MAKINEX MS-150 User manual

MIXING STATION
MS-150
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Rev 1222

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................. 1
DISCLAIMER................................................................................................................................... 1
ABOUT THIS MANUAL.................................................................................................................... 2
SAFETY INFORMATION................................................................................................................. 2
SAFETY DECALS............................................................................................................................ 3
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION............................................................................. 4
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................................................................................................................. 5
STEP 1 –ASSEMBLING THE HELIX PADDLE/ MIXER TO THE MS-150....................................... 5
STEP 2 –USING THE MS-150........................................................................................................ 7
STEP 3 –POURING AND PLACING LEVELLING COMPOUND..................................................... 9
STEP 4 –MAINTAINING THE MS-150.......................................................................................... 10
LIMITED WARRANTY....................................................................................................................... 11
WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS........................................................................................................... 12
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................. 12
CONTACT INFORMATION ............................................................................................................... 13
APPENDIX A –RISK ASSESSMENT ............................................................................................... 14

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a MAKINEX product.
This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and maintain the MS-150
Mixing Station. For your own safety and protection from injury, carefully read, understand,
and observe the safety instructions described in this manual.
Keep this manual or a copy of it with the machine. If you lose this manual or need an
additional copy, please contact MAKINEX. This machine is designed and built with user
safety in mind; however, it can present hazards if improperly operated and serviced. If there
are any questions regarding operating or servicing of this machine, please contact
MAKINEX.
All rights, especially copying and distribution rights are reserved.
Copyright 2023 by MAKINEX.
No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, without express written permission from MAKINEX.
Any type of reproduction or distribution not authorised by MAKINEX represents an
infringement of valid copyrights and will be prosecuted. We expressly reserve the right to
make technical modifications, even without due notice, which aim at improving our machines
or their safety standards.
DISCLAIMER
MAKINEX and its affiliates take no responsibility for any damage, injury or death resulting
from the incorrect or unsafe use of this product. Use of this product should be undertaken by
competent persons only. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that the following safety
procedures are followed. If you are unsure, do not operate this product.
Record the model and serial numbers as well as date and place of purchase for future
reference. Have this information available when ordering parts and when making technical or
warranty enquiries.
MAKINEX SUPPORT
Refer to contact details on pg. 13
MODEL NO.
MS-150
SERIAL NO.
DATE OF PURCHASE
PURCHASE LOCATION

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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual uses the following symbols to help differentiate between different kinds of
information. The safety symbol is used with a key word to alert you to potential hazards in
operating and owning power equipment. Follow all safety messages to avoid or reduce the
risk of serious injury or death.
KEY TERMS
READ
CAREFULLY
READ CAREFULLY –refers to important information that should be paid
careful attention.
CAUTION
CAUTION - indicates a situation that may cause injury or damage to the
machine if the user does not follow the instructions.
WARNING
WARNING –indicates a situation that may cause injury or death if the user
does not follow the instructions correctly.
DANGER
DANGER –indicates a situation that will cause injury or death if the user
does not follow the instructions as written.
PROHIBITED
PROHIBITED –identifies actions that should never be carried out by
anyone interacting with the equipment.
These safety warnings do not eliminate all possible hazards that could occur therefore it is
essential to use common sense and to strictly follow any instructions to prevent accidents.
SAFETY INFORMATION
Throughout this document there are several safety warnings. The user should read through
this complete document before using the MS-150.
READ
CAREFULLY
Ensure you read all information contained in this manual before using the
MS-150.
READ
CAREFULLY
Ensure you read the User Manual and safety instructions for the MS-150
and other components that are part of this unit.
See Appendix for more information.
DANGER
Always wear the recommended personal protective equipment (PPE).
PROHIBITED
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a
power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

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SAFETY DECALS
There is a safety and information panel provided on the Clamp Arm (see images below) of
the MS-150 to alert the user of potential safety risks/hazards. Please read and adhere to all
instructions on the Unit.
PROHIBITED
It is forbidden to remove any safety or instructional stickers or panels from
the MS-150.
READ
CAREFULLY
Read all safety and instructional stickers displayed on each component of
the MS-150.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION
MS-150 is the ultimate mixing station for all self-levelling cement and compounds, producing
a perfect mix every time. Designed by contractors for contractors it provides efficient hands-
free mixing and fast precision pouring of materials saving time and effort on jobs.
An MS-150 mixing station can mix up to 160kg (353 lbs) (6 x 20kg bags plus water) in 7
minutes. The MS-150 is ultra-lightweight for easy transportation and the ergonomic design
with easy-tilt operation provides control and speed for precision pouring.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
MS-150 DIMENSIONS:
HEIGHT HANDLE ATTACHED (Operating)
1084mm -1327mm (42.7 –52.2 inches)
HEIGHT HANDLE DETACHED (Transport)
1034mm (40.7 inches)
OVERALL WIDTH
612mm (24.1 inches)
OVERALL LENGTH
740mm (29.1 inches)
LENGTH OF HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
243mm (9.56 inches)
WEIGHT (WITHOUT MAKINEX ELECTRIC
MIXER AND HELIX PADDLE)
22kg (48.5 lbs)
WEIGHT (WITH MAKINEX ELECTRIC MIXER
AND HELIX PADDLE)
33kg (72.75lbs)
MAKINEX 2200W MIXER TECHNICAL DATA
NO-LOAD SPEED 1ST GEAR
150 –300 rpm
2ND GEAR
300 –650rpm
OUTPUT SHAFT THREAD
M14
WEIGHT
6.5kg (14.3 lbs)
CLASS OF PROTECTION
II
SOFT START
YES
OVER CURRENT PROTECTION
YES
OVER HEATING PROTECTION
YES
MS-150 X 1
Mixer X 1
Helix
Paddle X 2
22mm
Spanner X 2
Carbon
Brush X 2

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
WARNING
NEVER operate the MS-150 without wearing the appropriate
personal protective equipment (PPE) including appropriate footwear.
Assess the surrounding area for hazards. Ensure that any loose
clothing and long hair is firmly tied back.
WARNING
ALWAYS seek appropriate First Aid if Injury, Poisoning or Irritation
occurs due to contact with Materials and Substances.
CAUTION
ALWAYS ensure that the work place is well ventilated.
CAUTION
ALWAYS use dedicated mains power supply with extension lead not
exceeding 10 metres/11 yards
STEP 1 –ASSEMBLING THE HELIX PADDLE/ MIXER TO THE MS-150
WARNING
Ensure the Mixer is disconnected from mains power before Attaching
or Removing it to/from the MS-150 frame.
CAUTION
NEVER place hand under ‘Slider Clamp’or ‘Clamp Arm’ when
adjusting the height.
WARNING
CHECK the electrical lead and plug for damage before use of the
Mixer. Do not use the Mixer if there is evidence of damage.
1. Assemble the four Castor Wheels to the bottom of the Frame using the M12 Bolts,
Washers and Locknuts provided. Fit the two Braked Castor Wheels to opposite corners
of the Frame. Check that the Castor Brakes have been engaged after assembly.
2. Attach MS-150 Clamp Arm into the Slide Arm Collar of the MS-150 Frame; tighten
Collar Thumb Screw in place.
Braked Castor Wheels

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3. When fitting the Mixer make sure the Slider Clamp is opened. Fit the Mixer through the
gap at the front and then position the collar part of the Mixer between the Slider Clamp
and tighten.
4. Connect Helix Paddle to Mixer output shaft and firmly tighten using 22mm spanner.
The MS-150 is supplied with a short Helix Paddle (up to 3 bag mix) and a large Helix
Paddle (4 - 6 bag mix). Adjust height of Clamp Arm if necessary if Helix Paddle is
touching base of Bucket.
NOTE: Always grab the mixer by the handles and make sure the mixer is securely
tightened, but do not over-tighten!
Adjustable Slider Clamp
Clamping
Lever
Helix Paddle
Slide Arm
Collar
Clamp Arm
Collar
Thumb
Screw
Tighten Helix
Paddle with
22mm
spanner

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When fitting the Makinex Electric Mixer, ensure the Electrical Cord is facing to back of the
MS-150. Connect Makinex Mixer Electrical Cord to extension cord. Connect the extension cord
from mains power to the Cable Clip on Vac Lid Module.
STEP 2 –USING THE MS-150
WARNING
NEVER place hands or other articles into the Bucket whilst Mixer is
Mixing.
ALWAYS disconnect Mixer from mains power before placing hands into
the Bucket.
WARNING
ALWAYS ensure the Mixer is switched OFF before plugging it in.
ALWAYS wind-up the Extension Cord before moving the MS-150.
ALWAYS be aware of the Extension Cord position when working around
the MS-150™.
CAUTION
Maximum SAFE Load: 160kg (353lbs) of wet levelling compound.
DO NOT EXCEED 160kg (353lbs)
ALWAYS use correct lifting technique when loading materials.
1. Ensure Makinex Electric Mixer is firmly secured in the ‘Slider Clamp’.
2. Attach Vac Lid Module to Bucket by clipping Side Hooks onto frame
3. Make sure the ‘Locking Pin’is engaged (i.e., locked to prevent the bucket from
pivoting) at the base of the Bucket and that the Castor Wheel Brake has been applied.
4. Attach a vacuum hose to the ‘Vacuum Port’. Use the supplied adaptor if using a 50mm
vac hose. Connect water hose from mains supply to Water Nozzle quick connect fitting.
Locking Pin
Mixer cord faces back
Extension cord to switch
board positioned in cable
clip
Vac Lid Module
Bag Rests
Side Hooks
Water Nozzle

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5. Add in correct amount of water for desired mix quality (refer to Levelling Compound
manufacturer’s recommendations).
READ
CAREFULLY
Read material manufacturer’s instructions before mixing
6. Make sure Makinex Electric Mixer is switched to low gear (1st Gear) and speed 1.
7. Plug in Makinex Electric Mixer to extension cord to Mains Power.
8. Press Trigger to turn ‘ON’ mixer and lock in Trigger.
9. Start adding Bags of Levelling Compound one at a time. The Bucket has bag rests that
can be used to support the weight of the Bags while pouring.
10. Leave Makinex Electric Mixer on low-speed gear (1st Gear). The mixing speed can also
be adjusted using the speed dial (there are six speeds)
11. After final bag of Levelling Compound has been added, STOP the Makinex Electric
Mixer and THEN switch to high-speed gear (2nd Gear). It may be necessary to rotate
the helix paddle forward and backwards slightly by hand to engage the gear. Restart
the mixer. It is not recommended to exceed speed 3 when in gear 2.
12. During mixing, wait for 30 seconds as the compound is being mixed; turn ‘OFF’ Mixer
temporarily and scrape off any excess powder that has gathered around top of bucket.
NOTE: After the final bag of Levelling Compound has been added, the whole mixing
operation should take approximately 2 minutes.
Vacuum Port
Optional 38mm to
50mm adaptor
Hose to mains
water (not
included)
Trigger Lock & Trigger
High / Low
Gear
Selector
Speed dial 1-6

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13. Switch Mixer back ‘ON’ and return to Maximum Power until Levelling Compound is mixed
to a lump-free consistency.
14. Once equal consistency has been achieved, turn off the Makinex Electric Mixer.
15. Unplug Makinex Electric Mixer from extension cord; wind-up the Power Cord on the MS-
150 Handle.
STEP 3 –POURING AND PLACING LEVELLING COMPOUND
CAUTION
ALWAYS check that power cord is secured around the MS-150 handle
before pivoting the bucket.
CAUTION
NEVER place hand near the ‘Pivot Pin’ (Pivot Point) when rotating the
bucket.
CAUTION
NEVER move or operate the fully loaded MS-150 over an unstable surface.
CAUTION
ALWAYS protect open drains nearby from spillages of compound
1. Lift and remove the Vac Lid Module in a sideways direction with extension cord, vac hose
and water hose still connected and place nearby. The Vac Lid Module is released from the
Bucket by unclipping the Side Hooks.
2. Check the ‘Locking Pin’ is engaged (i.e., locked to prevent the bucket from pivoting) at the
base of the bucket.
3. Disengage castor wheel brake.
4. Wheel the MS-150 to the desired area (use caution when moving the loaded bucket).
5. Disengage (unlock) ‘Locking Pin’at the base of the bucket.
Vac Lid Module with vac
hose, extension cord
and water hose attached
Side Hooks

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6. Using a controlled motion (use the MS-150 Side Handle and Rear Handle) pour mixed
Levelling Compound where required.
STEP 4 –MAINTAINING THE MS-150
CAUTION
ALWAYS use two people when loading and unloading the MS-150.
1. It is very important to clean the equipment after use. Use water or a high-pressure hose to
clean all Levelling Compound from the MS-150 Frame, Vac Lid Module, Wheels, Bucket
and Helix Paddle after use. The water nozzle in the vac lid module can be removed and
used for cleaning.
2. Extra attention should be focused on cleaning the Wheels.
3. Wheels should be oiled / greased regularly.
4. The ventilation slots on the Makinex Electric Mixer motor casing should be cleaned out
periodically
5. After 100 hours of operation check the carbon brushes in the Makinex Electric Mixer.
When the carbon brushes are worn see the diagram below to replace the carbon brush.
One pair of replacement carbon brushes are included. Remove the brush cap with a flat
blade screwdriver and remove the worn carbon brush. Place new carbon brush into the
brush holder inside. Replace and tighten brush caps with flat blade screwdriver.
6. After 200 hours of operation renew the grease filling the gearbox
NOTE: With two MS-150 Portable Mixing Stations, another mix could be completed
using the same Mixer while one is being poured.

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LIMITED WARRANTY
To take advantage of the MAKINEX limited warranty, you must have maintenance performed by
an authorised MAKINEX dealer or MAKINEX service technician. You are free to have your
MAKINEX product serviced by any suitably qualified persons and this will not affect your
statutory warranties, however, failure by the owner to have the recommended servicing carried
out by an authorised MAKINEX dealer/service technician means that you cannot take advantage
of the MAKINEX limited warranty.
MAKINEX warrants each new mixer to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal domestic and industrial use and service for the period specified below, conditional to the
limitations and exclusions printed on this page. This warranty applies only to new MAKINEX
mixer distributed by us and by our authorised MAKINEX dealers.
Under the limited warranty and at MAKINEX’s discretion, upon evaluation, inspection and testing
by a MAKINEX dealer or a MAKINEX service technician, MAKINEX will repair and replace of
defective part(s).
AUSTRALIA: Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian
Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to
have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure
does not amount to a major failure.
WARRANTY: (Ex-factory/ Reseller premise)
MAKINEX warrants to the original purchaser:
MAKINEX provides a Limited One Year Warranty that applies to MS-150 Mixing Station only
(this excludes the Helix Paddle/mixer and any other attachments and consumables).
All wheels must be thoroughly cleaned after each use, failure to do so will void warranty.
Warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable.

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WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS
Warranty does not cover wear and tear, breakage, misuse or theft.
Warranty does not cover consumables (e.g., Bucket and Vac Lid Module, Wheels) and
attachments (Mixers/Helix Paddle)
Warranty will not apply to parts and/or labour if the Mixing Station is deemed to be misused,
neglected, installed improperly or set up incorrectly.
Cosmetic defects such as decals and coating.
Failures due to acts of God and other force majeure events beyond the manufacturer’s control.
Problems caused by parts that are not original MAKINEX parts.
Expedited freight costs.
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
Strict adherence to the maintenance checks and schedule with proof of scheduled maintenance
service required by an authorised agent or qualified mechanic. It is the consumer’s responsibility
to deliver the machine in question to our service premises or to the premises of our appointed
agent at the consumer’s expense for replacement or repair as applicable. Maintenance services
are not covered under warranty.
Claim Procedure:
Contact MAKINEX by phone or email informing us of your machines problem or defect.
Once the extent of the claim has been assessed, we retain the right to compensate the
consumer for such defect, or repair (parts & labour), or replace the machine under warranty.
All warranties will be carried out by MAKINEX authorised staff or appointed agents at a premise
to be determined by the Manufacturer.
It is the responsibility (and cost) of MAKINEX or our appointed agent to return the machine to be
repaired or replaced under warranty to the consumer- this is valid for domestic territories only
(e.g., machine purchased in USA will repaired/replaced under warranty and returned to the USA
consumer. Machine purchased in Australia will be repaired/replaced under warranty and
returned to the Australian consumer, machine purchased in Europe will be repaired/replaced
under warranty and returned to the consumer of that specific European nation etc.)
Where the specific warranty component (e.g., Mixer/Helix Paddle) is under a Manufacturer’s
warranty other than MAKINEX (e.g., Collomix, Festool etc), the consumer can either contact
MAKINEX or the applicable Manufacturer for repairs where such warranty was registered with
that manufacturer at purchase.
Warranty calls will only be carried out by our representatives and not via client’s choice of
repairer. We will not accept back charges for any work not carried out by our representatives or
accept any charges due to equipment being un-operational for any reason even during its
warranty period.

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CONTACT INFORMATION
For sales, service, warranty and parts for all MAKINEX products; please refer below.
SALES, SERVICE, SPARE PARTS & WARRANTY
AUSTRALIA
SALES
TEL [phone] or
[phone]
WEB www.makinex.com.au
SERVICE, SPARE PARTS & WARRANTY
EMAIL [email protected]
USA
SALES
TEL [phone]
WEB www.makinex.com
SERVICE, SPARE PARTS & WARRANTY
EMAIL [email protected]
EUROPE
TEL [phone] or
[phone]
EMAIL [email protected]
UK
TEL [phone]
EMAIL [email protected]
Or your nearest MAKINEX distributor
We have very knowledgeable, experienced staff to assist you with help and advice.

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APPENDIX A –RISK ASSESSMENT

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