Tiger RBF-14C, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Section 1-15
SAFETY
RBC - 14C 07-04
© 2004
Alamo Group Inc.
Transporting Safety Instructions and Practices
WARNING! Be particularly careful when transporting the Implement with the Tractor.
Turn curves or go up hills only at a low speed and using a gradual
steering angle. Rear mounted implements move the center of gravity to
the rear and remove weight from the front wheels. Make certain, by
adding front ballast, that at least 20% of the tractor’s weight is on the
front wheels to prevent rearing up, loss of steering control or Tractor tip-
over.
Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces to prevent loss of
steering control which could result in property damage or possible injury.
Do not transport unless 3-Point lift lever is fully raised and in the latched
transport position. Dropping implement in transport can cause serious
damage to the tractor and/or Implement and possibly cause the operator
or others to be injured or killed.
(S3PT-2)
WARNING! Allow sufficient clearance for the Implement to swing outward while turning. Implements
carried behind the Tractor will swing outside the tire path when making turns. Contacting a
solid object while turning will cause equipment damage and possible injury.
(S3PT-20)
DANGER! Be particularly careful in transport. The Mower has raised the center
of gravity for the tractor and has increased the possibility of overturn. Turn
curves or go up slopes only at low speed and using a gradual turning
angle. Slow down on rough or uneven surfaces.
(SBM-3)
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)
WARNING!
The Joystick Master Control Switch must be OFF to prevent accidental movement of the boom
and cutting head whenever the mower is not being operated.
(SBM-16)
WARNING!
Secure the boom and mower head in the transport position
before traveling on public roads.
Never transport on public roads
with the boom and mower head extended. Always disengage
and lock out the hydraulic controls for the boom mower before
transporting. Inadvertent boom movement on public roads may
contact with other vehicles resulting in serious bodily injuries.
(SBM-21)