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SAFETY
A96B 03/06 Safety Section 1-10
© 2006 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing
objects for great distances (100 yards or more) and causing serious
injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully.
STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS:
-Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Bands are installed and in good, workable
condition;
-Mower sections or Wings are running close to and parallel to the ground without exposed
Blades;
-Passersby are outside the existing thrown-object zone;
-All areas have been thoroughly inspected and all foreign material such as rocks, cans,
glass, and general debris has been removed.
NOTE: Where there are grass and weeds high enough to hide debris that could be struck
by the blades, the area should be: inspected and large debris removed, mowed at an
intermediate height, inspected, closely with any remaining debris being removed, and
mowed again at desired final height. (This will also reduce power required to mow, reduce
wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain, spread cut material better, eliminate streaking, and
make the final cut more uniform).
(SRM-1)
Do Not attempt to raise or lower the implement wing unless the Implement tongue is securely
attached to the Tractor drawbar. The Implement could tip over and cause equipment damage and
possible serious injury or death. Raise or Lower the mower wing only while seated in the Tractor operator’s seat with the
seat belt securely fastened.
(SRM-2)
Do not turn so sharp or lift mower so high to produce a severe "knocking" of the Driveline
which will cause accelerated wear and breakage of drive train components and could result
in possible injury from the separated Driveline sections.
(SRM-4)
Do not let the Blades turn when the Mower Deck is raised for any reason,
including clearance or for turning. Raising the Mower deck exposes the
Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and could cause serious injury or
even death from objects thrown from the Blades.
(SRM-7)
DO NOT allow any person under a folded wing unless wing is securely
locked up or supported. DO NOT approach the Implement unless the
Tractor is turned off and all motion has ceased. Never work under the frame work, or any
lifted component unless the implement is securely supported or blocked up. A sudden or
inadvertent fall by any of these components could cause serious injury or even death.
(STI-3)