Machine Operation
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TRANSPORTING
Secure machine with ratchet straps when transporting the machine. Chock wheels
to keep machine from rolling, hydraulic levers should not be locked in the forward or
backward position. Hydraulic levers should be straight up in the “neutral” position. This
helps to lock drive wheels. Lift machine off swivel caster by lowering cutting head for
better stabilization. Proper securing straps need to be rated at least twice the weight of
the machine.
WHEEL CHOCKS
Wheel chocks will help to secure the machine but DO NOT use wheel chocks alone to
secure the machine.
PALLETIZING
Only use a solid platform pallet. If a solid platform pallet is not available, place a piece of
¾” plywood on top of a pallet. Using a forklift with the forks inserted in the forklift cups,
place machine on pallet. Use properly rated ratchet straps to secure machine to pallet.
CENTER OF GRAVITY
Be aware of your surroundings and machines operating angles. When changing from a
low slide plate to a high slide plate setting or a low cutting head angle to a high cutting
head angle, the operating “attitude” of the machine changes. When a
fl
oor surface is not
level (ramps, inclines, large amounts of debris which would lift the drive wheel of the ma-
chine, etc.), the center of gravity changes. Too much of an angle could make the machine
unsafe (a cause for tip-over). Do Not run the machine in unsafe environments.
JOB SITE MOVEMENT
TAPING WHEELS
Taping the wheels with a wide like masking tape helps to prevent damage and dirt to
fl
oors during move-in and move-out.
FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY (FIGURE L)
To use the Front Wheel Assembly raise slide plate so the bottom of the slide plate is
higher or even with the bottom of the guide channels, 6” to 8” is ideal. Raise cylinder,
insert Front Wheel Assembly into cutting head. Secure with securing pin. Caster wheel
should swivel freely and the Front Wheel plate should be parallel with the
fl
oor.
TO MOVE MACHINE WITHOUT POWER (PUSHING MACHINE)
Forward:
To move the machine forward, levers need to be pushed forward. To lock
levers in place, connect a bungee-strap from each lever (pushing levers forward), pulling
straps down to and connecting to the front plate (Figure M). Never leave machine unat-
tended with strap holding levers open.
Backward:
To move machine backward, levers need to be pulled backwards. To lock
levers in place, connect a bungee-strap from each lever (pushing levers backward), Pull-
ing straps to the back of the machine and connecting behind the seat or the rear of the
machine (Figure N). Never leave machine unattended with strap holding levers open.
FIG. I
FIG. J
FIG. K
FIG. L
FIG. M
CAUTION:
ALWAYS REMOVE STRAPS BEFORE STARTING MOTOR. FAILURE
TO DO SO WILL MAKE MACHINE MOVE AND MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR
BODILY INJURY.
FIG. N
Pinch Point
Plate
Caster
