Replacement Part List

4. Operation

4.1 Application

This trowel is a modern, high production machine intended for floating and finishing freshly

poured concrete slabs. The machine's good balance, adjustable handle, and easily reached

controls add to operator comfort and productivity. An automatic stop sensor provides added

operator safety. Finishing rates will depend on operator skill and job conditions.

DO NOT use this machine for any application other than troweling concrete.

4.2 New Machine Set-up

Trowels are shipped from the factory with the handle removed. Follow instructions on

Installing Blades and Installing and Adjusting Handles when setting up new machines or when

installing new handles and blades.

4.3 Recommended Fuel

The engine requires regular grade unleaded gasoline. Use only fresh, clean gasoline.

Gasoline containing water or dirt will damage fuel system. Consult engine owner’s manual for

complete fuel specifications.

4.4 Installing Blades

See Graphic 2

There are four types of blades available for the trowels. Float pans are large "pizza pan"

style blades, which hook on over finish or combination blades and are available for the 36"

machines only. Float blades are available for all machines and clip on over finish or

combination blades. Both are used in the earliest stages of work, and are not pitched.

Finish blades are used in the final stages of working, and are progressively pitched to

burnish the concrete.

Combination blades can be used throughout the concrete working process. They are used

in place of float blades or pans and finish blades.

Note: Trowel blades must NOT be interchanged, i.e., do NOT put larger diameter blades

on a smaller diameter trowel.

4.4.1 Finish blades are flat on both edges and can be installed in either direction.

When installing combination blades, orient blades as shown (a). This positions the raised

edges of the blade correctly for the clockwise rotation of the machine.

4.4.2 Secure blades to trowel arms with screws (b). Dip threads of screws in grease prior

to installation. This will prevent concrete from cementing the screws in place and will

make removal of the blades easier later on.