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4. Operation
4.1 Application
This trowel is a modern, high production machine intended for floating and
finishing freshly poured concrete slabs. The machine's good balance, adjustable
handle, and easily reached controls add to operator comfort and productivity. An
automatic Run/Stop Switch, or a combination of an automatic Run/Stop Switch
and an Operator Present Lever, provide added operator safety. Finishing rates will
depend on operator skill and job conditions.
DO NOT use this machine for any application other than troweling concrete.
4.2 New Machine Set-up
Trowels are shipped from the factory with the handles and blades removed. Follow
instructions on Installing Blades and Installing and Adjusting Handles when setting
up new machines or when installing new handles and blades.
Note: Steering handles come in two styles: a bicycle style grip or a wing grip.
Assembly procedures are identical for both styles.
4.3 Recommended Fuel
The engine requires regular grade unleaded gasoline. Use only fresh, clean
gasoline. Gasoline containing water or dirt will damage fuel system. Consult
engine owner's manual for complete fuel specifications.
4.4 Installing Blades
There are four types of blades available for the trowels. Float pans are large "pizza pan"
style blades, which hook on over finish or combination blades and are available for the
30" and 36" machines only. Float blades are available for all machines and clip on over
finish or combination blades. Both are used in the earliest stages of work, and are not
pitched.
Finish blades, which are supplied with the machine, are used in the final stages of
working, and are progressively pitched to burnish the concrete.
Combination blades can be used throughout the concrete working process. They are
used in place of float blades or pans and finish blades.
Note: Trowel blades must NOT be interchanged, i.e., do NOT put larger diameter
blades on a smaller diameter trowel.
