Electrical & fire hazards, Electrical & fire hazards -12, Safety – Alamo 284 User Manual
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SAFETY
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Safety Section 1-12
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SAFETY
ELECTRICAL & FIRE HAZARDS
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM ELECTRICAL CONTACT WHEN
WORKING AROUND ELECTRICAL POWER LINES, GAS LINES AND UTILITY LINES:
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INSPECT mowing area for overhead or underground electrical power lines, obstructions, gas lines,
cables and Utility, Municipal, or other type structure.
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DO NOT allow mower to contact with any Utility, Municipal, or type of structures and obstructions.
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CALL 811 and 1-800-258-0808 for identify buried utility lines.
FIRE PREVENTION GUIDELINES while Operating, Servicing, and Repairing Mower and Tractor to
reduce equipment and grass fire Risk:
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EQUIP Tractor with a FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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DO NOT OPERATE mower on a tractor equipped with under frame exhaust
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DO NOT SMOKE or have open flame near Mower or Tractor
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DO NOT DRIVE into burning debris or freshly burnt area
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AVOID FIRE IGNITION by not allowing mower blade to contact solid objects like metal or rock.
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ADJUST SLIP CLUTCHES to avoid excessive slippage and clutch plate heating.
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CLEAR any grass clippings or debris buildup around mower drivelines, slip clutches, and gearboxes.
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SHUT OFF ENGINE while refueling.
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