Alamo 02968915C Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices

SAFETY

MACHETE BOOM 3/09 Safety Section 1-6

SAFETY

Equipment Operation Safety Instructions and Practices

Never leave the Tractor and Implement 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 par k the implement when discon necting

it from the tractor, lower the st and and put th e ret aining pin securely in place, or put a secure

support under the A-F rame. Lower the im plement carefully to the g round. Do not put h ands

or feet under lifted components. (S3PT-1)

This Implement is wider than the Tractor. Be careful when operating or transporting this

equipment to prevent the Implement from running into or striking sign posts, guard rails,

concrete abutments or other solid objects. Such an impact could cause the Implement and

Tractor to pivot violently resulting in loss of steering control, serious injury, or even death.

Never allow the Implement to contact obstacles. (S3PT-12)

Use extreme caution when raising the Mower head. Stop the Blades from turning when the

Mower Head is raised and passersby are within 100 yards. Raising the Mower head

exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and can cause

serious injury by objects thrown from the Blades or by contact with the Blades. (SBM-2)

Never Leave the mower unattended while the head is in the raised

position. The mower could fall causing serious injury to anyone who

might inadvertently be under the mower. (SBM-4)

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)

The center of Gravity of Tractors equipped with a Rear-Mounted Boom

Mower is shifted to the rear and removes weight from the front wheels.

Add front ballast until at least 20% of the tractors weight is on the front

wheels to prevent rearing up, loss of steering control, and possibly

injury. (SBM-10)

The Mower shaft speed must not - UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES - exceed 1800 RPM.

(SBM-15)

Use extreme care and Safe ty A wareness 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 co uld result in serious injury or even death. (SBM-17)