Hyd-Mech V-18, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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V18
MANUAL OPERATION CONTROLS
TOP ROW
HEAD CONTROL SWITCH:
RETRACT:
The head will retract until it reaches the HEAD BACK LIMIT SETTING.
HOLD:
The head will remain stationary.
ADVANCE:
The head will advance until it reaches the HEAD ADVANCE LIMIT
SETTING determined by the vise opening. Advance is controlled by the
FEED RATE and FEED FORCE controls.
HYDRAULIC START BUTTON:
Starts hydraulic pump motor and energizes the BLADE START BUTTON. This button is
illuminated when ON to give the operator an indication that the hydraulic system is running.
Head selector switch as well as the both vise selector switches have to be in their neutral
center position for hydraulics to start.
LEFT VISE SWITCH:
This switch operates the vise on the left side of the blade. If the switch is left in the neutral
(center) position, the vise jaw will hold it's position.
BLADE START:
This button is only active when the hydraulic system is running. Momentarily depressing
this button will start the blade motor. This button is illuminated for operator safety while the
blade is running.
CHIP CONVEYOR SWITCH:
This OPTIONAL switch controls the direction of the chip conveyor to dump the chips to the
left or right side of the machine.