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NEVER stand on the vibrating head while it is operating.
DO NOT place your foot on the vibrator head while it is running
unless it is done momentarily and the vibrator head is resting on a
resilient support such as a car tyre.
BE CAREFUL not to come in contact with the muffler when the
engine is hot, since it can cause severe burns.
ENSURE that repairs to machinery are carried out by COMPETENT
personnel.
! FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
PETROL is ext
r
emely flammable and explosive under certain
conditions.
ENSURE that petrol is only stored in an approved storage
container.
DO NOT refuel the motor while it is in operation or hot.
DO NOT r
efuel the motor in the vicinity of sparks, a naked flame or
a person smoking.
DO NOT over fill the fuel tank and avoid spilling pet
rol when
refuelling. Spilled petrol or petrol vapour may ignite. If spillage
occurs, ensure that the area is dry before starting the motor.
Motor vibrations can cause an improperly tightened fuel cap to
loosen or come off and spill quantities of fuel. In order to reduce risk
of fuel spillage and fi
re, tighten fuel cap by hand with as much force
as possible.
To reduce the risk of serious injury from burns, never attempt to
refuel the unit until it has been stopped & completely removed from
the operator.
! CHEMICAL HAZARDS
DO NOT operate or refuel a petr
ol motor in a confined a
rea without
adequate ventilation.
CARBON MONOXIDE exhaust gases f
rom internal combustion
motor driven units can cause death in confined spaces.
! NOISE HAZARDS
EXCESSIVE NOISE can lead to temporary or permanent loss of
hearing.
WEAR an approved hearing protection device to limit noise
exposu
re. as required by Occupational Health and Safety
regulations.
Noise levels in excess of 85dB(A) may be p
roduced by engines and
vibrators.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
ALWAYS wear protective clothing and footwear to prevent the skin
coming into contact with wet concrete.
PROTECTIVE FOOTWARE should be worn to reduce injuries from
penetration through the sole, contact with cutting objects, slipping,
contact with wet concrete and electrical hazards.
GOGGLES for eye protection may also be necessary.
USE waterproof pr
otection for hands and knees (if kneeling) when
concreting. If your clothing becomes wet from concrete contact
make sure you change the clothing. Do not walk about waiting for
it to dry.
USE GLOVES when handling and inspecting the flexible shaft outer
casing. Excessive wear of the rubber cover can expose the wi
re
braided reinforcement, allowing it to project and cause injury.
! ADDITIONAL HAZARDS
To reduce the risk of injury from loss of balance, start the motor
with the unit on a flat level surface, and only pick up the unit when
the engine is idling.
Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death.
Bewar
e of the flexible shaft and water left on the walking or work
Exercise caution and ensu
Exercise ca
excavations
To start the motor, place the unit on a flat
times until a flow in the fuel
be sucked into the flywheel cooling fins causing damage to the unit.
Avoid sharp bends in the flexshaft, particularly when it is in use.
Do not use a eccentric-type immersion vibrator head as an exte
ete for extended
BE CAREFUL not to come in contact with the muffler when the
PETROL is ext emely flammable and explosive under certain
efuel the motor in the vicinity of sparks, a naked flame or
DO NOT over fill the fuel tank and avoid spilling pet
of fuel spillage and fi
ol motor in a confined a
CARBON MONOXIDE exhaust gases f
motor driven units can cause death in confined spaces.
exposu
Noise levels in excess of 85dB(A) may be p
otection for hands and knees (if kneeling) when
USE GLOVES when handling and inspecting the flexible shaft outer
casing. Excessive wear of the rubber cover can expose the wi
with the unit on a flat level surface, and only pick up the unit when
Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death.
e of the flexible shaft and water left on the walking or work
surface.
Exercise caution and ensu
re that the perimeter of elevated
formwork or platforms is protected.
Exercise ca
re when working in the vicinity of unprotected holes or
excavations
OPERATION
To start the motor, place the unit on a flat
level surface, and only pick up the unit
when the engine is idling.
To start the motor turn the engine switch
to the ON position.
To start a cold engine, move the
choke lever to the closed position
To restart a warm engine, leave the
choke lever in the OPEN position.
Press the priming pump several
times until a flow in the fuel
return
tube is visually noticed.
Pull the starter grip lightly until
you feel resistance while holding
the unit steady, then pull briskly.
Return the starter grip gently.
If the choke lever is in the
CLOSED position, gradually
move it to the OPEN position as the engine warms up.
The idle-up function helps the engine start by opening the throttle
valve in the carburetor moderately when the engine won’t start.
1. Hold down the throttle interlock.
2. Pull the throttle trigger.
3. Push the idle-knob, then release the
throttle trigger and the interlock.
4. Start the engine
NOTE: This function must not be used
when vibrating.
Always operate the unit at full throttle. This will ensure correct
concrete compaction and avoid damage to the drive mechanism.
Be careful starting and or revving the unit on loose gravel as it may
be sucked into the flywheel cooling fins causing damage to the unit.
Information regarding compaction of concrete using immersion
vibrators is available in a FLEXTOOL FACT SHEET.
Avoid sharp bends in the flexshaft, particularly when it is in use.
Do not use a eccentric-type immersion vibrator head as an exte
rnal
vibrator by applying it to the outside of formwork.
Do not operate the vibrating head out of concr
ete for extended
periods. Do not leave it running while you wait for fresh supplies of
concrete to be placed. Vibrator heads are designed to be cooled by
the concrete in which they are immersed.
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
100 ml
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F03331
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9,000
2.8 mm
2.8 mm
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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
