1. INTRODUCTION1We would like to thank you for purchasing a Gearmore product and we assure you that you have made agood choice, as now you have a very high quality machine. Please follow all instructions contained in thismanual for a long and trustworthy machine life.Know your controls. Read this manual and the manual provided with yourtractor before operating your equipment. Keep this manual handy for readyreference. Learn how to stop the tractor engine and spreader quickly in case ofan emergency. DO NOT allow adults without proper instructions or childrento operate machinery. Require all operators to read this manual carefully andbecome acquainted with all adjustments and operating procedures beforeattempting to operate the equipment. Replacement manuals can be obtained fromyour selling dealer.The equipment you have purchased has been carefully engineered andmanufactured to provide dependable and satisfactory use. Like all mechanicalproducts, it will require cleaning and upkeep. Lubricate the unit as specified.Please observe all safety information in this manual and safety decals on theequipment.For service, your authorized dealer has trained mechanics, genuine service parts, and the necessary toolsand equipment to handle all of your service needs.Use only genuine service parts. Substitute parts will void the warranty and may not meet standardsrequired for safe and satisfactory operation. Record the model number and serial number of yourequipment in the warranty page of this manual.Throughout this manual, the term IMPORTANT is used to indicate that failure to observe procedures cancause damage to equipment. The terms CAUTION, WARNING and DANGER are used in conjunctionwith the Safety-Alert Symbol, (a triangle with an exclamation mark), to indicate the degree of hazard foritems of personal safety.This Safety-Alert Symbol indicates a hazard and means ATTENTION!BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!DANGER Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, willresult in death or serious injury.Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, couldWARNING result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that areexposed when guards are removed.CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, mayresult in minor or moderate injury.IMPORTANT Indicates that failure to observe can cause damage to equipment.NOTE Indicates helpful information.It is IMPORTANT toread this manualcarefully beforeoperating thespreader!