Blue Rhino FC-0007 - Manual (Page 16)

SAFETY
SE6 05/05 Safety Section 1-10
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Do not operator or pull the mower into standing water. When uplift or fan type mower blades
contact water they can be severely deflected downward causing possible failure of blade
resulting in serious boldly injury to the operator or bystanders.
(SGM-15)
Use extreme caution when raising the Mower above ground level. Stop the Blades from
turning when the Mower is raised and passersby are within 100 yards. Raising the Mower
exposes the Cutting Blades which creates a potentially serious hazard and can cause serious
injury by objects thrown from the Blades or by contact with the Blades.
(SPU-1)
Rotary Mowers are capable under adverse conditions of throwing objects for
great distances (100 yards or more) and causing serious injury or death.
Follow safety messages carefully.
STOP MOWING IF PASSERSBY ARE WITHIN 100 YARDS UNLESS:
-Front and Rear Deflectors, Chain Guards, or Bands are installed and in good,
workable condition;
-Mower sections or Wings are running close to and parallel to the ground
without exposed Blades;
-Passersby are outside the existing thrown-object zone;
-All areas have been thoroughly inspected and all foreign material such as
rocks, cans, glass, and general debris has been removed.
NOTE: Where there are grass and weeds high enough to hide debris that
could be struck by the blades, the area should be: inspected and large debris
removed, mowed at an intermediate height, inspected, closely with any
remaining debris being removed, and mowed again at desired final height.
(This will also reduce power required to mow, reduce wear and tear on the
Mower drivetrain, spread cut material better, eliminate streaking, and make the
final cut more uniform).
(SRM-1)
Do Not attempt to raise or lower the implement wing unless the Implement tongue is securely attached to
the Tractor drawbar. The Implement could tip over and cause equipment damage and possible serious
injury or death. Raise or Lower the mower wing only while seated in the Tractor operator’s seat with the
seat belt securely fastened.
(SRM-2)