Alamo Maverick Boom Arm Mower - Manual (Page 2)

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 accidents.
BEFORE YOU START!! Read the safety messages on the implement and shown in your manual.
Observe the rules of safety and common sense!
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Read and understand the complete Warranty Statement found in this Manual. Fill out the Warranty Registration Form
in full and return it within 30 Days. Make certain the Serial Number of the Machine is recorded on the Warranty Card
and on the Warranty Form that you retain. The use of "will-fit" parts will void your warranty and can cause
catastrophic failure with possible injury or death.
FAILING TO FOLLOW SAFETY MESSAGES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTION CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH TO OPERATOR AND OTHERS IN THE AREA.
1. 2. NO RIDERS. NO
CHILDREN OPERATORS. 3. USE SAFETY SHOES,
HARD HAT, SAFETY
GLASSES , SEAT BELTS,
ROPS &
OPS. 4. BLOCK UP SECUREL Y
BEFORE WORKING
UNDER.
1. Study and understand Operator’s Manuals, Safety Decals, and Instructional Decals for tractor and implement to prevent
misuse, abuse, and accidents. Practice before operating in a confined area or near passersby.
¥ Learn how to stop engine suddenly in an emergency. Be alert for passersby and especially children.
2. Allow no children on or near folding mower or tractor. Allow no riders on tractor or implement. Falling off may cause serious
injury or death from being run over by tractor or mower or contact with rotating blades.
3. Operate only with tractor having Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and with seat belt securely fastened to prevent
injury and possible death from falling off or tractor overturn.
¥ Personal Protective Equipment such as Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, Safety Shoes, & Ear Plugs are recommended.
4. Block up or support raised machine and all lifted components securely before putting hands or feet under or working
underneath any lifted component to prevent crushing injury or death from sudden dropping or inadvertent operation of
controls. Make certain area is clear before lowering or folding.
5. Before transporting, put Lift Lever in detent or full-lift position. Install Transport Safety Devices securely on folding mowers.
Put Booms securely in Transport Rest.
¥ Folding and Boom Mowers have raised center of gravity. Slow down when turning and on hillsides.
6. Make certain that SMV sign, warning lights, and reflectors are clearly visible. Follow local traffic codes.
7. Never operate with Cutting Head or Folding Section raised if passersby, bystanders, or traffic are in the area to reduce
possibility of injury or death from objects thrown by Blades under Guards or mower structure.
8. Before dismounting, secure implement in transport position or lower to ground.
¥ Put tractor in park or set brake, disengage PTO, stop engine, remove key, and wait until noise of rotation has ceased to
prevent crushing by entanglement in rotating parts which could cause injury or death.
¥ Never mount or dismount a moving vehicle. Crushing form runover may cause serious injury or death.
6. USE SMV, LIGHTS, &
REFLECTORS. 8. DO NOT MOUNT OR
DISMOUNT WHILE
MOVING.
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5. TRANSPORT SAFELY,
LOCK UP. 7. DO NOT OPERATE
WITH CUTTER OR
WING RAISED