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future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: 
            Model: _______________          Purchase Date: _______________ 
Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual 
to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.   
 
This  machine  is  designed  for  certain  applications  only.  Northern  Tool  +  Equipment  cannot  be 
responsible  for  issues  arising  from  modification.  We  strongly  recommend  this  machine  is  not 
modified and/or used for any application other than that for which it was designed. If you have 
any questions relative to a particular application, DO NOT use the machine until you have first 
contacted  Northern  Tool  +  Equipment  to  determine  if  it  can  or  should  be  performed  on  the 
product.     
 
For technical questions please call 

1-800-222-5381

 

INTENDED USE 

The Curb machine is an electrically-driven concrete extruder which operates on common household 
current of 115 volts. This machine produces continuous concrete edging, borders, and mower strips 
without the use of form work or guide rails. It can produce in excess of 500 feet per hour under ideal 
conditions with constant feeding. The machine can create circles with a diameter of 36", and will lay 
the concrete product as close as 1/4" from an existing structure. The machine can also extrude the 
edging in a trench or above the ground as needed.   

 

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 

Item 

Description 

Electrical Requirements 

120V-/60 Hz 

Amperage 

5.5 (Start-up)/3.2 (No load) 

Motor 

3/4 HP; 1730 RPM 

Power Switch 

2-Position (ON/OFF) Side 

Power Cord 

5

1

/

2

-ft. Long/14 AWG x 3C(SJT) 

Power Plug 

3-Prong,Grounded 

Wheel Type 

Pneumatic/  8-1/2"  Diameter  x  2"  Wide  /  30  PSI  Inflation 
Rating / 2-Ply 

Concrete hopper opening 

17-7/8" Long x 9-3/8” Wide 

Overall Dimensions 

42”L x 19"W x 34H 

Accessories 

4" x 6" Mower’s Edge Slip Form 
4" x 6" Slant Style Slip Form 
4" x 6" Curb Style Slip Form 
4

×

6 Mowers Edge Trowel 

4

×

8 Curb Style Trowel 

4

×

7 Slant Style Trowel 

Finishing Trowel 90 degrees 

Unit Weight 

168 lbs. 

GENERAL SAFETY RULES 

WARNING:

 Read and understand all instructions.

 Failure to follow all instructions listed 

below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.   
 
 

Содержание 998001

Страница 1: ...G MACHINE OWNER S MANUAL WARNING Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 998001 ...

Страница 2: ...lts This machine produces continuous concrete edging borders and mower strips without the use of form work or guide rails It can produce in excess of 500 feet per hour under ideal conditions with constant feeding The machine can create circles with a diameter of 36 and will lay the concrete product as close as 1 4 from an existing structure The machine can also extrude the edging in a trench or ab...

Страница 3: ...Be alert of your surroundings Using power tools in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNING Always check to ensure the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate Do not abuse the cord Never carry a portable tool by its power cord or yank tool or extension cords from the receptacle Keep power and extension cords...

Страница 4: ...e common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing dangling objects or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be...

Страница 5: ...be suitable for one tool may create a risk of injury when used on another tool Keep guards in place and in working order Never leave tool running unattended Turn off and unplug the machine before leaving Make sure the curb machine is used on a dry flat level ground surface Avoid steep inclines where the curb machine could possibly tip over Maintain labels and nameplates on the curb machine for the...

Страница 6: ... in the slip form with the mounting holes located in the front bottom of the Body 13 Then secure the slip form in place using the Bolts 5 Spring Washers 4 Flat Washers 3 and Lock Nuts 2 GETTING FAMALIAR WITH THE CURB MACHINE 1 It is recommended that you test the curb machine in your driveway or garage before actual use Experiment by running concrete sand or mortar sand slightly moist and without c...

Страница 7: ...out of the Slip Form 1A 1B 1C place your foot in front of the sand to force compaction The curb machine will now start to propel itself as the sand becomes compacted and starts to extrude a temporary curb 9 When finished with the experiment make sure to turn the Power Switch 14 to its OFF position and unplug the machine from its electrical outlet See Figure E OPERATION WARNING Avoid accidental cut...

Страница 8: ...d curb edge 2 Run the curb machine with the left side the straight side along the string 3 After the section has been extruded remove the string and place it in line directly over the curb Portions which are still not straight can be pushed into place with the back of a shovel Installing Curved Curbing It is important for the control of the curb machine as well as for the protection of the landsca...

Страница 9: ...and remove its Slip Form 2 Clean the Hopper Chute Slip Form and exterior Body of the curb machine thoroughly with water 3 Clean excess cement off the front edge of the curb off the grass and other vegetation 4 Once the concrete is stable the front and back edges of the curb can be filled in with soil Caring For the New Curbing 1 Most cement products require approximately 28 days to totally cure Du...

Страница 10: ...r compartment of the machine 3 To replace the V belt loosen the four Bolts 48 at the base of the Motor 25 Move the Motor towards the Gear Box 24 Slip the V belt 20 off the two Pulleys 21 23 Install a new V belt size A500 onto the two Pulleys Move the Motor back to its original position Then firmly retighten the four bolts See exploded diagram EXPLODED DIAGRAM ...

Страница 11: ... 1 46 Steering Handle 1 14 Switch 1 47 Wheel Bracket II 1 15 Upper Cover Plate 1 48 Bolt M8X25 4 16 Grommet 1 49 Flat Washer 8 15 17 Cross Head Twist Bolt M5X10 10 49A Cover 2 18 Flat Washer 5 8 50 Spring Washer 8 4 19 Cable A 1 51 Self Lock Nut M8 6 20 V belt A500 1 52 Bolt M10X35 4 21 Pulley 1 53 Crank Arm 1 22 Concave Head Screw M8X10 3 54 Link Arm 1 23 Pulley 1 55 Bearing 61900 2 24 Gear Box 1...

Страница 12: ...lica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles ...

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