Section 4: Operating Instructions
RCF3096, RCF3010, & RCFM3010 Rotary Cutters 326-566M
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Section 4:
Operating Instructions
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, maintenance
and storage 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 4: Operating Instructions
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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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Never place hands or feet under the deck or attempt to make
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Do not engage power take-off while hooking-up or
Operating Checklist
Check
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Read and follow all safety information carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
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Make sure all guards and shields are in place.
Refer to “Important Safety Information”.
1
Make sure there are no hydraulic leaks on the
unit. see “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
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Read and follow preparation instructions. See
"Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up".
Read and make all required adjustments.
Refer to "Section 3: Adjustments".
Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to "Section 4: Operating Instructions".
Read and follow all maintenance instructions.
Refer to "Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication".
Read and follow all lubrication instructions.
Refer to "Lubrication Points".
Check cutter initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart”.
Make sure all gearboxes are properly lubricated.
Refer to Gearbox lubrication.
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Be sure deck is lowered to the ground and all hydraulic
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All guards and shields must be installed and in good
working condition while operating the implement.
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Tractor power take-off shaft shield, driveline shields, and
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Rotary Cutters have the ability to discharge objects at high
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Always disconnect driveline from power take-off shaft
before servicing underside of cutter. The tractor can be
started with power take-off engaged.
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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
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
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Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin
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