Operational Tips; Caster; Foot Peg; Seat - National 5600 Instruction Manual

OPERATIONAL TIPS

CASTER

Keep clean and free of debris, make sure it can move freely. Clean as needed. Inspect before each use.
Grease once a month.
Moving a "weighted" machine only on the front caster and not on the cutting head or the Front Wheel
Assembly can seem to make the machine turn sluggish. It might turn hard to the right or the left. This is
normal.

FOOT PEG

Keep feet resting and secured on foot pegs when operating machine. Foot pegs are adjustable. Make
sure securing nut is securely tightened

SEAT

Always be properly seated before operating machine. Machine will not run if the operator is not properly
seated

DISARM MACHINE

Remove blade or drop cutting head to the floor when machine is not in use.

TURN MACHINE OFF

Never change cutting head or service blade while machine is running.

LEAKAGE

Keep fittings and hoses tight. If a leak is noticeable, retighten fitting. If leakage persists, remove the
connection and inspect.

ANGLE OF THE HEAD IS SET STEEP

When raising the front of the machine to a steep angle, the bottom of the slide plate should be raised so it
is higher or even with the bottom of the guide channels, 6" to 7" off the floor. This will allow for a steep
blade angle without tipping the machine too far back (usually used for re-scrape). The most common
mode for take up, is the slide plate is almost to the floor (1/4" to 1/2" from the floor).

RAISING OR LOWERING THE SLIDE PLATE

This will only work without a cutting head inserted in the machine. Completely loosen slide plate bolts.
Use cylinder lift lever to raise or lower machine to move slide plate up or down.
WARNING: Always disconnect on board charger before operating machine.
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