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Transport only at safe speeds. Serious accidents and injuries can result from
operating this equipment at unsafe speeds.
Implement and how it handles before transporting on streets and highways.
Make sure the Tractor steering and brakes are in good condition and operate
properly.
Before transporting the Tractor and Implement, determine the safe transport
speeds for you and the equipment. Make sure you abide by the following rules:
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Test the tractor at a slow speed and increase the speed slowly. Apply
the Brakes smoothly to determine the stopping characteristics of the
Tractor and Implement. As you increase the speed of the Tractor the
stopping distance increases. Determine the maximum safe transport
speed for you and this Equipment.
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Test the equipment at a slow speed in turns. Increase the speed
through the turn only after you determine that it is safe to operate at a
higher speed. Use extreme care and reduce your speed when turning
sharply to prevent the tractor and implement from turning over.
Determine the maximum safe turning speed for you and this equip-
ment before operating on roads or uneven ground.
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Only transport the Tractor and Implement at the speeds that you have
determined are safe and which allow you to properly control the
equipment.
Be aware of the operating conditions. Do not operate the Tractor with weak or
faulty brakes.
braking distance increases: use extreme care and reduce your speed. When
operating in traffic always use the Tractor's flashing warning lights and reduce
your speed.
(SG-19)
Your driving vision may be reduced or impaired by the tractor, cab, or implement. Before driving
on public roadways identify any limited vision areas, and make adjustments to your operating
position, mirrors, and the implement transport position so that you can clearly see the area where
you will be traveling, and any traffic that may approach you. Failure to maintain adequate vision of
the public roadway and traffic can result in serious injury or even death.
Concluding Safety Instructions and Practices
In addition to the design and configuration of this Implement, including Safety Signs and Safety Equipment,
hazard control and accident prevention are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training of personnel involved in the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage of the machine. Refer
also to Safety Messages and operation instruction in each of the appropriate sections of the Tractor and
Equipment Manuals. Pay close attention to the Safety Signs affixed to the Tractor and Equipment.
MACHETE BOOM 01/05
© 2005 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
When operating down a hill or on wet or rain slick roads, the
Be aware of traffic around you and watch out for the other guy.
Safety Section 1-16
Understand the Tractor and
(STI-10)
(SG-18)
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