
& UP
PA-17 Spreader
information and NOTE identifies general information
worthy of special attention.
These instructions are provided as a guide for the safe
operation and maintenance of this equipment. However,
the operator's personal safety, as well as those persons in
the work area, will depend on the careful actions and
good judgment of the operator. To reduce the potential
for injury or death, comply with the following safety
instructions.
BEFORE OPERATING
1. Operate this machine only after reading and under-
standing the contents of this manual and the
Workman ® Operator's Manual. A replacement
manual is available by sending complete model and
serial number to: Hahn, Inc., 1525 N. Garvin,
Evansville, IN 47711.
2. Learn how to operate the Toro spreader and how to
use the controls properly. Do NOT let anyone oper-
ate this equipment without first receiving thorough
instructions.
3. Keep all shields, safety devices and decals in place.
If a shield, safety device or decal is malfunctioning,
illegible or damaged, repair or replace it before
operating the machine.
WHILE OPERATING
4. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE SPREADER.
Maximum load limits are shown on the decals...do
not exceed these limits. Failure to position loads
carefully can result in their shifting or tipping over.
Distribute loads evenly, keeping them low as possi-
ble to prevent the spreader from becoming top-
heavy.
FORM NO. 3318-451 GB Rev A
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
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