Makita PTM1000 Operator's Manual page 120

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b) The engine stops when:
– the operator leaves his seat when the blades are engaged;
– the operator leaves his seat when the transmission is not in "neutral";
– the operator leaves his seat with the transmission in "neutral" but without engaging
the parking brake;
– the grass-catcher is lifted or the stone-guard is removed when the blades are
engaged
– the parking brake is engaged without disengaging the blades
The table below shows various operating conditions, highlighting why the safety
device shuts down the engine.
O G .-
PERATOR R CATCHER
A) PILOT LAMPS ON (Key in «ON» position)
Sitting YES
Sitting NO
B) WHEN STARTING (Key in «START» position)
Sitting Uninfluential
Sitting Uninfluential
Absent Uninfluential
C) WHEN CUTTING (Key in «ON» position)
Absent YES
Absent Uninfluential
Absent YES
Sitting NO
Sitting YES
5.3 DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING THE WORK
Before starting to work it is necessary to carry out several of checks and operations to
ensure that the work gives the best results and is done in maximum safety.
5.3.1 S
EAT ADJUSTMENT
The sliding seat can be adjusted into six posi-
tions.
The position is changed by pulling up the
handle (1) and sliding the seat along to the
notch of the position wanted.
B T
LADES RANSMISSION
Disengaged
Disengaged
Disengaged 1...5 - F / R
Engaged
Disengaged
Engaged Uninfluential
Disengaged 1...5 - F / R
Disengaged
Engaged Uninfluential
Engaged Uninfluential
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B
RAKE
«N» Engaged
«N» Disengaged
Engaged
«N» Engaged
«N» Disengaged
Engaged
Disengaged
«N» Disengaged
Disengaged
Engaged
E
NGINE
Stopped
Stopped
Does NOT start
Does NOT start
Does NOT start
Stops
Stops
Stops
Stops
Stops
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