Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC(L)4710 & RCM(L)4710 Rotary Cutters 334-863M
7/31/20
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Startup Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates cutter unless
they are age 16 or older and have read, fully understood,
and are completely familiar with the Operator’s Manual.
Make sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information,
page 1
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Section 3: Operating Instructions,
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication,
Perform the following inspections before using your
Rotary Cutter.
Safety Information
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not walk, stand, or allow anyone else in the area where
a raised wing will fall unless the wing is securely locked in
the raised position with its transport lock.
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Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front & rear safety guards is
mandatory with this cutter. Double row chain guards should
be used when cutting along roadways and in areas where
people may be present. Stop blade rotation if bystanders are
in or around the area. It is recommended that a safety shield
be placed between the operator and cutter on an open air
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Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
Operating Checklist
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Follow installation and hook-up instructions.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”.
Make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 2: Adjustments”.
Perform all required maintenance.
Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Make sure all guards and shields are in place
and in good working condition. Refer to “Chain
Guards” and “Gearbox Driveline Shielding”.
Lubricate cutter and drivelines as needed.
Refer to “Lubrication Points”.
Lubricate all gearboxes and replace oil plugs
properly. Refer to “Gearbox and Divider Box
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
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Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
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Always disconnect driveline from the tractor before
servicing the drivetrain and components powered by the
drivetrain. A person can become entangled in the drivetrain
if the tractor is started and the power take-off is engaged.
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
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Keep everyone away from the cutter when folding or
unfolding the wing or when raising or lowering the cutter.
The cutter can pinch or crush a person when performing
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Do not raise wing with power take-off engaged or
drivelines rotating. Objects can be thrown by rotating
blades. Always keep people away from a cutter that is
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Do not use cutter as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly
designed or guarded for this use.
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The cutter must be operated with wing and weight box
attached. Removing one will increase risk of rollover.
Removing one or both will expose the blades. Rotating
blades will cut body extremities and throw objects.
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Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
adjustments to the cutter with power take-off engaged.
Cutter blades rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are
located close to the deck sides. Body extremities will be cut
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This cutter is equipped with free-swinging cutting blades to
reduce shock loads. However, it is best to avoid striking
solid objects for your safety and to protect the cutter from
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Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen
removable objects before cutting. Mark non-removable
hazards such as tree stumps, post stubs, protruding objects,
rocks, drop-offs, holes, etc. with a visible flag.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Always follow “Tractor Shutdown Procedure” provided in
this manual before dismounting the tractor.
Section 3: Operating Instructions
