Use and Care Manual

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petrol when refueling．Spilled petrol or petrol
vapour may ignite．If spillage occurs，ensure
that the area is dry before starting the motor．
ENSURE that the fuel tank cap is securely
fitted after refueling．
! CHEMICAL HAZARDS
DO NOT operate or refuel a petrol motor in a
confined area 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．
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
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．
Generally one steady pass with the screed
should be enough to compact and level the
concrete．
Vibration of the concrete is still necessary to
bring air bubbles to the surface．
Start the motor using the recoil starter. (If the
motor is fitted with an on/off switch this must
first be turned to ON before starting.)
ALWAYS maintain good footing so that you do
not slip and loose control when starting or
operating the machine
CARE AND PREVNTIVE MAINTENANCE
Inspect the rubber anti vibration mounts for
wear or deterioration．
Clean the aluminium beams regularly to
prevent a build up of concrete residue.
SERVICE
The housing weight must be greased after
every 10 hours of operation．Do not over
grease．
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．
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．