FLEXTOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PORTATROWEL
3
1300 353 986
flextool.com.au
DO NOT operate the machine unless all protective guards &
covers are in place.
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.
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.
DO NOT increase the governed no-load motor speed above
7000RPM. any increase may result in personal injury and
damage to the machine.
Take care not to come in contact with the muffler when the
engine is hot, since it may result in severe burns.
When starting the trowel do not exceed ¼ throttle setting. A
higher setting could engage the centrifugal clutch causing the
blades to immediately start turning prior to the operator having
full control / grip of the handle.
Be careful with the trowel around pipes sticking out of the floor
or other obstacles. Should the trowel blades catch on these,
serious damage to the machine or harm to the operator may
result.
ENSURE that repairs to machinery are carried out by
QUALIFIED & LICENCED 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 can result in fuel spills. In order to
reduce risk of fuel spillage and fire, ensure fuel tank caps are
sufficiently tightened
NEVER attempt to refuel a petrol engine until it has been
stopped & completely removed from the operator.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
DO NOT operate or refuel a petrol motor in a confined space
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 concrete 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 and contact with wet concrete.
EYE PROTECTION must also be worn to prevent eye injuries.
ADDITIONAL HAZARDS
Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death.
Exercise caution and ensure that the perimeter of elevated
formwork or platforms is protected.
Exercise care when working in the vicinity of unprotected holes
or excavations
OPERATION
BEFORE OPERATION
The following items should be checked on a daily basis before
operating the trowel.
Engine oil level
Blade condition and pitch control operation
Stop Switch operation
CONNECTING THE HANDLES
Only Flextool 1.8m Clip Together Handles can be used with the
PortaTrowel (Telescopic handles do not fit)
1. Turn the locking knob to
loosen the control block
clamp from the PortaTrowel
handle connection adaptor,
slide the control block
upwards and remove from
the handle.
2. With the control block removed
from the PortaTrowel slide the
orange painted end of the clip
together handle through the
control block. Slide the control
block so that is sitting approx half
way along the handle (900mm
from either end) – Tighten the
control block into this position
with the locking knob.
3. With the control block now
locked halfway along the
handle push the silver end
of the handle with the push
button locking pin into the
PortaTrowel handle and
secure into position.
