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MIXER START UP AND SHUT DOWN
FOR THE ABEL MIXER: ELECTRIC-POWERED MODEL
To Start:
•Ensure no people are in the vicinity of the mixer unit
•Ensure mixer is on level ground and the wheels are chocked
•Ensure the mixer and power lead/s are safe and not on damp or wet
surfaces
•Ensure RCD is operable and connected
•Ensure electrical lead is connected and the correct length
•Turn on/off switch to the ‘on’ position
To Shut Down:
•Ensure the mixer drum is in stowed position (drum facing ground)
•Turn on/off switch to the ‘off’ position
•If the mixer is no longer to be used, switch off power supply
FOR THE ABEL MIXER: PETROL-POWERED MODEL
To Start:
•Ensure no people are in the vicinity of the mixer unit
•Ensure mixer is on level ground and the wheels are chocked
•Turn the fuel tap on
•Turn choke on
•Pull the recoil rope gently until there is resistance
•Release and pull the recoil rope swiftly to start and then switch off
choke
•Increase RPM to applicable range
To Shut Down:
•Ensure the mixer drum is in stowed position (drum facing ground)
•Decrease RPM to idle
•Turn on/off switch to the ‘off’ position
•Switch off fuel tap