69 Lincoln Blvd.
Table of Contents 1. Intro, User Responsibility 2. Reservation, Transportation, and Storage 3. Getting Started: Work Area Safety, Common Sense, PPE 4. Warranty 5. Maintenance 6. Maintenance (Continued) 7. Recommended Lubricant 8.
WARNING! If used incorrectly the machine can cause injury. Please read the Operator’s Manual thoroughly making sure you understand how to use the machine before use. Always wear personal protective equipment such as gloves, eye protection, hearing protection, and a hard hat. Jobsites might require certain protective equipment be used due to national and local regulations and insurance policies. Make sure you check with the jobsite foreman for requirements before work begins.
Vibration Warning WARNING! Overexposure to vibration can lead to circulatory damage and or nerve damage, especially in people who have impaired circulation. Contact your doctor if you experience symptoms of overexposure to vibration. Symptoms include numbness, loss of feeling, tingling, pricking, pain, loss of strength, and changes in skin color and condition. These conditions normally occur in the fingers, hands or wrists and can be further increased in cold temperatures.
Common Sense It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation. Exercise care and use common sense if you get into a situation where you feel unsafe. Stop and seek expert advice by contacting Rattle Stick Concrete Tools, a service dealer, or an experienced user. Do not attempt any task that you are unsure of. Work Area Safety Observe your surroundings to ensure nothing can affect your control of the machine.
Rattle Stick Concrete Tools Warranty Rattle Stick is under warranty for 1 Year, from date of purchase. (proof of purchase required) Rattle Stick warrants that its product is free from defects in material andworkmanship for 1 year from the day of purchase and provided that the product upon examination by Rattle Stick discloses that it is defective.
Rattle Stick Tool Maintenance Use the sleeve with thin wall chain or EZ tilt style float heads. Remove for heavy wall adapters like Kraft Knuckle Head II and RED-K2. Never tighten the 2 motor bolts they are factory torqued. Additional torque will cause failure. Twist style speed control. Turn completely left to click power off. Big handles slip over backwards, small handles go inside. Remove cap to oil bearing. If it is wet already DO NOT OIL. Only apply 2 -3 drops when needed.
Rattle Stick Tool Maintenance WARNING ~ REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE TO AVOID INJURY Important: Do not get any water, concrete, dirt, or debris inside tool! This will void warranty. Remove the float end to expose the main bearing and apply 1-2 drops lubricant as needed, if the bearing is wet, do not lubricate. Be careful it comes out fast. Too much oil can damage electrical parts Never torque or change the factory torque on the motor screws, this will void the warranty.
Recommended Lubricant DON’T EVER USE motor oil or any thick lubricant this will void your warranty and will burn up the motor. NO GREASE, MOTOR OIL OR AIR TOOL OIL (do not use the 3 in 1 for ¼ HP Motors) Just the two listed below 3 in 1 PTFE lubricant for the bearing.
Troubleshooting Problem Causes Fix 1. Lack of vibration 2. Over heating 1. Dry bearing 2. Dry bearing 1. Oil bearing 2. Oil bearing 3. No power/loss of variable speed 4. Fits Loose into float adapter 3. Water damage switch or ECU 4. Missing sleeve adapter 5. Float pitch too flat, moving 3. Send in for repair 4. Put sleeve adapter on 5. Roll float on the edge and 5.
Rattle Stick Concrete Tools 69 Lincoln Blvd., Ste A-311 Lincoln, CA 95648 916.472.6250 www.rattlestick.
