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Operating the skid steer and mower, 1 foreign debris hazards, Operation – Alamo RHINO SM72 User Manual

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OPERATION

SM72 02/10

Operation Section 4-23

© 2012 Alamo Group Inc.

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7.1 Foreign Debris Hazards

7. OPERATING THE SKID STEER AND MOWER

THE OPERATOR MUST COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND HOW TO OPERATE THE SKID STEER AND
MOWER AND ALL CONTROLS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MOW.
The operator must read and
understand the Safety and Operation Sections of the mower and skid steer operator’s manuals. These
manuals must be read and explained to any operator who cannot read. Never allow someone to operate the
mower and skid steer without complete operating instructions.

Before starting any mowing operation, the operator must become familiar with the area to be mowed and any
obstacles and hazards contained within to ensure safety to the operator, bystanders, and equipment. Special
attention should be paid to foreign debris, rough terrain, steep slopes, and passersby and animals in the area.
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Extreme care should be taken when operating near loose objects such
as gravel, rocks, wire, and other debris. Inspect the area before
mowing. Foreign objects should be removed from the site to prevent
machine damage and/or bodily injury or even death. 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 balanced
before resuming mowing.

(SGM-05)

Many varied objects, such as wire, 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)

Before mowing, inspect the area to make sure
there are no foreign objects that the mower blades
could hit or become entangled with. Remove all
foreign objects and debris. If objects are too big to
remove, mark them clearly and be sure to prevent
the mower blades from contacting them.
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