JS36 SERIES WALK-BEHIND TROWEL • OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL — REV. #5 (06/02/16) — PAGE 21
INSPECTION/OPERATION
Centrifugal Safety "STOP" Switch
This trowel has been equipped with a centrifugal safety
"
STOP
" switch (Figure 18). This switch should be tested
every time the engine is started.
The switching mechanism of this switch should operate
freely and should always be kept in this condition. With the
switch in the
OFF
position, the engine should not start or
run. The purpose of this switch is to stop the engine in a
runaway situation, (i.e. the operator releasing the handle
during operation).
Figure 18. Centrifugal Safety "STOP" Switch
Operation
This section is intended to assist the operator with the initial
start-up of the walk-behind trowel. It is extremely important
that this section be read carefully before attempting to use
the trowel in the field.
DO NOT
use your trowel until this
section is thoroughly understood.
Lifting the Trowel Onto a Slab
Extra care should be taken when lifting the trowel off the
ground. Serious damage to the machine or personal injury
could be caused by dropping a trowel.
CENTRIFUGAL
SAFETY “STOP”
SWITCH
ON
OFF
WARNING
NEVER
attempt to lift this machine alone.
NEVER
lift
the trowel by the guard ring as it may rotate and cause
injury.
ALWAYS
make certain the handle is secure and use
only the manufacturer's approved lifting point. The
trowel may be lifted at the center lifting bale by crane
or other lifting device of adequate capacity.
Lifting Bale
The lift bale provides an optimal lift point for lifting the trowel.
When lifting the trowel onto a concrete slab, attach a chain
or rope to the lifting bale. Make sure the lifting device has
adequate lifting capacity to lift the trowel.
Using a crane or forklift (Figure 19) to lift the trowel is highly
recommended, and is perfectly safe for the trowel.
ALWAYS
use extra care when lifting the trowel off the ground.
Figure 19. Lifting the Trowel
NOTICE
DO NOT
attempt to operate the trowel until the Safety,
General Information and Inspection sections of this
manual have been read and thoroughly understood.
NOTICE
The trowel is heavy and awkward to move around. Use
proper heavy lifting procedures and
DO NOT
lift the
trowel by the guard rings.
LIFT
