Alamo FC-0002 manual Stop Mowing if Passersby are Within 100 Yards Unless

(SFL-4)

(SBM-20)

SAFETY

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 accessible location.

-Do Not operate 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.

-Do Not attempt to mow or place the mower head close to burning debris.

-Never allow clippings or debris to collect near drivelines, gearboxes or hydrualic componts such as valves, tanks, pumps and motors. Periodically shut down the Tractor and Mower and clean clippings and collected debris from the mower deck.

Do not operate Mower if excessive vibration exists. Shut down PTO and the Tractor engine. Inspect the Mower to determine the source of the vibration. If Mower blades are

missing or damaged replace them immediately. Do not operate the mower until the blades have been replaced and the Mower operates smoothly. Operating the Mower with excessive vibration can result in component failure and broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities. To reduce the possibility of property damage, serious injury, or even death, never allow the Mower to be operated with blades missing.

Flail Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwingobjects for great distances (100 yards or more) and causing seriousinjury or death. Follow safety messages carefully.

STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS:

-Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Bands are installed and in good, workablecondition;

-Mower sections or Wings are running close to and parallel to the ground withoutexposed 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

bestruck by the blades, the area should be: inspected and large debris removed, mowed atan intermediate height, inspected, closely with any remaining debris being removed, andmowed again at desired final height. (This will also reduce power required to mow,reduce wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain, spread cut material better, eliminatestreaking, and make the final cut more uniform.) (SFL-6)

SAMURAI 12/08 Safety Section 1-7

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SAFETY