Operator`s manual

Safety Section 1 -
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
MOWER 04/13
SAFETY SECTION
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Thrown Objects Hazards (Continued)
MOWER OPERATION:
• DO NOT exceed mower’s rated Cutting Capacity or cut non-vegetative material.
• USE ENCLOSED TRACTOR CABS when two or more mowers are operating in mowing area.
• ADJUST mower sections or wing close and parallel to ground without exposing blades
• ADJUST cutting HEIGHT to AVOID BLADE CONTACT with solid objects like wire, rocks, posts, curbs, guard rails and xed ob-
structions.
• DO NOT operate mower when mower is raised or in transport position
• STOP MOWING immediately if blades strike heavy objects, xed structures, metal guard rails and concrete structures:
1. BLADES CAN FAIL from impact and objects can be thrown with great velocity.
2. INSPECT and REPLACE any damaged blades.
3. CHECK blade carrier balance and REPLACE if damaged.
• DO NOT mow in standing water TO AVOID possible BLADE FAILURE.
• AVOID MOWING in reverse:
1. STOP PTO and back up mower.
2. LOWER mower, engage PTO and mow forward.
• STOP PTO and BLADES when raising the mower to transport position.
• DO NOT ENGAGE PTO with mower in transport position.
• STOP mowing when EXCESSIVE VIBRATION occurs:
1. STOP PTO and tractor ENGINE.
2. INSPECT mower for vibration source
3. REPLACE any damage parts and bent or damaged BLADES. PN TOFM-02
Run Over Hazards
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FALLING OFF TRACTOR OR EQUIPMENT RUN OVER:
• USE ROPS and SEAT BELT equipped tractors for mowing operations.
• KEEP ROPS locked in UP position.
• ONLY start tractor while seated in tractor seat.
• ALWAYS BUCKLE UP seat belt when operating tractor and equipment.
• ONLY OPERATE tractor and equipment while seated in tractor seat.
• NEVER ALLOW RIDERS on tractor or implement.
WHEN MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING TRACTOR:
• ONLY mount or dismount when tractor and moving parts are stopped.
• STOP ENGINE AND PTO, engage parking brake, lower implement, allow all moving parts to stop and remove key before dis-
mounting from tractor. PN RO01