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FLEXTOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

PORTATROWEL

2

1300 353 986  

flextool.com.au

CONTENT

Introduction 

2

Applications 

2

Functions and controls 

2

Hazards and risks 

2

Operation 

3

Care and preventive maintenance 

4

Cleaning and storage 

4

Spare parts and service  

5

INTRODUCTION

General Safety Instructions for the Operation of  

Power Equipment

The goal of Flextool 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 in this manual, but we have tried to 

highlight some of the important items. Operators should look 

for and obey Caution, Warning and Danger labels placed on the 

equipment. Operators should read and follow safety instructions 

packed with each product to learn how each machine works. 

Even if you have previously used similar equipment carefully 

check out each machine before you use it, get the "feel" for it 

and know its capabilities, limitations, potential hazards, how it 

operates, and how it stops.

APPLICATIONS

The PortaTrowel can be used for trowelling concrete from initial 

floating and breaking in of the concrete right through to finishing 

operations with is blade tilt / pitch capabilities and combination 

trowel blades. 
The PortaTrowel can be used across a wide range of applications 

that include:

  Residential foundations

  Tilt and precast panels

  Driveways and footpaths

FUNCTION AND CONTROLS

PORTATROWEL

The PortaTrowel reproduces the action of hand trowelling while 

giving a higher quality dense finish with greater wear resistance. 

The angle or pitch of the blades is adjustable during operation 

from a floating position, with the blades completely flat, to a 

finishing position with the blades tilted. The following figure shows 

the location of the controls and main operating functions for the 

PortaTrowel.   
 

 

 

1.   

Guard Ring – NEVER

 put hands or feet inside the guard ring 

while the engine is running, Never operate the PortaTrowel 

with a damaged guard ring or with the guard ring removed.

2.   

Blade Pitch Control

 – Turn the hand knob clockwise to 

increase blade pitch, and counter-clockwise to decrease blade 

pitch.

3. 

Engine 

– Honda GX35 (1.5hp) petrol engine.

4.   

ON / OFF Switch

 – On / off switch located on the handle for 

easy access 

5.

   Handle

 – The PortaTrowel handle is made up of multiple 

1800mm clip together handles joined together to achieve the 

required external reach of the PortaTrowel subject to each 

specific job – The maximum number of 1800mm handles that 

can be joined together is three – Extending the length beyond 

three handles will result in reduced control of the unit.

6.

   Throttle Control Lever 

– Controls the speed of engine. Push 

the lever downwards to increase engine speed, upwards to 

decrease engine speed.

7.   

Gearbox

 – Transfers power from engine to the spider 

assembly for blade rotation.  Ensure concrete is not allowed to 

build up on the gearbox and that the gearbox is cleaned after 

each use.  Build-up of concrete may cause the gearbox to 

overheat

8.

   Spider Plate & Trowel Arm

 – Provides blade rotation and 

pitch.  Always clean and lubricate the spider plate and blades 

arms after each use, spider plates and blades arms that are 

not cleaned and maintained will result in uneven blade wear 

and machine wobble that may impact the final finish of the 

concrete surface  

9.

   Combination  blades

 – Allows for both floating and finishing of 

the concrete.  Gloves should always be worn when replacing 

or handling blades as worn blades will have a sharp edge.

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

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Summary of Contents for PORTATROWEL FPT30

Page 1: ... reduce the risk of injury all operators and maintenance personnel must read and understand these instructions before operating changing accessories or performing maintenance on this power equipment All possible situations cannot be covered in these instructions However care must be exercised by everyone using maintaining or working near this equipment ...

Page 2: ...ted The following figure shows the location of the controls and main operating functions for the PortaTrowel 1 Guard Ring NEVER put hands or feet inside the guard ring while the engine is running Never operate the PortaTrowel with a damaged guard ring or with the guard ring removed 2 Blade Pitch Control Turn the hand knob clockwise to increase blade pitch and counter clockwise to decrease blade pi...

Page 3: ...l engine until it has been stopped completely removed from the operator CHEMICAL HAZARDS DO NOT operate or refuel a petrol motor in a confined space without adequate ventilation CARBON MONOXIDE exhaust gases from 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 protect...

Page 4: ...g is recommended for this pass with blade pitch at a slightly higher level and trowel at about of the full speed After the floated slab has set sufficiently it is ready for the finishing operation CAUTION Do not let the machine stand in one spot on the soft concrete Lift the trowel from the slab when the floating operation is completed FINISHING OPERATION Subject the desired concrete surface finis...

Page 5: ...WEL Rotor diameter Suits machine model No blades per rotor Size mm Shipping dimensions LxWxH mm Weight kg Blades per pack Product code 30 PortaTrowel FPT30 4 150 x 265 150 x 265 x 20 1 9kg 4 FT201533 UNIT FLEXTOOL PORTATROWEL REPLACEMENT BLADES FOUR PACK Product code Description Maximum number of handles FT401806 UNIT Flextool Clip Together Handle 180 mm Max 3 handles to be used at one time Additi...

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