EDCO MS-20 - Manual (Page 10)

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©2002
Page 10
E-MS-GMS14&20-I-1002
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Starting the Electric Motor:
REMINDER: On models equipped with a voltage selector switch, verify switch is set at the operating voltage available
at the job site and the locking bolt is in place. Motor burnout due to use of improper voltage will void the
warranty on the motor. (See Figure 8)
• Be sure blade is clear of the item to be cut.
• Turn on the motor.
• Listen for motor to reach operating speed. Do not use if motor hums or does not reach operating speed within a few
seconds. Motor hum may indicate a malfunction due to:
- Job site voltage may too low.
- An Internal motor problem.
- The blade may be jammed.
- Voltage selector switch in wrong position.
or
- The belts may be too tight.
Throttle
Figure 15 ( GMS-14)
Throttle
Figure 16 (GMS-20)
Starting the Engine:
• Be sure blade is clear of item to be cut.
• Determine that the recoil starter assembly turns freely, starter rope pulls easily, and the rope retracts properly.
• Follow the instructions supplied in the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual for starting engine.
• Open the throttle and allow engine to reach operating temperature. Open throttle fully, do not use the throttle as a
means to match the arbor shaft speed to the specified blade speed requirements.
Be certain to use the proper blade for the machine.
Note: To ensure that the necessary power is transferred to the blade, all cutting
must be done at full throttle. The governor is factory set for correct speed -
altering this setting may damage the machine. Maintain the engine according to
factory specifications.
Throttle