Tiger BENGAL 5085M Series, Mounting And Operating Instructions

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Bengal Boom Safety Section 1-10
SAFETY
Relieve hydraulic pressure prior to doing any maintenance or repair
work on the Implement. Place the Mower Head on the ground or
securely supported on blocks or stands, disengage the PTO, and turn
off the engine. Push and pull the control Levers or Joystick several
times to relieve pressure prior to starting any maintenance or repair
work.
(SBM-6)
DANGER!
Always keep a careful lookout and use extreme care when working
around overhead obstructions. Never allow the Mower head or boom
within 10 feet of any power line. When working close to overhead power
lines consult your electric company for a safe code of operation.
(SBM-7)
DANGER!
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)
DANGER!
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 with in 100 yards.
(SBM-9)
DANGER!
Each Rear Wheel must have a minimum of 1500 pound contact with
the surface to prevent lateral instability and possible tip-over which
could result in serious bodily injury or even death. Widen the wheel
tread and add weights if needed. Refer to the mounting instructions
or call Customer Service if you need assistance with Couterweight
Procedure.
(SBM-11)
DANGER!
The flail cutter shaft is designed for standard rotation (same
rotation as the tractor wheels during forward travel).
Never operate the
cutter shaft in the reverse rotation. Operating this mower in reverse
rotation may cause objects to be thrown out the front of the mower
head.
DANGER! Always disconnect the wire leads from the mower pump solenoid
before performing service on the Tractor or Mower. Use caution when
working on the Tractor or Mower. Tractor engine must be stopped
before working on Mower or Tractor. The Mower Blades could
inadvertently be turned on without warning and cause immediate
dismemberment, injury or death.
(SBM-12a)