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Operation Section 4-20
OPERATION
RBF-2C 07/04
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
9.1 Foreign Debris Hazards / Overhead Obstructions
Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the operating
parts of the Mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities
than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or
even death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing. Remove any like object
from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items. (SGM-6)
DANGER!
Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects
such as gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris. Inspect the area before
mowing. Foreign objects should be removed from the site to prevent
machine damage and/or bodily injury or even death. Any objects
that cannot be removed must be clearly marked and carefully avoided
by the operator. Stop mowing immediately if blades strike a foreign
object. Repair all damage and make certain the blade carrier is
balanced before resuming mowing. (SGM-5)
DANGER!
DANGER! Always keep a careful lookout and use extreme care when working
around overhead obstructions. Never allow the Mower head or boom
within 10 feet of any power line. When working close to overhead power
lines consult your electric company for a safe code of operation. (SBM-7)
An area to be cut must first be inspected for objects that could be thrown or that could damage the machine.
Walk through the area looking for fences, boulder, rocks, culverts, stumps or metal objects. Mark the
inspected area with flags. If the area is dense and cannot be walked thoroughly it may be necessary to
inspect a smaller area as well as possible, then trim away the part that has been inspected and can safely
be removed. Walk each new area again and repeat the inspection before cutting more away. Repeat as often
as necessary until the area is cleared. It can be damaging and/or dangerous to work the cutter in an area
that had not been visually inspected.
Place DANGER signs at least 300 feet beyond the perimeter of the area to be worked, not just 300 feet from
where the machine started operating! It is convenient in many cases to work in 300 foot sections. Move the
first Danger sign to the beginning of the freshly cleared area, place it, then take the first cutting area flag up
to the end of the freshly cleared area 300 feet away. Walk and inspect the next 300 feet and place the
second cutting area flag. Pick up the second DANGER sign, and take it a further 300 feet along the road or
trail. Note that in many cases the DANGER area will extend in front of and behind the machine as well as
along each side. Post signs accordingly.
WARNING!
Use extreme care and Safety Awareness when using the boom mower
head to mulch loose brush or wood that has fallen on the ground from
overhead trimming. DO NOT mulch this debris if bystanders, vehicles,
livestock or buildings are within 300 feet of the mower. This cut debris can
be thrown at great velocities and could result in serious injury or even
death. (SBM-17)