During the first few hours of use, avoid hitting
stones as much as possible to allow the carbide
teeth to wear slightly.
This can be done by keeping the cutting wheel
above ground level. Brand new carbide tips are
razor sharp and can chip and shatter easily when
they hit hard objects.
Once the razor sharpness has worn away, the tips
do not chip as easily.
Observing these precautions will extend the life of
the carbide teeth and reduce operating expenses.
4.7 Carbide Teeth
Break-In
1. First, operate all functions in a clear area with
skid steer at idle speed to get a good feel for
the controls before you actually move into any
brush.
2. Choose low density brush and move into it
slowly, do not expect to get the first area done
fast.
3. Slow travel speed if pressure surges up close
to max psi, doing this will greatly reduce rotor
jambs, and with practice, will almost eliminate
jambs.
4. Run throttle only at half speed for first time
users.
5. Operate with mulcher slightly raised until you
have a better feel how much the unit can take.
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WARNING
Always turn off the skid steer and
disengage hydraulic drive before
getting off the seat and approaching the
cutting wheel�
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WARNING
Wear an approved respirator (N95 Type
as a minimum)�
Follow local, state and federal
regulations�
The health effects from exposure to
wood dust are due to chemicals in the
wood or chemical substances in the
wood created by bacteria, fungi, or
molds�
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