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A. General:
1. Read this Operator's Manual completely before
starting the spreader. Study the controls and learn
the
proper
sequence
Operator's Manual in a safe place for future
reference.
2. Do not allow anyone to operate or maintain this
machine who has not read the manual. Never
permit children under the age of 16 to operate
this machine.
3. Always have your feet and hands clear of the
controls when starting the engine.
4. Do not remove any shields, guards, decals or
safety devices. If a shield, guard, decal or safety
device is damaged or does not function, repair or
replace it before operating the spreader.
5. Always wear safety glasses, long pants and safety
shoes
when
operating
spreader. Do not wear loose-fitting clothing.
6. Never run the engine indoors without adequate
ventilation. Exhaust fumes are deadly.
7. To avoid serious burns, do not touch the engine or
muffler while the engine is running or until it has
cooled for at least 30 minutes after it has been
shut off.
B. Related To Fuel:
1. Gasoline is highly flammable. Respect it.
2. Do not smoke or permit others to smoke while
handling gasoline.
3. Always use approved containers for gasoline.
4. Always shut off the engine and permit it to cool
before removing the cap of the fuel tank.
5. If the fuel container spout will not fit inside the fuel
tank opening, use a funnel.
6. When filling the fuel tank, stop when the gasoline
reaches one inch from the top. This space must
be left for expansion. Do not overfill.
7. Wipe up any spilled gasoline.
C. When Spreading:
1. Keep adults, children and pets away from the area
to be spread.
2. Spread only in daylight.
3. Always check the area to be spread and remove
debris and other objects prior to spreading.
4. Watch for holes, sprinkler heads and other hidden
hazards.
5. Reduce speed when making sharp turns.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
of
operation.
Retain
or
maintaining
this
6. Always have proper footing on slopes and hill
sides and never operate when conditions are
slippery. Be very careful on wet grass.
7. Always keep both hands on the handles.
8. Be careful when crossing gravel paths or road-
ways.
9. Never leave the spreader unattended without
placing the ground speed control levers in neutral,
engaging the park brake, shutting off the engine
and closing the fuel shutoff valve.
10. Always park the spreader and start the engine on
a level surface with the ground speed control
levers in neutral, and the park brake engaged.
11. If you hit a solid object while spreading, place the
ground speed control levers in neutral, engage the
park brake and stop the engine. Disconnect the
spark plug wire and inspect for damage. Repair
any damage.
12. Do not operate machine on excessively steep
slopes. Go laterally or diagnolly across the slope,
not up and down the slope.
13. Always disconnect the spark plug wire to prevent
the engine from accidentally starting before
performing any maintenance on this spreader.
14. Keep the machine and especially the engine/pump
area clean and free of grease, grass and leaves to
reduce the potential for over heating and fire.
15. The speed and direction control levers located on
the handle are designed for your safety. Do not
modify them or operate the machine if they are
damaged.
D. General Requirements-Personal
Protective Equipment:
OSHA Standard 1910.132 through 1910.139
OSHA standard 1910.132 states in relevant part:
a. Protective equipment, including personal
protective equipment (PPE) for eyes, face,
head, and extremities, protective clothing,
respiratory devices, and protective shields and
barriers, shall be provided, used, and
maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition
whereever it is necessary by reason of
hazards of processes or environment,
chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or
mechanical irritants encountered in a manner
capable of causing injury or impairment in the
function of any part of the body through
absortion, inhalation or physical contact.
This standard is subject to change. Please check www.osha.gov
for the latest regulatory updates
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