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Machine Component Identification
1.)
Control Lever
. Used to start and stop cutting blade.
2.)
Turnbuckle.
Adjusts belt tension. As belts wear, retensioning may be required. See “Belt
Tension” section of this manual.
3.)
Engine.
Air-cooled engine provides power for cutting blade.
4.)
Engine on/off switch
. Controls engine as indicated on switch.
5.)
Belt Guard.
Covers moving drive system of machine.
CAUTION:
NEVER operate machine without belt guards.
6.)
Front Axle.
Cutting depth is changed by moving axle to alternate hole locations.
7.)
Cutting Blade.
Creates trench in dirt. Check for missing teeth prior to digging trench.
8.)
Flexible Blade Guards.
Prevents accidental contact with blade and controls direction of
flying dirt. Replace worn/torn guards as needed.
CAUTION:
NEVER operate machine without blade guards.
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