Attach the safety chain to a secure place
on the skid steer unit to limit the height
that the cutter can be raised.
Check the surrounding area for
bystanders and clear them before
starting the skid steer or attachment.
Before operating the attachment,
always visually inspect and verify that
the coupler lock pins are fully engaged
through the latch slots on the
attachment plate.
Check Coupler Lock Engagement
Pre-Operation Walk-
around Inspection
Before every use, it is important to
perform a short inspection and
certain maintenance on your brush
cutter.
Item
Check that all shields and
guards are in place.
Look for loose bolts and
tighten them if necessary.
Check that all safety
decals are in place and can
be read. Replace them if
necessary.
Check that blades are in
good condition. Sharpen or
replace them, if necessary.
Take care of our
environment. Repair any
hydraulic leaks.
Cutter Boom Controls
Your brush cutter is designed to run
off the skid steer loaders auxiliary
hydraulic system, and is activated and
deactivated by a control in the
operator’s cab. Consult your skid steer
operator’s manual for precise
instructions on how to activate and
deactivate the auxiliary circuit.
Height and tilt functions of the brush
cutter are operated with the control
handles or pedals in the cab. Consult
your skid steers operator’s manual
for precise instructions regarding
these functions.
Engaging Cutter the
First Time
If this is your
initial startup with this attachment
on this machine, check the skid
steer’s hydraulic oil level and add oil,
if necessary, before and after doing
steps 1- 3 below.
After starting skid steer, lift the
attachment 6” (152mm) off the
ground surface:
1.
With the skid steer engine RPMs
just above idle, slowly engage
the auxiliary hydraulic flow to the
cutter head. Use your machine’s
auxiliary hydraulic flow lever or
switch, activate the auxiliary flow
to the brush cutter.
2.
Allow the cutter to run for 30
seconds to purge the air from the
system. Turn off the cutter drive,
allowing it to come to a complete
stop.
3.
Lower the cutter attachment to
the ground and shut off the
skid steer’s engine and exit the
operator’s compartment.
