Product Operation; Before Starting - Marshalltown SPNRSSAGAS Manual Del Usuario

BEFORE STARTING

Before starting the Spin Screed®, there are a few items that need to be checked to prevent damage or personal injury.
• Affix safety boot (C) to unused side of screed power unit to cover rotating axle. Uncovered rotating axle may entangle
footgear, causing injury.
• Make sure that both Ends (I&J) are securely fastened to the end of the Pipe.
• Check all threaded connections to make sure that they are not loose.
• Check handles (D&E) to make sure that they will not loosen or detach during the operation of the Spin Screed®.
ENGINE MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS
Replace oil in engine with Honda #08209-10W30 oil after first 20 hours of operation. Replace again after next 40 hours of
operation. Using Honda #08209-10W30 product will prevent overfilling the engine. Failure to replace oil will dramatically
reduce engine life. See GX35 engine user's manual for operation of engine choke for cold startup and further maintenance
recommendations.
OPERATION
Operating your Spin Screed® correctly will assist you in achieving the desired outcome of a pour. Follow the instructions
below to operate your screed correctly.
• Start engine. Refer to Honda GX35 owners manual for basic starting instructions.
• Engage the power unit and begin to pull the Spin Screed® over forms, screed pipe, or screed rail, distributing the
concrete aggregate to the desired level. Make sure the Pipe is spinning away from you.
• The Spin Screed® is meant to run at a slow speed.
• Each operator must properly maintain control of both handles, guiding the Pipe over the concrete aggregate at a
speed and direction best suited for the aggregate's respective slump.
• DO NOT allow either end of the unit to enter wet concrete. Keep each end on the forms, screed pipes, or screed rails
to prevent contamination of the plugs or motor.
• If the concrete is not being added at the appropriate rate, slow the screed down to compensate.
• The speed at which the screed should be pulled back and forth depends on the slump of the concrete (see slump
guidelines below). It is important to pay close attention to the aggregates, slump, and concrete modifying agents to
compensate the speed of the engine adequately.
• Do not allow the Spin Screed® to run in the same position for an extended period. If screeding is delayed, turn the
engine off and let the Spin Screed® sit in a position where it is best suited to start again. When the placement of
aggregate resumes, slowly engage the engine and continue screeding.
SLUMP GUIDELINES
The Spin Screed® will handle stiff concrete having only a 3-inch slump. When you first start using the Spin Screed®, pour
with a slump level that is consistent with your past practices. As with any new tool, certain operation techniques must be
learned.
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