Benchmark HCM400 User manual

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120V • 60Hz • 5AMP
5 year limited warranty on tool
4 cu  ELECTRIC
CEMENT MIXER

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
4 CU FT ELECTRIC CEMENT MIXER
Model Number HCM400
Motor 120V, 60Hz, 5A
Drum Capacity 115 Liters / 25 gallons
Drum Mouth 385 mm
Drum Speed 26.7 / min
Overall Size Length 1200 mm / 47"
Width 710 mm / 28"
Height 1350 mm / 53"
Weight 41 kg / 90.3 lbs
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Product Specifications................................................................................... 1
Table of Contents ........................................................................................... 2
Safety Warnings & Instructions....................................................................... 3
Contents of Shipping Container...................................................................... 7
Assembly Instructions.................................................................................... 8
Operating Instructions ................................................................................. 12
Maintenance Instructions ............................................................................ 13
Wiring Diagram ............................................................................................ 14
Parts Schematic .......................................................................................... 15
Parts List ..................................................................................................... 16
Warranty...................................................................................................... 18

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SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOL MEANING
UNDERSTAND YOUR MIXER
Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels axed
to the mixer. Learn its application and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards peculiar to it. Become familiar
with the controls before operating this mixer.
STAY ALERT
Do not operate the mixer while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication that could aect your ability to
use it properly. Do not use this mixer when you are tired or
distracted from the job at hand. Watch what you are doing
at all times. Use common sense.
AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
Make sure there is adequate surrounding workspace. Keep
your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered areas invite
injuries. Keep area around the mixer clear of obstructions,
grease, oil, trash and other debris which could cause
persons fall onto moving parts. Only use or operate the
mixer on solid, flat, level ground that is capable to support
the weight of the mixer and its load to prevent the mixer
from tipping over. Do not attempt to move the mixer when it
is loaded and/or in operation. This mixer is intended for the
production of concrete, mortar and plaster. It is not suitable
for the mixing of flammable or explosive substances. Do
not use it in areas where fumes from paint, solvents or
flammable liquids pose a potential hazard.
INSPECT YOUR MIXER
Check your mixer before turning it on. Keep guards in
place and in working order. Do not plug mixer with motor
cover o. Check all bolts, nuts, and screws for tightness
before each use, especially those securing guards and drive
mechanisms. Vibration during mixing may cause these to
loosen. Form a habit of checking to see that all the adjusting
tools, shovels, hand trowels and other tools/equipment
are removed from mixer area before turning it on. Replace
damaged, missing or failed parts before using it. Warning
labels carry important information. Replace any missing or
damaged warning labels.

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SYMBOL MEANING
DRESS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches). They can be caught in moving parts.
Protective electrically nonconductive gloves and nonskid
footwear are recommended when working. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair, preventing it from getting
caught in machinery. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty. Always wear safety goggles and/or face
shields. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant
lenses. They are not safety glasses.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD
Never carry mixer by cord or yank it to disconnect it from
socket. Keep cord from heat, oil and sharp edges.
EXTENSION CORDS
Improper use of extension cords can cause the motor
to overheat. Your extension cord should be no longer
than 30 feet and a minimum of 12 gauge with a 3-prong
grounded plug. Avoid use of free and inadequately insulated
connections. Connections must be made with protected
material suitable for outdoor use. Make sure that any
extension cord connections are dry and safe.
Ensure that the extension cord is carefully laid out avoiding
liquids, sharp edges and places where vehicles might run
over it. Avoid allowing the extension cord to be trapped
underneath the mixer. Unroll it fully or it will overheat and
could catch fire.
AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Check that the electric circuit is adequately protected and
that it corresponds with the power, voltage and frequency of
the motor. Do not plug or unplug the motor while standing in
or around damp or wet ground. Do not use the mixer in wet
or damp areas or expose it to rain.
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces: pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures. Make sure
your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs when
plugging or unplugging the mixer.