Harbor Freight Tools 94634 operating instructions Mixing the Concrete, Operating Instructions

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MIXING THE CONCRETE

1.It is extremely important to have a consistent mix. If it is too wet, it will slump. If it is too dry, it will crack.

2.The sand should be “rough sand”, not having gravel much larger than a match head. The sand should be free of dirt and debris.

3.Mortar sand is recommended. Do not use silica sand. Crystalline silica contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

4.The finished mix should have a consistency similar to wet sand used on the beach to make sand castles. The following procedure is typically successful when mixing in a mortar mixer (not included):

a.NOTE: The mix is 5 parts sand to 1 part cement.

b.With the mortar mixer running, dump in 2 five gallon buckets of sand.

c.Dump in 1/2 of a 94 pound bag of portland cement.

d.Add 3 more five gallon buckets of sand.

e.Add water until the mix reaches the proper slump. You should not be able to squeeze water out of the mix. Do not over-mix.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Operating The Curb Machine:

1.Wheel the Curb Machine to the starting point, and install the Front Pneumatic Tire

(9) upside down or remove. (See Figure E.)

2.Place the front end of the Slip Form (1A, 1B, 1C) on the prepared ground where you desire the curb to begin. (See Figure E.)

3.Move the Rear Pneumatic Tires (9) so that the left Tire is in the trench.

(See Figure E.)

4.Adjust the Wheel Brackets (28) so that the Curb Machine is level and the Slip Form (1A, 1B, 1C) is at the proper height. The front of the Slip Form should be on the ground, and the rear approximately 1/4 inch above the ground.

(See Figure E.)

5.Make sure the Power Switch (14) is in its “OFF” position. (See Figure E.)

6.Plug the Power Cord (19) into a proper extension cord. Then, plug the extension cord into the nearest 115 volt, grounded, GFCI-protected electrical outlet.

NOTE: It is recommended to use a 12 or 14 gauge extension cord, as it will carry the electrical current more efficiently than a 16 gauge extension cord.

(See Figure C, and Assy. Diagram.)

SKU 94634

For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353

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Contents Curb Machine KIT With Forms For technical questions or replacement parts, please callWork Area Product SpecificationsGeneral Safety Rules Save this ManualPersonal Safety Electrical SafetyTool USE and Care ServiceIndustrial applications must follow Osha guidelines Specific Safety RulesKeep all safety guards in place and in proper working order Grounded Tools Tools With Three Prong Plugs GroundingSee Figure C See Figure C, nextAt full load UnpackingNameplate Extension Cord Length 120 or 240 VoltSee Figure E, next Product FeaturesSee Figure E, and Assy. Diagram Product OverviewFigure E To Install a Slip Form Assembly InstructionsSee Figure E SKU For technical questions, please call Setting UP the Curb MachineTrenching Guide New Landscape Before Sod Ground PreparationMixing the Concrete Operating InstructionsOperating The Curb Machine Installing Curbing In a Straight Line See Figure E Feeding The HopperHand Troweling Cutting Control Joints Installing Curved CurbingInstalling Circles Finishing Into a Solid ObjectWhen The Job Is Finished SealingCaring For The New Curbing See Assy. Diagram SKU For technical questions, please call INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, and CleaningProblem Possible Solution TroubleshootingPlease Read the Following Carefully Parts List1715 1718 27 26 2122 243 6158 6359 6449 Assembly DiagramLimited 1 Year warranty
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