Marshalltown 1220MP Mortar/Plaster Mixer - Manual (Page 11)

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CLUTCH CONTROL LEVER
STARTING THE MIXER
Start the mixer engine/motor. Refer to the engine/motor manual for proper starting
procedures.
When the engine/motor is warmed up and is running smoothly, move the control lever to
engage the clutch.
Ram dump mixers have 3 paddle settings: Forward, Neutral, Reverse (See Figure 2.1)
Ram dump mixers have 3 drum settings: Tilt Forward, Load/Mix, Tilt Backward (See Figure 2.1)
To avoid personal injury, be sure control lever is in the neutral position before starting engine/motor
To avoid personal injury, this control must be disengaged before starting engine/motor or when mixer is not
in use.
This control is located in front of the mixing drum on the mixer leg. (See Figure 2.)
This control engages and disengages the drive to the mixing blades.
TO ENGAGE: Position lever in line with the mixer frame (12 o’clock position). Lever is held in the
engage position by the over-center action of the linkage.
TO DISENGAGE: Push lever down (counter-clock-wise) to the 9 o’clock position. Lever is spring
loaded to hold it in the disengaged position.
Tilt Drum Forward
Tilt Drum Backward
Paddles Forward
Paddles Reverse
9 o'clock -
Clutch Disengaged
12 o'clock -
Clutch Engaged
Figure 2
Figure 2.1
Follow your local or state standards, or the National Electric Code, to determine the correct gauge of wire when using an
extension cord with your electric motor.
LOADING THE MIXER
To avoid personal injury, be sure grill assembly is down and in place when mixer is in operation
To avoid personal injury, be sure drum is locked in the operating position
When the mixing blades are rotating, pour the required amount of water into the drum, then add cement, sand and lime or
mortar mix. The desired mixing speed is 33 RPM.
DANGER!
DANGER!
EXTENSION CORDS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS