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Operate the machine only in good visibility and
appropriate weather conditions. Do Not operate
the machine when there is the risk of lightning.
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Keep away from holes, ruts, bumps, rocks, and
other hidden hazards. Use care when approaching
blind corners, shrubs, trees, tall grass or other
objects that may hide obstacles or obscure vision.
Uneven terrain could overturn the machine.
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Start the engine with your feet well away from the
spreader or spray nozzles.
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Be aware of weather conditions and check that
spray nozzles, patterns, and volume are suitable.
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Do Not operate the machine without all safety
shields, guards, switches, and other devices in
place and in proper working condition.
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Keep clear of the discharge area at all times.
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Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. If
possible, Do Not make adjustments with engine
running.
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Be aware of the spreading/spraying path and direct
discharge away from others. Avoid discharging
material against a wall or obstruction as the
material may ricochet back toward the operator.
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Be alert, slow down and use caution when making
turns. Do Not operate in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always look down and behind you
before moving the machine in reverse.
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Stop spreading/spraying when making tight turns
to minimize uneven distribution pattern, application
rate, and chemical drift.
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Chemicals may drift and cause injury to people
and animals; it may also damage plants, soil, or
other property.
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Park the machine on level ground. Stop engine,
wait for all moving parts to stop, and remove key.
– Before checking, cleaning or working on the
machine.
– After striking a foreign object or abnormal
vibration occurs (inspect the machine for
damage and make repairs before restarting
and operating the machine).
– Before clearing blockages.
– Whenever you leave the machine. Do Not
leave a running machine unattended.
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Stop engine, wait for all moving parts to stop:
– Before refueling.
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Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is
not alert to the presence of children. Children
are often attracted to the machine and the
spreading/spraying activity. Never assume that
children will remain where you last saw them.
– Keep children out of the working area and
under the watchful care of another responsible
adult, not the operator.
– Be alert and turn the machine off if children
enter the area.
– Before and while backing or changing direction,
look behind, down, and side-to-side for small
children.
– Never allow children to operate the machine.
– Do Not carry children, even with the
spreading/spraying shut off. Children could fall
off and be seriously injured or interfere with
the safe operation of the machine. Children
that have been given rides in the past could
suddenly appear in the working area for
another ride and be run over or backed over
by the machine.
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Reduce the weight of the load when operating
on hills and rough terrain to avoid tipping or
overturning of the machine.
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Liquid loads and granular materials can shift. This
shifting happens most often while turning, going
up or down hills, suddenly changing speeds, or
while driving over rough surfaces. Shifting loads
can cause the machine to tip over.
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When operating with a heavy load, reduce your
speed and allow for sufficient stopping distance.
Use extra caution on slopes.
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Reduce speed and load when operating on rough
terrain, uneven ground, and near curbs, holes, and
other sudden changes in terrain. Loads may shift,
causing the sprayer to become unstable.
WARNING
Sudden changes in terrain may cause
abrupt steering wheel movement, possibly
resulting in hand and arm injuries.
Reduce speed when operating on rough
terrain or near curbs.
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Safely relieve liquid from spray wand every time
engine is turned off.
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