FLEXTOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
FLEXTOOL DOUBLE BEAM SCREED
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! 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.
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.
! ADDITIONAL HAZARDS
Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death.
Beware of uneven or slippery work surfaces.
OPERATION
USING THE VIBRATING-BEAM SCREED
The effectiveness of vibration and degree of compaction increases
with an increase of the beam weight, the amplitude and the
frequency, and decreases with an increase in forward speed.
Forward speed is critical in the correct use of vibrating-beam
screeds and should be limited to between 0.5 and 1.0 m per
minute.
Generally speaking the screed will have a self propelling motion
resulting from its vibratory action. It should be positioned on the
slab so that its natural direction of travel is away from the finished
area. The drag ropes and handles at the end of the beams should
be used to control the direction and to supplement the self
propelling motion of the screed beams.
Once the concrete, with its surcharge has been spread, start the
motor and manually pull the beam along the slab. Make sure that
there is always a continuous surcharge along the entire length of
the leading edge, and that the ends of the beam ride on the edge
forms.
Generally one steady pass with a double vibrating beam should be
enough to compact and level the concrete.
However stiff mixes may require a second pass. Extra passes
might bring laitance to the surface.
Turn the engine operating switch to the on position. To start the
engine pull the starter recoil rope.
For more information on starting and correct operating procedures
of the engine refer to the relevant engine operating instructions.
To start operation of the screed move the throttle control lever to
the maximum speed setting.
ALWAYS maintain good footing so that you do not slip and loose
control when starting or operating the machine.
CARE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Check the vibrator oil level weekly.
Inspect the rubber anti vibration mounts for wear or deterioration.
Clean the aluminium beams regularly to prevent a build up of
concrete residue.
SERVICE
Change the oil in the petrol motor crankcase regularly to minimise
wear.
Inspect, clean and/or replace the motor air cleaner regularly,
particularly when operating in a dusty environment.
Inspect, clean and/or replace the spark plug regularly.
Check all fasteners for tightness as the machine is subject to
vibration.
Check vee belt tension, wear and that it is running true, adjust or
replace as required.
To test run the screed support the beams on a resilient support at
each end. (eg. use two car tyres.)
CLEANING AND STORAGE
Keep the unit clean and free of concrete residue.
Ensure the cooling fins on the motor are kept unobstructed.
