Alamo Industrial Axtreme 2, Operator'S Manual

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OPERATION
AXTREME 2 02/10 Operation Section 3-43
© 2010 Alamo Group
OPERA
TION
Flail
• The Flail Brush Cutter is rated to cut material
up to 4” in diameter.
• Setting cutting height ranges from 3/4” to 6”.
Cutting height is set by adjusting the height of
the roller assembly.
• Remove roller assembly when cutting limbs
and other large diameter vegetation (greater
than 2”) to prevent damaging the roller
assembly.
• When operating near the ground or when
mulching be particularly careful that there are
no bystanders or animals within a 300 feet.
Debri tends to fly out at great speed and can
injure or even cause death.
OPS-B- 0042
Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the
operating parts of the mower head. These items could then swing outside the housing at
greater velocities than the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result
in serious injury or even death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing.
Remove any like object from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items.
(SGM-06)
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.
(SFL-2)
Flail Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing
objects for great distances (300 feet or more) and causing serious
injury or death. Follow safety messages carefully.
STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS:
-Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Bands are installed and in good, workable
condition;
-Mower sections or Wings are running close to and parallel to the ground without
exposed Blades;
-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 required to mow,
reduce wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain, spread cut material better, eliminate
streaking, and make the final cut more uniform.)
(SFL-6)