Safety – Whirlwind WW60-10001 User Manual

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Safety Section 1-7

WHIRLWIND 08/01
© 2004 Alamo Group Inc.

SAFETY

SAFETY

DANGER!

All Safety Shields, Guards and Safety devices including
(but not limited to) - the Deflectors, Chain Guards, Steel
Guards, Gearbox Shields, Hydraulic Tank Shields, and
Retractable Door Shields should be used and main-
tained in good working condition. All safety devices
should be inspected carefully at least daily for missing
or broken components. Missing, broken, or worn items
must be replaced at once to reduce the possibility of
injury or death from thrown objects, entanglement, or
blade contact.

(SGM-3)

DANGER!

The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for
rugged use. However, they could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects
such as steel guard rails and concrete abutments. Such impact could
cause the broken objects to be thrown outward at very high velocities. To
reduce the possibility of property damage, serious injury, or even death,
never allow the cutting blades to contact such obstacles.

(SGM-4)

WARNING!

Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such as
gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris. Inspect the area before mowing.
Foreign objects should be removed from the site to prevent machine
damage and/or bodily injury or even death. Any objects that cannot be
removed must be clearly marked and carefully avoided by the operator.
Stop mowing immediately if blades strike a foreign object. Repair all
damage and make certain rotor or blade carrier is balanced before
resuming mowing.

(SGM-5)

WARNING!

Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become
entangled in the operating parts of the mower head. These items could then
swing outside the housing at greater velocities than the blades. Such a
situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or even
death. Inspect the cutting area for such objects before mowing. Remove any
like object from the site. Never allow the cutting blades to contact such items.

(SGM-6)

WARNING!

Mow at the speed that you can safely operate and control the tractor and
mower. Safe mowing speed depends on terrain condition and grass type,
density, and height of cut. Normal ground speed range is from 0 to 5 mph.
Use slow mowing speeds when operating on or near steep slopes, ditches,
drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, or when debris and foreign
objects are to be avoided.

(SGM-7)

WARNING!

Avoid mowing in reverse direction when possible. Check to make sure there
are no persons are behind the mower and use extreme care when mowing in
reverse. Mow only at a slow ground speed where you can safely operate and
control the tractor and mower. Never mow an area in the reverse direction that
you have not inspected and removed debris or foreign material.

(SGM-8)

WARNING!

Do not put hands or feet under mower decks. Blade Contact can result serious
injury or even death.

(SGM-9)

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