1Important Safety Information10/13/11 APS1548, APS1560, APS1572 & APS1586 All Purpose Seeder 313-354MTable of ContentsImportant Safety InformationThese are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described inthis manual.Safety at All TimesThoroughly read and understandthe instructions given in thismanual before operation. Refer tothe “Safety Label” section, readall instructions noted on them.Do not allow anyone to operatethis equipment who has not fullyread and comprehended thismanual and who has not beenproperly trained in the safeoperation of the equipment. Operator should be familiar withall functions of the unit. Operate implement from thedriver’s seat only. Make sure all guards and shieldsare in place and secured beforeoperating implement. Do not leave tractor or implementunattended with engine running. Dismounting from a movingtractor could cause serious injuryor death. Do not allow anyone to standbetween tractor and implementwhile backing up to implement. Keep hands, feet, and clothingaway from power-driven parts. Wear snug fitting clothing to avoidentanglement with moving parts. Watch out for wires, trees, etc.,when raising implement. Makesure all persons are clear ofworking area. Turning tractor too tight maycause implement to ride up onwheels. This could result in injuryor equipment damage. Do not carry passengers onimplement at any time.Look For The Safety Alert SymbolThe SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is apotential hazard to personal safety involved and extrasafety precaution must be taken. When you see thissymbol, be alert and carefully read the message thatfollows it. In addition to design and configuration ofequipment, hazard control, and accident preventionare dependent upon the awareness, concern,prudence, and proper training of personnel involvedin the operation, transport, maintenance, and storageof equipment.!Be Aware ofSignal WordsA Signal word designates a degree orlevel of hazard seriousness. Thesignal words are:Indicates an imminently hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury. Thissignal word is limited to the mostextreme situations, typically formachine components that, forfunctional purposes, cannot beguarded.! DANGERIndicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, couldresult in death or serious injury, andincludes hazards that are exposedwhen guards are removed. It may alsobe used to alert against unsafepractices.Indicates a potentially hazardoussituation which, if not avoided, mayresult in minor or moderate injury. Itmay also be used to alert againstunsafe practices.! WARNING! CAUTIONShutdown and Storage Lower machine to ground, puttractor in park, turn off engine, andremove the key. Detach and store implements in aarea where children normally donot play. Secure implement byusing blocks and supports.OFFREMOVEDealer QR LocatorThe QR code on the left willlink you to available dealersfor Land Pride products.Refer to Parts ManualQR Locator on this page fordetailed instructions.For Your Protection Thoroughly read and understandthe “Safety Label” section, read allinstructions noted on them.Parts Manual QR LocatorThe QR (Quick Reference) code on the frontcover and to the left will take you to theParts Manual for this equipment. Downloadthe appropriate App on your smart phone,open the App, point your phone on the QRcode and take a picture.