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CONTENTS
Introduction
2
Applications
2
Assembly
2
Function and controls
2
Hazards & risks
2-3
Operation
3
Care and preventive maintenance
4
Service
4
Cleaning and storage
4
Specifications
4
Spare parts and service
4
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your selection of Parchem equipment.
Parchem have specialised in the design and manufacture of quality
products since 1951.
We have taken care in the design, manufacture and testing of this
product. Should service or spare parts be required, prompt and
efficient service is available f
rom our branches.
General Safety Instructions for the Operation of Power Equipment
The goal of Parchem is to produce power equipment that helps
the operator work safely and efficiently. The most important safety
device for this or any tool is the operator. Care and good judgement
are the best protection against injury. All possible hazards cannot
be covered here, but we have tried to highlight some of the
important items, individuals should look for and obey Caution,
Warning and Danger signs placed on equipment, and displayed in
the workplace. Operators should read and follow safety
instructions packed with each product.
Learn how each machine works. Even if you have previously used
similar machines, carefully check out each machine before you use
it. Get the “feel” of it and know its capabilities, limitations, potential
hazards, how it operates, and how it stops.
APPLICATIONS
Civil: roadways, kerbing, pre cast beams, bridge decks, piers.
Commercial building: strip and raft foundations, stairs, walls, floors,
driveways, suspended slabs, tilt panels, stack cast panels.
Residential building: floor stumps, wall cavities, house slabs, wall
footings, paving slabs.
Rural: fence posts, stock troughs and pens.
ASSEMBLY
If the unit was supplied unassembled the following must be
completed prior to operation:
The unit is supplied with the flexible shaft disconnected f
rom the
motor unit. To attach the flexible shaft, place the th
readed ferrule
end of the flexible shaft app
r
oximately 20 mm f
rom the coupling
housing. Engage the squar
ed end of the flexible shaft co
re
assembly into the squared seal sleeve adaptor.
The thr
eaded ferrule end of the flexible shaft may now be sc
rewed
into the motor adaptor. Rotate the ferrule end of the flexible shaft
in an anti-clockwise direction to engage the left hand thread.
Once tightened by hand use multigrip pliers to ensure the ferrule
is tightened sufficiently to stop it f
rom working loose and coming
detached during operation.
A 1 litr
e container of Honda 10W/30 engine oil is included with the
unit. Engine oil capacity is 100 ml. To add oil place the unit on a
level surface and r
emove the oil filler cap. Add oil until the oil level
r
eaches the edge of the oil filler neck &
r
einstall the oil filler cap.
Fuel may now be added and the unit is ready for operation.
FUNCTION AND CONTROLS
DRIVE UNIT
This portable drive unit is designed to power flexshaft drive,
eccentric vibrators.
The motor is contr
olled by an ON/OFF push button which is
mounted below the throttle lever on the handle.
The motor speed is controlled by throttle lever mounted on the
handle.
A centrifugal clutch is fitted to the motor which disengages the drive
to the vibrator when the motor is idling.
The clutch operates automatically and requires no adjustment.
The motor is a
4-stroke
unit and must only be used with
unleaded
petrol.
VIBRATOR
This vibrator is designed for the compaction of concrete by
immersion of the vibrator head. Compaction improves the strength
and finish of conc
rete by driving out entrapped air.
High fr
equency vibration allows the efficient compaction of low
slump concr
ete mixes.
The vibrator head is driven by a r
otating flexible drive shaft that
transmits the drive from the drive unit.
The vibrator head uses an eccentric mass to produce vibration. Ball
bearings support the rotor at each end.
HAZARDS AND RISKS
NEVER allow any person to operate equipment without adequate
instruction.
ENSURE all operators read, understand and follow the operating
instructions.
SERIOUS INJURY may result from improper or careless use of this
machine
! MECHANICAL HAZARDS
DO NOT operate the machine unless all protective guards are in
place.
ENSURE that the motor operation switch is in the OFF position and
the spark plug ignition lead is disconnected before removing the
guards or making adjustments.
KEEP hands and feet clear of rotating and moving parts as they will
cause injury if contacted.
DO NOT leave the equipment in operation while it is unattended.
EXERCISE CARE when handling vibrators. Exposu
re to vibration or
repetitive work actions may be harmful to hands and arms.
DO NOT hold the vibrator shaft in your hands while it is running.
Hold the vibrator by the “D” handle & use the supplied carry strap
to help isolate your hands from the vibration.
FLEXTOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PORTAVIBE PETROL STEEL TIP
the edge of the oil filler neck. The engine oil capacity is only 100 ml
The exterior of the flexshaft and the vibrator head a
will eventually enter the vibrator head or the flexshaft.
Regular inspection of the vibrator and the flexible shaft will avoid
Check the flexible shaft for kinks and exte
out straight on a workbench or the floor. Although it still operates,
a badly kinked flexible shaft may
10W/30 oil.
The air cleaner element fitted is a wet foam type. Service the
flammable solvent and let it dry tho
clean engine oil, squeeze out the excess oil and
A fuel tank strainer is fitted to the unit. A clogged filter may cause
equiring the fuel filter to be
Inspect, clean and/or
It is advisable to wash the vibrator head and flexshaft with clean
ete does not accumulate on the exterior.
e the cooling fins on the motor a
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The exterior of the flexshaft and the vibrator head a
will eventually enter the vibrator head or the flexshaft.
Regular inspection of the vibrator and the flexible shaft will avoid
Check the flexible shaft for kinks and exte
out straight on a workbench or the floor. Although it still operates,
a badly kinked flexible shaft may
10W/30 oil.
The air cleaner element fitted is a wet foam type. Service the
flammable solvent and let it dry tho
clean engine oil, squeeze out the excess oil and
A fuel tank strainer is fitted to the unit. A clogged filter may cause
equiring the fuel filter to be
Inspect, clean and/or
It is advisable to wash the vibrator head and flexshaft with clean
ete does not accumulate on the exterior.
e the cooling fins on the motor a
