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SWITCHBOX CONTROLS – Operation and Functions (Refer to diagrams)
SWITCH ‘A’
Power On/Off – Power to the control unit is controlled via the On/Off Switch (A), a
red l.e.d light will be illuminated in the ‘Power On’ mode.
Switch Up – Power On (red light lit).
Switch Down – Power Off (red light off).
SWITCH ‘B’
Head Angle Float – ‘On/Off’ Switch for selecting or deselecting Head Angle Float.
Switch Up – Head Angle Float selected.
Switch Down – Head Angle Float deselected.
SWITCH LEVER FUNCTIONS
1. Yellow Switch Lever - Movement of this lever in a ‘Forward’ and ‘Backward’
direction operates the Main Arm:
Forwards – Lowers the Main Arm.
Backwards – Raises the Main Arm.
2. Red Switch Lever - Movement of this lever in a ‘Forward’ and ‘Backward’ direction
operates the Dipper Arm:
Forward – Moves Dipper Arm away from the operator.
Backward – Moves Dipper Arm towards the operator.
3. Green Switch Lever – Movement of this lever in a ‘Forwards’ and ‘Backwards’
direction operates the ‘Head Angle’ function:
Forward – Lowers the ‘Outer’ end of the flail head and raises the ‘Inner’ end.
Backward – Raises the ‘Outer’ end of the flail head and lowers the ‘Inner’ end.
4. Black Switch Lever – Movement of this lever in a ‘Forward’ and ‘Backward’ direction
operates the ‘Slew’ function:
Forward – Slews the machine into the ‘working’ position.
Backward – Slews the machine into the ‘transport’ position.
Note: this function can be utilized for repositioning the machine to work in difficult
positions such as corners and
for negotiating around, or avoiding, obstacles.
5. Blue Switch Lever – Movement of this lever in a ‘Forward’ and ‘Backward’ direction
operates the ‘Midcut’ function (Cranked Arm models only):
Forward – Straightens the Cranked Arm away or out of the ‘Midcut’ position.
Backward – ‘Cranks’ the Arm towards or to the ‘Midcut’ position.
Note: On Standard Arm models this lever performs no function.