LOFTNESS 88BHS41T1.S, Manual

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3 Battle Ax H Series OM
Owner Information
Thank you for your decision to purchase a Battle Ax
skid loader-mounted shredder from Loftness. To ensure
maximum performance of your machine, it is mandatory
that you thoroughly study the owner’s manual and follow
its recommendations. Proper operation and maintenance
are essential to prevent injury or damage and to maximize
machine life.
The Loftness Battle Ax is an effective, reliable machine
used for maintaining grass, weeds, brush and trees.
Efficiently cuts and mulches up to 6" diameter material.
Intermittently cuts larger diameter material. For best
results, operate the machine as low to the ground as
possible without the teeth striking ground or other
obstructions. Lifting or tilting the Battle Ax increases the
risk of flying debris. Because of the high speed of the
teeth, the life of the teeth will be reduced if it is operated
in rocky terrain or in areas where many obstacles are
present. Areas to be mowed should be free of debris
such as rocks, bottles, large branches etc. The teeth cut
and pulverize the grass, weeds and brush. The Battle Ax
deposits cut material over the entire width-of cut, which
eliminates bunching or windrowing behind the machine.
Operate and maintain this machine in a safe manner and
in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal
codes, regulations and/or laws, and in compliance with
on-product labeling and these instructions.
Make sure that all personnel have read this owner’s
manual and thoroughly understand safe and correct
operating, installation and maintenance procedures.
Continuous improvement and advancement of Loftness
products may result in changes to your equipment
that may not be reflected in this publication. Loftness
reserves the right to make product improvements to the
machine at any time. Although great care has been taken
to ensure the accuracy of this publication, Loftness does
not assume any liability for errors or omissions.
Warranty Policy
Be sure to read and understand the Warranty Policy at
the beginning of this manual. It is also important that you
fill out the Warranty Registration form(s) completely with
your dealer so as not to void the warranty.
Serial Number Location
1
2
The machine serial number is shown in the tag (1), and
is also stamped into the frame (2) on the skid steer
mounting bracket.
Always use your model and serial number when
requesting information or when ordering parts.
Manual Storage
1
Keep the owner’s manual and the entire documentation
packet in the manual holder (1) provided on your
Battle Ax. The owner’s manual must be available for all
operators.
Refer to “Removing Center Cover” on page 24 for
instructions to safely remove the center cover and
access the owner’s manual.
Introduction