Servis-Rhino 2160 manual Operation, Rotary Cutter

OPERATION

OPERATION

There are obvious and hidden potential hazards in the operation of this Mower. REMEMBER! This machine is often operated in heavy brush and in heavy weeds. The Blades of this Mower can throw objects if shields are not properly installed and maintained. Serious injury or even death may occur unless care is taken to insure the safety of the operator, bystanders, or passersby in the area. Do not operate this machine with anyone in the immediate area. Stop mowing if anyone is within 300 feet of mower. (SGM-02)

Rotary Cutter

•The Rhino 2160 Rotary Cutting Head is rated to cut vegetation up to 2” in diameter.

•Objects tend to be thrown out from under the head in the direction of blade rotation and toward the raised edge of the shroud. Avoid cutting with the head tilted at an angle that objects would be thrown towards the tractor operator position.

•When clearing brush and small trees, operate tractor at 1 mph ground speed and position cutter head at an angle that will cut 2’ to 3’ into the growth. Make the first pass just above ground level. This will remove the low branches and allow operator a better view of the material to plan fro the next pass. After repeated passes, each elevated approximately 4’ above the last, the main trunks of the trees will be exposed and they can be cut as desired. This avoids clogging the head with cut and mulched material.

•When operating near the ground or when mulching, be particularly careful that there are not bystanders or animals within a 100 yards. Debris tend to fly out at great speed and can injure or even cause death. OPS-B- 0061

2160 06/11 Operation Section 4-32

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