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Operating Manual
RC-4430
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6.10 Operation of Machine Using the Remote Control
1. Connect the machine power plug to the required power source.
2. Turn on the vacuum, if it is to be used.
3. Locate the two wheel knobs on both wheels. Twist knobs counter-clockwise 45 degrees to
set into their "locked" positions. Wheels can now be used for remote control operation.
4. On back of the machine, turn the Power Key (#7) to the right "ON."
5. Turn Mode (#11) to "Radio." Radio Lamp (#4) becomes lit.
6. Make sure the Emergency Stop buttons (#12 & #19) are in their upper positions. If not, reset
by turning them 45 degrees clockwise, until they pop out again
(NOTE: if the emergency
stop button is pressed, the machine cannot be started.)
7. Set the handle into the Lower “remote control” position.
8. On remote controller, turn switch 0 / I-Start (#23) to the
right and hold for 3 seconds to engage. Radio Enabled
Lamp (#24) becomes lit.
9. Flip Engine switch (#20) to START to start engine.
10. Flip Grinder switch (#21) to FWD to start rotation of the
grinding heads.
11. Flip Auto-Leveler switch (#22) to ON to begin "S-curve" motion of the machine. The "S-curve"
is a specific movement of the machine that helps to level the floor profile
(see page 9 –
Chapter 3.3 for explanation)
. Turn to "OFF" to run the machine in a straight line for edge work.
12. To control direction of the machine, use Steering control levers (#25 & #26).
13. If necessary, on back of machine, adjust grinder wheel speed using the LH-SPEED & RH-
SPEED control knobs (#8 & #9).
14. On the handle panel, turn the Grinder-Speed knob (#18) to adjust the grinding speed from
0% to 100% for desired speed.
Stopping the Machine with Remote Controller
1. Set the Steering levers (#25 & #26) to the middle positions.
2. Turn the Grinder-Speed knob (#18) to the speed of 0% (if necessary).
3. Flip switch Auto-Leveler (#22) to OFF to stop "S-Curve" motion.
4. Flip switch Grinder (#21) to STOP to stop the grinding heads.
5. Flip switch Engine (#20) to STOP to stop the machine.
Performing an Emergency Stop
1. To stop machine quickly in cases of emergency, depress the Emergency Stop Button.
2. Reset it by turning button 45 degrees clockwise until knob pops out.
Changing the Rotating Direction of the Grinding Heads
1. Set the Grinder-Selection switch (#15) to FWD or REV to select grinding direction: FWD for
clockwise direction and REV for counter-clockwise direction.
2. To stop the machine, set switch at RESET position.