swepac SV 23E User manual

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ORIGINAL USER MANUAL

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CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................
OPERATION, PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES...............................
TRANSPORT, PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES..............................
TECHNICAL DATA .............................................................................
SIGNS...................................................................................................
DESCRIPTION AND AREA OF USE.................................................
START OF FLOOR VIBRATOR..........................................................
MACHINERY OVERVIEW .................................................................
OPERATION OF FLOOR VIBRATOR...... .........................................
USE OF SUPPORT...............................................................................
NOTES..................................................................................................
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY............................................
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SAFETY DIRECTIVES
In order to minimise the risk of serious injury or death to
others or to oneself, read and understand the safety direc-
tives for a safe installation, operation, repair and mainte-
nance of the machine and its accessories.
Pass these safety directives on to workplaces, provide cop-
ies to employees and make sure that everyone reads the
safety directives before the machine is put into operation
or maintenance on the machine begins.
Furthermore, the operator or the operator's employer must
assess the particular risks that may be presented upon the
each use of the machine.
Further instructions for the motor can be found in the
manufacturer's own motor handbook.
Personal precautionary measures
and qualications
Only qualied and trained persons may use or handle
the machine. The user must be physically capable of
handling the technique, weight and power of the ma-
chine. Always use common sense and good judgement.
Personal protective equipment
Always use approved protective equipment.
The operator and all others present within the working
area of the machinery must use protective equipment
that satises the following, at a minimum:
Protective helmet, incl. hearing protection
Shock-resistant protective glasses with side guards
Respiratory protection, as needed
Protective gloves and correct protective work boots
Appropriate protective coveralls or similar clothing
(not loose-tting) that covers arms and legs.
Narcotics, alcohol or pharmaceuticals
Narcotics, alcohol or pharmaceuticals can impair your
judgement and your ability to concentrate. Poor reac-
tion ability and erroneous judgement can lead to seri-
ous accidents or fatalities.
Never use the machine when you are tired or under the
inuence of narcotics, alcohol of pharmaceutical. No-
body under the inuence of narcotics, alcohol or phar-
maceuticals may use the machine.
OPERATION, precautionary measures
If a hot machine or exhaust pipe comes into con-
tact with explosive substances, an explosion can
occur. During operation, certain materials can
generate sparks and ignition will occur. Explo-
sions will result in severe injuries and fatalities.
Never use the machine in any explosive environ-
ment.
Never use the machine near inammable material,
smoke or dust.
Make sure that there are no undiscovered source
of gas or explosive substance.
Avoid contact with the hot exhaust pipe or other
hot parts of the machine.
Dangers and risk of explosion
DANGER! Fire risk
If a re starts in the machine, it can cause injury.
If possible, use an ABE-classied re extinguish-
er; this is not possible, use a BE-type carbon di-
oxide re extinguisher.
DANGER! Fuel ignition
The fuel is inammable. Fuel vapours can be
ignited and explode and cause serious injury or
fatalities.
Protect your skin so that it does not come into
contact with fuel. If the fuel penetrates the skin,
contact qualied medical care staff.
Never remove the tank lid nor ll the fuel tank
if the machine is warm. Always ll the fuel tank
outdoors or in well-ventilated premises, complete-
ly free from sparks or open ame.
Always ll the fuel tank at least 10 metres away
from the location where the machine is to be used.
Open the fuel tank carefully so that any overpres-
sure can carefully be released.
Never overll the fuel tank.
Make sure that the tank lid is properly screwed on
before starting to use the machine.
Avoid spilling fuel on the machine and immedi-
ately wipe up any spills.
Regularly check for fuel leaks. Never use the
machine if leakage is discovered.
Never use the machine in the vicinity of materials
that can generate sparks. Remove all such sources
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Never smoke when you are lling the fuel tank or
when you are working with the machine or per-
forming service on it.
Only store fuel in a container that is specially de-
signed and approved for the purpose.
Used fuel and oil containers must be attended to
and returned to the retailer.
Never use your ngers to look for uid leaks.
WARNING! Unexpected movements
The machine can be subjected to powerful stresses
during operation. If the machine breaks or gets
stuck on something, it might result in sudden and
unexpected movements causing injury.
Always inspect the machinery prior to use. Never
use the machine if you suspect that it has been
damaged.
Make sure that the control lever is always clean
and free from fat and oil.
Keep your feet away from the machine.
Never sit on the machine.
Never use force nor abuse the machine.
Pay attention and watch what you are doing.
WARNING! Dust and smoke risks
Dust and/or smoke generated or spread when you
use the machine can cause serious and permanent
respiratory illness or injury (for example silicosis
or other incurable lung disease that can be fatal,
cancer, foetal injuries and/or skin inammation).
Certain dust and smoke generated by packing work
can contain substances that are known to cause
respiratory illness, cancer, deformations or other
reproductive injuries. Dust and vapours in the air
can be invisible to the naked eye; therefore, do not
rely on your vision to determine whether there is
dust or vapour in the air. In order to reduce the risk
of exposure to dust and smoke, do the following:
Perform a site-specic risk assessment.
The risk assessment should entail dust and smoke
generated by the use of the machine and the risk of
disturbing existing dust.
Wear, maintain and correctly use the respiratory
protection as assigned by your employer and are in
accordance with occupational pensions, health and
safety regulations. Respiratory protection must be
effective and appropriate for the type of substance
in question (and in appropriate cases, be approved
by the relevant state authority).
Working in a well-ventilated area. If the machine has
an exhaust system, direct the exhaust fumes as must
as possible to reduce the dust in a dusty environment
being spread about.
Use and maintain the machine as recommended
in the enclosed operating and safety instructions.
Clothes are washed or disposed of safely at the
workplace. Shower and change into clean clothes
before leaving the workplace in order to reduce ex-
posure to dust and fumes for yourself, other persons,
cars, residences and other areas.
Avoid eating, drinking, consuming tobacco products
in the area where there is dust or smoke. Wash your
hands and face thoroughly as soon as possible when
leaving the exposed area, and always before eating,
drinking, consuming tobacco products or making
contact with other people. Obey all the applicable
laws and directives, including professional work en-
vironment regulations.
Take part in air checks, medical examination pro-
grams and health and safety training programs
provided by your employer or by your trade organi-
sation for health and safety rules and recommenda-
tions. Consult with physicians in relevant occupa-
tional and environmental medicine.
Work with your employer and trade organisation in
order to reduce dust and smoke exposure from the
workplace and to reduce the risks. Effective pro-
grams were health and safety, rules of procedure to
protect employees and others from hazardous expo-
sure to dust and smoke should be prepared and car-
ried out based on the guidelines offered by experts in
health and safety.
WARNING! Exhaust risks
Exhaust from the machine’s combustion motors
contain carbon monoxide, which is poisonous,
and some chemicals that cause cancer, foetal inju-
ries or other reproductive injuries. The inhalation
of exhausts can cause severe injuries, illness or
death.
Never breathe in exhaust gases.
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Faults in the working material, accessories or the
machine can cause material to be ung outward.
During operation, chips and other particles from
compressed materials can become projectiles in
cause injury to the operator or other persons. To
reduce these risks:
News approved personal protective equipment and
protective helmets, including shock resistant protec-
tive eyewear with sideguards.
Make sure that no unauthorised persons gain access
to the work area.
Keep the workplace free from foreign objects.
WARNING! Projectiles
WARNING! Rotating blades
There is a risk that hands and feet can be struck by
rotating blades on the machine is running and cau-
tion is not exercised. This can cause injury.
Therefore make sure that hands and feet are within
the protective cabinet during operation or when the
machine is running.
WARNING! Bodily movements during work
When using the machine to perform work-related
tasks, you may experience discomfort in the hands,
arms, shoulder, neck or other parts of your body.
A similar comfortable working position while main-
taining a secure foothold in order to avoid an uncom-
fortable or unbalanced working position.
Changing your position during your work session
can help to prevent discomfort and fatigue.
If symptoms persist or recur, consult qualied medi-
cal personnel.
WARNING! The impact of vibrations
Even during normal and correct use, the machine
subjects the operator to vibrations. Constant and
overly frequent exposure to vibrations can cause,
contribute to, or exacerbate injuries and distur-
bances to the operator’s ngers, hands, wrists, arms,
shoulders and/or nerves and blood supply, or other
parts of the body, including weakness and/or perma-
nent injury or diseases that can gradually develop
over a period of weeks, months or years. Such in-
juries or diseases can include injuries to the blood
circulation system, injuries to the nervous system,
injuries to the joints and possibly injuries to other
parts of the body.
Using maintain the machine is recommended in these
instructions, in order to avoid unnecessary increases
in vibrations.
The following can help you to reduce exposure to
vibrations to the operator:
Make sure that the machine is well maintained and
not too badly worn down.
Immediately stop using the machine if it suddenly
vibrates very strongly. Before resuming work, nd
and eliminate the causes of the increased vibration.
Take part in health checks or doctor examinations
in sign up or training programs offered by your em-
ployer and when this is required by law.
When working in cold conditions, where warm
clothes and keep your hands warm and dry.
Information regarding “ declaration of noise and
hand and arm vibration, but the machine in question
can be found following this safety and operating in-
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WARNING! Crush injury risk.
There is a risk that hair, clothes and closing can be
pulled in or caught by rotating machine parts. This
can cause strangulation, head injury, wounds or
death. To reduce these risks:
Never touch or move a rotating machine part.
Avoid wearing clothes, scarves or a clothes that can
get caught.
Cover long hair with a hair net.
WARNING! Electrical safety
Always be careful with keeping a high level of elec-
trical safety regarding the machines equipment, and
never let anybody without an approved electricity
certicate work with the machines electrical equip-
ment.
Never let the machine go near any other trip wire or
other source of electricity. Make sure that there are
no hidden wires are other sources of electricity in the
work area.
WARNING! Hidden risks
During operation, hidden wires and pipes pose a
danger that can result in serious injuries.
Check the condition of the material before working.
Watch out for concealed cables and pipes, for ex-
ample, electricity, telephone, water, gas and sewage
water sources.
If the machine seems to have hit a concealed object,
immediately turn off the machine.
Make sure that there is no danger before continuing.
WARNING! Involuntary start
Involuntary starting of the machine can cause injury
Keep your hands away from the machine start and stop
functions until you are ready to start the machine.
Learn how to turn off the machine in an emergency
situation.
WARNING! Risk of loud noise
High sound levels can cause permanent and handi-
capping hearing impairment, as well as other prob-
lems such as tinnitus (ringing, dizziness, squeaking
or buzzing in the ears). To reduce the risks and pre-
vent unnecessary increase the noise levels:
The assessment of these risks and the implementation
of the appropriate controls are important.
Operate and maintain the machine is recommended
in these instructions. This machine has a silencer,
make sure that it is in place and in good condition.
Always use hearing protection.
TRANSPORT, PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
WARNING! Loading and unloading, risks
When the machine is lifted by crane and similar
equipment, this can lead to injury.
Use the marked lifting devices
Make sure that all lifting devices are rated for the
weight of the machine.
Never stand under or near a machine while it is be-
ing lifted.
MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
WARNING! Involuntary start, risk
Involuntary start, risk during maintenance, or when
you are changing blades on the machine, there is a
risk that the motor will strike backward, or that the
machine will start unexpectedly. This is especially
true when the motor is hot and the switch is engaged.
This can result in serious injuries.
Always allow them to call before performing any
measures.
Always turn the switch to the OFF position.
WARNING! Involuntary start, risk
All changes to the machinery can result in physical
injury to you or others.
Never modify the machine’s construction. Modied
machines are not covered by the guarantee or prod-
uct liability.
Always use original parts, original accessories and
the correct tools for the correct measures.
Replace damaged and broken parts immediately.
Replace worn parts in good time.
RISK! High temperature
The machine’s exhaust pipe and other parts become
hot during operation. Touching them can result in
burn injuries.
Never touch a hot motor or machine.
Wait until the motor, exhaust system or other parts of
called before any servicing and maintenance work.
STORAGE, SAFETY MEASURES
Keep the machine in a safe and locked location
where children cannot gain access.

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TECHNICAL DATA
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Flyweight motor .......................................1-phase 50 Hz, 230V
Motor vibrator effect....................................................350 Watt
Power consumption ....................................................1.63 Amp.
RPM......................................................................0-10 000 rpm
Frequency ...............................................................max. 167 Hz
Centrifugal force ............................................................130 kN
Imperviousness...................................................................IP 54
Weights
Weight, excl straightboar....................................................13kg
Weight 1.6 m.....................................................................8.4 kg
Weight 2.2 m...................................................................11.6 kg
Weight 3.2 m...................................................................16.8 kg
Weight 4.2 m...................................................................22.1 kg
Dimensions
Floor vibrator height and width...........................1200x470 mm
Height of aluminium prole..........................................120 mm
Straightboard
Standard lengths ..........................................1,6; 2,1; 3,2; 4,2 m
Hand/arm vibrations HAV according to ISO 5349 ...........2 m/s2
Max. sound pressure level ...........................................73 dB(A)

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Before use, carefully read through the handbook
and safety regulations in order to be able to handle
the machine in a proper manner. Make sure that the
handbook is always available.
Motor, silencer: In order to prevent burns or discomfort,
make sure not to touch hot motor parts when the motor is
running or when the machine has recently been used.
Belt drive: Keep hands, tools or other objects away
from the belt drive when the machine is in operation in
order to avoid injury.
Refer to the safety regulations in the handbook.
Since the sound pressure level in the operator’s ears
exceeds
80 dB(A) during protection must be used when
working with machinery in order to prevent hearing
loss.
N.B.! The composition of the signs are general for all Swepac machines.
Other signs may occur depending on the model of the machine.
SIGNS
Warning Signs
Machine plate
1. Manufacturer.
2. Country of manufacture.
3. CE label.
4. Model designation.
5. Year of manufacture.
6. Maximum motor power.
7. Maximum weight.
8. Serial number.
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DESCRIPTION AND AREA OF USE
Swepac Floor Vibrator SV 23E is mainly intended for the
vibrating and evening of slits and groutings on existing
sub-ooring.
It can also be used on concrete structures up to a plastic
consistency. For thicker concrete layers, a oor vibrator
is used in combination with rod vibrator.
The oor vibrator has a well de-vibrated handle.
The straightforward is fastened in place with the vices,
and the vibrator can easily be moved sideways without
tools, if so desired.
It is also possible to switch aluminium proles for a
wooden latch.
Aluminium proles coming the standard lengths of 1.6,
2.1, 3.2, 4.2 m.

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START OF FLOOR VIBRATOR
Connect the plug into the power outlet, 230 V, single
phase.
Hold the machine steady and turned the switch to the on
position.
The speed can be seamlessly adjusted now to the needs
of the user. This is done with the same knob used to start
the vibrator.
N.B.! Avoid low RPM for a long time as this increases
heat in the motor winding which can be harmful.
MACHINERY OVERVIEW
Power plug
Control box
RPM control
Use the handle when moving
the machine
Use the handle when moving
the machine
1. Handle
2. Support leg
3. Lifting handle
4. Electric motor, high frequency
5. Straightboard
6. Knob, attachment of straightboard
7. Knob, angle of handle
8. Startbox

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OPERATION
The oor vibrator is run backward at a high speed, 0.5 –
1.0 m per minute. See the image below.
Direction of
pull
Direction of pull
If the oor vibrator leans, the vibration effect and the
evenness is poor. If the straightboard leans forward and
back during the work, the surface will be uneven. For
each wrong direction of the machine when working, see
the images below.
RIGHT
WRONG WRONG

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USE OF SUPPORT
The oor vibrator is equipped with the support that is
used when the machine is not in operation.
The supporters removed easily with a handle and it folds
down into its end position.
MOVING OF FLOOR VIBRATOR
Use the centre handle of the handlebar for lifting for
short movements. See the image on page 10.
Ground level
When the machine is not used (rest mode) it can rest on the support leg, see the above image,
position 1
Depending on what work height is best suited to the operator, one can angle the machine handle
toward the motor plate by loosening and locking the two turn levers, position 2

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CIRCUIT DIAGRAM AND OTHER ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

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NOTES

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EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Manufacturer
Swepac AB
Blockvägen 3
341 32 Ljungby
1. Category: Rod vibrator
2. Type: SV 23E
The product satises the following directives:
2006/42/EG
2000/14/EG
2004/108/EG
EN 500-1
EN 500-4
EN 12649:2008+A1:2011
ISO 11201
ISO 5349-2:2001
Technical documentation available from:
Swepac AB, Blockvägen 3, 341 32 Ljungby
Hans Holmlund / Product manager

SWEPAC AB
Address: Blockvägen 3, 341 32 Ljungby, tel. [phone], fax [phone], e-mail [email protected],
Internet: www.swepac.se