Setup & Operation
Power Feed Operation
Setup & Operation
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To engage the blade, pull the lever down until it locks in the down position. This engages the drive mechanism,
releases the blade brake, and increases the engine speed to full throttle.
To disengage the blade, raise the clutch/brake lever to the up position. This disengages the drive belt, engages
the blade brake, and returns the engine to idle.
2.15 Power Feed Operation
See Figure 2-21.
The power feed system moves the carriage forward and backward by using two
switches on the control panel.
Carriage Feed Rate
The carriage feed rate switch controls the speed at which the carriage travels forward. Turn the switch clock-
wise to increase speed. Turn it counterclockwise to reduce speed.
Carriage Forward and Reverse
The carriage forward/reverse switch controls the direction in which the carriage travels. Turn the for-
ward/reverse switch upward to move the carriage forward. Turn the switch down to move the carriage back-
ward.
The middle position (as shown) is the neutral position. The power feed switch is designed to return to the neu-
tral or "off" position when released from operating in the reverse position. If the switch remains engaged, man-
ually move the switch to the neutral or "off" position. Repair the drum switch (
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WARNING!
Be sure the power feed switch is in the neutral position before
turning the key switch to the on (#1) or accessory (#3) position. This prevents
FIG. 2-21
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Carriage
Forward
Carriage
Reverse
Forward Feed Rate