throttle setting that is compatible with
this attachment.
To begin with, learn what the cutter
head looks like in a level cutting
position when you are seated in the
skid steer. Knowing what a level cutter
head looks like will help you avoid
damage to the cutting blades by
cutting too close to the ground
surface.
The correct ground speed for cutting
with this attachment can be monitored
by sound and feel and depends on the
material density. If the skid steer
engine is bogging down or if the cutter
speed is turning too slow because of too
much load, the ground speed
should be decreased.
Listen and feel for any strange
vibration when working the cutter. A
bad vibration felt when cutting could
indicate a damaged cutting blade, or
material trying to be cut at too fast a
pace. Slow down the skid steers
ground speed to see if vibration stops.
If it does not, stop the cutter, turn off
the skid steer engine and investigate
cause of vibration. Refer to the
Troubleshooting section in this manual
for further instructions.
Always be aware of your surroundings.
While watching the cutter, also pay
attention to what obstacles or terrain
are in front of the cutter and prime
mover’s wheels. Maintain a safe speed
while cutting.
Cutting tree
branches with the cutter in an
elevated position could result in Death
or Serious Injury if the skid steer
becomes unstable. Never raise the
cutter more a few feet off the ground
when working on slopes or uneven
terrain.
MTL Attachments
Adjusting Cutter
Height & Level
Use the skid steer loader lift to adjust
the elevation of the cutter. The fore &
aft leveling can be accomplished by
using the skid steer’s attachment tilt
cylinders.
When cutting
dense or heavy material, you may
want to adjust the level of the cutter
deck so the front of the cutter is
approximately 1” (25mm) lower than
the back of the cutter. This will assist
the processing of the material and will
avoid material “balling” under the
deck.
Use care when
operating on uneven terrain or any
type of sloped surface. Keep your
cutter low to the ground when
working in these conditions to avoid a
roll over that could result in Minor or
Serious Injury.
Before Cutting
Inspect the area to be cut and make
sure it is free of any utilities, rocks,
fence posts, or any other objects that
you do not want to cut or that would
damage the cutter.
Determine a safe cutting pattern
before the start of the cut. Stop the
forward progress of the skid steer
loader.
Do not enter into an area to be cut
before the cutter rotation come up to
the operating speed.
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X-treme Brush Cutters
January 2016
