Target DT15E, Operating Instructions And Parts List Manual

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WARNING: Keep hands clear of rotating tools 
during operation.  READ ALL SAFETY 
WARINGS before operating this machine. 

4)  STOPPING THE UNIT (Electric Models): 

Stop the unit by turning the POWER SWITCH 
[H] to the OFF position (See FIG. 6).  Wait for 
all tool movement to stop before transporting 
the machine. 

Start / Stop of Gasoline Models: 

[FIG. 9 & FIG. 10] 

1)  Start the engine by using the procedure in the 

engine operation manual. 

2) Push 

Throttle Lever [L] up to, but not past, the 

START position (Position “2”) [FIG. 9 & FIG. 10].  
In this position the engine clutch will be disengaged 
when the engine starts, so the accessory disks will 
not rotate. 

3)  Starting a cold engine: Pull the Choke Lever [O] 

upward.  Pull the engine starter rope until the 
engine starts, then push Choke Lever [O] 
downward. 
Starting a warm engine: Same as above, except 
that Choke may not be needed. (Choke Lever [O] 
may need to be pushed downward into “No Choke” 
Position). 

4)  Move the Throttle Lever [L] past the START 

position (Position 2) so that the engine clutch 
engages and the accessory disks begin to rotate. 

5)  Hold the handles firmly and gently guide the 

machine over the work area.  Note: For rough 
surfaces the engine speed (engine RPM’s) should 
remain as low as possible.  As soon as the surface 
begins to become smooth the engine speed can be 
increased, but running the engine at full throttle is 
normally not required. 

WARNING: Keep hands clear of rotating tools 
during operation.  READ ALL SAFETY 
WARINGS before operating this machine. 

6)  STOPPING THE UNIT (Gasoline Models): 

Normal or Emergency Stop: Pull the Engine 
Throttle into the STOP position [Position M]  
[See FIG. 9, and FIG. 10]. Wait for all tool 
movement to stop before transporting the 
machine. 

 6. Incidents During Operation 

WARNING: Before inspecting or performing 
any maintenance, ALWAYS locate the 
machine on a level surface with the engine / 
motor OFF, and the start switch in the OFF 
position, and the power source disconnected. 

1)  If the engine or motor stops during operation, 

check the following: 

Electric Model: 

a)  Interruption to electrical connection: Check all 

electrical connections. 

b)  Manual Overload switch has been tripped: 

Single phase, 60 Hertz motors are equipped 
with a manual overload Reset Button [K] [FIG. 
4].  If the motor stops because of an electrical 
overload and the overload Reset Button [K] 
trips, turn the motor Power Switch (H) to the 
OFF position [FIG. 6[.  Allow the motor to cool 
for 5 to 10 minutes, then push the Reset Button 
[K].  A “click” sound indicates that the motor is 
reset and ready for operation.  Restart the 
motor by reconnecting the machine to the 
power source, and then turn the Power Switch 
[H] to the ON position. 

Gasoline Model:  

a)  Out of fuel: Check fuel level. 

b)  Low Oil Level: This unit is equipped with a shut 

down system that stops the engine if a low oil 
level is encountered.  Check the engine oil 
level with the rear axle in the Operation 
Position [F]. 

All Models: 

a)  Excessively fast grinding could stall the engine 

or motor. 

2)  Engine or Motor runs, but Accessory Disks don’t 

rotate. Check the following: 

All Models: 

a)  Check that the drive belt tension is adequate. 
Gasoline Models: 

a)  Engine Clutch not properly working.  Repair or 

replace as required. 

 7. Maintenance 

WARNING: Before performing any 
maintenance, ALWAYS locate the machine on 
a level surface with the engine / motor OFF, 
and the start switch in the OFF position, and 
the power source disconnected. 

Check Daily:

1)  All Models: 

a)  At the end of each day clean the machine to 

remove sludge buildup. 

2)  Gasoline Model:  

a)   Check engine air cleaner daily!  If cutting 

dry check engine air cleaner every four 
hours!  Clean or replace air cleaner 
element as recommended by the engine 
manufacturer. 

b)   Check engine oil daily. Change engine oil  

after every 50 hours of operation. Engine 
Oil capacity is See engine operation 
manual for proper care and maintenance.