SAFETY
MACHETE 2 11/08 Safety Section 1-11
©2008 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
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correct mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type, density, and height of
cut. Normal ground speed range is from 2 to 5 mph(3-8 kph). Use slow mowing speeds
when operating on or near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, or when
debris and foreign objects are to be avoided. (SGM-7)
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 that you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material.
(SGM-8)
Do not mow with two machines in the same area except with Cab tractors with the wind ows
closed. (SGM-11)
Follow these guidelines to reduce the risk of equipment and grass fires
while operating, servicing, and repairing the Mower and Tractor:
-Equip the Tractor with a fire extinguisher in an accesible location.
-Do Not oper ate the Mower on a Tractor with an underframe exhaust.
-Do Not smoke or have an open flame near the Mower and Tractor.
-Do Not drive into burning debris or freshly burnt areas.
-Ensure slip clutches are properly adjusted to pr event excessive slipp age and plate heating.
-Never allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, slip clutches, and gearboxes.
Periodically shut down the Tractor and Mower and cl ean clip pin gs and collected deb ris from
the mower deck. (SGM-12)
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size vegetation (see Mower Standard Equipment and Specifications). DO NOT use this
mower to cut vegetation above the Mower’s rated capacity or to cut any type of non-
vegetative material. Only opera te this Mower on a p roperly sized a nd equipped Tractor. Operating this Mower
in an application for which it is not designed and/or operating the Mower with the wrong size Tractor can cause
Mower component damage and equipment failure resulting in possible se rious injury or death. (SGM-14)
Never leave the Implement a nd Power Unit unattend ed while the Implemen t is in the raise d
position. Accidental operation of a lifting lever or a hydraulic failure may cause the
implement to suddenly fall causing serious injury or possible death to anyone who might
inadvertently be under the Imple ment. Lo wer the impleme nt carefully to th e ground. Do not
put hands or fee t und e r lifted c om p on en ts. (SPU-3)