Bush Hog BCSS Series, Operator'S Manual

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he following safety instructions are provided to alert you to precautions which, if not 

followed, may cause serious injury to yourself or others. Please read these instructions com-
pletely. Bush Hog can not cover every incident that might be a hazard. Extreme caution 
should be used at all times. Only use BCSS Brush Cutters for the purpose for which it has 
been designed. Always operate a skid steer with a forestry rated door and cab. Safety gog-
gles and hearing protection must be worn at all times. 

Site Inspection

: Before operation of your BCSS Brush Cutter, carefully inspect the area to 

be cleared. Remove any items which may be picked up and thrown by the cutting blades; 
wire, pipes, or rocks. Mark any object too large to move. This is an important step to help 
avoid damage to property, the Bush Hog brush cutter, your skid steer or personal injury. If 
an object is struck when operating the brush cutter, immediately shut down power to both 
the attachment and the skid steer. Any damage should be corrected and tested before con-
tinuation of cutting.  

Equipment Inspection:

 Prior to inspection, disconnect the unit from the skid steer. To in-

spect or to make repairs under the brush cutter deck always block the unit securely in order 
to prevent accidental release of the lift mechanism. Inspect all hydraulic hoses and shields 
to ensure they are in good condition and without holes before pressurizing. Hydraulic fluid 
can escape under pressure and may cause serious injury or death. Wear safety goggles, 
ear protection, hard hat, and only operate the skid steer behind shatter proof forestry rated 
door and cab.

Skid Steer Auxiliary Hydraulic Flow:  

Check the specifications of the brush cutter mod-

els rated GPM to correctly match the hydraulic flow of your skid steer to ensure proper 
operation.

Do Not

 operate near bystanders, vehicles, pets, livestock or buildings. Objects may dis-

charge while cutting with the Bush Hog and has the potential to cause serious injury.

Do Not

 place hands, feet or other objects under the deck while the Bush Hog is in opera-

tion. To inspect or perform maintenance under the deck, always shut down the power to 
the Bush Hog, shut-off the skid steer engine, disconnect hydraulic hoses, and block the unit 
securely.

Do Not

 raise the mower deck when blades are rotating. Operation with the mower raised 

will expose the cutting blades and the potential for injury or death.

Do Not

 allow children to operate this BCSS rotary brush cutter. Only individuals with skid 

steer experience who are well acquainted with the rules of safe operation should be al-
lowed to operate the BCSS Brush Cutter  . 

Safety Instructions