National PANTHER 5110, Instruction Manual

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5110 OPERATIONAL TIPS
CASTER
Keep clean and free of debris, make sure it can move freely.
FOOT PEG
Keep feet resting and secured on foot pegs when operating machine.
SEAT SAFETY SWITCH
The seat safety switch is mounted under the center portion of the seat. This switch is designed as an
emergency shut off. If you are not sitting down on the seat, the machine will shut off. Warning: Do not
alter switches.
DISARM MACHINE
Remove blade or drop cutting head to the floor when machine is not in use.
DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER
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 CORD
Be aware of where the power cord is. Do not run over the cord. If an electrical cord is damaged it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
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.