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FLEXTOOL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FLEXTOOL PORTATROWEL FPT30
CONTENT
Introduction 2
Applications 2
Functions and controls 2
Hazards and risks 2
Operation 3
Care and preventive maintenance 4
Cleaning and storage 4
Spare parts and service 5
INTRODUCTION
APPLICATIONS
The Flextool PortaTrowel can be used for trowelling concrete from
finishing operations with is blade tilt / pitch capabilities and
combination trowel blades.
The Flextool PortaTrowel can be used across a wide range of
applications that include:
Residential foundations
Tilt and precast panels
Driveways and footpaths
FUNCTION AND CONTROLS
FLEXTOOL PORTATROWEL
The Flextool PortaTrowel reproduces the action of hand trowelling
while giving a higher quality dense finish with greater wear
resistance.The angle or pitch of the blades is adjustable during
operation from a floating position, with the blades completely flat,
to a finishing position with the blades tilted. The following figure
shows the location of the controls and main operating functions
for the Flextool PortaTrowel
Guard Ring – NEVER put hands or feet inside the guard ring while
the engine is running. Never operate the Flextool PortaTrowel
Blade Pitch Control – Turn the hand knob clockwise to
increase blade pitch, and counter-clockwise to decrease blade
Honda GX35 (1.5 hp) petrol engine.
Engine
ON / OFF Switch
easy access
Handle – The Flextool PortaTrowel handle is made up of multiple
1800 mm clip together handles joined together to achieve the
required external reach of the Flextool PortaTrowel subject to
each specific job – The maximum number of 1800 mm handles
that can be joined together is three – Extending the length
beyond three handles will result in reduced control of the unit.
Throttle Control Lever
the lever downwards to increase engine speed, upwards to
Gearbox – Transfers power from engine to the spider
build up on the gearbox and that the gearbox is cleaned after
overheat.
Spider Plate and Trowel Arm – Provides blade rotation and
arms after each use, spider plates and blades arms that are
not cleaned and maintained will result in uneven blade wear
concrete surface.
Combination blades
HAZARDS AND RISKS
NEVER allow any person to operate equipment without
ENSURE all operators read, understand and follow the
SERIOUS INJURY may result from improper or careless use of
this machine.
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Thank you for your selection of Flextool equipment.
Flextool have specialised in the design and manufacture of quality
products since 1951.
We have taken care in the design, manufacture, and testing of this
product. Should service or spare parts be required, prompt and
efficient service is available from our extensive dealer network.
General safety instructions for the operation of power
equipment
The goal of Flextool is to produce power equipment that helps the
operator work safely and efficiently. The most important safety
device for this or any tool is the operator. Care and good
judgement are the best protection against injury. All possible
hazards cannot be covered in this manual however we have tried
to highlight some of the important items, individuals should look
for and obey Caution, Warning and Danger signs placed on
equipment, and displayed in the workplace. Operators should
read and follow safety instructions packed with each product.
Learn how each machine works. Even if you have previously used
similar machines, carefully check out each machine before you
use it. Get the “feel” of it and know its capabilities, limitations,
potential hazards, how it operates, and how it stops.
initial floating and greaking in of the concrete right through to
CONTENT
Introduction 2
Applications 2
Functions and controls 2
Hazards and risks 2
Operation 3
Care and preventive maintenance 4
Cleaning and storage 4
Spare parts and service 5
INTRODUCTION
APPLICATIONS
The Flextool PortaTrowel can be used for trowelling concrete from
finishing operations with is blade tilt / pitch capabilities and
combination trowel blades.
The Flextool PortaTrowel can be used across a wide range of
applications that include:
Residential foundations
Tilt and precast panels
Driveways and footpaths
FUNCTION AND CONTROLS
FLEXTOOL PORTATROWEL
The Flextool PortaTrowel reproduces the action of hand trowelling
while giving a higher quality dense finish with greater wear
resistance.The angle or pitch of the blades is adjustable during
operation from a floating position, with the blades completely flat,
to a finishing position with the blades tilted. The following figure
shows the location of the controls and main operating functions
for the Flextool PortaTrowel
Guard Ring – NEVER put hands or feet inside the guard ring while
the engine is running. Never operate the Flextool PortaTrowel
Blade Pitch Control – Turn the hand knob clockwise to
increase blade pitch, and counter-clockwise to decrease blade
Honda GX35 (1.5 hp) petrol engine.
Engine
ON / OFF Switch
easy access
Handle – The Flextool PortaTrowel handle is made up of multiple
1800 mm clip together handles joined together to achieve the
required external reach of the Flextool PortaTrowel subject to
each specific job – The maximum number of 1800 mm handles
that can be joined together is three – Extending the length
beyond three handles will result in reduced control of the unit.
Throttle Control Lever
the lever downwards to increase engine speed, upwards to
Gearbox – Transfers power from engine to the spider
build up on the gearbox and that the gearbox is cleaned after
overheat.
Spider Plate and Trowel Arm – Provides blade rotation and
arms after each use, spider plates and blades arms that are
not cleaned and maintained will result in uneven blade wear
concrete surface.
Combination blades
HAZARDS AND RISKS
NEVER allow any person to operate equipment without
ENSURE all operators read, understand and follow the
SERIOUS INJURY may result from improper or careless use of
this machine.
1
2
3
4
5
7
6
8
9
Thank you for your selection of Flextool equipment.
Flextool have specialised in the design and manufacture of quality
products since 1951.
We have taken care in the design, manufacture, and testing of this
product. Should service or spare parts be required, prompt and
efficient service is available from our extensive dealer network.
General safety instructions for the operation of power
equipment
The goal of Flextool is to produce power equipment that helps the
operator work safely and efficiently. The most important safety
device for this or any tool is the operator. Care and good
judgement are the best protection against injury. All possible
hazards cannot be covered in this manual however we have tried
to highlight some of the important items, individuals should look
for and obey Caution, Warning and Danger signs placed on
equipment, and displayed in the workplace. Operators should
read and follow safety instructions packed with each product.
Learn how each machine works. Even if you have previously used
similar machines, carefully check out each machine before you
use it. Get the “feel” of it and know its capabilities, limitations,
potential hazards, how it operates, and how it stops.
initial floating and greaking in of the concrete right through to
