OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ROTARY CUTTER
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GENERAL INFORMATION
The BRADCO rotary cutter is perfect for cutting tall grass and brush up to
4" in diameter.
The rotary cutter attaches to the toolbar/quick-attach mechanism of your
skid-steer loader. Due to this arrangement, thorough knowledge of the skid-steer
controls is necessary for machine operation. Read and understand your skid-
steer operator's manual for information regarding skid-steer operation before
attempting to use the rotary cutter.
Follow all installation instructions in Section F for the proper installation of
the unit onto your skid-steer before attempting to operate your rotary cutter.
OPERATING TIPS
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Increase the life of your bi-directional blades by cutting brush in one direc-
tion and cutting grass and smaller vegetation in the other. (This will keep
the blades sharp for cutting grass.)
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If your preferred direction of blade rotation is not set up correctly for your
skid-steers "detent", the hydraulic hoses may be reversed at the motor
end.
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Continuous rotation of the blades is required during operation to prevent
overheating of the hydraulic system. The rotary cutter is equipped with a
blade rotation indicator disk to assist in monitoring blade rotation. If the
rotary cutter stalls, disengage auxiliary hydraulics, and remove cutter from
debris before restarting.
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Engage and disengage the hydraulic system with the skid-steer at idle.
WARNING! Before leaving the operator's seat: Lower the lift arms against
frame and place unit on the ground. Disengage auxiliary hy-
draulics. Stop Engine. Engage parking brake. Remove the key.
DANGER! ROTATING BLADE HAZARD! STAY BACK!
OBJECTS CAN BE THROWN!
DO NOT operate near bystanders.
DO NOT place hands or feet under deck while in operation or
with engine running.
DO NOT operate without a shatterproof door (or front shield)
installed on loader.
WARNING! Operating the standard flow rotary cutter on a high flow hy
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draulic system may cause severe injury or death to the opera-
tor or bystanders due to the increased RPM. Do NOT operate
the standard flow rotary cutters on high flow hydraulic sys
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tems.
WARNING! Lift limiting chain must be properly installed before operation.
