Rotor Control Operation - Tiger RBM16 Operator's Manual

CABLE ROTOR CONTROL
On cable rotor control machines the rotor is operated by the lever shown below – from the
upright 'off' position pushing the lever forward switches the rotor on for downhill cutting and
pulling the lever backwards switches the rotor on for uphill cutting. The small pivot locking
lever mounted on the side of the control assembly rotates through 180° to lock the rotor in
a specific cutting direction – this is a safety feature to avoid changes of rotor direction
without first stopping the rotor. To change the direction of cut the rotor lever must be
placed in the upright 'off' position; when the rotor has stopped rotating completely the pivot
locking lever can be turned to the opposing position allowing the control lever to be
operated for opposite cutting direction.
On some cable operated machines the rotor control lever will be assembled as part of the
main bank of controls, whereas on others and all electric models it will be supplied as a
'standalone' unit with its own mounting bracket.
UPHILL CUTTING
DOWNHILL CUTTING
CAUTION: Ensure the rotor has stopped turning completely before attempting to change
direction - When switched off a rotor can continue to 'freewheel' under its own momentum
for up to 40 seconds before stopping.
Lock
Lock
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