8. Operation
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■OPERATING TECHNIQUES (OP2)(OP3)(OP4)
Operate the RedMax Sweeper at or near full throttle with its sweeper fins resting on the work surface.
NOTE
•It is both tiring and unnecessary to lift or hold the fins from the work surface during sweeping.
•When sweeping narrow areas such as sidewalks, the RedMax Sweeper can be used to throw material directly ahead of the operator. Clearing wider areas may require sweeping at an angle to create windrows to one side of the path being cleared.
•Windrows of lighter materials often can be combined into one main row or pile for eventual pickup, while heavy or bulky material may need to be collected
•To pull debris from corners, reverse sweeper drum rotation by turning the powerhead over (throttle facing "up") .
•Sweeping corners with the RedMax Sweeper upside down. (OP3)
(1) Direction of rotation
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loss of control of the machine.
(1)Maintain a shallow working angle.
(2)A steep working angle risks loss of control!
The sweeper belts may rotate when the RedMax Sweeper is started!
•Always maintain a firm grip when starting the RedMax Sweeper. Beware of objects that could become entangled in or be thrown by the rotating sweeper belts.
YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST THROWN DEBRIS!
•Although the RedMax Sweeper’s sweeper belts are less forceful than a lawnmower blade, you must avoid any operation where thrown objects could pose a threat to persons or property!
Never operate the RedMax Sweeper if any protective devices (engine covers, stop switch, etc.) are missing or damaged!
Never operate the engine at high rpms without a load!
• Doing so could damage the engine.
Avoid low rpm operation
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•For
(1) Adjustment Knob
WARNING
Reversing the RedMax Sweeper will cause debris to be thrown back toward the operator. When reversing the RedMax Sweeper, use lower throttle settings and beware that thrown debris may also affect your footing!
■OPERATING AND SAFETY TIPS (OP5)
WARNING
Maintain a shallow angle to the work surface!
•A high angle of operation tends to propel the broom toward you, risking
•Continuous
■GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Work Safely
The operator or bystanders can be injured if the RedMax Sweeper is misused or abused. Never allow a person without training or instruction to operate your machine.
WARNING
Never make unauthorized attachment installations.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to operate this machine safely.