Alamo JD-5225 - Manual (Page 11)

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Switch Blade (JD-5105-5205-5225-5325-5425-5525, Asy. Man) 05/05
SPECIFICATIONS - SWITCH BLADE
The OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (1929.51 Subpart C) makes these minimum
safety requirements of tractor owners and operators:
Required of the Owner:
1. Provide a Roll-Over-Protective Structure that meets the requirements of this Standard;
2. Provide Seat belts that meet the requirements of this paragraph of this Standard SAE J4C;
3. Ensure that each employee uses such Seat belt while the tractor is moving;
4. Ensure that each employee tightens the Seat belt sufficiently to confine the employee to
the protected area provided by the ROPS.
Required of the Operator:
1. Securely fasten seat belt if the tractor has a ROPS.
2. Where possible, avoid operating the tractor near ditches, embankments, and holes.
3. Reduce speed when turning, crossing slopes, and on rough, slick, or muddy surfaces.
4. Stay off slopes too steep for safe operation.
5. Watch where you are going - especially at row ends, on roads, and around trees.
6. Do not permit others to ride.
7. Operate the tractor smoothly - no jerky turns, starts, or stops.
8. Hitch only to the drawbar and hitch points recommended by the tractor manufacturer.
9. When the tractor is stopped, set brakes securely and use park lock, if available.
Safety Recommendations!
It is the business philosophy of Alamo Industrial Company to manufacture safe products for
use by our customers. In the interest of your safety, we are bringing to your attention practices that
can avoid serious injury. It is our belief that trained operators can avoid painful experiences by
carefully reading and adhering to the following recommendations. As a repair technician do not
modify this product in any way that will make this unsafe for the operator or anyone else around it.
WORK SAFELY. Most of the repairs can be performed by one man, but some of the parts
are very heavy. GET HELP IF YOU NEED IT. Use the right tools for the job. A floor jack or hoist will
be a big help, but make sure they are in safe condition. Keep the floor free from oil and grease
so you don't slip. WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY SHOES AND GLOVES and make sure your
helper does too.
This machine can be dangerous if not operated safely. Do not operate it until you have read and
understand all safety and operation recommendations in Operators, Assembly, Service manuals.
Know the equipment, learn to operate it correctly in a safe, level, open secure area before
trying to operate this unit in tight places or around other objects or people.
When stopping, shut off the mower, disengage PTO, Engage Tractor Parking brake. Shut off
tractor engine and be certain all rotating or moving mechanisms have stopped before attempting to get
near mower. Make certain that tractor is secured in a way that it can only be started if you are ready
for it to. This could include remove key and put it in a secure place. Disconnect battery cable which
should be done before any repairs or service is started.
DANGER