WycoTool Sure Speed electric vibrator - Manual (Page 7)

User Manual
Page 7 June 2014
OPERATION
Before Starting the Motor
DANGER
DO NOT USE DAMAGED EQUIPMENT. INSPECT THE
VIBRATOR FOR DAMAGE PRIOR TO USING THIS
EQUIPMENT. READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ALL
SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL. CAREFULLY CHECK THAT THE POWER CORD
HAS NO CUTS OR EXPOSED WIRES. VERIFY MOTOR
HOUSING IS INTACT. CHECK ALL ACORN NUTS TO VERIFY
THEY ARE TIGHTENED.
DANGER
DO NOT START THE MOTOR WITHOUT A SHAFT
CONNECTED. THE EXPOSED SHAFT CONNECTION
PRESENTS A SAFETY HAZARD AS IT ROTATES AT HIGH
SPEED. CLOTHING OR SKIN MAY BECOME ENTANGLED IN
THE SHAFT CONNECTION CAUSING INJURY.
Ensure that the motor, shaft and head are connected
securely See Preventive Maintenance on page 12
Ensure that the power plug is connected to the appropriate
power source
Ensure that the motor is not immersed in concrete and that
any cord connections are not in water or fresh concrete
Turn vibrator on by moving the rocker switch to I See
Table 3: Concrete vibrator replacement parts on page 12 for
switch location
OTEE: N The Sure Speed has been designed with a soft
start and will slowly ramp up to speed over a 1
second period
Insert the vibrator head into the concrete to be consolidated
Do not run the vibrator head outside of fresh concrete for an
extended period of time The vibrator depends on moving
concrete to cool the bearings
Avoid sharp bends in the flex shaft during operation Sharp
bends reduce shaft life
Remove the vibrator head from concrete and turn the rocker
switch to O See Table 3: Concrete vibrator replacement parts
on page 12 for switch location
Variable Speed Control Models Only
The variable speed option allows the operator to choose
between 8000, 10,500, and 12,000 VPM (vibrations
per minute)
OTEE: N This instruction only pertains to model numbers that
start with WV
OTEE: N See “Concrete vibrator replacement parts” on page
12 for switch and button locations
When the power switch is turned on, the motor will always
start at 10,500 VPM From the time the power is applied
there is a 20 second window in which to choose one of the
alternate motor speeds
Hold the speed control button for one second to change the
motor speed to 8000 VPM Release the speed control button
and then press it again for one second to increase the motor
speed to 12,000 VPM
Release and then press the speed control button a third time
for one second to return the motor to 10,500 VPM To reset
the 20 second speed change period, turn the power switch
off and then on again
20 sec
Power Switch
Turned ON
8000
7000
10,500
12,000
VPM
Speed Control
Button Held for
At Least 1 sec
1 sec
Ramp-up
Speed Control
Button Held for
At Least 1 sec
Speed Control
Button Held for
At Least 1 sec
Figure 2: Variable speed control timing