Rhino Mounts manual Safety, GK6072 08/01

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SAFETY

DANGER! There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in weeds and in heavy grass. The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if shields are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or even death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator, bystanders, or passersby in the area. Do not operate this machine with anyone in the immediate area. Stop mowing if anyone is within 100 yards of mower.

DANGER! All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including (but not limited to) - the Discharge Deflectors, Steel Guards, Gearbox Shields, Belt Shileds, and PTO Shields should be used and maintained in good working condi- tion. All safety devices should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing or broken components. Missing, broken, or worn items must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of injury or death from thrown objects, entanglement, or blade contact.

DANGER! Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for great distances (100 yards or more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully

STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBYARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS:

-Mower Deck Shielding, and Discharge Deflector are installed and in good, working condition;

-Mower section is running close to and parallel with the ground without exposed Blades;

-Passersby 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 be struck

by the blades, the area should be: inspected and large debris removed, mowed at an intermediate height, inspected closely with any remaining debris being removed, and mowed again at desired final height. (This will also reduce power requiredto mow, reduce wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain, spread cut material better, eliminate streaking, and make the final cut more uniform.)

GK6072 08/01	Safety Section 1-9
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

SAFETY