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NB ANY ABUSE OF THE MACHINE WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY AND COULD CREATE A SAFETY
HAZARD. USE ONLY AS RECOMMENDED IN THIS MANUAL.
A) Fit the machine to the tractor as instructed in section 2.
B) Lower the machine onto level ground; adjust the top link until the rear support straps are slack.
The machine, when operating, slide on the skids following the contours of the ground thus
maintaining an even cutting height and maximum effective guarding.
ONLY OPERATE MACHINE WITH THE SKIDS IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND.
C) The required cutting height can be achieved by adjusting the side skids. There are 3 cutting
heights; 3", 5" and 7".
i)
Raise the machine off the ground ensuring that it is fully supported. DO NOT RELY
ONLY ON THE TRACTOR HYDRALUICS.
ii)
Before attempting any adjustment to the machine, always park on level ground, apply
the parking brake, stop the tractor engine and remove the ignition key before
dismounting the tractor.
iii)
Remove skid adjuster pins, move skid to required cutting position and replace pins.
iv)
Exercise caution when using blades in the lowest setting as the weight of the machine
may cause it to sink and possible grounding of the blade may result in scalping the
ground and potential blade damage.
D) Raise the machine to the transport position. DO NOT RAISE THE MACHINE OR TRAVEL TO THE
SITE TO BE CLEARED WITH THE PTO RUNNING.
E) Check the area to be worked is clear of potentially dangerous debris before commencing
cutting.
F) Check that all bystanders and livestock are well clear of the area to be cut. We recommend a
minimum of 100 metres.
G) Ensure all tractor doors and windows are closed.
H) Lower the machine to the ground. Engage PTO drive at a slow engine speed, increase engine
to give 540 rpm maximum. DO NOT ENGAGE PTO AT HIGH ENGINE REVS OR MECHANICAL
DAMAGE MAY BE CAUSED. DO NOT EXCEED 540 rpm.
I)
Start cutting by moving forward at a safe working speed for the terrain and scrub to be cut.
Always start slowly to ensure that you become familiar with the operation of the machine.
Operation cutting speed is recommended as between 4 and 6 mph (subject to terrain).
J) The machine is designed to always operate with both side skids level on the ground.
K) Always reduce engine revs to tick-over before disengaging the PTO drive.
L) Always disengage the PTO before lifting the machine. DO NOT RUN THE MACHINE IN A RAISED
POSITION.
NEVER LEAVE THE TRACTOR SEAT WITH THE MACHINE RUNNING. ALWAYS PARK ON LEVEL
GROUND, APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE, STOP THE TRACTOR ENGINE AND REMOVE THE IGNITION
KEY BEFORE DISMOUTNING THE TRACTOR.
USE OF THE MACHINE
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