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 from the
motor unit. To attach the flexible shaft, place
the threaded ferrule
end of the flexible shaft approximately 20 mm from the coupling
housing. Engage the
squared end of the flexible shaft core
assembly into the squared seal sleeve adaptor.
The threaded ferrule end of the flexible shaft may now be screwed into the motor adaptor. Rotate the ferrule
end of the flexible shaft
in an anticlockwise direction to engage the left hand thread.
Once tightened by hand
use multigrip pliers to ensure the ferrule
is tightened sufficiently to stop it from working loose and coming
detached during operation.
Please check oil level prior to operation of the unit. Engine oil capacity is 100 ml. To
add oil place the unit on a
level surface and remove the oil filler cap. Add oil until the oil level
reaches the edge
of the oil filler neck & reinstall 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 controlled 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 4stroke 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 concrete by driving out entrapped air.
High frequency vibration allows the
efficient compaction of low
slump concrete mixes.
The vibrator head is driven by a rotating 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.
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 idleup 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 idleknob, 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.
Avoid sharp bends in the flexshaft, particularly when it is in
use.
Do not use a eccentrictype immersion vibrator head as an external
vibrator by applying it to the outside
of formwork.
Do not operate the vibrating head out of concrete 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.
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. Exposure 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.
NEVER stand on the vibrating head while it is operating.
DO NOT place your foot on the vibrator head while it is running
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 extremely 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 refuel the motor in the vicinity of sparks, a naked flame or
a person smoking.
DO NOT over fill the fuel tank and avoid spilling petrol 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 fire, 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 petrol motor in a confined area 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 protection device to limit noise
exposure. as required by Occupational Health and
Safety
regulations.
Noise levels in excess of 85dB(A) may be produced 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 protection 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 wire
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.
Beware of the flexible shaft and water left on the walking or work surface
