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Important Safety Information
9/25/08
RC15, RC25, and RC35 Series Rotary Cutter 312-298M
Land Pride
Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
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This Operator’s Manual is considered a part of the imple-
ment and should remain so when loaned or sold.
Prior To Operation
1. Do not allow anyone to operate this machine who has not
been properly trained in its safe operation.
2. Wear proper eye protection to prevent injury from
flying objects.
3. To prevent personal injury caused by thrown objects,
the use of front safety shields is strongly recommended.
4. Do not let children operate the implement.
5. Never allow passengers.
6. Do not leave the tractor or the implement unattended with
the engine running.
7. Before cutting, clear the area of objects and debris that
could become entangled in the blades or thrown from the
cutter.
During Operation
1. Never operate the cutter near people and do not stand near
the cutter while blades are in motion.
2. After striking an object, disengage PTO, shut off tractor and
inspect for damage before continuing.
3. Do not operate the cutter in reverse unless necessary. De-
bris may be thrown from the front of the cutter; therefore, in-
creasing the risk of injury to the operator.
4. Check the cutter periodically for loose hardware and tighten
if necessary.
5. Never operate the cutter while in the raised transport posi-
tion.
6. Disengage the PTO when raised for transport or backing
up.
7. Travel slowly over rough terrain and be alert to holes and
gullies.
8. Use warning flags or approved warning lights at night and
during other periods of poor visibility. Do your best to pre-
vent highway accidents.
9. Be alert to traffic when crossing or cutting near roadways.
Always maintain complete control of the machine. Know
your state and local laws concerning highway safety and
regulations. Comply with these laws when transporting ma-
chinery.
10. Keep PTO shielding in place and in good condition. Do not
operate cutter with shields missing.
11. Always use proper PTO speed or machine damage may re-
sult. This cutter is designed to be used with a tractor using a
540 rpm rear PTO.
12. In order to maintain steering control, add ballast to tractor.
To determine the amount of ballast required refer to your
tractor operator’s manual.
During Maintenance
1. Before performing maintenance, disconnect PTO driveline
and securely block cutter on safe supporting stands. Do not
position stands under axle or wheel supports.
For your safety and to develop a better understanding of
your equipment, thoroughly read the Operator’s Sections
of this manual before operation.
Safety Notations
The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates that there is a
potential hazard to personal safety involved and extra
safety precautions must be taken. When you see this sym-
bol, be alert and carefully read the message that follows it.
In addition to design and configuration of equipment; haz-
ard control and accident prevention are dependent upon
the awareness, concern, prudence and proper training of
personnel involved in the operation, transport, mainte-
nance and storage of equipment.
Watch for the following Safety Notations throughout
your Operator’s Manual:
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DANGER!
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal word
is limited to the most extreme situations.
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WARNING!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, could result in death or serious injury.
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CAUTION!
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoid-
ed, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices
Safety Rules
Most accidents are the result of negligence and careless-
ness, caused by failure of the operator to follow safety pre-
cautions. Even though your implement is designed with
many built-in safety features, the following precautions are
mandatory to prevent such accidents.
Make sure everyone that uses this machine has read the
Operator’s Manual and understands how to operate it
safely.
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These rules and instructions
must be reviewed at least annually
by all operators!
