Multiquip CA4HC - Manual (Page 25)

CA4HC WALK-BEHIND TROWEL — OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #0 (09/29/06) — PAGE 25
Figure 25. Maneuvering The Trowel
The figure illustrates a typical walk-behind trowel application.
Practice maneuvering the trowel. The trick is to let the trowel do
the work.
NEVER place your feet or hands inside
the guard rings while starting or operating
this equipment.
ALWAYS keep clear of rotating or
moving parts while operating this
equipment.
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CA4HC TROWEL — OPERATION
2. To maneuver the trowel, gently lift up on or press down on
the main trowel handle. To move the machine to the operator’s
left,
lift up on the handle, to move machine to the right, push
down on the handle.
The following steps are intended as a basic guide to machine
operation, and are not to be considered a complete guide to
concrete finishing. We suggest that all operators (experienced
and novice) read “
Slabs on Grade ” published by the American
Concrete Institute, Detroit, Michigan . Read the “Training”
section of this manual for more information.
Maneuvering the Trowel
1. Get into the operator’s position behind the handle. With a
secure foothold and a firm grasp on the handles slowly
increase the engine speed until the desired blade speed is
obtained.
3. The best method for finishing concrete is to slowly walk
backwards (Figure 25) with the trowel, guiding the trowel
from side to side. This will cover all footprints on wet concrete.
4. Remember that if you let go of the trowel, just step away and
let the trowel come to a complete stop before trying to recover
the trowel.