Stow manual Stow MS-93 PLASTER/MORTAR Mixer OPERATION/SHUT-DOWN, Dump Handle Safety

STOW MS-93 PLASTER/MORTAR MIXER — OPERATION/SHUT-DOWN

8.Place the belt slip lever (Figure 20) in the mix position.This will tilt the engine placing tension on the V-belts enabling the shaft to rotate.

Figure 20. Belt Slip Lever (Mix Position) Starting (electric only)

1.Using an adequate size extension cord (see Table 5), connect one end of the extension cord to the plug on the electric motor, connect the other end to the power source. Make sure the motor is configured for the proper operating voltage.

2.Set the electric motor's ON/OFF switch (Figure 7) to the ON position.

Mixing Dumping

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 21.

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 Dump Handle Safety

Be sure to stand clear of the dump handle (Figure 22) when the mixer is operational. Any binding of material between the mixer blades and the drum will cause the drum handle to move to the discharge position and could cause bodily harm.

Figure 22. Stand Clear of Dump Handle

STOPPING THE MIXER (gasoline engine)

1.Place the belt slip lever in the start/stop position (Figure 20).

2.Push the main start/stop switch (Figure 15) 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 maintance section of this manual.

STOPPING THE MIXER (electric motor)

1.Place the electric motor's ON/OFF switch (Figure 4) in the OFF position.

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

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

Figure 21. Drum Lock Pin (Left Position)

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