SCANMASKIN 32 PROPANE, Manual

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• Make sure that the propane tank and hoses for dust collector (if used) are connected to the
machine and well secured.
• Make sure that the handle is in working position.
• Turn on the valve on the propane tank
• Turn on the dust collector if used.
• Make sure that the “EMERGENCY STOP” button (3) is in its upper position. If not, release it by
turning it clock wise until it rises.
• Hold the gas throttle handle forward until in half way to the first position See Figure 8.
• Turn the start key clockwise until the start motor engage. Normally the engine will start within
3 seconds.
• Do not run the electric starter continuously for more than 6 seconds, otherwise the battery may discharge
quickly. If the engine does not start right away, wait 15 seconds and try again.
• Note that when the engine starts the machine may start grinding because of the position of the throttle,
back the throttle handle completely to reach idle speed.
• Let the machine run on idle speed for at least 3 minutes before increasing the speed of the engine. This will
warm up the engine and allow the oil to reach all engine parts.
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To start grinding push the throttle handle forward.
Make sure that the speed stays above 750 rpm
this to make sure the centrifugal clutch is fully engaged.
4.7 Stop
How to stop the machine
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Move the throttle handle to its back position.
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Wait for the machine to come to a complete stop before letting go of the handle.
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Turn the ignition key to “OFF” to turn off the engine. / Or turn of the valve on the propane
tank to let the engine run until it stops from lack of propane. (this is recommended if the work
has come to an end) then turn the key to “OFF”
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Turn off the dust collector if used.
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Turn off the valve on the propane tank.
4.8 Emergency Stop
Only use the emergency stop button if there is an emergency.
4.9 Adjusting grinding speed
Move the “Gas throttle” handle (2) forward to increase the grinding speed and backward to
decrease it. See “1.2Mechanical specifications” for the rotation speed range.