tebben tc10-500-sm, Operator'S Manual

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h. The dished shape of the rotating plate
under the deck acts as a "stump jumper".
The concave shape allows the machine to
go over stumps, rocks and other obstacles
while operating.
i. Always reduce gound speed when
cutting around obstructions or in close
quarters.
j. The cutter should always be operated with
its trailing wheel riding on the ground and
not normally lifted for turns or corners
unless the ground is very rough or rutted.
If lifted, it should be dropped back on the
ground as soon as the maneuvering or
rough terrain is past.
k. The cutter has two blades under its frame
that are turning at a high rate of speed.
With this speed, the blades can pick up
objects on the ground and discharge them
out from under the frame. It is extremely
important that the operator be aware that
objects can be discharged in this way and
never point the discharge areas toward
people, animals or property. These dis-
charged objects are propelled at high rate
of speed and are moving fast enough to
cause serious injury to people, animals
and damage to property. It is better to
stop cutting when there are bystanders,
especially children, than to take the
chance of injury.
If people or children approach the working
area, stop machine immediately. Do not
restart until the working area is cleared.
l. The manufacturer recommends only
operating with chain guard deflectors.
These deflectors will reduce the amount of
debris or number of objects expelled from
under the machine.
WARNING
The rotating blades can pick up objects and expel
them at a high rate of speed. These projectiles can
be a hazard to people and property. Always keep
deflectors in place. Never operate cuter when there
are bystanders, especially children around. Use
extra care when operating in populated or
congested areas.
ROTATING BLADE
CHAIN GUARD DEFLECTORS
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