E-PT-I-0111 Operator’s Instruction Manual EDCO POWER TROWELS 100 Thomas Johnson Drive, Frederick, MD 21702-4600 USA Phone (301) 663-1600 • 1-800-638-3326 Fax (301) 663-1607 • 1-800-447-3326 Website: www.edcoinc.com • Email: sales@edcoinc.
E-PT-I-0111 READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Death or serious injury could occur if this machine is used improperly. SAFETY MESSAGES SAFETY MESSAGES • Safety Instructions are proceeded by a graphic alert symbol of DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION. Indicates an imminent hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates an imminent hazard which, if not avoided, can result in death or serious injury.
E-PT-I-0111 Equipment Instruction Manual EDCO POWER TROWELS Table of Contents Section Page Number Specifications Safety Guidelines Before Starting Gasoline Engine Moving The Trowel Adjusting Blade Angle Hoisting The Trowel Optional Equipment Maintenance Instructions Lubricating The Trowel Maintenance Schedule SMI Dust and Silica Warning Limited Equipment Warranty 3 4 5 6 6 6 7 8 9 10 15 16 Figure 1Figure 1 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Specifications & dimensions are approximate and subject to change.
E-PT-I-0111 Read and understand the Operator’s Manual, and the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual before operating this equipment. Death or serious injury can result if this machine is used improperly. Safety Guidelines Keep hands and feet away from moving blades. Never allow a person to act as a weight for this machine. Death or serious personal injury can result from the moving parts of the trowel. Operating Instructions This manual focuses on the safe operation of various EDCO Power Trowels.
E-PT-I-0111 Reduced Speed Epoxy and Standard Concrete Electric Power Trowels (Figure 3): Standard Electric Power Trowel • Verify power switch is in the OFF position before plugging machine into power source. Clutch Lock Clutch Lever • After checking that blades are free from obstructions and machine is in position, firmly hold the trowel handle with one hand and switch on the power with the other.
E-PT-I-0111 Moving the Trowel: • The blades of the Trowel spin in a clockwise direction (Figure 5). • All EDCO Power trowels are directed left or right by applying a slight upward (lifting) or downward (lowering) pressure on the handle (respectively). or combination of both (to move front to back. • Example, An upward pressure on the handle will put more pressure on the blade furthest from you and that blade will push the trowel to the left.
E-PT-I-0111 Reduced Speed Epoxy and Standard Concrete Gasoline Engine Power Trowels (Figure 7) with Manual Clutch Reduced Speed Epoxy and Standard Concrete Gasoline Power Trowels with Manual Clutch Read and understand the Engine manufacturer’s Instruction Manual before operating this trowel. This machine must be used in outside locations only. The engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, which is an invisible, oderless gas that can kill.
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E-PT-I-0111 Concrete Gasoline Power Trowels with Centrifugal Clutch and E-STOP Concrete Gasoline Power Trowels with Centrifugal Clutch and E-STOP Read and understand the Engine Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual before operating this Throttle trowel. This machine must be used in outside locations only. The engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide, which is an invisible, odorless gas that can kill.
E-PT-I-0111 Optional Equipment All items on this page are available as optional equipment by contacting EDCO. Tote-A-TrowelTM Transporting System: • Rotate the handle until one blade is directly under the handle. (Review Figure 5) • Set the Tote-A-TrowelTM directly behind that blade and hook it to the outside bottom ring of the trowel. • Lift the handle and allow the Tote-A-TrowelTM to pivot under the trowel blade.
E-PT-I-0111 Maintenance Instructions Before performing any maintenance be sure to disconnect the machine from the power source by removing the spark plug lead on gasoline engine models or unplugging the supply voltage connector at the machine on the electric models. Be sure equipment is supported securely when performing maintenance. Always work on a flat level surface. • All maintenance must be performed regularly by qualified personnel.
E-PT-I-0111 Lubricating the Trowel: • The trowel arms must be lubricated every 50 hours. Pump a small amount of Lubriplate 630-2 or equivalent grease into the fittings. • After each use, lubricate the spring on the adapter. • Periodically, grease the threaded rod located inside the handle, for the blade tilt. • For models equipped with the LEV-L-ITTM system, lubricate the joints with a spray lithium grease. • The transmission has been pre-lubricated.
E-PT-I-0111 Repairs are to be preformed by INGERSOLL-RAND or by approved INGERSOLLRAND repair technicians. Read and follow all instructions in the Engine Manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual. Centrifugal Safety Switch X Check Engine Oil X X Change Engine Oil Clean Air Filter Element X X X Belt Tensioning Clean Machine Every 2500 Hrs. of Operation X Visual Inspection of Entire Machine Inspect Belts As Required Every 50 Hrs.
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E-PT-I-0111 Dust and Silica Warning Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials can generate dust, mists and fumes containing chemicals known to cause serious or fatal injury or illness, such as respiratory disease, cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
E-PT-I-0111 LIMITED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY OF SALE – TERMS & CONDITIONS Equipment Development Company, Inc. herein referred to as EDCO (Seller) warrants that each new unit manufactured by EDCO to be free from defects in material and workmanship in normal use and service for a period of (1) one year (except for the cutter drum assembly on all model concrete/asphalt planes, in which case the warranty period shall be 90 days) from date of shipment to the original retail or equipment rental center owner.
