General Information; General Description Of The Machine - Sima DUPLO Manual De Instrucciones Original

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

WARNING: Pease read and understand perfectly the present instruction before using the machine.
SIMA S.A. thanks you for your trust in our products and for purchasing the DUPLO POWER TROWEL model
This manual provides you with the necessary instructions to start, use, maintain and in your case, repair of
the present machine. All aspects as far as the safety and health of the users is concerned have been stated.
Respecting all instructions and recommendations assures safety and low maintenance. As such, reading this manual
carefully is compulsory for any person responsible for the use, maintenance or repair of this machine.
As such, reading this manual carefully is compulsory for any person responsible for the use, maintenance or
repair of this machine.
It is recommended to have always this manual in an easily accessible place where the machine is being
used.

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

• The POWER TROWELS are used to finish concrete surfaces for both small and large surfaces.
• DUPLO models are designed and constructed to smooth and finish horizontal surfaces of concrete
through the rotary motion of eight-bladed rectangular no-wear steel. The motion is transmitted
through two gearbox driven by a gasoline engine or electric, according to versions, and progress
over the area to try is manually controlled by a single operator.
The machine is self-propelled, progress on the surface is controlled by the operator from the driving
position with two ergonomic controls designed to control the machine.
• From the driving seat with adjustable seat, the operator has complete control of both the driving
and the movements of the two rotors, and the inclination of the blades being able to establish any
such position by the flyers provided for the regulation of them. The water pump is also controlled
from the driving position for which is provided a button on the upper right command, just press this
button with your thumb to get the water needed by the two front exits the machine.
• The two control knobs mounted electric controls driving an emergency stop, these electric controls
have to be pressed by the operator when you're working with the machine if for any reason,
accidents etc.. stop controls be pressed one or two controllers, the machine is disconnected
electrically ceasing to be operational immediately.
• Incorporates a water pump hidden in charge of propel the water.
• The rotation of each rotor is made in opposite direction to the theoretical middle point of the
machine.
• DUPLO has been design so that separation between rotor blades do not cross with his turns
avoiding accidents, this feature makes this model both blades can be mounted as float discf without
causing any interference between the two rotors.
• Incorporates three lamps lighting one in the rear and two in the front.
• The blades of both rotors, are protected by rings with radios that avoid contact with the same
operator and the possibility that these objects come into contact against objects when is being
trowelled.
• It has four lifting points on the chassis to hook the machine with cranes or hoists.
• The transmission between the engine and the gearbox primary processing is done through flexible
belts and clutch, the transmission is protected by a guard that prevents access to moving parts.
• Movement between reducing transmission is done via cardan articulated and flexible, this
transmission is protected by a carter.
Any other use given to this machine is considered inappropriate and may be dangerous, so is expressly
prohibited.
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