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15 − English
OPERATION
RAISING AND LOWERING THE DRUM OPENING
See Figures 15 - 16.
WARNING:
When changing the drum angle, keep hands and cords
away from pinch points. Failure to heed this warning
could result in fingers being pinched or cords being
damaged.
To lower the drum opening:
Pull the lock handle away from the pivot bracket and
place it in the unlocked position.
Lift the handles up to lower the drum opening.
NOTE:
The drum opening should be in this position when
emptying and cleaning the mixer.
To raise the drum opening:
Press down on the handles to raise the drum opening.
NOTE:
The drum opening should be in this position when
adding and mixing materials.
To lock the drum in this position
, pull the lock handle
away from the pivot bracket, place it in the locked position,
and allow it to enter the hole in the motor assembly.
HANDLES
HANDLES
ROTATING THE DRUM
See Figure 17.
To rotate the drum:
Turn the mixer off.
Loosen the bolt on the back of the pivot bracket.
Firmly grasp the handles and move the drum to the left
or right.
NOTE:
The drum can be rotated 360 degrees around the
frame (front and rear leg).
Tighten the bolt at the rear of the pivot bracket to prevent
the drum from rotating.
MOVING THE MIXER
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of accidental starting, property
damage, and/or serious personal injury always unplug
the mixer and empty the drum prior to moving the mixer.
Empty the drum.
Unplug the mixer.
NOTE:
Wrap the cord to prevent it from dangling and
becoming a tripping hazard.
Press down on the handles to raise the drum opening.
Lock the drum in place.
Tighten the bolt at the rear of the pivot bracket to prevent
the drum from rotating.
Tilt the machine away from you until it balances on the
wheels, then roll the machine to the desired location.
Do
not tilt forward or sideways when moving.
NOTICE:
Do not overtilt!
Use caution when moving the mixer
across thresholds and uneven terrain.
Fig. 15
Fig. 16
Fig. 17
DRUM
OPENING
DRUM
OPENING
LOCK
HANDLE
LOCK
HANDLE