Modern Predator - Page 48

48 20’ Predator
Many varied objects, such as wire, cable, rope, or chains, can become entangled in the operating
parts of the cutter head. These items could then swing outside the housing at greater velocities than
the blades. Such a situation is extremely hazardous and could result in serious injury or even death.
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allow the cutting blades to contact such items. (SGM-6)
Foreign Debris Hazards
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could hit or become entangled with. Remove all foreign objects and debris. If objects are too big to
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If you hit a solid object or foreign debris, stop the cutter and tractor at once. Immediately idle the
engine speed and disengage the PTO. Wait for all cutter rotating motion to stop, then raise the cut-
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Always wear your seat belt securely fastened and only operate the tractor and cutter with the ROPS
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could throw you off of the seat and under the tractor and/or cutter. The seat belt is your best protec-
tion from falling off the tractor and the ROPS provides protection from being crushed during a
tractor roll-over.
Bystanders/Passersby Precautions
If a bystander comes within 300 feet of the tractor while the cutter is being operated, stop the trac-
tor at once, idle the engine and disengage the PTO. Do not engage the PTO again until all bystand-
ers are well past the 300 foot distance.
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