Handling
Machine is heavy and awkward to move around.
Use proper heavy lifting procedures and DO
NOT LIFT THE MACHINE BY GUARD RINGS.
Moving the Machine
Auxiliary Lifting Tube
Remove the auxiliary lifting tube located on top of the main handle. Insert the tube into the socket located on the opposite side of the gearbox from the handle. Make sure that the hole in the tube engages with the pin in the socket. With one person lifting from the main handle, and another lifting from the auxiliary lifting tube pick up the machine to move it, as shown in the following diagram.
Machine Operations
CONTROLS
Safety Kill Switches
Your finisher has been equipped with a safety kill switch or a hand operated clutch. Safety kill switches should be tested every time
the engine is started.Note: NEVER disable or disconnect the kill switch. It is provided for operator safety. Injury may result if it is disable, disconnected or improperly maintained.
Centrifugal Type
This is a red switch located on the main handle tube.The switching mechanism should operate freely and should be kept in this condition. With the switch in the OFF position, the engine should not start or run. The purpose of this switch is to stop the engine in a runaway situation,
Caution! The machine must be stabilized by the person carrying the operator’s handle. If it is not stabilized properly by this person it will rotate upside down.
Lift Bale
The lift bale is optional on new machines. It provides an optimal lift point for moving the finisher. Lift bales can be used to lift a machine up onto a building with a crane. They can also be used to lift a machine up onto a slab with a forklift machine. Using a crane to move a machine with a lift bale is highly recommended, and is perfectly safe for the machine. Extra care should be taken when lifting the machine off the ground, though. Serious damage to the machine or personal injury could be caused by dropping a finisher. See “Optional Equipment” in this manual for ordering information.
Hand Clutch
Some finisher models are equipped with a hand operated clutch. These units are not equipped with a safety kill switch since the unit automatically stops rotating when the clutch lever is released. Clutch operation should be tested each time the machine is started.
Do not let the machine sit unused with the engine at high speed for an extended period of time. It will cause premature belt wear or may destroy the belt. Always set the engine speed to idle when the hand clutch is disengaged.