Controls; Motion Control Handles; Reverse Lever; Blade Engage Handle - GRADEN Contour Sand Injection Verticutter/Scarifier Owner's Manual

4. Controls

Please refer to the illustrations. All directions are given with reference to
standing behind the handles and facing in the direction of forward travel.
4.1

Motion Control Handles

These handles (1639) control forward and reverse motion of the Verticutter, as
well as allowing you to steer the machine left and right.
They naturally return to the neutral position when released. To move forward,
rest your hands on top of the controls and gently push down. The further
down they are pushed, the faster the forward speed of the machine.
Maximum forward speed corresponds to a brisk walking pace.
To go in reverse see instructions under REVERSE LEVER. The Motion Control
Handles are fitted with a Safety Switch (1207) in the top of the handle. Whilst
the blades are engaged one or both of these buttons must be depressed at
all times or the engine will switch itself off.
4.2

Reverse Lever

The reverse lever (1211) allows you to reverse the machine, it is speed limited
for safety reasons. Before reversing always ensure you have a clear path to
reverse over and there is plenty of room to manoeuvre the machine. Reverse
is engaged by sliding the lever to the right and pulling back towards yourself.
When you are finished reversing, release the lever and it will automatically
return to the neutral position.
It is important to NEVER reverse up to a wall, fence or other obstacle. Always
ensure you have adequate room to reverse the machine where you want
and still allow plenty of room for yourself to manoeuvre. Release the handles
to let the machine return to the neutral position.
4.3

Blade Engage Handle

This handle engages the rotor blades.
Pull the blade engage handle (1485) towards you gently and smoothly until it
locks down in position against the control panel. The blades are now
engaged. Push the blade engage handle away from you to disengage the
blades.
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DANGER
NEVER REVERSE THE MACHINE UP AGAINST
A SOLID OBSTACLE, LIKE A WALL OR
FENCE. DOING SO COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY AS YOU MAY BECOME TRAPPED
BETWEEN THE MACHINE AND THE
OBSTACLE
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