Manual

E-CPL8-CPM-4-8-10-I-0112
Printed in USA
TVW ©2012
Page 7
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For Gasoline Models:
• ConsulttheEngine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual and follow the directions
for starting the engine and allow the engine to warm up.
Before Starting the Machine:
•  PerformavisualinspectionoftheentiremachineandalldailymaintenanceaccordingtotheMaintenance
Schedule on page 15.
•  Locateandbefamiliarwithallengine/motorandoperatingcontrols.
•  ForGasolinemodels,obtaintheEngine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual. Read it and understand it before con-
tinuing. Follow the engine manual for break-in instructions.
• Usethecorrectcuttersforthejob.Besurecutterdrumisbalanced,thenumber,sizeandtypeofcutterwheels
are correct and the cutter drum shaft is locked and secured.
•  Besureallfastenersaretightandsecure,checkforsignsofmetalcrackingorfatigue,inspectfordamageto
electrical wiring, damage to fuel lines, check bearings, etc.
• Besureallguardsareinplace.Donotoperateunlesscutterdrumguardisinplaceandsecure.
• Inspectworkareatodeterminethepresenceandlocationofdeckinserts,pipes,columnsandobjectsprotruding
from the slab surface so that they may be avoided during operation.
Starting the Engine/Motor:
For Electric Models:
•Besurethe“ON/OFF”rotarycamswitchisin“OFF”position.
•Hookupthecorrectvoltage/phaseelectricalpowersourcebypluggingintotheconnectorprovided.
Ifthecorddoesnotmatewiththeconnector,consultaqualiedlicensedelectricianbeforecontinu-
ing.
•Verifythattheelectricalcurrentbeingsuppliedisthepropervoltageandphaserequiredtorunthe
equipment.
• Checkmotorrotation.CutterdrumrotationonthemodelCPMmachinesis“downcut.”DONOTuseifdrum
rotationisincorrect-haveaqualiedelectricianmakethenecessarychangeinthemaincontrolpanelormotor
connection box.
DONOToperategasoline/propane
powered equipment without adequate
ventilation. Carbon monoxide is an
invisible, oderless gas that can kill.