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FM6072 08/01 Safety Section 1-9
SAFETY
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
DANGER!
There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this
Mower. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in weeds and
in heavy grass. The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if shields
are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or even death
may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator,
bystanders, or passersby in the area. Do not operate this machine
with anyone in the immediate area. Stop mowing if anyone is within
100 yards of mower. (SFM-1)
DANGER! All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including
(but not limited to) - the Discharge Deflectors, Steel
Guards, Gearbox Shields, Belt Shileds, and PTO Shields
should be used and maintained in good working condi-
tion. All safety devices should be inspected carefully at
least daily for missing or broken components. Missing,
broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to
reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown
objects, entanglement, or blade contact. (SFM-2)
DANGER!
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
-Mower Deck Shielding, and Discharge Deflector are installed
and in good, working condition;
-Mower section is running close to and parallel with 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 requiredto mow, reduce
wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain, spread cut material better, eliminate streaking, and
make the final cut more uniform.) (SFM-3)
STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS: