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SAFETY

A-BOOM 03/09

Safety Section 1-10

SAFETY

Do Not operate this equipment in areas where insects such as bees may attack you and/or
cause you to lose control of the equipment.  If you must enter in such areas, use a tractor
with an enclosed Cab and close the windows to prevent insects from entering.   If a tractor
cab is n ot available, wear suitable clothing including head, face, an d hand protection to
shield you from the insects. Attacking insects can cause you to lose control of the tractor,
which can result in serious injury or death to you or bystanders.   Never dismount a moving
tractor.

(SG-40)

Mow only in conditions where you have clear visibility in daylight or with adequate artificial
lighting. Never mow in darkness or foggy conditions where you cannot clearly see at least
100 yards(90 m) in front and to the sides of the tractor and mower. Make sure that you can
clearly see and identify passersby, steep slopes, ditches, drop-offs, overhead obstructions,
power lines, debris and foreign objects. If you are unable to clearly see these type of items
discontinue mowing.

(SGM-1)

There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of  this
Mower.   REMEMBER!   This machine is often operated in heavy brush
and in  heavy wee ds. Th e Bla des  of this  Mower  can throw object s if
shields are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or even
death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator,
bystanders, or passersby in the  area. Do n ot operate this machin e with
anyone in the immediate area. Stop mowing if anyone is within 100 yards
of mower.

(SGM-02)

The rotating parts of this machine have been designed and tested for rugged use.   How-
ever, the blades could fail upon impact with heavy, solid objects such as metal guard rails
and concrete structures.  Such impact could cause the br oken objects to be thrown out-
ward at very high velocities.  To reduce the possibility of property damage, serious injury, or
even death, never allow the cutting blades to contact such obstacles.

(SGM-4)

Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such
as gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris. In spect the area before mow-
ing.   Foreign  objects  should b e r emoved  from the  site  to  prevent
machine damage and/or bodily injury or even de ath.   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 b alanced
before resuming mowing.

(SGM-05)

Many var ied objects, such as w ire, 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.

(SGM-06)