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SAFETY
FX-107 07/19 Safety Section 1-12
© 2019 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL CONTACT WHEN
WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LINES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES:
• INSPECT mowing area for overhead or underground electrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines,
cables and Utility, Municipal, or other type structure.
• KEEP all raised wings at a 10 feet or greater distance from all power lines and overhead obstructions.
• DO NOT allow mower to contact with any Utility, Municipal, or type of structures and obstructions.
• CALL 811 and 1-800-258-0808 to identify buried utility lines.
FIRE PREVENTION GUIDELINES while Operating, Servicing, and Repairing Mower and Tractor to
reduce equipment and grass fire Risk:
• EQUIP Tractor with a FIRE EXTINGUISHER
• DO NOT OPERATE mower on a tractor equipped with under frame exhaust
• DO NOT SMOKE or have open flame near Mower or Tractor
• DO NOT DRIVE into burning debris or freshly burnt area
• AVOID FIRE IGNITION by not allowing mower blade to contact solid objects like metal or rock.
• ADJUST SLIP CLUTCHES to avoid excessive slippage and clutch plate heating.
• CLEAR any grass clippings or debris buildup around mower drivelines, slip clutches, and gearboxes.
• SHUT OFF ENGINE while refueling.
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