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Operation Section 4-19
OPERATION
RBF-19C 07/04
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
9. OPERATING THE BOOM UNIT AND ATTACHED HEAD
THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE TRACTOR AND MOWER
AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW. The operator must read and understand the Safety
and Operation Sections of this manual and the tractor operator’s manuals. These manuals must be read and
explained to any operator who cannot read. Never allow someone to operate the unit without complete operating
instructions.
To ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and equipment and before starting any mowing operation. The
operator must become familiar with the area to be mowed, and any obstacles and hazards contained within.
Special attention should be paid to foreign debris, overhead obstructions, rough terrain, steep slopes, passersby
and animals in the area.
Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure there are no persons behind
the Mower and use extreme care when mowing in reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed
where you can safely operate and control the Tractor and Mower. Never mow an area in the reverse
direction that you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material.
(SGM-8)
DANGER!
WARNING!
Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the windows closed.
(SGM-11)
Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial lighting.
Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least 100 yards in front
and to the sides of the Tractor and Mower. Make sure that you can clearly see and identify
passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, debris and foreign
objects. If you are unable to clearly see this type of item discontinue mowing. (SGM-1)
DANGER!
Only operate the mower head from the tractor operator’s seat with the seatbelt securely fastened. Only operate a
boom and equipped head on cab-ed tractor that is equipped with a Lexan
®
protected right side window or a non-
cab-ed tractor equipped with a ROPS and operator safety screen.
Avoid operating in the reverse direction when possible. In situations where the boom and mower must be backed
to access areas to be cut, make sure there are no persons or other foreign debris behind the tractor. When
backing, operate the tractor at a much reduced ground speed to ensure complete control of the unit is maintained.
WARNING! Never operate the mower head tilted down where the operator can see the blades of the mower.
The blade could throw an object toward the operator causing serious injury or death. Never operate
the mower without an Operator Protective Structure. Always were safety glasses and a hard hat.