OPERATION
BH400/BH500 Series 10/19
Operation Section 4-39
© 2019 Alamo Group Inc.
Do not mow, or drive the tractor into material that is burning, or areas that recently burnt and may contain hot
spots. Burning material, sparks, and coals could be thrown from the mower to areas of vegetation that might
ignite. Tire damage can occur when driving over hot material. Oil and grease on the tractor and mower could
ignite resulting in equipment destruction. Carry a fire extinguisher on the tractor at all times to extinguish
possible fires encountered
.
10.6 Right of Way (Highway) Mowing
•
USE DOUBLE CHAIN GUARDS
for highway, right-of-way, parks, greenbelt mowing, or all other mowing
where human dwellings, vehicles, or livestock could be within 300 feet of the mower.
•
No shielding is 100% effective in preventing thrown objects. To Reduce Possibility of Injury:
1.
MAINTAIN MOWER SHIELDING
in good operational condition,
2.
DAILY INSPECT
the condition of the Thrown Object Guards, mower Side Skirts, and skid shoes:
Replace or repair worn or damaged guards.
3.
DAILY INSPECT
the condition of the Blades and Blade Bolts. Replace any cracked, worn, bent or
damage blades. Always replace blade bolts and nuts when replacing blades. Make sure the blade
bolts are properly tightened.
4.
RAISE CUTTING HEIGHT
to
6 INCHES
minimum.
5.
INSPECT AREA
thoroughly before mowing to
REMOVE
potential
THROWN OBJECT HAZARDS.
6.
NEVER ALLOW BLADES
to
CONTACT SOLID OBJECT
S like wire, rocks, posts, curbs, guardrails,
or ground while mowing.
ROTARY MOWERS CAN THROW OBJECTS 300 FEET OR MORE UNDER ADVERSE
CONDITIONS.
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO OPERATOR OR BYSTANDERS FROM THROWN
OBJECTS:
INSPECT AREA FOR POTENTIAL THROWN OBJECTS BEFORE MOWING:
•
REMOVE
debris, rocks, wire, cable, metal objects and other foreign material from area.
Wire, cable, rope, chains and metal objects can be thrown or swung outside deck with great velocity:
1.
MARK
objects that cannot be removed.
2.
AVOID
these objects when mowing.
STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY IS WITHIN 300 FEET UNLESS:
•
All
THROWN OBJECT SHIELDING
including Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel Guards,
Bands, Side Skirts and Skid Shoes are in place and in good condition when mowing.
•
Mower sections or wings are adjusted to be close and parallel to ground without exposing blades.
•
MOWING AREA
has been inspected and foreign materials and debris have been removed.
•
PASSERSBY
are inside enclosed vehicle.
OPS-U-0040
DANGER
OPERA
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