WC-42S CONCRETE MIXER — OPERATION

Operation

1.Topositionthetub,makesurethemixerisplacedonfirmlevel ground, then pulluponthe dumplatch(Figure18)andturn the handwheel until the tub is at the desired position. Once thetubisatthedesiredposition,pulldownonthedumplatch to lock the tub in position.

Figure 18. Mixing Drum Positioning

CAUTION:

NEVER stand in front or behind the mixing drum while it is being placed in the dump position. Stay clear of the mixing drum while it is being positioned.

2.As the drum rotates, use a shovel (Figure 19) to place the cementmixinsidethedrum,addwaterasrequired.Becareful to only place the tip of the shovel inside the drum.

Figure 19. Filling Mixing Drum

3.Placingtheshovelallthewayinsidethedrum(Figure20)will causetheshoveltostriketheblades. Thisconditionwillmake the shovel rotate, and could cause injury to personnel. NEVER place hands inside the mixing drum while it is rotating.

Figure 20. Filling Mixing Drum

Stopping the Mixer (Gasoline)

1.Push the main start/stop switch (Figure 21) inward to stop the engine.

Figure 21. Start/Stop Button (Stop Position)

2.Place fuel shut-off lever in the OFF position.

3.Clean drum of all debris and foreign matter.

Stopping the Mixer (Electric)

1.Place the electric motor's ON/OFF switch (Figure 22) in the OFF position.

Figure 22. Electric Motor ON/OFF Switch (OFF Position)

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

3.Clean drum of all debris and foreign matter.

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WC-42S specifications

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