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Machine Operation
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GENERAL OPERATION INFORMATION
1. Always wear eye protection.
2. Keep
fl ammable and fragile objects away from the equipment.
3. Always check nuts and bolts to make sure they are tight.
4. Always use the machine with proper voltage specifi ed in the machines nameplate.
5. Do not operate around water or wet conditions without use of GFI on cord (stock
#530 Circuit Guard).
6. Use properly grounded cord and receptacle.
7. Unplug from power before servicing or changing blades.
8. Use 12-3 or heavier wire cord, not exceeding 50 feet in length.
9. Do not force machine.
10. Do not alter machine.
11. Keep wheels free of debris.
12. Make sure blade is sharp.
13. Dropping machine onto cutting head could cause damage to blade holder or blade
and cause undue wear on bearing surface.
14. Removable handle and front weight makes machine portable (fi ts in a trunk of a
car).
15. Do not leave machine unattended while machine is running or plugged in.
TRANSPORTATION
ALWAYS REMOVE COUNTERWEIGHT AND BLADES BEFORE LOADING OR UNLOAD-
ING.
Machine breaks down for easy transportation:
• Handle removes (See Figure D)
• Handle and/or wheel angle can be lowered.
• Remove blade when not in use or transporting machine (See Figure E).
• Blades are sharp, use caution when handling blade.
FIG. A
FIG. B
WARNING:
STAY CLEAR OF BLADE WHEN MACHINE IS OPERATING.
WARNING:
KEEP HANDS AND FEET OUT FROM UNDER THE MACHINE.