Smithco V-Star 94-201 (Sn V192) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 11)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
CAUTION:
1. NEVER PUT THE V-STAR INTO “REVERSE” TRAVEL WITH THE BLADES ENGAGED.
INJURY, DEATH AND DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE MAY RESULT.
2. SPINNG BLADES MAY CONTACT SOLID OBJECTS ABOVE OR BELOW THE SURFACE OF
THE GROUND. INJURY OR DEATH TO THE OPERATOR OR BY-STANDERS AND DAMAGE
TO THE MACHINE AND THE ENVIRONMENT MAY RESULT. ALWAYS CHECK THE AREA
OF OPERATION THOROUGHLY FOR HIDDEN DANGERS.
5. CUTTING HEAD (Electric) SWITCH
The blade cutting head is raised and lowered into the ground (at the pre-set depth of cut) using an electric
actuator. This is controlled by the Cutting Head Switch. Lower (downward arrow) to put the blade cutting
head into the ground, Raise (upward arrow) to remove the blade cutting head from the ground.
6. DIRECTON OF TRAVEL LEVER
Immediately after lowering the blade cutting head into the ground, begin forward travel using the Direction
of Travel Lever. Push the plastic button in the head of the lever down and push the lever Forward (away
from the operator) to begin the lateral aeration process in the turf. Pulling back (towards the operator)
decreases then stops forward speed. The Direction of Travel Lever is equipped with a Neutral Lock
which prevents accidental operation. The button in the center of the head on the lever disengages the
Neutral Lock and allows the lever to be pushed forward (for forward travel) or pull back (for reverse
travel). NEVER PUT THE V-STAR INTO “REVERSE” TRAVEL WITH THE BLADES ENGAGED.
INJURY, DEATH AND DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE MAY RESULT.
After traveling the length of the area of operation, the operator must (1) Stop forward motion; (2) raise the
blade cutting head completely out of the turf and only then, (3) Turn the unit around or otherwise re-
position it for the next pass. NEVER turn the machine with the blade cutting unit in the turf. Serious
damage to both the turf and the machine will result.
Once the unit is turned or re-positioned, lower the blade cutting unit, resume forward travel and repeat as
necessary to accomplish the desired lateral aeration on the target area.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Before beginning operation of this machine, the operator must fully familiarize himself with the function
and affect of all controls and operations. Operate the V Star extensively using only the Forward/Reverse
Travel Lever without engaging the blade cutting reel. The machine must be operated slowly until the
operator is completely capable of using all controls and familiar with how the V Star handles and steers
on level terrain and on uneven terrain. Failure to be completely in control of this machine may result in
personal injury, death, damage to the machine and damage to the environment.