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Section 4: Operating Instructions
2/03/12
RCR1860 and RCR1872 Series Rotary Cutters 312-849M
Table of Contents
Section 4: Operating Instructions
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the Rotary
Cutter without first having read, fully understood and
become totally familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make
sure the operator has paid particular attention to:
•
Important Safety Information, pages 1 to 6
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Section 1: Assembly and Set-Up, page 8
•
Section 3: Adjustments, page 15
•
Section 4: Operating Instructions, page 17
•
Section 5: Maintenance and Lubrication, page 21
The following inspection should be performed before
using the cutter.
Safety Information
!
DANGER
Do not engage tractor PTO while hooking-up and unhooking
driveline or while someone is standing near the driveline. A
person’s body and/or clothing can become entangled in the
driveline resulting in serious injury or death.
!
DANGER
All guards and shields must be installed and in good working
condition at all times during cutter operation!
!
DANGER
Tractor PTO shield, Gearbox shaft shield, and driveline
shields must be secured in place when operating cutter to
avoid injury or death from entanglement in driveline.
!
DANGER
Always disconnect main driveline from tractor PTO before
servicing underside of cutter. PTO can be engaged if tractor is
started causing in damage to cutter, bodily injury or death.
Operating Checklist
Check
Reference
Read “Important Safety Information”
Page 1
Read “Assembly & Set-up” Instructions.
Page 8
Read “Operating Instructions”
Page 17
Check cutter initially & periodically for loose
bolts & pins. See “Torque Values Chart”.
Page 30
Make sure all guards and shields are in
place.
Page 1
Check oil level in gearbox.
Page 25
Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed.
Refer to section on "Lubrication".
Page 24
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DANGER
Keep others away while cutter is operating. It can discharge
objects at high speeds. Therefor, the use of front and rear
safety guards is strongly recommended when cutting along
highways and in areas where people may be present. Stop
blade rotation if a bystander is within several hundred feet!
!
DANGER
Do not operate a broken or bent driveline. Such drivelines can
break apart while rotating at high speeds causing serious
injury or death. Always remove Rotary Cutter from service
until damaged drivelines are repaired or replaced.
!
DANGER
Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
adjustments to the cutter with PTO engaged. Cutter blades
rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are located close
to the deck housing. Body extremities can be cut off instantly.
!
DANGER
Do not operate and/or travel across steep inclines where a
tractor can roll-over resulting in serious injury or death.
Consult your tractor’s manual for acceptable inclines the
tractor is capable of traveling across.
!
DANGER
Do not use cutter as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly
designed or guarded for this use. Using cutter as a fan can
result in injury or death.
!
WARNING
Always disengage PTO, engage parking brake, shut off
tractor, remove ignition key, and wait for all moving parts to
come to a complete stop before dismounting from tractor.
!
WARNING
Always disengage PTO before lifting cutter up and never
operate cutter in the raised position. The cutter can discharge
objects at high speeds resulting serious injury or death!
!
WARNING
Always disengage PTO before lifting cutter too high and never
engage PTO with cutter raised too high! Doing so can cause
rotating u-joints to break into pieces that can be thrown at
high speeds causing serious injury or death!
!
WARNING
Keep blade bolt access hole covered at all times except when
servicing cutter blades. Make sure driveline is disconnected
from the tractor before servicing cutter blades.
