OPERATING YOUR NEW CUTTER
INTENDED USE
This is not a lawn mower. The Predator is designed for cutting overgrown brush, weeds,
and other types of organic growth. This unit is capable of clearing small saplings of 1-
1/2” in diameter or less.
PROPULSION
The Predator is self-propelled, and is controlled by a “GROUND CONTROL” bail. To
engage the drive, put the transaxle in a gear and activate the lower bail. Releasing the
bail 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” bail, placing the transaxle in neutral, and pushing the machine.
TRAVEL 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 blades engaged. To shift the cutter into reverse, release
“GROUND CONTROL” bail, disengage blade, and rotate the shift lever to the left.
When the lever stops lift up and continue to turn it to the left until it stops again.
Blade
will not engage while cutter is in the “reverse” gear.
The operation of any cutter 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 before starting any cutting machine and while operating such
a machine.
The operation of any cutter 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.
