1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch to the ON or the
ACCESSORY position. The controller logo area
illuminates.
2. Press the ON/OFF button on the control. The
control indicator light glows red indicating the
control is on. The control indicator light glows red
whenever the control ON/OFF switch and the
vehicle ignition switch are both ON.
The ON/OFF
switch operates as emergency stop when
required.
3. Press the LOWER button for 0.75 seconds to
engage the FLOAT mode. The control indicator
FLOAT light glows green. Cancel the FLOAT mode
by momentarily pressing the RAISE button.
Function Time Outs
All control functions, except for LOWER, automatically
time out – stop – after a period of time. This helps
prevent unnecessary battery drain. The time-out period
for the RAISE function is 4.8 seconds, while the angle
function is 9.6 seconds.
Button
Description of Operation
ON/OFF
Press this button to turn the control on and off. Turn the control off (power indicator light off) to
lock the blade in place. This prevents accidental movement of the blade.
RIGHT
Press this button to angle blade to the right.
NOTE: Plow automatically stops angling after 9.6 seconds.
LEFT
Press this button to angle blade to the left.
NOTE: Plow automatically stops angling after 9.6 seconds.
RAISE
Press this button to raise the plow and to cancel the float mode.
NOTE: Plow automatically stops raising after 4.8 seconds.
LOWER/
FLOAT
Press this button to lower the plow.
NOTE: After reaching the desired height, release the button. Holding the button down for more
than 0.75 seconds activates the float mode, indicated by green FLOAT light. The float mode
allows the blade to move up and down to follow the contour of the surface being plowed.
Cancel
FLOAT
Cancel the float mode by pressing the RAISE button, turning control off or turning vehicle
ignition off. Angling left or right momentarily cancels float.
WARNING
To prevent accidental movement of the blade,
always push button to switch the control OFF
whenever the snowplow is not in use. The
control indicator light will turn off.
Automatic Shutdown
The control automatically turns off after being idle for
20 minutes.
Smooth Stop
The control automatically allows the blade to coast to a
stop. This results in smoother operation, reduces the
shock to the hydraulic system and increases hose and
valve life.
Lit. No. 56625, Rev. 01
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April 5, 2005
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CabCommand
HAND-HELD CONTROL
Operating Instructions
WESTERN PRODUCTS
P.O. BOX 245038
MILWAUKEE, WI 53224-9538
A DIVISION OF DOUGLAS DYNAMICS, L.L.C.
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