Operating The Skid Steer And Mower; Foreign Debris Hazards - Alamo SL72 Operator's Manual

9. OPERATING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER

THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE SKID STEER AND
MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW. The operator must read and understand
the Safety and Operation Sections of the mower and skid steer operator's manuals. These manuals must be
read and explained to any operator who cannot read. Never allow someone to operate the mower and skid
steer without complete operating instructions.
Before starting any mowing operation, the operator must become familiar with the area to be mowed and any
obstacles and hazards contained within to ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and equipment. Special
attention should be paid to foreign debris, rough terrain, steep slopes, and passersby and animals in the area.
Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such
as gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris.
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.
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.

9.1 Foreign Debris Hazards

Before mowing, inspect the area to make sure
there are no foreign objects that the mower blades
could hit or become entangled with.
foreign objects and debris. If objects are too big to
remove, mark them clearly and be sure to prevent
the mower blades
OPS-SS-0010
If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the mower and skid steer at once. Immediately idle the engine
speed and disengage the auxiliary hydraulics to stop the mower blades from turning. Wait for all mower
rotating motion to stop, then raise the mower and move the skid steer and implement off the object. Inspect
the area and remove, or mark the location of the debris. Inspect the condition of the mower and make any
needed repairs immediately. Make sure the blades are not damaged and the carrier is balanced before
resuming operation.
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OPERATION
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Operation Section 4-20
Inspect the area before
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