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Powering the Machine with a Portable
Generator
When using a portable generator as an electrical source,
ensure that it meets the following power-output specifications:
Model
Voltage
68012C
115 V /
230 V
68018C
115 V /
230 V
68019C
115 V /
230 V
Resetting the Motor
The electrical motor for the machine is equipped with a
device for thermal-overload protection. In the event that the
motor shuts down automatically, reset the thermal-overload
protector as follows:
1. Move the On/Off switch to the Off position; refer to
Figure 11.
2. Disconnect the electrical plug for the machine from the
power source (Figure 24).
Figure 24
1. Thermal-overload
protector reset button
2. On/Off switch
3. Allow the electric motor of the machine to cool until it
is warm to the touch or cooler.
Important: Ensure that the paddles spin freely.
Check for stone, masonry, or concrete material
between the paddles and the drum.
Amperes
Kilowatts
Frequency/
Phase
19 A /
2.2 to 2.3
60 Hz /
kW
9.5 A
single
19 A /
2.2 to 2.3
60 Hz /
9.5 A
kW
single
24 A /
2.2 to 2.3
60 Hz /
12 A
kW
single
3. Electrical plug
4. On the side of the junction box for the motor, press
the reset button for the thermal-overload protector
(Figure 24).
5. Connect the electrical plug for the machine to the
power source.
6. Rotate the On/Off switch to the On position and
ensure that the motor starts normally.
7. Rotate the On/Off switch to the Off position.
Starting and Stopping the
Motor
Starting the Motor
1. Plug the power cord into a proper electrical outlet.
2. Switch the On/Off switch to the On position.
3. Move the clutch lever to the On position; refer to
Controlling the Paddles (page 18)
Stopping the Motor
WARNING
In an emergency situation, stop the motor
immediately.
1. Move the clutch lever to the Off position; refer to
Controlling the Paddles (page 18).
2. Switch the On/Off switch to the Off position; refer to
Motor On/Off Switch (page 11).
3. Unplug the power cord.
Controlling the Paddles
DANGER
This machine is capable of amputating hands.
• Stay in the operator's position while the machine
is running.
• Keep all bystanders a safe distance from the
machine.
• Stop the machine immediately if any people or
animals enter the work area.
• Never place any part of your body into a position
that causes an unsafe operating condition.
Important: Ensure that the paddles do not turn when
the clutch lever is in the Off position.
Use the clutch lever to control the power transmission to the
paddles of the machine.
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