HSS Hire 30518 Troubleshooting guide

Air Scabblers
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1997 No. 664/01
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For roughing the surface of concrete
and masonry.
Operating & Safety Guide 664
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Always control the scabbler with both hands then
bring the scabbler into contact with the surface to
be prepared.
Adopt a stable posture with both feet on firm
level ground, do not work in areas where you are
forced to stand on loose debris or on a slippery
uneven surface.
On first contact with the surface, the scabbler will
try to wander off line. Take great care until you
become familiar with the tool.
Gently open the air valve allowing the scabbler
head to move slowly at first, until the keying has
started, this will stop the head from wandering over
the work surface and causing unnecessary and
expensive damage.
Once the keying is established, slowly open the air
valve until the scabbler is running at full speed.
Never apply too much pressure, let the scabbler
work at its own pace.
Lift it clear before turning OFF, and wait for moving
parts to stop before putting it aside.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits. If it will not do what you want with reasonable
ease, assume you have the wrong tool for the job. Ask at
your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Regularly check the condition of the head/s, if they
show signs of excessive wear contact your local HSS Hire
Shop for a replacement unit.
Keep the equipment clean. You will find this less of a
chore if you clean up regularly, rather than wait until the
end of the hire period.
When not in use, store the equipment somewhere
clean, dry and safe from thieves.
Switch OFF the compressor, open the scabbler’s air
valve until all the stored air has been released,
then disconnect the air hose.
Thoroughly clean the scabbler, then neatly coil the
air hose ready for return to your local HSS Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
EQUIPMENT CARE
Code 30518/30318/30338/30648/30658
Triple
Single
Handheld Scabblers

For advice on the safety and suitability of this
equipment contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area.
Never use this equipment if you are ill, feeling
tired, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
This equipment should only be used by a
competent person who has read and understood
these instructions.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated. Do
not work near flammable gases or liquids.
Safety Goggles MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area.
NOTE: Some materials being scabbled by this
process may contain substances which can be
harmful to health. A suitable mask must be worn
when using this equipment.
NOTE: This equipment generates potentially
harmful noise levels. To comply with health and
safety at work regulations, ear defenders must be
worn by everyone in the vicinity.
Wear practical, protective clothing and
footwear. Avoid loose garments and jewellery
that could catch in moving parts.
Check the equipment before use. If it shows signs of
damage or excessive wear, return it.
If working above ground-level, work from a
suitable, stable platform – an access tower for
example. Never work from ladders or steps.
Take special care when scabbling surfaces which
may contain pipework or electrical cables. If in
doubt, hire a cable avoiding tool from your local HSS Hire
Shop, to determine the exact position of such hazards.
Never allow compressed air to travel down an air
hose which is not connected to an air tool, this may
cause personal injury.
Information on COSHH regulations is available from your
local HSS Hire Shop.
Most HSS air tools require a 125 cfm compressor to
run them. The air connections used are the claw
type quick action couplings.
If the tool fails, or if its hose or coupling gets
damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.
Keep the air hose/s out of harm’s way, keep it clear
of moving parts. Never run them through water, over
sharp edges or where they could trip someone.
AIR SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY
Never carry or pull the equipment by its air hose.
Ensure the air supply is turned OFF before
connecting or disconnecting it from the air hose.
Isolate it from the air supply before making
any adjustments.
With the compressor warmed up, and its air supply
valve CLOSED, connect the air hose to the
compressor by pushing it on to the air supply valve
and turning clockwise.
Anchor the delivery end of the air hose so that it is
not aimed at any person or property then, taking great
care, slightly open the air supply valve to clear the
hose of any debris. Then fully close the valve and
switch off the compressor.
Confirm that the scabbler’s air valve is in the closed
position, then connect the delivery hose to the
scabbler in the same way as to the compressor.
Fully open the compressor’s air supply valve and
start the compressor.
GETTING STARTED
Pole Scabbler
Air Valve
Run
Air 
Connection
Scabbler Controls
Closed
Air Supply
Valve
Air Hose
Open
Claw Type Coupling