Multiquip J36E2 - Manual (Page 15)

J36e2 elecTric WalK-BeHiND TrOWel • OperaTiON aND parTs maNUal — rev. #0 (07/24/12) — page 15
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Figure 2. Trowel Control and Components
Figure 2 shows the location of the basic controls or
components, for the trowel. Listed below is a brief
explanation of each control or component.
1.
power plug — Connect this plug to either a 115 or 230
VAC power source. Unit is shipped from factory for 115
VAC configuration. ALWAYS read lable on electric
motor to determine voltage configurations.
2. Hand grips — When maneuvering of the trowel is
required alWays place both hands on each grip to
operate the trowel. Replace hand grips when they
become worn or damaged.
3. pitch control star Wheel— To adjust the pitch of the
blades, rotate the star wheel clockwise to pitch blades
upwards. Rotate star wheel counterclockwise to pitch
blades flat (no pitch).
4. Operator presence ON/OFF lever switch — This
lever switch when closed (squeezed), will apply power
to the electric motor. When lever switch is released
(open), power to the electric motor will be interrupted.
Please note main ON/OFF switch must be in ON
position in order for the operator presence switch lever
to operate.
5. main ON/OFF switch — Place in ON position to apply
power to electric motor via operator presence switch.
6. adjustment Knob — This knob is used to vary the
blade speed.
7. guard ring — Never put hands or feet inside guard
ring while the machine is running Never operate
trowel with broken or defective guard rings. Serious
injury could occur.
8. v-Belt cover — Remove this cover to gain access to
the V-belt. Never operate the trowel with this cover
removed.
9. Blades — This trowel is equipped with combination
blades. These blades are versatile and should take care
of most troweling needs. In addition float discs can be
attached to the trowel arms that will allow the trowel
to float on "wet" concrete. Contact MQ unit sales for
other types of blades and float pan options
10. gearbox — Worm gear drive gearbox. Provides
rotation of blades via electric motor interface. alWays
check gearbox oil level prior to each use. Fill with
recommended type gearbox oil.
11. Trowel arm — Never operate the trowel with a bent,
broken or out of adjustment trowel arm. If the blades
show uneven wear patterns or some blades wear out
faster than others, the trowel arm may. need to be
adjusted. Use the trowel arm adjustment tool P/N 1817
to adjust the trowel arms.
12. electric motor reset switch — In the event of an
overload press this switch to reset the motor.Allow a
sufficent amount of time for the motor to cool down
before pressing the reset switch.
13. electric motor — This trowel is equipped with a dual
voltage motor. It is shipped from the factory for 115
VAC, 60 Hz single phase operation. For 230 VAC
configuration refer to the electric motor wiring diagram
within this manual.