Alamo Industrial Axtreme 2, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-7
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Rotary 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 100 YARDS UNLESS:
Front and Rear Deflectors are installed and in good, working condition;
Mower Head is running close to and parallel to 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.
(SBM-1)
Use extreme caution when raising the Mower head. Stop the Blades from turning when the
Mower Head is raised and passersby are within 300 feet. Raising the Mower head
exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and can cause
serious injury by objects thrown from the Blades or by contact with the Blades.
(SBM-2)
Never Leave the mower unattended while the head is in the raised
position. The mower could fall causing serious injury to anyone who
might inadvertently be under the mower
. (SBM-4)
Always keep a careful lookout and use extreme care when working
around overhead obstructions. Never allow the Mower head or boom
within 10 feet of any power line. When working close to overhead
power lines consult your electric company for a safe code of operation.
(SBM-7)
Use extreme care and Safety Awareness when using the boom mower head to mulch loose
brush or wood that has fallen on the ground from overhead trimming. DO NOT mulch this
debris if bystanders, vehicles, livestock or buildings are within 300 feet of the mower. This cut debris can be
thrown at great velocities and could result in serious injury or even death.
(SBM-17)
Do not back up this implement when the boom or mower head is extended. Backing could
damage the machine or its components.
(SBM-19)