Company Brush Cutter User Manual
Safety 9
BW180_ SR (Rev. 12/10/2007)
Do not operate or transport equipment while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from
equipment while engine is running. Stay clear of all
moving parts.
Always comply with all state and local lighting
and marking requirements.
Never allow riders on power unit or attachment.
Power unit must be equipped with ROPS or
ROPS cab and seat belt. Keep seat belt securely
fastened. Falling off power unit can result in death
from being run over or crushed. Keep foldable
ROPS system in “locked up” position at all times.
Always sit in power unit seat when operating
controls or starting engine. Securely fasten seat
belt, place transmission in neutral, engage brake,
and ensure all other controls are disengaged
before starting power unit engine.
Operate tractor PTO at 540 RPM (1000 RPM on Q
Series cutters). Do not exceed.
Raise or lower wings slowly to prevent personal
injury or damage to cutter.
Connect PTO driveline directly to power unit
PTO shaft. Never use adapter sleeves or adapter
shafts. Adapters can cause driveline failures due to
incorrect spline or incorrect operating length and
can result in personal injury or death.
Look down and to the rear and make sure area
is clear before operating in reverse.
Do not operate or transport on steep slopes.
Do not stop, start, or change directions sud-
denly on slopes.
Watch for hidden hazards on the terrain during
operation.
Stop power unit and equipment immediately
upon striking an obstruction. Turn off engine,
remove key, inspect, and repair any damage before
resuming operation.
Continuous operation while the clutch is slip-
ping could cause heat build-up resulting in fire.
Adjust slip clutch pressure by tightening springs to
the dimension shown in the “Owner Service” sec-
tion. If clutch is set to minimum spring length,
replace the friction disks as shown.
On pull-type or semi-mounted units with
optional hydraulic cutting height adjustment, use a
single-acting cylinder with a maximum extended
length of 28-1/4" (718 mm) from attaching point
center to center.
MAINTENANCE
Before servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplug-
ging, stop tractor engine, place all controls in neu-
tral, set park brake, remove ignition key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop.
Before dismounting power unit or performing
any service or maintenance, follow these steps:
disengage power to equipment, lower the 3-point
hitch and all raised components to the ground,
operate valve levers to release any hydraulic pres-
sure, set parking brake, stop engine, remove key,
and unfasten seat belt.
Before working underneath, disconnect driveline
from tractor, lower wings to ground, raise cutter, and
pin transport bar in raised position. Attach parking
jack and lower to ground. Securely block all four
corners of center section and each wing with jack-
stands. Blocking up prevents the cutter from drop-
ping due to hydraulic leak down, hydraulic system
failure, or mechanical component failure.
Do not modify or alter or permit anyone else to
modify or alter the equipment or any of its compo-
nents in any way.
Your dealer can supply original equipment
hydraulic accessories and repair parts. Substitute
parts may not meet original equipment specifica-
tions and may be dangerous.
To prevent contamination during maintenance
and storage, clean and then cover hose ends, fit-
tings, and hydraulic ports with tape.
Do not allow bystanders in the area when oper-
ating, attaching, removing, assembling, or servic-
ing equipment.
Never go underneath equipment (lowered to the
ground or raised) unless it is properly blocked and
secured. Never place any part of the body under-
neath equipment or between moveable parts even
when the engine has been turned off. Hydraulic
system leak down, hydraulic system failures,
mechanical failures, or movement of control levers
can cause equipment to drop or rotate unexpect-
edly and cause severe injury or death. Follow Oper-
ator's Manual instructions for working underneath
and blocking requirements or have work done by a
qualified dealer.
(Safety Rules continued on next page)
SAFETY RULES
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