National 5200 PANTHER, Instruction Manual

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5200 & 5200QL OPERATIONAL TIPS
CASTER
Keep clean and free of debris, make sure it can move freely. Clean as needed. Inspect before each use.
Grease once a month.
Moving a "weighted" machine only on the front caster and not on the cutting head or the Front Wheel
Assembly can seem to make the machine turn sluggish. It might turn hard to the right or the left. This is
normal.
FOOT PEG
Keep feet resting and secured on foot pegs when operating machine.
SEAT
Always be properly seated before operating machine.
DISARM MACHINE
Remove blade or drop cutting head to the floor when machine is not in use.
TURN MACHINE OFF
Never change cutting head or service blade while machine is running.
LEAKAGE
Keep fittings and hoses tight. If a leak is noticeable, retighten fitting. If leakage persists, remove the
connection and inspect.
POWER PACK CHANGING
Power packs are heavy. For safe removal, use more then one person when lifting.
HOOD
When closing hood, take caution of pinch points.
BATTERY CHARGER Turn battery charger on one at a time if they are on the same circuit. Take
advantage of charging the batteries when the machine is stopped for more then fifteen minutes.
ANGLE OF THE HEAD IS SET STEEP
When raising the front of the machine to a steep angle, the bottom of the slide plate should be raised so it
is higher or even with the bottom of the guide channels, 6” to 7” off the floor. This will allow for a steep
blade angle without tipping the machine too far back (usually used for re-scrape). The most common
mode for take up, is the slide plate is almost to the floor (1/4” to 1/2” from the floor).
WARNING: Always remove charger before operating machine.