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Safety Section 1-8
WHIRLWIND 08/01
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
SAFETY
DANGER!
Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO
STRAIGHTEN BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE
DAMAGE THE BLADE WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE
SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES. (SGM-10)
DANGER!
Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse condi-
tions 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, or 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;
-Passerby 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.) (SRM-1)
DANGER!
Always disconnect the main PTO Driveline from the Tractor before performing
service on the Mower. Never work on the Mower with the tractor PTO driveline
connected and running. Blades or Drivelines could turn without warning and
cause immediate entanglement, injury or death. (SRM-3)
WARNING!
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)
WARNING! Never leave Tractor and Implemented unattended while the implement is in the
lifted position. Accidental operation of lifting lever or a hydraulic failure
may cause sudden drop of unit with injury or death by crushing. To properly park
the implement when disconnecting it from the tractor, lower the stand and put the
retaining pin securely in place, or put a secure support under the A-Frame. Lower
the implement carefully to the ground. Do not put hands or feet under lifted
components. (SPT-1)