Important: You must have the Multi-Tool Attachment (Model No. 08854) and the Box Blade Attachment Holder (Model 08861) installed prior to installing the root cutter.
Warning
The root cutter blades are sharp and can cause injury to bystanders and damage to property.
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Install the root cutter attachment only when intending to use it at a work site.
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Do not transport or store root cutter while it is installed on the machine.
Safety
Safety and Instructional Decals
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Safety decals and instructions are easily visible and are located near areas of potential danger. Replace every damaged or missing decal. |
Installation
Preparing the Machine
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Park the machine on a level surface or move the machine to a machine lift.
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Engage the parking brake.
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Raise the mid-mount attachment. Insert the depth control pin into the position to keep the mid-mount attachment up.
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Shut off the engine and remove the key.
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Wait for all moving parts to stop and machine components to cool.
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Chock the wheels or raise the machine with a machine lift.
Installing the Root Cutters
Parts needed for this procedure:
| Left-hand root cutter | 1 |
| Right-hand root cutter | 1 |
| Hitch pin with hairpin cotter | 2 |
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Insert the root cutter into the box blade attachment holder bracket sleeve as shown in A (Figure 1). Repeat on the other side.
Note: Install the root cutters with the cutting edges facing the front of the machine.
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Secure the cutter with a hitch pin and a hairpin cotter as shown in B (Figure 1). Repeat on the other side.