HSS Hire 46545 Troubleshooting guide

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Electric Poker
Vibrator
Hire Shops
For fast removal of air pockets for
concrete pours in footings and
form work.
Operating & Safety Guide 846
Let the poker work at its own pace, you will not
speed up the process by thrashing it about.
Always position yourself so you can control the
head while staying clear of the wet concrete.
Turn the unit OFF, and wait for moving parts to stop
before pulling the poker clear of the pour.
Take your time and don’t over do it. You are more
likely to have an accident if you are tired or rushing.
Never push the equipment beyond its design
limits. If it will not do what you want with reasonable
ease and speed, assume you have the wrong tool for the
job. Contact your local HSS Hire Shop for advice.
Keep the equipment clean, you will find this less of a
chore if you clean it 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 and unplug the equipment.
Clean off any concrete before it has a chance to
dry, Do Not use water and avoid getting concrete
near the motor ventilation slots.
Finally neatly coil the flex and give the tool a final
clean up ready for return, to your local HSS Hire Shop.
FINISHING OFF
EQUIPMENT CARE
Code 46545
©HSS Hire Service Group Plc 1998 No. 846/01
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For advice on the safety and suitability of this equipment
contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or
permanent disability, should seek expert advice before
using it.
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.
Safety Goggles MUST be worn by everyone in
the work area.
Wear practical, protective clothing,
gloves and footwear. Avoid loose garments
and jewellery that could catch in moving parts, tie back
long hair.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated.
Make sure you know how to switch this machine OFF
before you switch it ON in case you get into difficulty.
Always switch OFF and unplug the machine before
cleaning it.
Never carry or pull the equipment by its power
supply cable or poker drive shaft.
Check the condition of the equipment before use.
If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
If working above ground-level, work from a
suitable, stable platform, an access tower for example.
Never work from ladders or steps.
The HSS Poker Vibrator requires a 110v power
supply And must be provided with a suitable 110v
generator, or powered from the mains via a suitable
110v transformer (minimum 2.2kva tool rating).
If the equipment fails, or if its power supply cable or plug
becomes damaged, return it. Never try to repair it yourself.
Keep cables out of harm’s way, and clear of the
work area.
Extension leads should be fully unwound and
loosely coiled, away from the equipment. Never run
them through water, over sharp edges or where they
could trip someone.
Using electrical equipment in very damp or wet
conditions can be dangerous.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, use a
suitable RCD (Residual Current-Operated Device)
available from your local HSS Hire Shop.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY Ensure the Poker Vibrator and power socket
are switched OFF before plugging into the
power supply.
If the poker shaft is separated from the drive unit,
connect the two by pushing the shaft into the units drive
chuck, lining up the button with the location hole on the
side of the chuck.
To switch the unit ON push the ‘I’ symbol, to switch
OFF push the ‘O’ symbol.
Familiarise yourself with the switches and their location
so that you can operate them quickly in an emergency.
Never run the unit unless it is submerged in wet concrete.
All that remains is to plug the Poker Vibrator into its
power supply and switch the supply ON.
If supplied, support the unit with the support strap
over your shoulder and control the poker with
both hands.
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.
Submerge the poker into the concrete. You can
now switch the unit ON allowing the poker head
to vibrate.
If the pour is deep, lower the poker to the bottom
gradually working your way up to the surface.
Work the poker slowly back and forth until all the
air has been removed.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
GETTING STARTED
Drive
Unit
Poker
Shaft
Button
Location
Hole
Head
ON OFF