Beton Trowel nv
Nijverheidsstraat 11
1840 Londerzeel/Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)52 315 350 - Tel: +32 (0)52 315 351
Fax: +32 (0)52 303 739
E-mail: info@betontrowel.com
BE 0821.249.312
www.betontrowel.com
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OPERATION (Floating)
When the slab has set sufficiently firm that the operator’s footprint leaves a very slight
depression on the surface of the slab, it is ready for the floating operation.
Guiding the machine on the slab is very simple, a slight upward lift of the handle causes the
machine to travel to the left. Holding the handle in the neutral position, will slowly cause the
machine to spin in one spot. Slight downward pressure on the handle causes the machine to
travel to the right. Best results are obtained by covering approximately 4” on each turn. In
other words, let the machine move right or left, backwards or forwards, approximately 4” with
each revolution of the trowels. To fill a hole or cut down a hump, move the unit back and forth
over the problem area.
Under normal operating conditions the machine should cover as much as 1000 sq. ft. in
about 15 minutes. It is recommended that a slight tension on the trowel control cable, (but
not
a definite tilt), during the floating operation will cause the machine to operate much
smoother. After the floated slab has set sufficiently, it is ready for the finishing operation.
CAUTION:
Do not let the machine stand in one spot on the soft cement. Lift from the slab
when the floating operation is complete.
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OPERATION (Finishing)
When starting the finishing operation, never set the trowels up over 1/4” pitch.
After the floating operation, the first thing to do is to remove the floating disc from the blades.
Clean the blades, spider plate and disc from cement paste collected during the floating
operation. Increase the blade pitch up to a maximum of 1 cm for the first finishing operation
and then continue to increase the pitch on the following finishing operations. Continue the
finishing passes until you obtain the desired floor finish. The time required between each
finishing pass is again dependent on the weather conditions and water content of the
concrete etc. If some areas of the concrete set/harden too fast you may apply a small
amount of water using a hand brush as an aid to achieving the finish.
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STARTING PROCEDURE: *WARM CLIMATE
Open fuel valve on gas tank. Set throttle l
ever to “Fast” idle position, set choke to closed
position, start engine. Open choke slightly to prevent flooding. Move to “Open” or “Run”
position when engine is warm, increase throttle to maximum operation position (3600 rpm).
