Alamo 5, 6 ALAMO INDUSTRIAL SWITCH BLADE SICKLE BAR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

SB5/6 03/09 Operation Section 3-2

OPERATION

ALAMO INDUSTRIAL SWITCH BLADE SICKLE BAR

Alamo Industrial Switch Blade are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. The Switch Blade is

designed for cutting grass and weeds up to 1/2” diameter such as in rights-of-way and roadsides. The Switch

Blade is equipped with safety warning decals, prot ective guards, shields, and other safety features to provide

operator and passerby protection, however, no shielding is 100% accurate. ALL safety equipment and safety

warning decals must be maintained on the unit in good operational condition at all times.

It is the operator’s responsibility to be knowledgeable of all potential operating hazards and to take every

reasonable pr ecaution to en su re onese l f, ot her s, ani ma ls, and pr ope rty are no t injure d or da maged b y th e uni t,

tractor or a thrown object. Do not operate the unit if bystanders, passersby, pets or livestock are within 300

feet of the unit.

This section of the Operator’ s Manual is designed to familiarize, instruct, and educate operators to the safe and

proper use of the Switch Blade. Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to

assist in explaining the oper ation of a Switch Blade and are no t specific to a Switch Blade. Some pictures may

show shields removed to enhance visual clarity. NEVER operate the unit without all safety equipment in place

and in good operational condition. The operator must be familiar with the unit and tractor operation and all

safety practices before beginning operation. Proper operation, as detailed in this manual, will help ensure

years of safe and satisf actory use of the Switch Blade.

READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY SECTION OF THIS

MANUAL AND THE TRACTOR MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE TRACTOR AND

IMPLEMENT. If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your nearest authorized dealer for a

full explanation. Pay close attention to all safety signs and safety messages contained in this manual and

those affixed to the implement and tractor. OPS-U- 0001

READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Serious injury or

death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the

Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards. (SG-2)

Si no lee ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las

medidas de seguridad. (SG-3)