Marshalltown 1200MP Mixer - Manual (Page 7)

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OPERATING THE MIXER
STARTING THE MIXER
To avoid personal injury, be sure control lever is in the neutral position before starting engine/motor
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 the neutral position.
EXTENSION CORDS FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS
The following size extension cords should be used: length of cord, up to 100 ft.-14 gauge wire; up to 200 feet-12 gauge wire;
up to 300 feet-10 gauge wire; up to 400 feet-8 gauge wire.
NOTE: Extension cord must be a 3-wire power cord and 3-wire power plug that is approved for outdoor use. When
connecting the power cord, always connect cord to motor first and then plug into a grounded receptacle. When
disconnecting the power cord, always unplug the grounded receptacle first.
LOADING THE MIXER
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.
To avoid personal injury, be sure grill assembly is down an in place when mixer is in operation
To avoid personal injury, be sure drum is locked in the operating position
DISCHARGING THE MIXER
Allow the entire mixture to mix for one (1) full minute. DO NOT STOP MIXER FROM ROTATING. Hold the tilt handle and
disengage the drum lock. Dump mortar to the side by pulling the tilt lever downward. After the mixture is dumped, return
the drum to the operating position and engage drum lock.
CLEANING THE MIXER
To achieve satisfactory performance from the mixer, it is essential to give the drum reasonable care. Clean the mixer after
each use, before the mortar dries and becomes hard. Never permit mortar to harden on either the inside or outside of the
drum. Do not pound or dent the drum as this impairs mixing efficiency and can cause spot wear on the drum surface. Spray
the entire unit off after each use.
To avoid personal injury, always turn engine/motor off and wait for all motion to stop before cleaning.
CARE OF MIXER
It is important to keep the inside of the mixing drum free of hardened mortar. After discharging the last batch of mortar each
day, add a pailful of water and two shovelfuls of gravel to the drum. This will scour the inside of the drum. Mix for about two
minutes, discharge and rinse the drum with water.