RHINO FM84, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Section 1-10 FM84 08/01
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
PARTS INFORMATION
Servis-Rhino mowers use balanced and matched system components for blade carriers, blades, cuttershafts,
knives, knife hangers, rollers, drivetrain components, and bearings. These parts are made and tested to Servis-
Rhino specifications. Non-genuine "will fit" parts do not consistently meet these specifications. The use of
“will fit” parts may reduce mower performance, void warranties, and present a safety hazard. Use genuine
Servis-Rhino mower parts for economy and safety.
(SPRM-1)
SEE YOUR SERVIS-RHINO DEALER
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n addition to the design and configuration of this Implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment, hazard
control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer also to Safety
Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and Equipment Manuals.
Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and Equipment.
(SG-18)
DANGER!
Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions
of throwing objects for great distances (100 yards or
more) and causing serious injury or death. Follow
safety messages carefully
-Mower Deck Shielding, and Discharge Deflector are installed
and in good, working condition;
-Mower section is running close to and parallel with 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, in-
spected closely with any remaining debris being removed, and mowed
again at desired final height. (This will also reduce power requiredto
mow, reduce wear and tear on the Mower drivetrain, spread cut
material better, eliminate streaking, and make the final cut more
uniform.)
(SFM-3)
STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS:
DANGER!
This Implement is wider than the Tractor. Be careful when operating
or transporting this equipment to prevent the Implement from running
into or striking sign posts, guard rails, concrete abutments or other
solid objects. Such an impact could cause the Implement and Tractor
to pivot violently resulting in loss of steering control, serious injury, or
even death. Never allow the Implement to contact obstacles.
(S3PT-12)
SAFETY
DANGER!
Replace bent or broken blade with new blades. NEVER ATTEMPT TO STRAIGHTEN OR WELD
ON BLADES SINCE THIS WILL LIKELY CRACK OR OTHERWISE DAMAGE THE BLADE
WITH SUBSEQUENT FAILURE AND POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY FROM THROWN BLADES.
(SGM-10)