Alamo EAGLE 10/15

SAFETY

EAGLE 15 03/09 Safety Section 1-8

SAFETY

Do not operate this Equipment with hydraulic oil or fuel leaking. Oil

and fuel are explosive and their presence could present a hazard. Do

not check for leaks with your hand! High-pressure oil streams from

breaks in the line could penetrate the skin and cause tissue damage

including gangrene. To check for a hose leak, SHUT the unit ENGINE

OFF and remove all hydr aul ic p ressure. Wear oil impene tr ab le glove s,

safety glasses and use Cardboard to check for evidence of oil le aks. If

you suspect a leak, REMOVE the HOSE and have it teste d at a Dealer.

If oil does penetrate the skin, have the injury treated immediately by a

physician knowledgeable and skilled in this procedure. (SG-15)

Never run the Tractor engine in a closed building or without adequate ventilation. The

exhaust fumes can be hazardous to your health. (SG-23)

Do not exceed the rated PTO speed for the Implement. Excessive PTO speeds can cause

Implement driveline or blade failur es resulting in serious injury or death. (SG-26)

Operate the Tractor and/or Implement controls on ly while pr operly seated in the Tractor seat

with the seat belt securely fastened around you. Inadvertent movement of the Tractor or

Implement may ca use ser iou s inju ry or death. (SG-29)

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position, set the parking brak e, shu t dow n all po we r, including the PTO and the engine and

remove the key. Wait until all rotating motion has stopped before dismounting. (SG-39)

Do Not operate this eq uipmen t in areas wher e in se cts such as bees may att a ck you a nd/or

cause you to lose contro l of the equipm ent. If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor

with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to prevent insects from entering. If a tractor

cab is not available, wear suitable clothing including head, face, and hand protection to

shield you from the insects. Attacking insects can cause you to lose control of the tractor,

which can result in ser ious injur y or d eath to yo u o r bystanders. Neve r d ismou nt a movin g

tractor. (SG-40)

Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate arti

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lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least

100 yards(90 m) in front an d to the sides of the tractor an d mower. Make sure that you can

clearly see and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions,

power lines, de bris and fo reign ob jects. If you are u nable to clearly see these ty pe of item s

discontinu e mo win g . (SGM-1)