Operating Instructions - Alamo Industrial Switchblade Sickle Bar 5 Operator's Manual

ALAMO INDUSTRIAL SWITCH BLADE SICKLE BAR
Alamo Industrial Switch Blade are manufactured with quality material by skilled workers. The Switch Blade is
designed for cutting grass and weeds up to 1/2" diameter such as in rights-of-way and roadsides. The Switch
Blade is equipped with safety warning decals, protective guards, shields, and other safety features to provide
operator and passerby protection, however, no shielding is 100% accurate. ALL safety equipment and safety
warning decals must be maintained on the unit in good operational condition at all times.
It is the operator's responsibility to be knowledgeable of all potential operating hazards and to take every
reasonable precaution to ensure oneself, others, animals, and property are not injured or damaged by the unit,
tractor or a thrown object. Do not operate the unit if bystanders, passersby, pets or livestock are within 300
feet of the unit.
This section of the Operator's Manual is designed to familiarize, instruct, and educate operators to the safe and
proper use of the Switch Blade. Pictures contained in this section are intended to be used as a visual aid to
assist in explaining the operation of a Switch Blade and are not specific to a Switch Blade. Some pictures may
show shields removed to enhance visual clarity. NEVER operate the unit without all safety equipment in place
and in good operational condition. The operator must be familiar with the unit and tractor operation and all
safety practices before beginning operation. Proper operation, as detailed in this manual, will help ensure
years of safe and satisfactory use of the Switch Blade.
READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS AND SAFETY SECTION OF THIS
MANUAL AND THE TRACTOR MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE TRACTOR AND
IMPLEMENT. If you do not understand any of the instructions, contact your nearest authorized dealer for a
full explanation. Pay close attention to all safety signs and safety messages contained in this manual and
those affixed to the implement and tractor. OPS-U- 0001
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Serious injury or
death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in the
Safety Messages. Always use good common sense to avoid hazards.
Si no lee ingles, pida ayuda a alguien que si lo lea para que le traduzca las
medidas de seguridad.
SB5/6 03/09
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
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