SPE BEF320-3A, Operating Manual

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STARTING WORK
CHECK the following prior to starting the equipment:
- Check condition of cutter drum assembly
- Check all bolts for tightness
- Check drive belt condition and tension
- Check drive pulleys are undamaged and clean
- Check engine oil level
- Check air filter is clean
1. BEFORE starting the machine ensure the cutter drum assembly is clear of the
ground. If not adjust using hand wheel.
2. ENSURE the drive control levers are in the non-drive/neutral (central) position
and speed control knob is turned to OFF position.
3. Connect vacuum hose to dust port at side of machine if dust control vacuum is
being used.
4. START the engine – see operators manual
5. OPERATE the hydraulic lift/lower lever allowing the machine to fall to its lowest
position
6. SLOWLY rotate the hand wheel until the cutters make contact with the surface to
be treated.
7. Push both drive control levers forward and slowly open the speed control knob
until machine is moving at satisfactory speed.
8. Adjust hand wheel to desired cutting depth and engage hand wheel locking pin.
9. To raise and lower machine use hydraulic lift lever to the left of hand wheel.
10. To turn machine around at end of run raise out of cut, reduce forward speed and
pull either drive control lever back through neutral and into reverse. Pulling the left
lever will make machine turn left and the right one turn right.
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