BE-AGLxxxF USER MANUAL 5
ALLOWED USE:
AG flail mowers, as described in this instruction and maintenance booklet, have been specifically designed to
mow grass, weeds, and light brush up to 1” diameter. Any other use jeopardizes the operator’s safety and the
machine integrity.
IMPROPER USE:
The mower was designed to mow grass, weeds, and light brush only. Only operate this mower on a properly
sized and equipped tractor.
When using AG flail mowers, the following is particularly forbidden:
- The attachment to tractors of unsuitable power or weight.
- To use other than 1000 R.P.M. PTO speed.
- To work in excessively stony grounds.
- To work on excessive slopes.
- To approach the machine while wearing inappropriate work clothing.
- To get on the machine while it is being used or transported.
DANGER
Operating this mower in an application for which it is not designed and/or operating with the wrong size
tractor can cause mower component damage and equipment failure resulting in possible serious injury or
death.
SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE:
Most of the accidents which take place while the operator is using the machine or the equipment or
during their maintenance or repair are caused by a lack of compliance with the basic safety precautions.
It is necessary, therefore, to become more and more conscious of the potential risks of one’s actions by
constantly paying attention to the eects.
If potentially dangerous situations are known, accidents can be prevented!
OPERATOR’S REQUIREMENTS:
Physical: good eyesight, coordination and capability of carrying out all functions required for the machine’s
use.
Mental: Capability of understanding and applying the established rules and safety precautions. Users must
pay attention and be sensible for their own and other people’s safety.
Training: users must have read and studied this manual, its enclosed graphs and schemes and its
identification and danger plates. They must be skilled and trained on any use or maintenance activities.
WORK CLOTHING:
When working and especially when executing repair or maintenance activities, it is necessary to wear the
following clothing and safety accessories:
• Overalls or other comfortable clothing, not too loose to prevent the possibility that parts of them might be
caught in the moving parts of the machine.
• Protective gloves for hands.
• Protective glasses or faceplate for eyes and face.
• Protective helmet for the head.
• Safety shoes.
Wear only personal safety accessories in good condition
and complying with the rules in force.