Norton clipper CT 601 B User manual

CT 601 B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Translation of the original instructions

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The undersigned manufacturer:
SAINT - GOBAIN ABRASIVES S.A.
190, BD. J. F. KENNEDY
L-4930 BASCHARAGE
Declares that this product:
Power Float: CT 601 B Code: 70184632582
is in conformity with the following Directives:
•"MACHINES" 2006/42/CE
•"ÉLECTROMAGNÉTIC COMPATIBILITY" 2014/30/CE
And the European standard
•EN 12649 –Concrete compactors and resurfacing
Valid for machines as of serial number: 230400011
Storage site for the technical documents:
Saint-Gobain Abrasives 190, Bd. J. F. Kennedy 4930 BASCHARAGE, LUXEMBOURG
This declaration of conformity loses its validity when the product is converted or modified without
agreement.
Bascharage, 28.02.2023.
François Chianese, executive officer and responsible for the technical file.
Bascharage, Luxembourg
Declaration of conformity

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The undersigned manufacturer:
SAINT - GOBAIN ABRASIVES S.A.
190, BD J.F. KENNEDY
L- 4930 BASCHARAGE
Declares that this product:
Masonry Saw: CT 601 B Code: 70184632582
is in conformity with the following standard:
•Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
•Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
and European standard:
•EN 12649 –Concrete compactors and smoothing machines –Safety
Valid for machines with a serial number greater than: 230400011
Authorised Representative:
SAINT-GOBAIN ABRASIVES
Unicorn House • Unit 1, Amison Close
Redhill Business Park • Stafford • England • ST16 1WB
This declaration of conformity loses its validity when the product is converted or modified
without agreement.
Bascharage, Luxembourg, 28.02.2023
François Chianese, executive officer and responsible for the technical file.
Bascharage, Luxembourg
Declaration of conformity

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CT 601 B
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6
1.1 Symbols 6
1.2 Machine plate 7
1.3 Safety instructions for particular operating phases 7
2MACHINE DESCRIPTION 8
2.1 Short description 8
2.2 Purpose of use 8
2.3 Layout 8
2.4 Technical Data 10
2.5 Statement regarding the vibration emission 11
2.6 Statement regarding noise emission 12
3ASSEMBLY AND COMMISSIONING 13
3.1 Tool assembly 13
3.2 Quick reference guide for operation 14
3.3 Battery fixation and starting the machine 15
3.4 Charging the battery 15
4OPERATING THE MACHINE 16
4.1 Site of work 16
4.2 Preparing the site 16
4.3 Floating and finishing operation 16
5TRANSPORT AND STORING 18
5.1 Securing for transport 18
5.2 Transport procedure 18
5.3 Long period of inactivity 18
6MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 19
7FAULTS: CAUSES AND CURES 21
7.1 Fault-finding procedures 21
7.2 Trouble-shooting guide 21
7.3 Customer service 22
7.4 Spare parts 23

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1 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The CT 601 B is exclusively designed for the finishing of wet concrete floors mainly on construction
sites.
Uses other than the manufacturer's instructions shall be considered as contravening the regulations.
The manufacturer shall not be held responsible for any resulting damage. Any risk shall be borne
entirely by the user. Observing the operating instructions and compliance with inspection and
servicing requirements shall also be considered as included under use in accordance with the
regulations.
1.1 Symbols
Important warnings and pieces of advice are indicated on the machine using symbols. The following
symbols are used on the machine:
Read operator’s instructions
Ear protection and safety goggles must be
worn
Turn the knob in the indicated direction to tilt
(UP) or flatten (DOWN) the blades.
To prevent severe injuries, keep the feet and
fingers away from the rotating tool

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1.2 Machine plate
Important data can be found on the following plate located on the machine:
1.3 Safety instructions for particular operating phases
Before commencing work
•Read the present operator’s instructions booklet carefully.
•Before commencing work, make yourself familiar with the working environment at the place of
use. The working environment includes: obstacles in the area of work and manoeuvre, the
firmness of the floor, necessary protection at the site relating to public thoroughfares and the
availability of help in the event of accidents.
•Check for correct mounting of the tool regularly.
•Immediately remove damaged or badly worn tools, as they endanger the operator whilst rotating.
•Always use the machine with the safety guard ring, protection guards and electric box cover in
position.
•Only fit NORTON blades or plates to the machine! The use of other tools can damage the
machine!
•Attention is drawn to the use of BS2092 safety goggles in conformity with specified Processes
No.8 of the Protection of Eyes Regulation 1974, Regulation 2(2) Part 1.
Battery powered machine
•Always turn off the machine and separate it from the battery before any work on the machine is
done.
•Avoid contact of the electric connections with water projection or humidity.
•In case of emergency, you can stop the machine by releasing the dead-man handle.
•In the event of the machine breaking down or stopping for no apparent reason, switch off the
machine and separate it from the battery. Only a qualified electrician is allowed to investigate the
trouble and remedy the fault.
Ø Bore
Machine type
Serial number
Power
Safety standard
Machine Model
Machine Code
Blade speed
Weight
Year of
production
ØMaximum
blade

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2 MACHINE DESCRIPTION
Any modification, which could lead to a change in the original characteristics of the machine, may be
done only by Saint-Gobain Abrasives who shall confirm that the machine is still in conformity with the
safety regulations.
2.1 Short description
The Mechanical Trowel CT 601 B is designed for durability and high performance for onsite finishing
operations on wet concrete floors.
As with all other NORTON products, the operator will immediately appreciate the attention given to
detail and quality of materials used in construction. The machine and its component parts are
assembled to high standards assuring long life and minimum maintenance.
2.2 Purpose of use
The Clipper Mechanical Trowel CT 601 B is designed for onsite finishing operations on wet concrete
floors. It is not designed for any other purpose.
2.3 Layout
6
2
4
3
7
5
1

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Handle (1)
Jig welded steel construction including 2 rubber grips. A dead-man handle (7) allows the operator to
work safely and to stop the machine at any moment. The angle of the machine arm can be adjusted
to operate the machine comfortably.
Pitch of the blades (2)
The pitch of the blades is controlled over a knob on the handle.
Belt drive and belt cover (3)
A centrifugal clutch inside the motor pulley drives the gear shaft through V-Belts. It allows to gradually
engage the tool rotation. The drive assembly is enclosed in a guard.
Safety guard ring (4)
A safety guard ring protects the operator from the rotation of the tool while offering an optimum view
of the working progress. This ring can rotate, in order to ease the finishing of floor up to walls.
Battery motor and control panel (5)
The eGX battery engine from Honda which integrates the battery directly on the engine
On the control panel you can find:
- The Power button
- The ON/OFF switch
- The 3 LEDs (green, orange and red) to indicate the state of the motor
Lifting eye (6)
To lift the machine easily and safely, a lifting eye is located over the motor. This allows a balanced
lifting of the machine.

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2.4 Technical Data
Technical data
Battery motor
1,8kW
Max. tool diameter
600mm
Rotation speed of the tool shaft
65-130 tr.min-1
Sound pressure level
61,6 dB (A) (ISO EN 11201)
Sound energy level
81,6 dB (A) (ISO EN 3744)
Type of tool
Blade or plate
Machine dimensions (LxWxH)
1560x650x1060mm
Weight (without battery)
68,5 kg
Weight (with battery)
75 kg
Battery technical data
Type of battery
Battery lithium ion rechargeable
Tension
DC 72V
Power capacity
720Wh
Rated capacity
10.0Ah
Temperature range
Charging
5 à 30°C
Operating
-15 à 40°C
Storage
-5 à 30°C
Charger technical data
Charger type
CC/CV quick charger
Input voltage
AC 100 à 240V
Input frequency
50/60Hz
Output voltage
DC 82.8V
Output current
8.5A

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2.5 Statement regarding the vibration emission
Declared value of vibration emission following EN 12096.
Machine
Model / code
Measured value of vibration
emission at m/s2
Uncertainty K
m/s2
Tool used
Model / code
CT 601 B
70184632582
<2.5
0.5
Original Pale
•The vibration value is lower and does not exceed 2.5 m/s².
•Values determined using the procedure described in the standard EN 12649.
•The measurements are made with new machines. Actual values may vary with site conditions, in
terms of:
➢Materials worked
➢Wear Machine
➢Lack of maintenance
➢Inappropriate tool for application
➢Tool in poor condition
➢Unskilled operator
➢Etc…
•The exposure time to vibration is based on the performance of work (related to the adequacy
Machine / Tool / worked material / operator)
•When evaluating risks due to hand-arm vibration, you need to take into account effective usage
at rated power of machine during a full day of work; quite often you will realise that effective
utilisation timerepresents around 50% of overallduration of work. Youhaveto consider, of course,
breaks, water feeding, preparation of work, time to move the machine, disk mounting…

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2.6 Statement regarding noise emission
Declared value of noise emission following EN ISO 11201 and NF EN ISO 3744.
Machine
Model / code
Sound
Pressure level
LPeq
EN ISO 11201
Uncertainty K
(Sound
Pressure level
LPeq
EN ISO 11201)
Sound power
level
LWeq
NF EN ISO 3744
Uncertainty K
(Sound power level
LWeq
NF EN ISO 3744)
CT 601 B
70184632582
61,6 dB
2,5 dB
81,6 dB
2,5 dB
•Values determined using the procedure described in the standard EN 12649.
•The measurements are made with new machines. Actual values may vary with site conditions, in
terms of:
➢Wear Machine
➢Lack of maintenance
➢Inappropriate tool for application
➢Tool in poor condition
➢Unskilled operator
➢Etc…
•Measured values relate to an operator in normal use, as described in the manual position.

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3 ASSEMBLY AND COMMISSIONING
The machine is delivered fully equipped. It is ready for operation after assembly of the tool and
adjustment of the machine arm.
When you receive the machine, screw the Rubber bloc with your hand at this location (see picture
below) to prevent damage on the battery with the control panel when the handle is folded.
3.1 Tool assembly
Only NORTON blades or plate with a maximum diameter of 600 mm can be used with the CT 601 B.
Before mounting a new tool into the machine, switch off the machine and isolate it from the main
source of electricity. Make sure the tools are not rotating anymore.
Screw 2 M6-screws per blade using a 10mm wrench to assemble the blade on the arm. To assemble
a plate, place the machine with the blades assembled on the plate, and turn it until the blades are
located in the hooks on the plate.

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3.2 Quick reference guide for operation

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3.3 Battery fixation and starting the machine
•Set the machine arm in a comfortable position. To that purpose, loosen the handle on the arm
and set the arm at a comfortable position, then retighten the handle.
•Press the dead-man handle
•Switch on the battery by pressing the Power button (1) (the switch must be in the OFF position)
the 3 LEDs will lit.
•Wait until the green LED on the control panel is the only one lit
•Put the switch to ON to start the motor and the rotation of the blade (2)
NOTE: When removing the battery, remember to replace the plastic cover on the motor plug to keep
it clean.
NOTE: These operations must be done each time the motor is restarted (even if the engine has just
been stopped)
To stop the machine, put the switch on the control panel to OFF or release the dead-man handle.
3.4 Charging the battery
This machine works with a battery, so you have to think about
charging it. A fast charger is available for this. It will take
between 1h and 1h30 to recharge a full battery charge. When
charging the battery, the charger fan turns on to prevent the
battery from heating up. The charger will stop automatically
once the battery is fully charged, but the fan will remain on
for a while to keep the battery cool.
NOTE: The battery must not be charged at a temperature
equal to or lower than 5°C.

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4 OPERATING THE MACHINE
4.1 Site of work
•Remove from the site anything, which might hinder the working procedure!
•Make sure the site is sufficiently well lit!
•Observe manufacturer's conditions for connecting to power supplies!
•Make sure you have a continual adequate view of the working area so you can intervene in the
working process at any time!
•Keep other staff out of the area, so you can work securely.
4.2 Preparing the site
Prepare the concrete as for manual trowelling. Assure a well levelled surface (we recommend the use
of a beam or better a vibrating screeder). When slab has set sufficiently firm so that the operator can
walk on it, leaving only a slight impression (approx.3mm), it is ready for the floating operation.
4.3 Floating and finishing operation
To use the machine correctly, you must face it with the two hands on the handle.

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Handling the machine
Operate the machine from right to left as shown in the following drawing:
To move the machine:
•Forward (I on the following drawing), turn the handle clockwise.
•Backward (II), turn the handle counter clockwise.
•To the left (III), pull up the handle.
•To the right (IV), push down the handle.
Tilting the blades
Floating the slab is done with the blades nearly flat on the surface of the concrete; however, it is
recommended that the blades are just slightly tilted to avoid the suction and drag created in normal
operation of float blades on wet concrete. For the finishing operation, tilt the blades. Start with a small
pitch of 4 to 6 mm. After each finishing pass, continue to tilt blades.
Depression or high spot
To fill a depression or cut down a high spot, simply move the machine back and forward over the area
until the desired surface is obtained.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow the machine to stand in one spot on wet concrete –remove the machine
from the slab when it is not used.
CAUTION: when the machine is switched off, the tools will continue turning slowly to complete stop.
Be therefore very careful to avoid injuries.

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5 TRANSPORT AND STORING
5.1 Securing for transport
Before transporting the machine, always remove the blades and the plate.
5.2 Transport procedure
Conform yourself to work regulations, in order to transport the machine safely.
To lift the machine, use the lifting eye. Make sure that your lifting device is securely fastened to the
lifting eye.
5.3 Long period of inactivity
If the machine is not going to be used for a long period, completely clean the machine and
disassemble the tools. Disconnect the battery from the motor. Ideally store the battery half-charged.
The storage site must be clean, dry and at a constant temperature.

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6 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
To ensure a long-term quality from the use of the CT 601 B, please follow the maintenance plan
below:
Begin of the day
During the changing of tool
End of the day or more often if required
Every week
After a fault
After a damage
Whole machine
Visual control (general aspect,
water tightness)
Clean
Surface of blades or plate
Clean
Tension of the blade
Check
Motor cooling fan
Clean
Motor housing
Clean
Reachable nuts and screws
Tighten up
Maintenance of the machine
Always perform the maintenance of the machine with the machine isolated from the electrical supply
and with tools idle.
Lubrication
The CT 601 B uses life-lubricated bearings. Therefore, you don’t need to lubricate the machine at all.
Cleaning of the machine
Your machine will last longer if you clean it thoroughly after each day of work, especially motor and
blades or pan.
Control and change of the belt
To control the tension of belts, open the belt guard, and push on the belt. You should be able to gape
the belt as thick as a finger. If the tension is incorrect, loosen the nuts securing the motor on the
machine and move the motor until the correct tension is reached. Make sure that the pulleys are
aligned correctly. Then retighten the nuts.
To change the belt, loosen the nuts securing the motor on the machine and move the motor forward
until you can remove the old belt and put a new belt on the pulleys. Move the motor in order to tighten
the belt in a suitable way. Make sure the pulleys are aligned correctly. Then retighten the nuts to
assemble the motor securely.
After the control or the change of the belt, always reassemble the belt guard.

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Maintenance du moteur