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Section 3: Operating Instructions
10/7/21
RC2512 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-725M
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
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This cutter is equipped with free-swinging cutting blades to
reduce shock loads. However, it is best to avoid striking
solid objects for your safety and to protect the cutter from
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Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
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The cutter must be operated with both wings attached.
Removing one wing will increase risk of rollover. Removing
one or both wings will expose the blades. Rotating blades
will cut body extremities and throw objects.
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Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
adjustments to the cutter with power take-off engaged.
Cutter blades rotating at high speeds cannot be seen and are
located close to the deck sides. Body extremities will be cut
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Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front & rear safety guards is
mandatory with this cutter. Stop blade rotation if bystanders
are in or around the area. It is recommended that a safety
shield be placed between the operator and cutter on an open
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Do not raise one or both wings up with power take-off
engaged or drivelines rotating. Objects can be thrown by
rotating blades. Always keep people away from a cutter that
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Keep everyone away from the cutter when folding or
unfolding the wings or when raising or lowering the cutter.
The cutter can pinch or crush a person when performing
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Do not walk, stand, or allow anyone else in the area where
a raised wing will fall unless the wing is securely locked in
the raised position with its transport lock.
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Do not use cutter as a fan. Cutting blades are not properly
designed or guarded for this use.
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Do not use a power take-off adapter. The adapter will
increase strain on the tractor’s power take-off shaft causing
possible damage to shaft and driveline. It will also defeat
the purpose of the tractor’s power take-off shield.
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Clear area to be cut of debris and other unforeseen
removable objects before cutting. Mark non-removable
hazards such as tree stumps, post stubs, protruding objects,
rocks, drop-offs, holes, etc. with a visible flag.
Section 3: Operating Instructions
Startup Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Rotary Cutter. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the cutter
unless they have read, fully understood, and are totally
familiar with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the
operator has paid particular attention to:
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Important Safety Information
, pages 1
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, page 24
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
, page 27
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Section 4: Options & Accessories
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
, page 37
Before using your implement, the following inspection
should be performed.
Safety Information
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
unhooking the driveline, or while someone is standing near
the driveline. A person’s body and/or clothing can become
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Always disengage power take-off, shut tractor down, and
wait for cutter blades to spool down to a stop before
allowing anyone to clean, service, preform maintenance, or
be near the cutter. Refer to tractor shutdown procedures
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Always disconnect driveline from the tractor before
servicing the drivetrain and components powered by the
drivetrain. A person can become entangled in the drivetrain
if the tractor is started and the power take-off is engaged.
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Always disconnect the driveline from the power take-off
shaft before servicing underside of cutter. The tractor can be
started with the power take-off engaged.
Operating Checklist
Check
Page
Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
Page 1
Follow hook-up and driveline installation instructions.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-up”.
Make all required adjustments.
Refer to “Section 2: Adjustments”.
Preform all required maintenance.
Refer to “Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
Lubricate cutter and driveline as needed.
Refer to “Lubrication Points”.
Lubricate all gearboxes and replace oil plugs
properly. Refer to “Gearbox Lubrication”.
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose bolts
and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
