Multiquip b46s90 manual To Begin Troweling, Concrete Finishing Techniques

operation

To Begin Troweling

1.To begin troweling, push the throttle lever (Figure 28) forward to the "RUN" position.

RUN

THROTTLE

LEVER

Figure 28. Throttle Lever (Run)

Concrete Finishing Techniques

The following steps are intended as a basic guide to machine operation, and are not to be considered a complete guide to concrete finishing.We suggest that all operators (experienced and novice) read “Slabs on Grade” published by the American Concrete Institute, Detroit, Michigan. Read the “Training” section of this manual for more information.

Pitching the Blades (Standard Handle)

To pitch the blades upwards using the "Standard" handle, (Figure 29) simply turn the star-wheelclockwise. Turning the star wheel counter clockwise will cause the blades to lay flat.

	BLADE PITCH
	STAR WHEEL
INCREASE	DECREASE
BLADE PITCH	BLADE PITCH
(CW)	(CCW)

Figure 29. Blade Pitch Star Wheel

Pitching the Blades (Quick Pitch™ Handle)

To pitch the blades upwards using the "Quick Pitch™" handle, (Figure 30) simply pull the T-handle backwards while squeezing the trigger. Pushing the T-handle forward will cause the blades to lay flat.

T-HANDLE

TRIGGER

(SQUEEZE)

NO PITCH (BLADES FLAT)

BLADES PITCHED

UPWARDS FLAT

Figure 30. Blade Pitch T-Handle

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