Note to viewer: The distributor has assured me in writing that they've "since upgraded (the) machine so they have a brake valve" to prevent a situation like this from reoccurring. I've also been assured that drive motors with the appropriate brake valve will be provided to replace the current units. (2024-01-19)

It’s the questions we don’t ask that get us into trouble.
Safety Alert: On a machine with no traditional braking system - there needs to be severe warnings to prevent anyone else from getting into this situation.

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