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Important Safety Information
6/27/08
FS500, FS700 & FS1000 Fertilizer Spreaders 309-500M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Prepare for Emergencies
▲ Be prepared if a fire starts.
▲ Keep a first aid kit and fire
extinguisher handy.
▲ Keep emergency numbers for
doctor, ambulance, hospital and
fire department near phone.
911
Wear
Protective Equipment
▲ Protective clothingand equipment
should be worn.
▲ Wear clothing and equipment
appropriate for the job. Avoid
loose fitting clothing.
▲ Prolonged exposure to loud noise
can cause hearing impairment or
hearing loss. Wear suitable
hearing protection such as
earmuffs or earplugs.
▲ Operating equipment safely
requires the full attention of the
operator. Avoid wearing radio
headphones while operating
machinery.
Avoid High
Pressure Fluids Hazard
▲ Escaping fluid under pressurecan
penetrate theskin causing serious
injury.
▲ Avoid the hazard by relieving
pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic lines.
▲ Use a piece of paper or
cardboard, NOT BODY PARTS, to
check for suspected leaks.
▲ Wear protective gloves and safety
glasses or goggles when working
with hydraulic systems.
▲ If an accident occurs, see a
doctor immediately. Any fluid
injected into the skin must be
surgically removed within a few
hours or gangrene may result.
Safety at All Times
Thoroughly read and understand the instructions given in this manual before
operation. Refer to the “Safety Label” section, read all instructions noted on them.
▲ Operator should be familiar with all functions of the unit.
▲ Operate implement from the driver’s seat only.
▲ Do not leave tractor or implement unattended with engine running.
▲ Dismounting from a moving tractor could cause serious injury or death.
▲ Do not stand between the tractor and implement during hitching.
▲ Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from power-driven parts.
▲ Wear snug fitting clothing to avoid entanglement with moving parts.
▲ Watch out for wires, trees, etc., when raising implement. Make sure all persons
are clear of working area.
▲ Turning tractor too tight may cause implement to ride up on wheels. This could
result in injury or equipment damage.
These are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in
this manual.