Curb Roller Manufacturing BADGER CURB MAKER CM4600 User manual

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785-467-3132
MODEL CM4600
OWNER’S MANUAL

Table of Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................... 1
Upon Receipt ........................................................................................ 1
Manufacturer’s Notice ......................................................................... 1
Specifications ....................................................................................... 2
Badger Curb Maker Package .......................................................... 2
Safety ..................................................................................................... 3
Assembly ............................................................................................... 5
Operation .............................................................................................. 6
Preparing the Concrete for the Curb Maker ....................... 6
Preparing the Curb Maker ....................................................... 6
Operating the Curb Maker ....................................................... 7
Cleanup and Maintenance ............................................................... 8
Cleanup ......................................................................................... 8
Maintenance ................................................................................ 8
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 8
Curb Maker Drum Does Not Spin .......................................... 8
Curb Maker Is Hard To Pull ...................................................... 8
Curb Maker Will Not Stay On Forms ..................................... 9
Access Door Won’t Stay Closed ............................................. 9
Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................... 9
What are the drums made out of? ......................................... 9
Can I pour just one curb shape with the Curb Maker? ...... 9
What drives the Curb Maker? ................................................. 9
Can I use the Curb Maker for catch or spill curb? ............. 9
How do I change the direction of the Curb Maker? ......... 10
How do I adjust the speed of the Curb Maker? ................ 10
Can I change the drum profile on a Curb Maker? ............ 10
Can the Curb Maker power curb and gutter drums? ....... 10
Can the Curb Maker be converted to a roller screed? ..... 10
Parts ........................................................................................................ 11
Curb Maker Warranty ........................................................................ 17
Unit Identification ............................................................................... 19

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase
of the Badger Curb Maker.
The Curb Maker is proudly
manufactured in the USA by Curb
Roller Manufacturing. The Curb
Maker has been manufactured to
provide years of service.
Before using the Curb Maker you
must read and follow this manual
for proper use and set up. You
must also read the DeWalt DCD460
manual.
Upon Receipt
Carefully examine your equipment
upon receipt to verify all the
components of your order have
been shipped to you and arrived
undamaged. Report any damage
immediately to the freight carrier
and register any claim. If any
material or manufacturing defects
are discovered, contact a Curb
Roller Mfg. representative at
785-467-3132.
Manufacturer’s Notice
Information provided in this manual
was current as of the issue date.
Curb Roller Mfg. reserves the right
to make design changes without
notice or liability.
Information furnished in this manual
does not include all of the details
of design, production, or variations
of the equipment. It does not cover
all of the possible contingencies
which may emerge during
operation. If special problems arise
or further information is desired,
please contact a Curb Roller Mfg.
representative at 785-467-3132.
This owner’s manual does not
replace, nor does its use release
the owner/operator from observing
all safety codes or operating
limitations as well as any applicable
federal, state, provincial or local
regulations.
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Badger Curb Maker Package
This package includes:
A. Drive Unit
B. Idle Frame Assembly
C. Two (2) DeWalt Batteries
D. Adjuster Boot
E. DeWalt FLEXVOLT Charger
F. Operator’s Belt
*Drums for the Badger Curb Maker are
sold separately. To order, contact
Curb Roller Manufacturing or Dealers
in the Curb Roller Manufacturing
network.
Specifications
Length
28” (711 mm)
Width
32” (813 mm)
Weight
105 lbs (48 kg)

Observe all federal, state,
provincial, and local safety codes
and regulations that apply to the job
site.
Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) must be worn to operate the
Curb Maker. Necessary PPE for this
machine includes safety glasses,
steel toed boots, gloves, ear
protection, and hardhat.
Individuals under the age of
eighteen should not operate the
Curb Maker.
Do not operate, work on/or around
this machine while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or if
feeling ill.
Never attempt to clean or service
the Curb Maker while machine is
running.
Safety
Before assembling and operating
this equipment you must read,
understand, and follow the
instructions and safety warnings in
this manual.
If you have any safety concerns or
questions that are not covered in
this manual, please contact a Curb
Roller Mfg. representative at
785-467-3132.
Failure to read and obey the
following safety warnings may
result in serious injury or death.
The use of the Badger Curb Maker
may be hazardous. The Curb Maker
has rotating parts and lithium-ion
battery power.
Do not alter, change, or modify the
Curb Maker. Altering, changing,
or modifying the equipment may
cause unsafe conditions or damage
the equipment, and may void the
manufacturer’s warranty.
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Always clean, maintain, and
transport the Curb Maker with the
batteries removed from the drill to
avoid accidental rotation.
The Curb Maker is designed to run
with the drill on low speed. Do not
under any circumstance take apart
the drive unit and change the speed
on the drill.
Do not install battery until the Curb
Maker is in place ready to run.
Make sure all bystanders around
the machine are aware the drum is
about to spin.
Entanglement Hazard. Keep away
from moving parts.
Do not wear loose clothing. Long
hair must be tied back or netted.
Do not wear jewelry, headsets
with dangling wires, or coats with
dangling hood strings.
Never operate machine with
missing guards, shields, bolts, pins,
or any missing part.
The Curb Maker weighs approx 160
lbs. (48 kg.) with a drum installed.
Plan a safe handling procedure
before lifting. Individuals should not
attempt to lift the Curb Maker alone.
Before each use inspect all moving
parts for concrete or other debris
that can hinder operation.
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Assembly
1. Pin the drum shaft into the drive
unit’s chuck.
2. Slide the idle frame assembly
into the drive unit.
3. Verify that the idler bearing on
the idle frame assembly slips
over the end of the drum shaft
opposite the chuck.
4. Use the two black pins and snap
rings to fasten the idle frame
assembly into the drive unit.
5. Pin the drum shaft opposite
from the chuck through the idler
bearing.
6. Fasten the adjusting boot into
the idle frame assembly with the
threaded knob.
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Operation
Preparing the concrete for the
Curb Maker
1. Make sure the tops of the
stakes and pins used to support
the form board are below the
top of the form board.
2. Pour concrete against the form
board as if the curb were to be
hand formed.
3. Form concrete as close as
possible to the shape of the
curb with rakes.
4. Make sure the top of the form
board is free of concrete.
Preparing the Curb Maker
1. Move the Curb Maker to the
pour site.
2. Remove pin from the handle
and fold out away from the drive
unit. Replace pin when handle
is in the desired operating
position.
3. Open access door and insert
the battery into the drive unit.
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4. Grasp both handles and
squeeze the trigger gently to
determine the spin direction of
the drum. The drum should be
turning away from the operator.
5. If the drum is not spinning away
from the operator, fully depress
the directional button.
6. Verify the drum sweep is on the
top side of the drum neck.
Operating the Curb Maker
1. Place the Curb Maker on the
edge of the form with the guide
ring running along the inside
edge of the form.
2. Place belt around the operator’s
waist and adjust size as needed.
Place loops over the Curb
Maker’s handles.
3. Squeeze the trigger to begin
drum rotation.
4. Slowly walk backwards to begin
screeding. Ensure the drum
is spinning in the opposite
direction that it is being pulled.
5. Maintain a small amount of
concrete in front of the drum
and up against the drum sweep.
If more than two inches of
concrete builds up in front of
the drum it must be raked away
by a second person.
6. Use the adjusting boot to adjust
depth while screeding.
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