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SAFETY
Front & Mid Plow Wings Safety Section 1-11
© 2009 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
Never leave the Snow Plow unattended while the plow is in the raised position. Accidental
operation of the lifting lever or a hydraulic failure may cause a sudden drop of the unit
which could result in injury or death by crushing. If the plow must be raised for inspection
or service securely block up and support the Plow to prevent it falling.
(SNPM-06)
Never crawl under the Snow Plow or any raised component unless it is properly blocked
up and support to prevent it from falling. Accidental operation of a lifting lever or hydraulic
failure may cause a sudden drop of the unit with injury or death by crushing.
(SNPM-07)
Use proper protective equipment including gloves, safety eye wear, arm protection when
handling plow blades and components during replacement, adjustment, and maintenance.
Plow edges and components can become sharp and have burrs that could inflict puncture
and cuts to the hands, arms, and/or eyes if proper protective equipment is not worn.
(SNPM-08)
Replace bent, cracked, or broken plow blade with a new blade. Never attempt to
straighten or weld on plow blades because this will likely crack or otherwise damage the
blade with subsequent failure and possible serious injury from broken blade being ejected
from plow.
(SNPM-10)
Escaping pressurized hydraulic oil generated by hydraulic pumps has the potential to
inflict serious injury and possible death. Never attempt to repair a pump or hose or tighten
a connection while the system is pressurized. Always shut down the engine and relieve
hydraulic oil pressure before performing any repairs to the hydraulic system.
(SNPM-11)
Hydraulic pressure must be relieved from the hydraulic circuit prior to doing any
maintenance or repair work and when the Snow Plow is parked at the end of the day.
Place the Snow Plow(s) on the ground or securely blocked up. Turn off the Truck engine
then engage the hydraulic remote cylinders several times to relieve hydraulic pressure
prior to performing any maintenance or repair work.
(SNPM-12)
Never remove debris from or unclog jams in the plow or lifting components until the engine
have been completely shutdown and all components have come to a complete stop and
are lowered to ground level and hydraulic pressure relieved. Always wear PPE when
removing collected material and debris from the equipment. Serious injury or death may
occur if any of these precautions are not followed when removing plugged or entangled
debris.
(SNPM-15)
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
(SNPM-20)