Titan Implement, LLC 31 1200-1600 Series Rotary Cutters
(423) 334-0012 August 2016
6. Operation
6.1 User Safety Training
Refer to “2.4 General Safety Instruction” on page 13
for user safety training requirements.
WARNING
STOP
Roll Away Hazard
Before leaving the
tractor seat, make sure
the engine is stopped, the transmission is placed in
park, the key is removed, and the parking brake is
set.
The weight of the tractor, plus the rotary
cutter if it rolls onto a person, can cause
serious crushing injury or death.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The following safety instructions are provided to
help prevent injury or limit equipment damage.
THINK
SAFETY!
Train Unfamiliar Users
It is the rotary cutter owner’s
responsibility to make sure any person
using the rotary cutter, especially if it is loaned or
rented, has been thoroughly trained on its proper
and safe use.
Train all new users and review instructions annually
with existing users.
Be certain only physically-able persons will use the
rotary cutter.
Users who have not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions are not qualifi ed
to use the rotary cutter.
Untrained users expose themselves and bystanders
to possible serious injury or death.
If the elderly are assisting with the work, their
physical limitations need to be recognized and
accommodated.
Never allow children to operate equipment.
6.2 Tractor Requirements
WARNING
Tractor Owner/Operator Manual
Always refer to the tractor owner’s manual to
ensure compatibility and maximum safety.
The tractor used to operate the cutter must have the
power capacity to lift, pull, and operate the Power Take
Off (PTO) at the cutter’s rated speed while traveling at
a ground speed between 2 and 5 MPH.
The tractor must be matched to the weight of the rotary
cutter. A minimum of 20% of the combined tractor and
equipment weight should be on the front wheels. This
will ensure adequate stability during transport and
operation.
Operating the cutter with a tractor that does not meet
the following requirements may cause tractor or cutter
damage and be a potential danger to the operator and
passersby.
Always review the “controls” section of the tractor
operator’s manual to be familiar with the location,
settings, and function of the tractor controls. Be
familiar with all controls before using this equipment.
6.2.1 Tractor Requirements and Capabilities
• ASABE approved Roll-Over Protective Structure
(ROPS) or ROPS cab and seat belt.
• Tractor Safety Devices; Slow Moving Vehicle
(SMV) emblem, lighting, PTO master shield
• 3-Point Hitch, CAT l/ll/QH
• Front End Weight as needed to maintain 20%
weight on front axle.
• To reduce the risk of grass fi res, do not operate
the cutter on a tractor with an underframe
exhaust.
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