Betstco Value Leader AM Series, Operations & Parts Manual

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Value-Leader AM Boom Hedge Cutter 13 Revision 1-22-2018
WORKING WITH THE HEDGE CUTTER
1. Remove or disconnect the transport locks.
2. Using the level R and making absolutely sure that the area is clear of people and obstacles,
power the arm to its working position.
3. Angle the head so that it can be lowered close to the ground. Keep the rotor clear of the ma-
terial to be cut.
4. Start the rotor by engaging the lever L and increase the PTO speed to 540 RPM
5. Lower the head into the work and move forward at a suitable speed for the type and quantity
of material to be cut.
Keeping the flail head horizontal to ground level allows the machine to be used with the greatest
safety. ALWAYS KEEP A CLEAR SAFE WORK ZONE OF AT LEAST 10 METERS (33 FT)
Check often that no one has entered this working zone and caused a dangerous situation
When working on the roadside which is open to traffic, always place warning signs at the correct
distance from your work to alert passing traffic. Be aware of passing traffic and be prepared to
stop immediately
When working in areas where there are stones, raise the machine so that it does not come into
contact with the stones and increase the safe work zone to at least 20 meters (66FT)
Cutting hedges, reeds and shrubs
When the material to be cut exceeds 70-80 cm
(28”-32”) in height, take more than one pass to
complete the job, cutting 20-30cm (8”-12”) each
pass.
WARNING
The use of the flail head off the ground or at an angle other than horizontal to the ground can
cause danger to the driver. In this case the cab guards P must be fitted to the side window of the
tractor.
The manufacture declines all responsibility for any accident caused by NON-OBSERVANCE of
this instruction
The guard must be made of a strong steel mesh with a mesh size of no more than 2 cm (0.75”)