Multiquip 8FP Series manual Transporting the Floor Planer

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATIONS

operator handle counterclockwise to raise the Floor Planer to its maximum height position above the work surface.

3)Using the wrench, remove the four (4) 1/2-inch diameter x 1 inch long capscrews and flat washers securing the drum access plate to the main frame.

4)Remove the drum access plate from the driveshaft.

5)Clean and remove any excessive material build-up from the threaded bosses and surrounding areas.

6)Install the loaded flail drum on the driveshaft. If utilizing the milling flails or other flail configurations that are unidirectional, determine that the flails are facing the direction of rotation. FIGURE 22.

7)Install the drum access plate on the driveshaft. The left, vertical side of the access plate should align tight against the main frame.

8)Install the four 1/2-inch diameter x 1 inch long cap- screws and washers. capscrews should install with a minimal amount of resistance and related, alignment problems. Torque the capscrews to 85 ft lbs (115 N.m). No lockwashers or similar devices are required.

9)If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine, reconnect the engine spark plug wire. If powered by an electric motor and the machine is to be used immediately, reconnect the extension cord of Floor Planer to the power source. Determine that the ON/OFF switch located on the operator handle is in the OFF position.

DANGER

UNEXPECTED MACHINE START UP CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

10)Removing a loaded drum from the driveshaft is accomplished by reversing the above steps.

FIGURE 22

TRANSPORTING THE FLOOR PLANER.

Application: All Models.

The Floor Planer has an operational weight that prohibits one person from loading and/or unloading it alone by conventional, physical efforts.

DANGER

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE FLOOR PLANER UP INTO A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE WITH THE USE OF ONE PERSON ALONE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LOWER THE FLOOR PLANER FROM A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE WITH THE USE OF ONE PERSON ALONE. LIFT AND/OR LOWER THE FLOOR PLANER ONLY BY THE USE OF A POWER TAILGATE UNIT, A SUITABLE HOIST UNIT OF PROPER CAPACITY AND/OR CONFIGURATION OR BY THE USE OF A PROPER QUANTITY OF PERSONNEL IN PROPER PHYSICAL CONDITION.

1) A lifting bail device can be used to facilitate lifting by

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