Hog Technologies SK5500, Operation Manual

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Section 2 - Stripe Hog Systems
Note:
To remove the pins, the hydraulic system
will have to be engaged and the arm raised
to relieve the strain on the pins. Addition-
ally, the pins should be removed and stored
in the cab to ensure they cannot acciden -
tally fall from the machine during operation.
Float mode is activated by pressing the FLOAT
switch in the control panel and should always
be used whenever water blasting operations are
underway. Float mode releases all up and down
hydraulic pressure from the arm allowing the Hog
head and arm to move freely up or down with the
contour of uneven surfaces, preventing damage
Control Panel & Float Switch
to the head and arm during removal operations.
The Hog Arm can be moved from left to right but
cannot be raised up or down while in float mode.
WARNING
ACTIVATING FLOAT MODE WHEN THE HOG HEAD IS OFF
THE GROUND OR WITH ARM IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION
WILL RELEASE HYDRAULIC PRESSURE AND CAUSE THE
ARM AND HEAD TO DROP SUDDENLY WHICH WILL RESULT
IN MAJOR DAMAGE TO COMPONENTS AND COULD CAUSE
SEVERE INJURY TO PERSONNEL.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE ARM AND HOG HEAD ARE IN THE
FULL DOWN POSITION WITH THE CASTOR WHEELS FIRMLY
ON THE GROUND BEFORE ENGAGING FLOAT MODE.