Tiger JD6 E Series, Mounting And Operating Instructions

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SAFETY
BOOM Safety Section 1-3
© 2015 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Operator Safety
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING:
• READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages.
• WEAR SAFETY GLASSES , 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 CLEAR of hot surfaces such as Mufflers, hydraulic pumps, valves and tanks.
• 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.
• Avoid backing up while mowing, vision may be limited, severe damage or injury can occur.
• DO NOT run tractor in enclosed building without adequate exhaust ventilation.
GROUND SPEED WHEN MOWING:
• NORMAL SPEED range is between 1 to 2 mph(1-3 kph).
• 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.
TRACTOR and MOWER
• DO NOT operate the tractor or mower unless the equipment is maintained and operating properly.
• DISCONTINUE OPERATION if tractor or mower electrical and hydraulic controls do no function properly.
• DISCONTINUE OPERATION of the tractor if the braking or steering systems do not function properly.
• DO NOT operate the tractor or mower if there are any hydraulic leaks.
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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