OPERATION
Open the engine fuel cock.
Set the throttle lever on the engine to
approximately a halfway open position.
For cold engine starting, move the carburettor
choke lever to the choke "full on" position.
Set the engine switch to the "on" position.
Where fitted, pull the Hold to run lever
towards the handle bar.
Pull the recoil starter cord handle.
After the engine starts, open the choke
approximately halfway, or until the engine
runs smoothly. Warm the engine up for 2~3
minutes at half engine speed before opening
the choke fully.
The warm up procedure is particularly
important during cold weather.
Electric models: Follow instructions in
Starting at paragraph three, then pull the Hold
to run lever towards the handle bar, press
start button on control box. Continue
instructions with item 2,3 and 4 in Machine
Operation below.
Machine Operation
Ensure that the depth of cut adjustment hand
wheel is in the fully raised position and the cut
engagement lever is up.
On Petrol engines set the throttle lever on the
engine to fully "open/run" position.
Continue holding the handle bar and dead
mans handle in the "on" position.
Place the cut engagement lever in the forward
engaged position and slowly rotating
clockwise the depth of cut hand wheel (55).
The cut engagement lever (58) will move
forward/down while adjustment is made, if it
does not, ensure that the cut engagement
lever has been pushed to the forward position.
Adjust the depth of cut hand wheel until the
cutters are in contact with the surface, slowly
adding more cut until sufficient material is
being removed. Be aware that several lighter
cuts is more efficient than one heavy cut.
Heavy cuts will only increase wear of drum
components and increase operator fatigue.
The Planer may move forward during the
cutting operation, due to the action of the
cutter drum. Control this by holding the handle
bar. When planing rough surfaces the
machine may jerk forwards if too heavy a cut
is made. Reduce the amount of cut by raising
the cutters via the cutting depth adjustment
hand wheel (55).
Pre-Start Check
Check all bolts and screws for tightness.
Ensure that all fittings are secure.
Check the drive belt for correct tightness.
There should normally be approximately
13mm (1/2") of free play when one side of the
belt is depressed in the middle position
between the two pulleys. To set the belt
tension, refer to the Belt installation & Setting
section.
For Petrol Engines
Check engine oil level. If the engine oil level is
low, refill with the relevant motor oil
recommended in the engine manufacturers
operating and maintenance manual.
IMPORTANT: Do not lean the machine
backwards onto its handle to inspect the
cutters or drum. It is possible for engine oil to
seep into the cylinder bore, especially if the
engine is hot. If this has occurred,
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE
ENGINE,
the oil can cause the piston to lock
hydraulically, which may cause severe
damage to the engine and injure the operator.
With ignition turned off, very slowly pull the
starter cord, if the engine cannot be turned
over, the above may have taken place.
Rectification will necessitate the spark plug
being removed and the engine turned over by
pulling the starter cord (with ignition turned
off) to “eject” the oil. Use a lint free clean cloth
over the plughole to capture the ejected oil.
The spark plug will require removing and
cleaning, possibly several times until the
engine restarts.
415v Motors
The TFP260 is supplied with a specially
commissioned electric motor and starter
switch assembly. Each unit is fully tested and
the overload relays have been calibrated and
set according to the manufactures
specifications. In the event of malfunction on a
new machine, the owner should first check
that the power supply on site is suitable and
adequate. All cables should be fully uncoiled
and never left wrapped around cable reels or
tied in loops. The starter box is fitted with a
safety feature to protect the motor and relays
from damage.
The starter boxes are preset and under no
circumstances should they be tampered with,
stripped down or adjusted, otherwise it will
invalidate the warranty.
Take particular care when using 415v
Machines; ensure that the electrical supply is
earthed and that breakers and fuses are
correct for the loading. The switches are
preset and under no circumstances should
they be tampered with, stripped down or
adjusted, otherwise it will invalidate the
warranty.
The 415v motor requires the minimum of a
10amp, 380v power supply
Always use the shortest possible length of
extension cable. To avoid voltage drop the
cable must have a minimum core wire size of
2.5mm2cross-section area.
Maximum length of cable 30 meters.
IMPORTANT
Do not pull the recoil starter cord to the end
of is travel as it may cause damage to the
engine or injury to the operator.
When the engine starts, recoil the cord
slowly.
Do not allow the cord to snap back to its
start position.
ENGINE VERSIONS
CAUTION
Beware of POISONOUS FUMES. Start and
operate only in well-ventilated areas.
Be careful with HOT COMPONENTS.
Exhausts and other engine parts are hot
during and for some time after operation.
Do not touch them.
Shut Down
All Versions
Raise the cutters using the drum cutting depth
adjustment hand wheel (55).
Lift the cutter engagement / disengagement
(58) lever to the raised position.
Electric version only, now release the hold
to run lever, the electric motor will then stop.
Petrol Engine Versions
Move the engine’s throttle lever to the slow
speed position and run the engine for 20
seconds, (This avoids the engine bore from
becoming washed internally by neat fuel.)
Where fitted, release the hold to run lever on
the machines handle bar, the engine will now
stop.
Switch off the engine's ignition switch.
Close the engine fuel cock.
Starting
Engine models:
Check that there is sufficient fuel in the fuel
tank. (See manufactures hand book for type)
Check that the engine oil level is correct. (See
pre-start check). Ensure that the machine
cutting depth adjustment hand wheel (55) is in
the fully raised position. (Cut engagement
lever (58) must be in the down/forward
position to make any adjustment) Depress the
hand wheel (55) to disengage the locking pin
and rotate anti clockwise until the cut
engagement (58) lever is nearly vertical.
When the end of the run has been completed,
end the cut by raising the cutter engagement/
disengagement lever (58).
Position the machine for the next run, and
then slowly lower the cutter engagement lever
again.
Machine Storage
Short period storage: up to 3months.
Clean outside of machine, remove drum and
inspect for wear, replace any worn parts as
required.
Remove any build up of material from inside
of drum housing area; spray drum with a light
coating of suitable anti rust agent.
See also engine manufactures operation and
maintenance instruction book.
Cover the machine to protect it: Store the
Planer in a dry place.
Long period storage: over 3months
Clean outside of machine, remove drum and
inspect for wear, replace any worn parts as
required.
Remove any build up of material from inside
of drum housing area; spray drum with a light
coating of suitable anti rust agent.
When engine is cold, remove the fuel from the
fuel tank and carburettor float chamber; see
engine manufactures operation and
maintenance instruction book for method.
Electric Motors only, protect plug and motor
against corrosion and moisture.
Cover the machine to protect it: Store the
Planer in a dry place.
: EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN :
Where fitted, Release Hold to run lever on
the handle bar or switch off the ignition
switch on the engine.
