Multiquip CA4HCTROWEL — OPERATION, Maneuvering The Trowel, Maneuvering the Trowel

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.

The figure illustrates a typical walk-behind trowel application. Practice maneuvering the trowel.The trick is to let the trowel do the work.

Figure 25. Maneuvering The Trowel

CA4HCTROWEL — OPERATION

Maneuvering the Trowel

1.Get into the operator’s position behind the handle. With a secure foothold and a firm grasp on the handles slowly increase the engine speed until the desired blade speed is obtained.

2.To maneuver the trowel, gently lift up on or press down on themaintrowelhandle.Tomovethemachinetotheoperator’s left, liftupon the handle, to move machine to the right,push down on the handle.

3.The best method for finishing concrete is to slowly walk backwards (Figure 25) with the trowel, guiding the trowel fromsidetoside.Thiswillcoverallfootprintsonwetconcrete.

4.Remember that if you let go of the trowel, just step away and letthetrowelcometoacompletestopbeforetryingtorecover the trowel.

CAUTION

NEVER place your feet or hands inside the guard rings while starting or operating this equipment.

CAUTION

ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or moving parts while operating this equipment.

CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/29/06) — PAGE 25