Multiquip hda-series Options, Clip-On Float Blades Optional, Combo Blades, Finish Blades Optional

OPTIONS

OPTIONS

Blades

NOTE

Blades should be changed when they fail to finish concrete in a satisfactory manner.

Clip-On Float Blades (Optional)

Thesebladeswillclip(Figure33)ontoanexistinginstalledblade, allowing your finisher to float on “wet” concrete so that the troweling operation can begin as early as possible. They are easily removable, so that after the floating operation, when the concreteissufficientlycured,theycanberemovedtoexposethe finish blades for continued troweling.

Blades are a vital part of finishing concrete. This trowel, or finisher,hasbeendesignedtofinishconcreteandthebladesare built to stringent quality standards out of the finest trowel steel. If you need replacement blades, consult your parts list in this manualforpartnumbersandorderthemfromyourMultiquipparts dealer or importer.

Combo Blades

This trowel was equipped with combination float/finish (Figure

31)blades as original equipment. These blades have been designed for optimum performance in both the floating and finishing operations. These blades are versatile and should take care of most troweling needs.

Figure 31. Combination Blade

Figure 33. Clip-On Float Blade

Float Discs (Optional)

Theserounddiscs(Figure34)attachtothespidersandallowthe machine to“float”on“wet”concrete.The disc design allows early floating and easy movement from wet to dry areas.They are also very effective in embedding large aggregates and surface hardeners.

Finish Blades (Optional) Figure 34. Float Disk

These blades (Figure 32) have been specifically designed for finish operations with this trowel. They will provide a premium surface finishing capability from your trowel.They should only be usedaftertheconcretehassettothepointwherethetroweldoes not sink into the concrete when placed on it.

Figure 32. Finish Blade

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