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OPERATION
2.5 To Stop
1
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Move the throttle lever to the MIN position.
2
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Turn the engine switch on the equipment to the OFF position.
2.6 Operation
1
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Keep the bending radius of the flexible hose to a minimum during use.
2
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DO NOT start the machine with the vibrator head immersed in the concrete mix. After the
engine machine has started, immerse the vibrator head quickly into the concrete mix.
3
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NEVER turn the vibrator off when it is immersed in the concrete.
4
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When moving around the jobsite, do not drag the vibrator head and shaft on the ground.
5
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DO NOT allow the head to vibrate against already hardened concrete or steel used in
reinforcement.
6
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NEVER drop or knock the vibrator head against any hard objects.
7
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When the vibrator is out of the concrete mix for extended period of time, allow the
engine to return to idle speed or simply turn the machine off.
8
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After every job, or every 50 hours, the shaft should be disassembled, cleaned,
inspected, lubricated, and reassembled.
CAUTION:
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If the shaft begins to helix excessively during operation, stop and investigate. This is
an indication of an overload condition.
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The vibrator head is cooled by the concrete. operation of the vibrator head in air more
than 2 minutes will cause overheating or the bearings which result in premature head
failure.
2.7 When Operation is Finished
1
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Bring the engine RPM down to idle speed.
2
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Pull the vibrator head out of the concrete.
3
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Turn the engine switch on the equipment to the OFF position.
4
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Disconnect the vibrator shaft from the engine.
5
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ALWAYS rinse or wipe off the vibrator head and shaft any wet concrete before it dries or
hardens.
