User Manual

11. The box slide controller is then wrapped around the handle with the
extended portion of the transmitter closest to the brake lever grip.
12. The box slide controller should securely snap in place over the shape
of the handle and can either be locked into place or allowed to slide
freely by adjusting the locking nut on the top side.
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18. Similarly, the crown is controlled with the dial as on existing ATF type
boxes.
13. The box must be at least partially filled with compound before it will
finish properly.
14. Hold the handle so that the material outlet is visible and facing
upward and depress one of the box slide controller triggers to start
the flow of mud.
15. Joint compound must flow through the hose and into and through
the handle, so the box may not begin to fill immediately.
16. Fill the box so that it is 50-70% full of compound before beginning to
use.
17. Operation of the brake system to orient and lock the box in place are
just as with other existing ATF type handles.
FLAT FINISHER BOX (cont’d)
The box slide controller brake
allows the controller to be
positioned on the handle
Same crown adjustment
dial as on traditional
Ames® box