Multiquip WM63H8, WM63H5 manual Operation, Mixing/Dumping, Stopping the Mixer Gasoline

	operation
Mixing/Dumping	STAND CLEAR OF DUMP HANDLE.
	HANDLE KICK-BACK IS POSSIBLE.

1.The paddle shaft inside the drum should be rotating at this time.

2.Add a small amount water to the mixing drum.

3.Lift the mixing bag compound onto the steel safety grate over the bag cutter and let the contents fall into the drum. Add more water if desired and mix compound to desired consistency.

4.When charging, mixing, or dumping a batch of plaster or mortar the drum lock pin should be placed to the left (when viewing the mixer from the towpole end) of the drum stop block which is welded to the front side of the drum. See Figure 24.

DRUM LATCH	STOP
PIN	BLOCK

MIX

POSITION

Figure 24. Drum Lock Pin (Left Position)

This will allow the operator to use both hands on the drum handle during dumping. Please note that when the lock pin is placed to the left, the drum will be maintained in the vertical position as the paddles rotate. To discharge the material the operator should hold the dump handle with both hands and rotate the drum to discharge the desired amount of material.

WARNING

Be sure to stand clear of the dump handle (Figure 25) when the mixer is operational. Any binding of material between the mixer blades and the drum will cause the dump handle to quickly move and could cause bodily harm.

Figure 25. Stand Clear of Dump Handle

Stopping the Mixer (Gasoline)

1.Place the belt slip lever in the start/stop position (Figure 19).

2.Push the main start/stop switch (Figure 18) inward to stop the engine.

3.Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position.

4.Disconnect the spark plug.

5.Clean mixer as referenced in the maintenance section of this manual.

NOTICE

It is recommended that the mixer’s Start/Stop switch be used to stop the engine after every use. Doing this will verify that the switch is working properly and presents no danger to the operator.

DANGER

NEVER disable or disconnect the start/stop switch. It is provided for operator safety. Serious Injury may result if it is disabled, disconnected or improperly maintained.

Stopping the Mixer (electric motor)

1.Place the electric motor's ON/OFF switch (Figure 12) in the OFF position

2.Disconnect the electric motor's extension cord from its power source.

3.Clean mixer as referenced in the maintenance section of this manual.

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