Operator safety, Operator safety -3, Safety – Alamo RHINO 1900 User Manual
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SAFETY
1900 07/11
Safety Section 1-3
© 2011 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Operator Safety
TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH DO THE FOLLOWING:
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READ, UNDERSTAND and FOLLOW Operator's Manual instructions, Warnings and Safety Messages.
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WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection and gloves when operating or repairing equipment
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WEAR appropriate breathing respirator when operating in dusty conditions to avoid respiratory diseases.
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DO NOT WEAR loose clothing or jewelry to avoid rotating parts entanglement injury.
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DO NOT USE DRUGS or ALCOHOL before or while operating equipment.
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DO NOT ALLOW anyone to operate equipment under the influence of drug or alcohol.
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CONSULT medical professional for medication impairment side effects.
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STAY CLEAR of hot surfaces such as Mufflers, hydraulic pumps, valves and tanks.
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STAY ALERT, prolonged operation can cause fatigue, STOP and REST.
GENERAL OPERATING SAFETY
VISIBILITY CONDITIONS WHEN MOWING:
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OPERATE IN DAYLIGHT or with lights that gives at least 100 yards clear visibility.
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BE ABLE TO SEE and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines, debris and foreign
objects.
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Avoid backing up while mowing, vision may be limited, severe damage or injury can occur.
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DO NOT run tractor in enclosed building without adequate exhaust ventilation.
GROUND SPEED WHEN MOWING:
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NORMAL SPEED range is between 1 to 2 mph(1-3 kph).
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ADJUST MOWING SPEED for terrain conditions and grass type, density and cut height.
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REDUCE MOWING SPEED when near steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions, power lines and to avoid debris
and foreign objects.
TRACTOR and MOWER
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DO NOT operate the tractor or mower unless the equipment is maintained and operating properly.
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DISCONTINUE OPERATION if tractor or mower electrical and hydraulic controls do no function properly.
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DISCONTINUE OPERATION of the tractor if the braking or steering systems do not function properly.
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DO NOT operate the tractor or mower if there are any hydraulic leaks.
INSECT INFESTATION
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DO NOT operate in areas where bees or insects may attack unless you WEAR PROTECTIVE CLOTHING or use enclosed tractor
cab.
PTO SPEED:
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DO NOT EXCEED IMPLEMENT RATED PTO SPEED
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AVOID exceeding rated PTO speeds that may result in broken drivelines or blade failures.
SAFETY SIGNS:
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REPLACE missing, damaged or unreadable safety signs immediately.
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