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Components and Assembly
FIG. 3
TRANSPORT
• Secure machine with ratchet straps during transport. Proper securing straps need
to be rated at least twice the weight of the machine.
• Chock wheels to keep machine from rolling, but do not use them on their own.
• Hydraulic levers should be straight up in the neutral position, not locked in the
forward or backward positions.
• Lift machine off swivel caster by lowering cutting head for better stabilization. Use
transport wheels when doing this.
• Remove blade, cutting head, and added weights during transport.
• Cutting head and slide plate can be removed to make machine more compact.
• Never leave machine unattended on an incline.
Dock Heights
It is best to load or unload the machine from a level dock height.
Power Gate
A power gate can be used when the dock height is not available. Ensure gate is properly
rated for 3,000 lb (1,361 kg). To better secure machine, place onto the lowered cutting
head; raise machine off the caster. Tie machine down and chock wheels.
Forklift Cups
There are two forklift cups mounted under the front of the machine (Figure 4). Slide fork-
lift forks through the cups, then slide as far back as possible (Figure 4.1). Before lifting
machine, secure it to the forklift with 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) or heavier straps or a chain. Tilt
forks back to lift machine.
Palletizing
Only use a solid platform pallet. If a solid platform pallet is not available, place a piece of
¾” plywood on top of a pallet. Using a forklift, with the forks inserted in the forklift cups,
place machine on pallet. Use properly rated ratchet straps to secure machine to pallet.
JOBSITE MOVEMENT
Taping Wheels
Taping the wheels with a wide masking tape helps to prevent dirtying or damaging the
floors during move-in and move-out.
FIG. 2
FIG. 4
FIG. 4.1
CAUTION:
MACHINE IS BACK HEAVY. DO NOT RUN ON STEEP INCLINE
THIS COULD CAUSE MACHINE TO TIP OVER! (FIGURE 2). DO NOT USE A
RAMP TO MOVE MACHINE.
Fork Lift Cup
WARNING:
MACHINE HAS A SWIVEL FRONT CASTER. NEVER SIDE HILL
(FIGURE 3) 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. THIS
WILL GIVE POSITIVE CONTACT WITH THE FLOOR WHEN POWER IS DISEN-
GAGED FROM THE WHEELS.
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