The operation of any mower can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the
eyes, resulting in severe eye damage. Always wear certified safety glasses or
wide-vision safety goggles over spectacles before starting any cutting machine and
while operating such a machine.
The operation of any mower produces sound waves that are damaging to the
human ear. Ear protection is recommended.
CAUTION!
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of
children. Children are often attracted to the machine and the mowing
activity. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them.
OPERATING YOUR NEW WALK BEHIND
INTENDED USE
This is not a lawn mower. The Predator Talon is designed for cutting overgrown brush,
weeds, and other types of organic growth. This unit is capable of clearing small saplings
of 1.5” in diameter or less at a height of approximately 4”.
PROPULSION
The Predator Talon is self-propelled and is controlled by a “GROUND CONTROL”
lever. To engage the drive, put the transaxle in a gear and activate the left lever.
Releasing the lever will disengage the self-propel.
Under most conditions cutting should be done in a low gear (1
st
or 2
nd
). Upper gears
should be used for conditions where weeds and brush are thinned out or not as tall. In
confined areas the machine can be pushed forwards or backwards by releasing the
“GROUND CONTROL” lever, placing the transaxle in neutral, and pushing the
machine.
TRAVEL SPEED
Speed can be varied by choosing a higher or lower gear using the gearshift lever at the
rear of the machine or by changing the engine speed with the engine throttle. Do not
adjust speed with the blade engaged. To shift the cutter into reverse, release “GROUND
CONTROL” lever, disengage blade, and rotate the shift lever to the left. When the lever
stops, lift up the reverse lockout latch and continue to move the shift lever to the left until
it stops again.
ENGAGING BLADE
An “OPERATOR PRESENCE” lever and a “BLADE ENGAGE DRIVE” control work
together to engage the blade. Both devices must be activated before the blade will work.
Releasing the “OPERATOR PRESENCE” lever will disengage both the blade and the
“BLADE ENGAGE DRIVE” control.
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