Alamo Industrial Axtreme 2, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY
AXTREME 2 02/10 Safety Section 1-15
© 2010 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices
Secure the boom and mower head in the transport position before traveling on public roads.
Never transport on public roads with the boom and mower head extended. Always
disengage and lock out the hydraulic controls for the boom mower before transporting.
Inadvertent boom movement on public roads may contact with other vehicles resulting in
serious bodily injuries or even death.
(SBM-21)
Allow sufficient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while turning. Implements
carried behind the Tractor will swing outside the tire path when making turns. Contacting a
solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury.
(S3PT-20)
Be particularly careful in transport. The Mower has raised the center of
gravity for the tractor and has increased the possibility of overturn.
Turn curves or go up slopes only at low speed and using a gradual turning angle. Slow
down on rough or uneven surfaces.
(SBM-3)
When transporting Boom Mower on a truck or trailer, the height or width
may exceed legal limits when the boom is in the transport position.
Contact with side or overhead structures or power lines can cause
property damage or serious injury or death. If necessary lower boom to
reduce height and/or remove mowing head to reduce width to the legal
limits.
(SBM-8)
Never operate the Tractor and Mower Unit without an OPS (Operators
Protective Structure) or Cab to prevent injury from objects thrown from
ground or from overhead trimming. Stop mowing if workers or passersby
are within 300 feet.
(SBM-9)
The Joystick Master Control Switch must be OFF to prevent accidental movement of the
boom and cutting head whenever the mower is not being operated.
(SBM-16)
Make certain that the “Slow Moving Vehicle” (SMV) sign is installed in
such a way as to be clearly visible and legible. When transporting the
Equipment use the Tractor flashing warning lights and follow all local
traffic regulations.
(SG-6
)