Course Objectives

To enable course members to:

• Comply with legal requirements with an emphasis on safe practice
• Identify the risks associated with the use of flail cutters
• Select the appropriate PPE and machine guarding
• Identify and understand the controls and components of the machine
• Carry out pre-start and daily checks and maintenance as indicated in the operator’s manual
• Understand the added dangers of operating on the highway and in public areas
• Put in place any signs or warnings in order to achieve a safe working environment
• Inspect the work area for Health and Safety and Environmental concerns.
• Safely start, stop and check all mechanisms including prime mover and cutter
• Understand the stability factors associated with the use of side mounted equipment
• Drive and operate the hydraulic controls to achieve an accurate cut
• Operate the machine in a safe and competent manner, maintaining all round observation
• Carry out after-use checks and maintenance

Who is the course for?

• Suitable for experienced tractor drivers, or people who have attended a tractor driving course
• Suitable for both novices and experienced flail cutter operators in agriculture, amenity, forestry and industrial
• industries.

Course Content:

• Preparation and maintenance (mandatory)
• Hedge trimming (optional)
• Site safety (mandatory)
• Verge cutting (optional)
• Machine operation (mandatory)
• Ditch or dykes cutting (optional)

 One day for experienced candidates / two day for novices