RedMax EXTREME EXZ2460S-PH - Manual (Page 22)

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EXZ2460S-PH
8. Operation
■ OPERATING TECHNIQUES
(OP2)(OP3)(OP4)
Operate the RedMax Sweeper at or near
full throttle with its sweeper fins resting on
the work surface.
• It is both tiring and unnecessary to lift
or hold the fins from the work surface
during sweeping.
• When sweeping narrow areas such as
sidewalks, the RedMax Sweeper can
be used to throw material directly
ahead of the operator. Clearing wider
areas may require sweeping at an
angle to create windrows to one side of
the path being cleared.
• Windrows of lighter materials often can
be combined into one main row or pile
for eventual pickup, while heavy or
bulky material may need to be collected
row-by-row.
• To pull debris from corners, reverse
sweeper drum rotation by turning the
powerhead over (throttle facing "up") .
• Sweeping corners with the RedMax
Sweeper upside down. (OP3)
(1) Direction of rotation
• For long-term inverted operation,
loosen the adjustment knob to reverse
the handle. (OP4)
(1) Adjustment Knob
Reversing the RedMax Sweeper will
cause debris to be thrown back toward
the operator. When reversing the
RedMax Sweeper, use lower throttle
settings and beware that thrown debris
may also affect your footing!
■ OPERATING AND SAFETY TIPS
(OP5)
Maintain a shallow angle to the work
surface!
• A high angle of operation tends to
propel the broom toward you, risking
WARNING
WARNING
NOTE
loss of control of the machine.
(1) Maintain a shallow working angle.
(2) A steep working angle risks loss of
control!
The sweeper belts may rotate when the
RedMax Sweeper is started!
• Always maintain a firm grip when
starting the RedMax Sweeper. Beware
of objects that could become entangled
in or be thrown by the rotating sweeper
belts.
YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD AGAINST
THROWN DEBRIS!
• Although the RedMax Sweeper’s
sweeper belts are less forceful than a
lawnmower blade, you must avoid any
operation where thrown objects could
pose a threat to persons or property!
Never operate the RedMax Sweeper if
any protective devices (engine covers,
stop switch, etc.) are missing or
damaged!
Never operate the engine at high rpms
without a load!
• Doing so could damage the engine.
Avoid low rpm operation
• Continuous low-rpm operation can lead
to premature clutch failure.
■ GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Work Safely
The operator or bystanders can be injured
if the RedMax Sweeper is misused or
abused. Never allow a person without
training or instruction to operate your
machine.
Never make unauthorized attachment
installations.
Stay Alert
You must be physically and mentally fit to
operate this machine safely.
WARNING
RMS-EX OP2
RMS-EX OP3
RMS-EX OP4
RMS-EX OP5