Section 3: Operating Instructions
RC5610, RC6610, RCM5610, & RCM6610 Series 2 S/N Rotary Cutters 330-539M
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condition to avoid driveline entanglement and projectiles
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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 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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Do not raise wing with power take-off engaged or
drivelines rotating. Objects can be thrown by rotating
blades. Always keep people away from a cutter that is
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Keep everyone out of the area where the wing deck will
unfold. The wing deck can fall suddenly.
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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 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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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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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.
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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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The cutter must be operated with wing and weight box
attached. Removing one will increase risk of rollover.
Removing one or both will expose the blades. Rotating
blades will cut body extremities and throw objects.
WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
and/or implement can rollover. Consult your tractor’s
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. 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
, page 1
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, page 30
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Section 3: Operating Instructions
, page 33
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Section 4: Options & Accessories
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Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication
, page 43
Perform the following inspections before using your
Rotary Cutter.
Safety Information
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
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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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Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
speeds; therefore, the use of front & rear safety guards is
mandatory with this cutter. Double row chain guards should
be used when cutting along roadways and in areas where
people may be present. 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 air
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Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
gearbox shaft shields must be installed and in good working
Operating Checklist
Check
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Make sure all guards and shields are in place
and in good working condition.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
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Follow hook-up & driveline 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”.