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(respectively).
Figure 5. Blade Rotation Direction
Push handlebar down and Trowel will move to the right.
Lift handlebar up and Trowel will move to the left.
Slightly twist handlebar to the right and the Trowel will move forward.
Slightly twist handlebar to the left and the Trowel will move backward.
Holding the handlebar in neutral position, the Trowel will remain stationary.
PREPARATION OF CONCRETE SURFACE
Use of a mechanical or air vibrating screed equipment to strike the concrete surface to
level will provide good compaction to the slab and produce an ideal surface for finishing.
It should be remembered floating/finishing equipments will not repair or correct a poorly
screeded slab.
FLOATING OPERATION
Before starting the floating operation, be sure that the Float Pan is correctly mounted on
the blades. Be aware that with the blade arms turning clockwise, the Float Pan should be
positioned the same way. The slab will be ready to work for the first floating operation
when the heel of your shoes leave a print of 2~3mm on the surface of the slab. On all
other floating operations, the blades should be almost flat. After the floated slab has set
and your footprint is slightly visible, it is ready to start the finishing operation. The timing
of all these operations is dependent on weather conditions. After each operation, the
engine should be stopped.
Never park the machine with the engine running, especially during the floating operation
when the concrete is relatively soft. Considering the machine is heavy, should it be left
running on the soft concrete in the same spot, this will cause damage to the finished floor
tolerances.
