Woods BATWING BW13.70, Operator'S Manual

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14 Operation
MAN1281 (4/15/2019)
OPERATION
The designed and tested safety of this machine
depends on it being operated within the limitations as
explained in this manual. Be familiar with and follow all
safety rules in the manual, on the cutter and on the
tractor.
The safe operation of this cutter is the responsibility of
the operator, who must be properly trained. The opera-
tor should be familiar with the equipment and all safety
practices before starting operation. Read the safety
information on page 7 through page 13.
Recommended tractor ground speed for most condi-
tions is from 1 to 6 mph.
Always operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM, or at 1,000
RPM for Q models.

Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.

Full chain shielding must be installed at all
times. Thrown objects could injure people or dam-
age property.
• If the machine is not equipped with full chain
shielding, operation must be stopped.
•
This shielding is designed to reduce the risk of
thrown objects. The mower deck and protective
devices cannot prevent all objects from escaping
the blade enclosure in every mowing condition. It is
possible for objects to ricochet and escape, travel-
ing as much as 300 feet (92 m).

Never allow children or untrained persons to
operate equipment.

Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.

Make sure spring-activated locking pin or collar
slides freely and is seated firmly in tractor PTO
spline groove.

Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.

Stay away from the machinery during a thunder-
storm. If lightning from a thunderstorm strikes
during operation, remain in the tractor cab. Do not
make contact with the ground or objects outside
the machine. Do not leave the cab until the storm
has passed.

Always wear relatively tight and belted clothing
to avoid getting caught in moving parts. Wear
sturdy, rough-soled work shoes and protective
equipment for eyes, hair, hands, hearing, and head;
and respirator or filter mask where appropriate.
CONNECTING CUTTER TO TRACTOR
NOTICE
■
For tractors with a 1-3/8" diameter PTO shaft,
the horizontal distance from the end of the tractor
PTO shaft to the center of drawbar pin should be
14" for the 540 RPM cutter and 16" for the 1000
RPM cutter. Tractors with 1-3/4 20-spline PTO shaft
should be set to 20". This will minimize joint knock
and damage to drive components.
Figure 1 . Cutter to Tractor Connection
DANGER DANGER
WARNING WARNING
CAUTION CAUTION