Alamo Industrial A-Boom, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
A-BOOM 03/09 Safety Section 1-5
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Connecting & Disconnecting Implement Safety Instructions & Practices
The rotating parts of this machine continue to rotate even after the Tractor has been turned
off. The operator should remain in his seat for 60 seconds after the brake has been set, the
PTO disengaged, the tractor turned off, and all evidence of rotation has ceased.
(SBM-5)
“Wait a minute...Save a life!”
Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result
in serious in jury o r e ven death. S tay away u ntil a ll m otion has
stopped and the decks are securely blocked up.
(SFL-2)
Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result
in serious injury or even death. Stay away until all motion has stopped
and the decks are securely blocked up.
(SGM-09)
Do not put hands or feet near the cutter bar. Blade contact can result
in serious in jury. S tay a way until a ll mo tion has stopp ed an d the
mower is securely blocked up.
(SSM-1)
Do n ot op erate the im plement while we aring lo ose fittin g clothin g. Ent anglement o f th e
clothing with the rotating elements can result in serious injury or even death. Stay clear of
all rotating elements at all times.
(SSP-03)
Each Rear Wheel must have a minimum of 1500 pound contact with the
surface to prevent lateral instability and pos sible tip-over w hich could
result in ser ious bodily injury or even death. Widen the whee l tread and add weights if
needed. Refer to the mounting instructions or call Customer Service if you need assis-
tance with Couterweight Procedure.
(SBM-11)
Do Not attempt to raise or lower the boom or mower head unless the Implement is securely
attached to the T ractor. The Implement could tip over and cause equipment damage and
possible serious injury or death. Do Not use the boom controls to assist in installing the
implement on the tractor. Raise or Lower the boom and mower head only while seated in the Tractor opera-
tor’s seat with the seat belt securely fastened. Inadvertent contact with the boom controls could allow a com-
ponent to fall. A sudden or inadvertent fall by any of these components could cause serious injury or even
death.
(SBM-23)