MBW MK8-75 User manual

MK8-75
This manual covers the following serial
Numbers and higher for each model
listed:
MK8-75.........................1780001
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MBW, Inc.
250 Hartford Rd · PO Box 440
Slinger, WI 53086-0440
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.mbw.com
MBW (UK) Ltd.
Units 2 & 3 Cochrane Street
Bolton BL3 6BN, England
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
L18872 / 11.20.C
© MBW, Inc. 2020
Printed in the USA

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION……………….…………………………………………………………………………….5
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .........................................................................................6
1. GENERAL INFORMATION .....................................................................................................7
1.1. GLOBAL ASPECTS OF SECURITY.................................................................................8
1.2. SAFETY SIGNS (PICTOGRAMS ON THE MACHINE).....................................................9
1.3. SYMBOLS AND GLOSSARY .........................................................................................10
1.4. SPARE PARTS ORDER.................................................................................................11
1.5. REVIEW OF THE MANUAL............................................................................................11
1.6. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF WARRANTY...............................................12
2. MACHINE CHARACTERISTICS ...........................................................................................13
2.1. IDENTIFICATION DATA OF THE MACHINE..................................................................14
2.2. INTENDED USE.............................................................................................................14
2.3. PROHIBITED USE .........................................................................................................14
2.4. TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND SIZE / NOISE / VIBRATIONS/ NON IONIZING
RADIATION...............................................................................................................................15
2.5. OPERATOR POSITIONS/ LAYOUT/ OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE AREA...........16
2.6. GENERAL DESCRIPTION .............................................................................................16
2.7. SAFETY DEVICES.........................................................................................................17
2.8. INFORMATION ON RESIDUAL RISKS..........................................................................18
3. TRANSPORT AND LIFTING.................................................................................................24
3.1 PACKING AND UNPACKING.........................................................................................25
3.2 LIFTING AND HANDLING..............................................................................................25
3.3 TRANSPORT..................................................................................................................28
3.4 CHECK FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE................................................................................28
3.5 STORAGE......................................................................................................................28
4. MACHINE INSTALLATION...................................................................................................29
4.1 INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................30
4.2 INITIAL CHECKS............................................................................................................31
4.3 PRELIMINARY STARTUP OPERATIONS......................................................................31
4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS..................................................................................33
4.5 STARTING THE WORK CYCLE.....................................................................................33
4.6 TROWEL STEERING.....................................................................................................34
4.7 TROWEL STOP..............................................................................................................34
4.8 RESTARTING THE TROWEL ........................................................................................34
5TROWEL USAGE..................................................................................................................35
5.1 SAFETY WARNINGS.....................................................................................................36
5.2 SURFACE PREPARATION............................................................................................36
5.3 TROWELING STAGE.....................................................................................................36

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5.4 FINISHING STAGE ........................................................................................................36
5.5 LAYOUT OF CONTROLS...............................................................................................38
6 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ................................................................................................39
6.1 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE.......................................................................................40
6.2 ROUTINE AND ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE..............................................................45
6.2.1 Replacement of blades..........................................................................................45
6.2.2 Unlocking of blade holder arms and of cover plate ............................................45
6.2.3 Feather edge disc replacement ............................................................................45
6.2.4 Replacement of the belt(s)....................................................................................46
6.2.5 Engine oil filling ....................................................................................................46
6.2.6 Replacement of brake linings or pads..................................................................46
6.2.7 Gearmotor oil filling...............................................................................................47
6.3 NOTES ON DISMANTLING............................................................................................47
6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................48
6.5 PARTS LIST...................................................................................................................51
6.6 WARRANTY...................................................................................................................68

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MBW, Incorporated (MBW) thanks you for purchasing one of its products and invites you
to read this manual.
This manual includes instructions for use, maintenance rules and spare parts list for the
MK8- 75 trowel.
Inside you will find all the information necessary for the correct use of the purchased
trowel; please carefully follow the instructions contained in the manual and read it in its
entirety to better know the trowel and avoid running into problems caused by improper
use.
According to accident prevention regulations, operators must be provided with all
necessary personal protection equipment (P.P.E.) for their own safety (safety shoes,
safety helmet, gloves, ear protectors, etc.).
Please keep the manual in a suitable place to keep it intact.
The contents of this manual may be modified without notice or further obligations in order
to include changes and improvements to the units already provided.
The reproduction or translation of any part of this manual is prohibited without written
notice and authorization by MBW.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by
any means to third parties, without the prior written consent of the Manufacturer.

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INTRODUCTION
The operation and maintenance manual is
an integral part of the machine: it is
necessary to keep it intact and in a safe
place during the entire life of the machine,
even in the case of switching to another
user.
The MACHINE must be used in accordance
with what is specified in this manual: it is
recommended, therefore, to read it carefully
before operating it, leaving out nothing from
what is written and paying particular attention
to text boxes.
This manual has been created, in reference
to the provisions of the machinery directive
2006/42/EC as amended, with the purpose of
providing the user with a general knowledge
of the machine and the information for:
●Correct awareness of operators regarding
SAFETY issues.
●The intended use of the MACHINE, the
characteristics of the user and the residual
risks present.
●The handling, installation, use and
maintenance of the machine safely.
●The safe demolition of the machine and its
disposal in accordance with applicable
regulations to protect the workers’ health
and the environment.
Compliance with the rules and
recommendations contained in the manual,
provide safe use and appropriate operation.

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CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
(DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC - Annex IIA)
(written in the original language)
Company name and address of the manufacturer of the machine:
BARIKELL S.r.l.
Via Razzaboni, 118 41122 Modena (Italy) –Tel. [phone] –email [e-mail]
Name and address of the company authorized to compile the technical file: SEMPREANORMA S.r.l.
Via Turrini, 17 40012 Calderara di Reno Bologna (Italy) –Tel:[phone]
in the person of Pasquale Posa
It is hereby declared that the machine: MK8-75 trowel
Serial Number:
Year of Construction: 2018
Briefly described below:
The double rotating MK8-75 trowel with operator on board has been designed and built for troweling of
concrete and asphalt floors of warehouses, parking lots, cycle paths, parking areas, side-walks.
It complies with Directive 2006/42/EC, directives 2014/30/EU (EMC) and 2014/35/EU (low voltage) as well as
the laws that transpose them.
It is also in compliance with the following harmonised standards:
●UNI EN 12100:2010;
●UNI EN ISO 13849-1:2016;
●CEI EN 60204-1:2016;
●ISO 13105-2:2014.
Modena,
Sincerely
Luca Zivieri
(Legal Representative of Barikell Srl)

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CHAPTER 1
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Global aspects of security
1.2 Safety signs
1.3 Symbols and glossary
1.4 Spare parts order
1.5 Review of the manual
1.6 General terms and conditions of warranty

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1.1. GLOBAL ASPECTS OF
SECURITY
Compliance with the rules and
recommendations contained in this
publication provide safe use and appropriate
operation of the machine.
1) The best performance and long life of the
machine will be obtained from its
appropriate use. Scrupulous observation
of the instructions contained in this manual
becomes, therefore, necessary;
2) Any spare parts request must include the
model type and serial number provided in
the list of spare parts or applied on
components’ plates;
3) Installation of the machine must be carried
out in compliance with the safety
regulations in force;
4) Do not remove or tamper with the
protections and safety devices, check their
effectiveness periodically;
5) Strictly observe the instructions mentioned
by hazard symbols (pictograms) and
maintain readability of the message;
6) Operation and maintenance must be
performed by qualified personnel, trained
and enabled to perform the tasks
foreseen. Operation procedures and
responsibilities of operators must be
clearly defined to ensure safe and proper
use and maintenance;
7) Before any maintenance or adjustment
operation you must select and block all
power sources, making sure to avoid
unexpected starts;
8) If the machine maintenance is not
performed in accordance with instructions
provided, is carried out with non-original
spare parts or without written permission
of the company that performed
maintenance of the used machine, or
otherwise in such a way as to
compromise its integrity or modify its
characteristics relieves the company from
any responsibility regarding the safety of
persons and the faulty operation of the
machine.
●The user shall be required to comply
with periodic maintenance warning
indicated in Chapter 6;
●The user shall be required to comply
with the qualifications of the relevant
personnel:
OPERATOR / MAINTENANCE
TECHNICIAN: Carries out the
tasks necessary for the basic
functioning of the machine:
execution of the work cycle,
implementation of operator commands,
other operations closely linked to normal
production, any cleaning and inspection
operation performed on a daily basis,
enforcement of ordinary maintenance
operations (see Chapter 6). Works only
with enabled safety functions.
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
SPECIALIST (RESELLER):
Involved in all operating
conditions and at all protection
levels. Makes extraordinary operations
that cannot be run by the user (see
Chapter 6 regarding maintenance).

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1.2. SAFETY SIGNS (PICTOGRAMS
ON THE MACHINE)
It is absolutely necessary to recognize the
meaning of the signs present on the machine
and keep their message readable.
GENERIC HAZARD SIGN
“OBLIGATION TO READ THE MANUAL”
INSTRUCTION SIGN
“USE LIFTING HOOK"
INSTRUCTION SIGN
"FIX THE LOAD TO THE TRANSPORT
MEANS”
(if applicable)
HAZARD SIGN
“DANGER OF MOVING PARTS”
HAZARD SIGN
“DANGER OF HIGH TEMPERATURES"
HAZARD SIGN
“DANGER OF CUTTING AND
SECTIONING"
OBLIGATION SIGN
"MANDATORY USE OF EAR
PROTECTORS"
OBLIGATION SIGN
“OBLIGATION TO USE SAFETY SHOES"
OBLIGATION SIGN
"OBLIGATION TO USE AIRWAY
PROTECTION”
In case of damage replace them immediately
preventing the use of the machine. It bears
the following safety signs (pictograms).
Residual risks are summarized in Chapter 2
Par. 2.8.
CAUTION!
DO NOT REMOVE, DAMAGE OR MODIFY THE PICTOGRAMS ON THE MACHINE. BEFORE EACH WORK SHIFT CHECK
THEIR PRESENCE AND GOOD CONDITION. IN CASE OF THEIR DETERIORATION, REPLACE THEM, PREVENTING THE
USE OF THE MACHINE UNTIL THE REPLACEMENT HAS TAKEN PLACE.

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1.3. SYMBOLS AND GLOSSARY
●HAZARD: A potential source
of injury or damage to health;
●HAZARDOUS AREA: Any area within
and/or in the vicinity of the machine
where the presence of a person
constitutes a risk to the health and
safety of the said person;
●EXPOSED PERSON: Any person
wholly or partially located in a
hazardous area;
●OPERATOR: The person or persons
tasked with installing, operating,
adjusting, cleaning, repairing and
moving a machine or performing its
maintenance;
●RISK: Combination of likelihood and
severity of an injury or harm to health
that can arise in a dangerous
situation;
●INTENDED USE: the use of the
machine in accordance with the
information provided in the
Instructions for Use (Par. 2.2);
●ANY REASONABLY
FORESEEABLE MISUSE: Machine
use other than that indicated in the
instructions for use, but that may
derive from the easily predictable
human behaviour;
●HUMAN-MACHINE INTERACTION:
Any situation in which an operator has
to interact with the machine in any of
the operational phases at any
moment in the machine’s life;
●OPERATOR QUALIFICATION:
Minimum level of skills that the
operator must possess in order to
carry out the described operation;
●NUMBER OF OPERATORS:
Appropriate number of operators to
optimally carry out the operation
described and deriving from a careful
analysis conducted by the
"Manufacturer", meanwhile the use of
a different number of
workers could prevent the desi
red
result from being achieved or endanger
the safety of the personnel involved;
●MACHINE STATUS means:
The mode of operation: automatic
gear, manual operation, shutdown.
The condition of the safety devices on
the machine: with or without guards,
emergency shut-down pressed, type
of selection of energy sources, etc.;
●GUARD: Piece of the machine used
specifically for protection through a
material barrier;
●SAFE SHUT-DOWN: Condition of
shut-down obtained with safety
measures which avoid unexpected
start-ups of hazardous parts;
●RESIDUAL RISK: Risk that has not
been possible to eliminate or
sufficiently reduce through the design,
against which the protections are not
(or are not totally) effective;
●The manual gives information of its
existence and instructions/warnings to
avoid it;
●SAFETY COMPONENT: Means a
component used for ensuring a safety
function and whose breakdown or
malfunction affects the safety and/or
health of exposed persons (eg. lifting
device; fixed, mobile, adjustable
guard, etc., electrical, electronic,
optical, pneumatic, hydraulic device,
guard interlocking, etc.).
●ABBREVIATIONS:
●CHAP. = Chapter
●PAR. = Paragraph
●PAG. = Page
●FIG. = Figure
●TAB. = Table
●P.P.E. = Personal protective equipment
●CFR = see