Operations Manual

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11. OPERATION
The following steps are intended as a basic guide to machine operation, and are not to be
considered a complete guide to concrete finishing. Read the “Training” section of this
manual for more information.
11.1 Maneuvering the Trowel
11.1.1 Get into the operator’s position behind the handle. With a secure foothold and a
rm grasp on the handles slowly increase the engine speed until the desired blade speed is
obtained.
11.1.2 To maneuver the trowel, gently lift up on or press down on the main trowel handle.
To move the machine to the operator’s left, lift up on the handle, to move the machine to
the right, push down on the handle.
11.1.3 Adjust the blade pitch on the Standard handle, by turn the Pitch Adjust Wheel
clockwise or counter- clockwise.
WARNING:
NEVER place your feet or hands inside the guard rings while starting or operating this
equipment.
ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or moving parts while operating this equipment.
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