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Woody Equipment
Woody Brushcutter Operator’s and Maintenance Manual
Preparing to Start the Brushcutter
To ensure the safety of all personnel in the work area and to prevent damage to
the carrier or Brushcutter, follow these steps before operating the Brushcutter:
1. Inspect the Brushcutter regularly, according to the
Maintenance Schedule on
page 16
.
WARNING
. Shut down the carrier’s engine and remove the key to
prevent anyone from starting the engine before cleaning, inspecting,
or lubricating the Brushcutter. Running the carrier’s engine during
these procedures can cause unexpected movement of the carrier or
Brushcutter and result in property damage, injury, or death.
2. Repair any damage found during inspection before operating the Brushcutter.
• If the Brushcutter is leaking hydraulic oil, turn off the carrier.
High pressure hydraulic oil can penetrate skin causing severe injury,
gangrene, or death.
3. Note the location of any power lines in the area. If possible, get the power
disconnected from them (see
Power line guidelines on page 8
).
4. Keep the Brushcutter close and horizontal with ground level during operation.
5. To prevent a fall while climbing on or off the carrier, remove oil, grease, mud,
snow, and other debris from the ladders, tracks, or the floor.
6. All personnel in the area where the Brushcutter is operating must be at least
50 meters / 165 feet from the carrier and Brushcutter.
7. Only the operator should be in the carrier once the Brushcutter is started.
Operating the carrier with riders can result in severe injury or death.
Starting the Brushcutter
When the steps above, Preparing to Start the Brushcutter, have been complet-
ed, you may start the Brushcutter.
STAY OUTSIDE OF
66’ WORK ZONE