Barikell MK8 120, Instructions For Use Manual

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to obtain the degree of finish desired.
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IMPORTANT: Switch off the engine
after each operation. Never leave the
float machine standing with the engine
running, especially during the floating
phase when the concrete is still fresh.
5.5. Stopping
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For more specific information on
stopping consult the engine instruction
manual.
(fig.9)
To stop the float machine move the
accelerator (2); close the fuel cock and remove
the start key from the control panel (3).
5.6. Stopping in emergency conditions
the seat is connected to a micro switch which cut
the electric power to the engine; in case of an
emergency, malaise or when losing control of the
float machine, immediately stand up.
6. Handling and transport
Horizontal movements
The float machine can comfortably be moved on
horizontal surfaces on construction sites using the
special trolley.
1. Pull the key out of the control panel.
2. Holding the handle of the trolley raised,
position it on the float machine straddling
the engine in such a way that the two
hooks near the wheels slide underneath
the protection rim until slipping into the
catch found under the bar of the rim.
3. Lower the handle of the trolley towards
the ground until the pivoting wheel
touches the floor and, holding the trolley
firmly down with the feet or with one hand,
hook it to the protection rim of the float
machine.
4. Move the machine by pushing or pulling
the handle until arriving at the new place
of work.
5. To unhook the trolley detach the hook
from the catch.
The moment the float machine is
unhooked from the trolley, it jolts upward
due to the effect of the machine weight;
therefore, firmly hold the trolley handle
during this operation.
Vertical movements
Never leave the floats attached to the
float machine when lifting it more than
100 cm off the ground since it could
detach and cause damage to persons
and things.
Lift the float machine using the lifting attachments
(fig. 7 No. 2).
To lift the machine from one level to another use a
hoisting crane or lift truck of suitable capacity with
respect to the weight indicated in the technical
characteristics.
To transport the machine on a truck place the
blades in horizontal position using the control
knobs; transporting the float machine with the
blades inclined may damage the blade lifting
system.
7. Maintenance
1. All the maintenance, inspection
and cleaning operations of the
machine must be carried out only
when the machine is off and cold.
2. Pull out the start key.
3. Before proceeding with
maintenance, thoroughly clean the
float machine.
4. When the blades are worn they
may become sharp. Therefore,
during all the maintenance phases,
wear protective gloves and pay
particular attention to their position.
7.1. Engine maintenance
See the engine use and maintenance manual.
7.2. Machine maintenance
The hydraulic float machine model MK8 120 does
not require any particular maintenance,
nonetheless it is good practice to do the following:
Daily operations
1. When you have finished work, thoroughly
clean off the encrustations that have
accumulated on the float machine during the
working phases.
2. Clean the engine air filter, especially if
working in dusty conditions (follow the
instructions in the engine manual).
3. Check tightness of the screws and bolts
of the protection guards and the blades and,
if defective, replace them.
Weekly operations
1. Check wear and tensioning of the belts:
grease the cardan shafts.