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SAFETY
GX-150 03/21 Safety Section 1-3
© 2021 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
OPERATOR SAFETY
TO AVOID DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY DO THE FOLLOWING:
• READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages.
• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES with side shields (marked with ANSI Z87), safety shoes, hard hat, hearing
protection and gloves when operating or repairing equipment
• WEAR appropriate breathing respirator when operating in dusty conditions to avoid respiratory diseases.
• DO NOT WEAR loose clothing or jewelry to avoid rotating parts entanglement injury.
• DO NOT USE DRUGS or ALCOHOL before or while operating equipment.
• DO NOT ALLOW anyone to operate equipment under the influence of drug or alcohol.
• CONSULT medical professional for medication impairment side effects.
• STAY ALERT , prolonged operation can cause fatigue, STOP and REST .
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
VISIBILITY CONDITIONS WHEN MOWING:
• OPERATE IN DAYLIGHT or with lights that gives at least 100 yards clear visibility.
• BE ABLE TO SEE and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power
lines, debris and foreign objects.
GROUND SPEED WHEN MOWING:
• NORMAL SPEED range is between 2 to 5mph.
• ADJUST MOWING SPEED for terrain conditions and grass type, density and cut height.
• REDUCE MOWING SPEED when near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power
lines and to avoid debris and foreign objects.
INSECT INFESTATION
• Do Not operate in areas where bees or insects may attack unless you WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
or use enclosed tractor cab.
PTO SPEED:
•
DO NOT EXCEED IMPLEMENT RATED PTO SPEED
• AVOID exceeding rated PTO speeds that may result in broken drivelines or blade failures.
SAFETY SIGNS:
• REPLACE missing, damaged or unreadable safety signs immediately.
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