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FRONT HOOD
The Mulcher and Forest heads are fitted with a hydraulic ram to allow opening of the
hinged hood. It should be noted that with the hinged hood open objects could be thrown a
considerable distance. Being struck by a thrown object could result in injury or death.
The machine may be operated with the front hood open provided the general safety
information and following specific conditions are met;
•
A detailed work area and bystander risk assessment is undertaken before work begins.
•
The operator has been trained in the safe use of the Robocut.
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All pre-work checks stated in the RC56 & RC75 manual have been fully performed.
Refer to RC56 & RC75 operator manual for details.
Hood Operation
By default, front hood operation is controlled
using the left-
hand joystick on the Robocut’s
remote controls; move the joystick to the left
to raise the hood and to the right to lower it.
Hood fully closed position Hood fully open position
The hood is capable of being raised to any position between fully closed and fully open.
When operating the machine with the hood open, it should be raised to a suitable position
that will allow material to freely enter the head whilst offering maximum possible
protection. Always close the hood fully before stopping the machine.
The machine must only be operated with the hood raised when all safety conditions
for working with the machine in this mode have been met.
HOOD
UP
HOOD
DOWN
