Machine Operation
FIG. D
LOADING/UNLOADING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Always remove blade and cutting head when machine is being moved or trans-
ported.
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Cutting head and slide plate can be removed to make the machine more compact.
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NEVER leave machine unattended on an incline.
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Removing added weights help to make the machine easier and safer to move in
and out of a vehicle.
DOCK HEIGHTS
It is best to load or unload the machine from a level/equal dock height (a van from a van
dock height, a truck/semi from a regular dock height).
POWER-GATE
A power-gate can be used when the dock height is not available. Make sure gate is prop-
erly rated for 1365 kg (3000 lb). Make certain the machine is secure so it does not roll off
the power-gate. To better secure machine, raise machine onto the lowered cutting head,
raising machine off the caster. Tie machine down, chock wheels.
RAMPS
To be safe, the ramp needs to be long to accommodate the machine being loaded/
unloaded. Only use a ramp designed and rated for 1365 kg (3000 lb) or more. Remove
added weight. Do not have at a steep incline. The use of a power winch or hand come-
a-long is much safer. For a van, the ramp should be 4 to 6 meters (12 to 16’) in length
depending on the depth of the incline. For truck height taller than a van, longer ramps will
be needed. See OSHA guidelines. It is not recommended to drive the machine, connect-
ed with power, on a ramp. Make sure ramp is secure and has good contact before using.
Failure to do so could cause ramp to fall away from the vehicle.
FORKLIFT CUPS
There are two forklift cups mounted under the front of the machine (Figure F). Slide fork
lift forks through forklift cups. Slide forks all the way back to touch the rear tire (Figure G).
Before lifting machine, secure machine to fork lift with heavy 1365 kg (3000 lb) or heavier
straps or chain. Tilt forks back to lift machine (Figure H).
WINCHES
Winches should be used for safety when loading or unloading with ramps. 1365 kg (3000
lb) winch minimum.
FIG. E
FIG. F
FIG. G
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FIG. H
WARNING:
MACHINE HAS A SWIVEL FRONT CASTER. NEVER SIDE HILL
(FIGURE A). THE MACHINE ON A INCLINE WITHOUT POWER, THE FRONT
CASTER WILL CAUSE MACHINE TO SWING TO THE LOWEST POINT. IF IT IS
NECESSARY TO RUN MACHINE ON AN INCLINE, RUN MACHINE ON CUTTING
HEAD. PLACE AT LEAST A 8’’ CUTTING HEAD IN MACHINE. TO KEEP FROM
DAMAGING FLOOR, CLAMP A PIECE OF CARPET INTO CUTTING HEAD TO
SLIDE ON THE FLOOR. THIS WILL GIVE POSITIVE CONTACT WITH THE
FLOOR WHEN POWER IS DISENGAGED FROM THE WHEELS.
CAUTION:
MACHINE IS BACK HEAVY. DO NOT RUN ON STEEP INCLINE THIS
COULD CAUSE MACHINE TO TIP OVER! (FIGURE E)
Fork Lift Cup
CAUTION: DO NOT SIDE HILL
Caution: Machine is back heavy. Do not run on steep incline.
This could cause machine to tip over.
