Section 3: Operating Instructions
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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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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 and rear safety guards is
mandatory when cutting along roadways and in areas where
people may be present. Stop blade rotation if a bystander is
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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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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.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not use a tractor that is too small or too large. Small
tractors can be pushed around and flipped over. Large
tractors can damage the attached implement. See “Tractor
Requirements” at the front of Section 1: Assembly & Set-up.
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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
and/or implement can roll over. Consult your tractor’s
manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of
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Watch while making tight turns to ensure that the rear
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Avoid catching hydraulic hoses on brush, posts, tree
limbs, and other protrusions that could damage and/
or break them.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with control of the
equipment, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, be struck by objects, be
thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
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 are age 16 or older and 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
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
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Section 4: Options & Accessories
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
Perform the following inspections before using your
Rotary Cutter.
Safety Information
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Always disconnect driveline from the tractor and secure
implement in the up position with solid, non-concrete
supports before servicing the underside. A person can
become entangled in the drivetrain if the tractor is started
and power take-off is engaged or crushed by an
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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
Operating Checklist
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Check
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Make sure all guards are in place and in good
working condition. Refer to “Important Safety
Information”.
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Follow “Hook-up” & “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”.
Section 3: Operating Instructions
