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To the Owner/Operator/Dealer All implements with moving parts are potentially hazardous. There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded operator who recognizes the potential hazards and follows reasonable safety practices. The manufacturer has designed this implement to be used with all its safety equipment properly attached to minimize the chance of acci- dents.
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In order to reduce accidents and enhance the safe operation of mowers, Alamo Industrial, in cooperation with other industry manufacturers has developed the AEM/FEMA Industrial and Agricultural Mower Safety Practices video and guide book. The video will familiarize and instruct mower-tractor operators in safe practices when using industrial and agricultural mowing equipment.
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Alamo Industrial Division is willing to provide one (1) AEM Mower Safety Practices Video Please Send Me: VHS Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video DVD Format – AEM/FEMA Mower Operator Safety Video Mower Operator’s Manual AEM Mower Operator’s Safety Manual...
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NOTE: Alamo Industrial supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Alamo Industrial cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the field, free of charge (Some shipping and handling charges may apply).
Decal Description INFORMATION - Attention - Service Hydraulic System with Universal Tractor Hydraulic Oil. Alamo Group part Number 02966307. 02966305 NAME LOGO P/N 02974997 WARNING! Failure to INSPECT and REPAIR or REPLACE Hoses may allow worn Hoses to rupture SUDDENLY and VIOLENTLY with resulting serious BODILY INJURY from SCALDING or FIRE with resulting BURN INJURY or DEATH.
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NOTE: Warranties are honored only if completed “Owner Registration and Warranty” forms are received by Alamo Group within thirty days of delivery of the implement. 3. Record the Blade Model and Serial Numbers on the Warranty page at the front of the Operator’s Manual.
ALAMO INDUSTRIAL SWITCH BLADE SICKLE BAR OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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.
Also remember that any other protectant must be compatible with hydraulic fluid. Alamo Industrial is not responsible for rust or pitting of the cylinder rod due to weather exposure or impacts from normal operation or mounting. If hydraulic cylinders and or the cylinder rods are damaged as a result of the rods rusting or pitting, the hydraulic cylinders and rods will not be covered under warranty by Alamo Industrial.
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LIMITED WARRANTIES 1.01. Alamo Industrial warrants for one year from the purchase date to the original non-commercial, governmental, or municipal purchaser (“Purchaser”) and warrants for six months to the original commercial or industrial purchaser 1.02. Manufacturer will replace for the Purchaser any part or parts found, upon examination at one of its factories, to be defective under normal use and service due to defects in material or workmanship.
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TO THE OWNER/OPERATOR/DEALER To keep your implement running efficiently and safely, read your manual thoroughly and follow these directions and the Safety Messages in this Manual. The Table of Contents clearly identifies each section where you can easily find the information you need. The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1928.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum safety require- ments of tractor operators: REQUIRED OF THE OWNER:...
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P/N 02982612C SWITCHBLADE 5/6 - SOM 03/09 Printed in USA...